WORK IN PROGRESS. Hot-tub patio is being reshaped and the informal path laid to connect it with the dining patio by the house. The 'decking' path is actually made of wood-effect concrete planks. These were chosen because unlike real wood they are zero maintenance, and slip & splinter proof for hot-tubbers' bare feet. The mowing-strip is a practical feature, but also defines the curve of the design. Photo by Sue Knighton

Cape Cod Style New Back Yard

Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.

Notice the custom aluminum siding in the upper left hand corner(it is a screen), the tri colored beech tree, the ledgered raised garden beds, gravel surface for the raised vegetable planters, the core ten steel raised vegetable beds, custom in line drip irrigation, the custom built fire glass table, the forty five degree custom belgard pavers, the fragrant plants and the espaliered fruit trees against the back fence. Rick Laughlin, APLD

Mow-less Bounty

Roxy Designs

Photo: © Jude Parkinson-Morgan

Asbury

Natural Wonders Landscaping

Flagstone Patio and Redwood Pergolas in Pleasant Hill, Ca.

Michael’s Landscape Construction

Sub-Urban Agriculture in Danville

April Philips Design Works

Chicken coop

Strawberry Makeover

Redbud Design

Corten Steel Raised Vegetable and Herb Bed

Hacienda Hilltop

Koheid Design

Backyard Garden Retreat

Earth Design Gardens

9 months after installation. 'Full Range' flagstone used for seating area. Existing veggie boxes were modified and reused to better fit the space. Decomposed granite provides walking access around the boxes. Plants like Lavender, Yarrow and Hummingbird Sage support the existing fruit trees by attracting pollinators, adding flowers and pleasant smells to the garden.. Design by Marie Haka of earthdesigngardens.com, Installation by calnativescapes.com

Residental - Tanja

Provincial Plants and Landscapes

A xeriscaped coastal landscape featuring a range of local native plants and plants from The Provincial Collection. Sculpture and bold decorative pots add interest

Kendrick Backyard Landscape Plan

Bailey Construction & Landscape Group, Inc

This backyard landscape plan transformed this backyard. We installed a brick paver patio, garden retaining wall, brick outdoor fireplace, new sod, new plants, mulch, vegetable garden, and installed a new storage building.

Front Garden, Rear Garden & Full Plantings for Urban Townhome

Roland Oehme Landscape Architecture

This project is a townhome in Baltimore, so it’s urban. It consists of a small front garden, sidewalk planting, and rear garden. I designed and installed the plantings for all of the areas. Our team also installed two rain barrels, one in the front and one in the rear. Our team first removed a portion of the sidewalk in front in order to create a new garden bed. We edged the bed with granite cobblestones. I designed a mix of beautiful flowering perennials and also an herb garden in the front bed. For the rear garden I designed a native grass lawn for the bench area and a shade garden. Landscape design and photo by Roland Oehme

Orinda Ivy Drive Modern

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Stephen Lambert

NSG Ground Covers

Native Sun Gardens

Here is native ground cover. Easier and more appealing than a lawn. It uses less water, as well. Photo Cred: Joshua Thayer

The Art of Food in the Garden

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

A beautifully designed and installed stone patio anchors the back garden. The red sandstone spiral winds through the patio, then bursts out into the garden. Raised, cirucular beds follow the spiral, increasing in height as they come to the end of the spiral.

Elegant back yard retreat and spa

Urban Habitats Landscape Studio

A boulder retaining wall creates a rustic, beach vibe in the back yard. The stone stairs leading up to the patio and pool area are made from large basalt chunks. Photo:Urban Habitats Landscape Studio

Grace Design Associates

Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

Back from the ashes!! Burned in the Tea Fire. Lovely Mediterranean Garden. * Builder of the Year: Best Landscape and Hardscape for Santa Barbara Contractors Association

Edible Gardens

Botanica Landscape Inc.

Redwood beds in a garden provide lots of edibles.

North Ave

MG Gardens

Espalier Citrus in the vegie garden. Leanne Bertram

Xeriscape Design Ideas with a Vegetable Garden

Get Inspired by Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.