Lush and lovely California natives surround this petite, permeable patio and lounge. Deep green shade from fruit trees is complemented with multiple shades of ground-level green. Canyon Prince and Elijah blue fescue bring blades in grey-blue tones. Yellow-green Heuchera maxima foliage erupts with white and coral bells in spring.

Contemporary Landscape Design

Natural Path Landscaping

Top view from the roof.

Downtown Residence

317Grow

Deluz Canyon, Temecula

A-1 Landscape Design & Construction

gary

Zesty Zen

Lewis Aqüi Landscape + Architectural Design

Lewis E. Aqüi R.

Electric Eclectic Tropical

Tierra Madre Fine Gardens

David Reid Homes Pukekohe Show Home

David Reid Homes

Family Friendly Backyard

Harmony Design Northwest

Family friendly landscape featuring a large, partially covered composite deck, a kid's play space with a seat wall that can also be used as a fire pit, new landscaping and a large lawn for play time. In addition, the new paver path makes trash days a breeze while the paved side yard doubles as a vegetable garden and more play space. The upper yard is landscaped with native and drought tolerant plants and the foundation features colorful perennials.

25′ x 30′ Ecosystem Koi Pond | Wide Split Waterfalls

California Waterscapes

25′ x 30′ Ecosystem Koi Pond | Wide Split Waterfalls

Planter Wall w/ Landscape

Conscious Environments Inc.

Hilltop Retreat - Front Garden Path

Environmental Designs, Inc.

Most designers cringe when someone tells them that they want their yard to look like the botanic gardens, but in order to meet the client’s goals we had to embrace that idea. In so doing, we were able to create a space like no other with hundreds of plant varieties that flow together making a grand and exciting space.

Contemporary Modern Rebuild on 10th Avenue & K Street

Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.

This large expanse of lawn needed a major make over. Designer added many color full water wise shrubs, ornamental grasses and perennials. Took out 85% of existing lawn and added a new patio, steps, garden with grow boxes and strategic screens too. Designed for maximum enjoyment and preserving/enhancing their views while saving much water and maintenance. Rick Laughlin, APLD

Creating a Vast Landscape

Eagleson Landscape Co.

Originally surrounded by chain-link fence, with a side walk dangerously not up to code and a tall improperly built retaining wall leaning into the pool deck, this landscape was in dire need of help. We started by tearing out the fence, ripping out the old sidewalk and disassembling the retaining walls surrounding the pool. We then rebuilt the walls in terraces to break up the height surrounding the pool and add planting space. We installed safe natural stone steps with a concrete paver walkway leading to the front and back of the property. Next we added boulders throughout the landscape which both helped retain, add beauty and break up the walls. We then added all the plantings and put L-stone gravel throughout a large portion of the landscape. The flora softened the look of the design, while the stone made maintenance needs lower. We finished the project by installing a fire-pit space and wrapping the poles holding the deck with custom block and caps. All put together there is an impressive display of boulders, year round color and functionality to this beautiful space.

Brentwood

Patricia Benner Landscape Design

Karyn R. Millet

Memorial modern

Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design

Cardiff Remodel

ProPacific Builders, Inc.

White Oak

HWH Home and Garden

Belgard Catalina with Weston wall border. Fx lighting highlights a beautiful transformation of Synthetic turf and drip irrrigation for a simple and practical backyard. HWH Home and Garden - Daniel Haniger 650-204-4444

Modern Long Beach Drought Tolerant Design

California Landscape Construction

Dan Solomon

2005 Mountain Modern

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Concrete pavers follow the shape of this Mountain Modern Before Mountain Modern Was Cool home. They help define the minimally landscaped 'garden' from the surrounding native landscape. Big Tooth Maples, Aspen and Fernbush create height and help to integrate the home to the site. Blue Grama grass is used throughout. All plantings are very drought tolerant and low water, irrigating only every two weeks or so in the of summer. This home is located in a High Desert Mountain Valley in Northern Utah.

Modern Tranquility

Campion Walker Landscapes

To anchor a modern house, designed by Frederick Fisher & Partners, Campion Walker brought in a mature oak grove that at first frames the home and then invites the visitor to explore the grounds including an intimate culinary garden and stone fruit orchard. The neglected hillside on the back of the property once overgrown with ivy was transformed into a California native oak woodland, with under-planting of ceanothus and manzanitas. We used recycled water to create a dramatic water feature cut directly into the limestone entranceway framed by a cacti and succulent garden.

Xeriscape Design Ideas with Concrete Pavers

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.