Hillsborough Estate Garden

Kristen Rudger Landscape Design

Creating Space in Glassell Park

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

A Redwood and Steel Cable Rail System is a safety feature that also looks great.

Brentwood Beauty

Native Edge Landscape

Del Mar, CA

Dagos landscaping

One of our many project we execute through out the years.

Contemporary Coastal Garden Transformation in Aptos

Elemental Design Group

Contemporary black path light with carex meanders along decomposed granite path retained by Sonoma fieldstones.

Classic Coastal Garden

Helix Green Designs

Coastal side yard garden with a steel edge lined decomposed limestone walkway, white bird of paradise and boxwood

Irvington Mediterranean Ecstasy

Abbaté Designs

Careful use of textures, colors and materials make this new front yard dramatic and inviting

Riverstone #8

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

Our client wanted a cost effective and low maintenance yard that was still functional and beautiful! No problem!! With easy to mow sod areas separated from bedding by concrete edge the maintenance is very easy. Aggregate side yards are maintenance free and a smart programmable wifi irrigation system that works from your phone makes watering a breeze. Enjoy!!

A Seat with A View

FormLA Landscaping

To wander or wonder? That is the question! The decomposed granite trail wanders past fireworks of native blooms and cultivated cacti - yet the benches at its side offer an opportunity for stillness - perfect for birdwatching.

Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel

Eyoh Design

Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel This major remodel and addition set out to take full advantage of the incredible view and create a clear connection to both the front and rear yards. The clients really wanted a pool and a home that they could enjoy with their kids and take full advantage of the beautiful climate that Southern California has to offer. The existing front yard was completely given to the street, so privatizing the front yard with new landscaping and a low wall created an opportunity to connect the home to a private front yard. Upon entering the home a large staircase blocked the view through to the ocean so removing that space blocker opened up the view and created a large great room. Indoor outdoor living was achieved through the usage of large sliding doors which allow that seamless connection to the patio space that overlooks a new pool and view to the ocean. A large garden is rare so a new pool and bocce ball court were integrated to encourage the outdoor active lifestyle that the clients love. The clients love to travel and wanted display shelving and wall space to display the art they had collected all around the world. A natural material palette gives a warmth and texture to the modern design that creates a feeling that the home is lived in. Though a subtle change from the street, upon entering the front door the home opens up through the layers of space to a new lease on life with this remodel.

Urban Front Yard Re-Landscape

Landscape Connection

Sustainable Urban Denver Colorado front yard transformation 1 year after landscape re-design.

Atherton Complex

Blue Sierra Landscape Construction

New landscape remodel, include concrete, lighting, outdoor living space and drought resistant planting.

Rustic Modern Farmhouse

Wild Earth Art Landscape Design & Construction

Over 15,000 square feet of North Bay estate become an artistic, low-maintenance sanctuary that integrates seamlessly into the surrounding laguna ecosystem. Near the main buildings, drought-tolerant habitat plantings include colorful, native chaparral pollinators and grasses, with sound-screening shrubs on the periphery for privacy. The design includes thought to fire resistance: clustering plants into groups for fire breaks, surrounding the house in decorative gravel as mulch, and choosing fire-wise plants.

Heritage Renovation

Architect Hewson

New revised garden path entry to the house. A small fish pond and new rockery wrap around the existing house/ The house itself is constructed of concrete tiles stacked on top of each other.

Mountain Modern

SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture - Montana

A modern home near a ski resort with outdoor space for year-round entertaining around a firepit and hot tub.

Cash for Grass!

Greenbee Landscape, Inc.

We transform thirsty unnatractive lawns into colorful, interesting presentations of your property. Even better, the inner beauty of our work is that you will work less, fertilize less, water less, worry less and pay less every month for your beautiful new landscape.

Berkeley Hills House

Parco Studio

Taking notes from Lawrence Halprin's original landscape design, we recreated his "alpine pond" here.The new bedroom wing is situated so as to feed the pond with runoff collected by the home's butterfly roof.

Mountain Estate

SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture - Montana

On a historic ranch by a pristine fly-fishing river, this mountain home integrates into its natural wild surroundings. Sandstone paver paths wind through grasses and colorful wildflowers while native river boulders punctuate the gardens. Care was taken to design this landscape for easy maintenance in a harsh climate. Generous stone steps invite exploration of the cool Montana evenings via paths that connect to the larger ranch trail network.

Drought Tolerant Backyard Oasis

Balboa Design Group

Drought tolerant landscape with succulents create a backyard oasis in this La Mesa, California full home remodel. A combination of tone on tone Green paint is accented with bright white trim for a crisp and clean refreshed look. Large Redwood deck off the kitchen acts as an extension of the home offering our clients the quintessential Southern California indoor-outdoor vibe they had always wanted. Photo of a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard decomposed granite and wood fence raised garden bed in San Diego.

Xeriscape Design Ideas with Decomposed Granite

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.