Clean pathway lines give a native garden permission to go a little bit wild and still look intentional.

Montecito Hedgerow

Montecito Landscape

Brentwood Beauty

Native Edge Landscape

Sideyard entry garden

Dorthy Pautz Landscape Architect

The generous side yard on this corner lot was designed as another sitting and entertaining area off the side entry. The paving is decomposed granite and the patio blends into the new decomposed granite driveway and gate to the back yard

Rear Yard Reno

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

Our client hired us to renovate their yard that had an old patio that was installed incorrectly years previous. They wanted as maintenance free as possible but with a definite budget in mind. Lastly, they wanted to begin to grow a lot of vegetables at home and therefore wanted some raised cedar planters to suit their needs. We utilized rundle for the bedding areas and concrete edges for ease of maintaining the property in their retirement years. Great project!!

Boulder on Pathway to Vegetable Garden

Landscape Logic

Natural boulders set in the landscape within the planting areas. In the background are raised wood box vegetable gardens filled with herbs and vegetables. These boxes are made of redwood and filled with rich composted soil ready to feed the plants.

Romantic Hideaway-Stage One

Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.

The final stairway creates a romantic getaway and breathtaking views to the Bing Crosby developement.

Hillsborough Mediterranean Resort Living

Kristen Rudger Landscape Design

Plant Passion Garden

Plant Passion Design

Brentwood Beauty

Native Edge Landscape

Hardscape

Kristen Rudger Landscape Design

mid-century courtyard home / laguna niguel

Moss Yaw Design studio

a zen garden at the rear yard creates a sculptural space and provides for a beautiful view from a secondary bedroom

Contempary Transitional Yard

Karen Aitken and Associates

Del Mar, CA

Dagos landscaping

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

Mediterranean garden in Los Alto Hills

User

This garden had an historic collection of native California and Mexican fan palms, clustered around a water-needy lawn. We removed the lawn, added a new layer of drought tolerant smaller palms, and an underplanting of mediterranean type shrubs and perennials.

Berkeley Hills House

Parco Studio

A path made from decomposed granite with Juniper timber steps leads from the terraced vegetable garden, through the side courtyard, and to the backyard.

Creating Space in Glassell Park

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

A sumptuous palette of yellow and purple plants graces the slope. It’s a lush and biodiverse selection of California natives and the spirited expanse of flowers and foliage grounds the new house into the surrounding hillside. Aromatic native Sages, Monkey Flower and Yarrow play off the rich green of Coyote Bush while native Blonde Ambition Blue Grama grass brushes the magenta pom-pom flowers of Pink Melaleuca tree. The tight purple flowers of California Lilac complement the open faced California Sunflower. A Coast Live Oak was planted to stand sentry over all. Plants are all hardy and highly drought tolerant. The Kurapia groundcover lawn is verdant but, once established, hardly needs watering. The constant buzzing and bird warbling create a soothing natural soundtrack.

Project Highlights

Kalorama Landscape, Inc.

Urban Front Yard Re-Landscape

Landscape Connection

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

Крым. Гурзуф.

Ландшафтная студия Мирра-лэнд

Ландшафтный участок в Крыму. Гурзуф. Ландшафтный дизайн. Удержание крутых склонов посадками. Расстановка камней.

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.