Innis Casey Photography

This zero lot line side area was dirt with 2 overgrown, unhealthy fruit trees before I designed the area to be both eye-pleasing and functional. The desert climate demands special consideration, so artificial turf was used as a 'doggy deposit' area, while the pavers lead from the front part of the house to the rear yard with pool, spa & BBQ, with lake and golf course views beyond. A combination of small and larger rocks require no water & create a riverbed effect & contrast against the green succulents. A bench offers quiet respite and view to the lake beyond.

Modern Fencing For A Modern Garden

Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.

Golden Goddess bamboo and Mexican weeping bamboo peek through cattle panel fencing and garden wall panels. Photo by Gabriel Frank

Lafayette 2

Envision Landscape Studio

Bighorn Palm Desert modern architectural home for luxury living

Whipple Russell Architects

Bighorn Palm Desert modern architectural home for luxury living. Photo by William MacCollum.

Presidio Park Refresh

Jackie and the Beanstalk

Colorful succulents with Verbena de la Mina, a California native plant

Front + Backyard Design (Colorado)

Tilly | Landscape Design

This customer was looking to add privacy, use less water, include raised bed garden and fire pit...making it all more their style which was a blend between modern and farmhouse.

Midcentury Landscape

Decomposed Granite Walkway to Lawn Area

Eden Garden Design

A thoughtful lawn area of 'Cavalier' zoysia grass, buffered from the street by a stand of Big muhly grass (Muhlenbergia lindheimeri). Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/

Much Hadham Barn Conversion Garden

Amanda Broughton Garden Design

A stunning large Lily Bowl by Urbis in a Corten Steel finish, was used as a reflective pool, forming the centre piece to the gravel garden.

Lyon Estate in Estancia

Desert Foothills Landscape

Scott Sandler

desierto curvazon

Bianchi Design

Danville Contemporary

Huettl Landscape Architecture

Jude Parkinson Morgan photography

Details

Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA

New bicycle parking in California Fresh Air Breakroom

PHASE2 BUILDERS INC.

When we first surveyed the site, we saw staff bicycles strewn around the space, mostly in hard to see places to avoid theft. As a result, we integrated a protected and hidden sturdy bicycle storage area in the space, keeping bikes safe and organized. The opposite side of this redwood sawn partition, we re-purposed an old bench from the site and integrated into the new design.

Rustic Peastone Patio & Garden - World's End, Hingham

User

The goal of this landscape design and build project was to create a simple patio using peastone with a granite cobble edging. The patio sits adjacent to the residence and is bordered by lawn, vegetable garden beds, and a cairn rock water feature. Designed and built by Skyline Landscapes, LLC.

Stylish Digs in Echo Park

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

Large picture windows looked out onto the empty narrow side yard. Our solution was to create a dramatic 3D modular installation with CorTen Planters filled with low maintenance cacti.

Eco Modern

Eco Landscape Design & Build

Innis Casey Photography

Historical Garden Retreat

NC Designs

Dry creek bed with ledger stone, pebbles, trailing sedums and ornamental grasses.

Taos Projects

Taos Landscaping

Xeriscape Design Ideas with Gravel

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.