Modern landscape with custom IPE deck and in ground spa, drought resistant planting, outdoor lighting

Xeriscape of Backyard with Garden and Play Area of Kids and Pet

Utah Wildflower Co.

Suburban Permaculture Design and Homestead

Online Landscape Designs

Permaculture 3d Back Yard Landscape Design. Includes dining patio, earthworks, bioswales, fruit trees, raised vegetable bed, berry patch and xeric plants.

Creating Space in Glassell Park

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

We started by levelling the top area into two terraced lawns of low water Kurapia and nearly doubling the space on the lower level with retaining walls. We built a striking new pergola with a graphic steel-patterned roof to make a covered seating area. Along with creating shade, the roof casts a movie reel of shade patterns throughout the day. Now there is ample space to kick back and relax, watching the sun spread its glow on the surrounding hillside as it makes its slow journey down the horizon towards sunset. An aerodynamic fan keeps the air pleasantly cool and refreshing. At night the backyard comes alive with an ethereal lighting scheme illuminating the space and making it a place you can enjoy well into the night. It’s the perfect place to end the day.

Mount Pleasant Garden

Clean limestone chip serves as mulch and hardscape material in this raised circle garden. Made with all reclaimed materials, this garden is a sustainable way to create a formal bed without the extra water, fertilizer and maintenance.

Not Just a Side Yard

Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping

Planting redesign

Tilia Garden Design

After removing the over grown shrubs, we planted pretty perennials to provide seasonal interest all year round, which is also low maintenance.

Contemporary Brighton garden with a Californian vibe

Fern & Pine Garden Design Studio

Contemporary Brighton garden with a Californian vibe

Fern & Pine Garden Design Studio

Contemporary Food Forest

Sweet Smiling Landscapes

Raised Pollinator Garden

HATZ Landscape

Early implementation of a pollinator garden in existing raised bed

Fully utilized garden

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

New veggie area where an empty patio used to be

Ascot

JP Landscapes Perth

E8 Urban Sanctuary Garden

Sarah Kay Garden Design

This East London urban courtyard has been transformed into a nature attracting sanctuary of calm

Redwood City Sustainable, Edibles and Whimsical

Catherine L Kauer Landscape Architect, Contractor

Low water plantings, Apple trees, seasonal repeat flowering, ground covers and organic mulch and compost soil amendment. LED path lights create a meandering feel to this walkway to the separate dining patio.

Landscape, Environmental Concepts

Environmental Concepts

Raised planter box kitset

Steelmates

Mountain View

Blue Sierra Landscape Construction

Modern landscape with custom IPE deck and in ground spa, drought resistant planting, outdoor lighting

Xeriscape Design Ideas with with Raised Garden Bed

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.