Meandering path through raised berms.

Front Yard Curb Appeal - Huntingtown

LiveWell Outdoors

We love our state flower - the black-eyed susan. The photo is by CMWheelock Photography.

Craftsman Style Home On a Country Lane

Designscapes Colorado Inc.

Illuminating the columns and large trees that line the driveway give a dramatic effect to visitors approaching the home. The lighting also washes the space with light to add depth and direct the eye to different textures and shapes in the garden.

Wild flower meadow

A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC

Charles Wright

Modern Prairie Front Landscape - New Berlin

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

'Guacamole' hosta blooms. Westhauser Photography

Landscape in the Forest

Accent Landscapes

Utilizing native grass adds great impact to a landscape at a low cost. Native grasses are very water friendly, and require less maintenance than traditional turf.

The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)

Harry Holding Studio

The front garden for an innovative property in Fulham Cemetery - the house featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs in January 2021. The design had to enhance the relationship with the bold, contemporary architecture and open up a dialogue with the wild green space beyond its boundaries. Seen here in the height of spring, this space is an immersive walk through a naturalistic and pollinator rich planting scheme.

Rainforest Garden

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Beautiful Palm Tree in Rainforest Garden by Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design 014060004 Amazonlandscaping.ie

Front Yard Landscapes

JPM Landscape

Landscape and design by Jpm Landscape

Oversize sawn limestone paving units create two distinct seating areas, nestled amongst the naturalistic planting. Limestone gravel offers offers textural interest and lower maintenance gardening. A simple bowl introduces the reflective, calming quality of water. A unified boundary treatment of hornbeam hedge and pleached hornbeam trees give the garden improved privacy and visual harmony. Four multi-stem hornbeam trees offer sculptural form, helping to shape the space within the garden.

Sitzgruppe im Herbst

edictum - UNIKAT MOBILIAR

Sacramento Avenue Residence

SSA Landscape Architects

Stone Residential Patio in Blountville, TN

Stapleton Landscape Architecture

The garden features a sweeping lawn along the patio and a small planting of reblooming roses in front of the curving retaining wall - Jeff Stapleton

Guilford Ocean Front Residence

Christensen Landscape Services

Backyard

Chaffey Building Group

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

Jo Fenton

Stone West Country Estate

Gravel To Gold, Inc.

Sunset garden comprised on Native South African and Australian drought tolerant plants.

Yellow Garden Design Ideas with Natural Stone 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.