A simple update to this front yard includes new accent walls, stone paving, concrete accents, stone pilasters w/ pots, and California native landscape.

Balgowlah Heights

Joanne Green Landscape & Interior

This project had two required outcomes; develop a bolder garden presence in both the front and back garden, while creating a unique area in the backyard for teenage boys to entertain in. The backyard was a very rocky site which included a bald, exposed rock and multiple levels, but which had an innate native feel - so this was built upon by planting a number of beautiful Australian species, such as Bracelet Honey Myrtle, Kangaroo Paw, Mat Rush, selected succulents, Coastal Rosemary, Japanese Box topiaries, Sweet Viburnum, Bird-of-Paradise, Box and Keteleeri Juniper. To carry the native feel throughout the entire redevelopment, the backyard construction included feature sandstone walling, timber bollards to support lighting and sandstone steps with decomposed granite. To ensure the area fulfilled its entertainment goal, a fire pit was created with timber seating surrounds and a new BBQ enclosure installed, complete with lighting and a gas BBQ for year-round functionality. The exposed rock was turned into a unique feature piece and the garden was punctuated with sculptures, tallowwood posts, sawn sandstone, castlight fittings and terrazzo pots to imbue a modern bent. This feel was carried throughout the front yard where new feature walling, pots and lighting complemented the same plant varieties. The end result is a bold modern garden which boasts year-round entertainment functionality and can be enjoyed by all ages.

Mulgrave - Kids play & Staging for sale

Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal

Curvy path for kids to run around plus play equipment (trampoline has been removed) and seating area. Australian native planting
Inspiration for a small and australian native contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape for winter in Melbourne with a garden path, a wood fence and mulch.

Samford Valley

Horte Couture

Kangaroo Paws, cycads and trailing rosemary for a sustainable and drought and heat tolerant raised garden bed.
Inspiration for a large and australian native contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in Brisbane with with raised garden bed and natural stone pavers.

Verge Garden

Sustainable Outdoors

Native verge garden in Perth.
Inspiration for an australian native front yard full sun garden in Perth with brick pavers.

Malvern East House

User

Inspiration for a large and australian native country backyard full sun driveway in Melbourne with with fireplace, concrete pavers and a wood fence.

Australian Native Front Yard

City Botanics

Inspiration for a mid-sized and australian native contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in Sydney with with rock feature and brick pavers.

Diamond Beach: Coastal garden

Secret Gardens

This coastal garden is located 4 hours north of Sydney. This garden has been an ongoing project for Secret Gardens over the last decade. The original brief was for a ‘mini botanic garden’ which proved a challenge on a site with little tree or vegetation cover and limited top soil. The plantings are 95% native, from the establishing rainforest where over 25 varieties of trees have been used to the drier areas where Callistemon, Kangaroo Paw and ornamental grasses have been used in large swathes.The result now is an established garden that will continue to evolve and provide great enjoyment for our clients.

Dorrington Project 3.0

Boodle Concepts

Garden design & landscape construction in Melbourne by Boodle Concepts. Project in Reservoir, featuring water-wise Australian native plants, permeable paving. Vertical mesh cladding becomes a growing trellis to visually soften the shed structure. Mesh theme is continued with construction of the outdoor bench seat (gabion style).

Hastings

Groundswell Gardens

A low maintenance and hardy garden renovation in a converted warehouse in an industrial estate.
Inspiration for a mid-sized and australian native industrial front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Melbourne with with raised garden bed, river rock and a metal fence.

Heritage Sandstone Renovation Home

CRUSH Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized and australian native modern backyard full sun formal garden in Sydney with a wood fence.

Verge Garden

Sustainable Outdoors

Native verge garden in Perth.
Australian native front yard full sun garden in Perth.

San Diego Native Plant Landscape and Rain Garden

Revolution Landscape

Concrete driveway with gravel and native plants.
Inspiration for a mid-sized and australian native front yard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Residential Native Garden

Regenerative Designs Australia

Photo of a mid-sized and australian native country front yard full sun xeriscape in Sunshine Coast with a retaining wall and gravel.

Samford Village

Horte Couture

Bluestone steppers that weave through a carpet of native violets and blue fan flowers - also a native - are one of the standout features of this small garden at Samford. As space was at a premium, we decided to remove all the lawn in favour of creating a garden that's full of flowering cottage plants. The owner wanted to be able to attract birds and other pollinators, so a palette of colourful flowering plants was chosen with natives used wherever possible.

Clay Street Native Garden

Verne Pershing, The Art of Gardening

This small back yard in Placerville, CA was covered with bark for years. The soil was hard and compacted, so we amended it with lots of organic compost and organic starter fertilizer. The old drainage was filled with mud and ineffective, so we created a dry creek bed which took advantage of the existing outlet to the street. California Native Plants were planted to create a drought tolerant, low maintenance garden which delighted the client.

Mount Osmond | Garden Re-Design | Native Garden

Catnik Design Studio

This is an example of a large and australian native modern sloped full sun xeriscape for summer in Adelaide with with rock feature and natural stone pavers.

Ulrich Garden

Hawkeye Landscape Design

Hillside Garden
Australian native mediterranean full sun garden in Los Angeles with natural stone pavers.

California Native Garden

Susan Friedman Landscape Architecture

The fountain boulder is a visual and auditory focal point set in a dry stream bed surrounded by California Native Plants, new stamped concrete patio, stone seat wall, and natural backdrop of the Bishop Ranch open space. Tom Minczeski, Photographer Gardelle Landscape, Landscape Contractor

Alameda Alchemy

Sarah Herman Landscape Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized and australian native traditional front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Australian Native Full Sun Garden Design Ideas

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.