Conte & Conte, LLC landscape architects and designers work with clients located in Connecticut & New York (Greenwich, Belle Haven, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, Fairfield, Southport, Rowayton, Manhattan, Larchmont, Bedford Hills, Armonk, Massachusetts) House designed by James Schettino Architects; Boxed Vegetable Gardens, thanks to Fairfield House & Garden Co. for building these!

Edible & California Native Garden

Julie Orr Design

Julie Orr
Photo of an australian native country garden in San Francisco with a vegetable garden.

A Chef's Garden by Shirley Bovshow of EdenMakersBlog.com

Shirley Bovshow

Garden makeovers by Shirley Bovshow in Los Angeles. Repurposed concrete pieces are stacked as a raised planter for this chef's garden. Crops are rotated seasonally for a fresh harvest. Hardscape by Southern California Landscape. Photo by Shirley Bovshow, http://EdenMakersBlog.com

Downtown Mediterranean Garden

Edger Landscape Design

Wide pathways and the blowsy California native plant Deer Grass are elements in this water-saving, low-maintenance front garden. Edible plants in this garden include grape, lemon, orange, and pommegranate. Cathy Edger, Edger Landscape Design

Mercer Island Production Garden and Native Landscape-In Process

Seattle Urban Farm Company

We worked with the owner of this Mercer Island home to completely transform his large, shady backyard and unproductive vegetable garden into a sunny productive space. The new extensive annual vegetable garden features deep raised beds, wide pathways, small production greenhouse, a tool shed, rain garden and patio for entertaining. The site will also includes native plantings, cut-flower garden and a small farm stand that the owner will stock with the extra bounty from his garden. Hilary Dahl

Santa Ynez Ranch

Carson Douglas Landscape Architecture

William Carson Joyce
Photo of a mid-sized and australian native country backyard full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a vegetable garden and gravel.

1950s Beaumaris

Genus Landscape Architects

A garden restoration to complement a stunning 1950s modernist house in Beaumaris. A path of recycled clay bricks provide access through a vegetable garden of timber planter crates.

Creating Garden Zones - HEATHMONT

Gary Winter Landscape Design

Image by Gary Winter
Design ideas for a small and australian native eclectic backyard partial sun garden for spring in Melbourne with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

Newtown Renovation

DE atelier Architects

The garden includes an underground dining area outside next to the vegetable garden and plants
Mid-sized and australian native backyard shaded garden in Geelong with a vegetable garden, concrete pavers and a wood fence.

1950s Beaumaris

Davidson Design Studio

A garden restoration to complement a stunning 1950s modernist house in Beaumaris. Natural stone elements of the architecture was complemented by recycled bluestone and clay brick edging and random slate pavement, while a planting palette combines natives and shade loving formal plants to create difference between the separated garden rooms.

Erina Heights Market Garden

Adam's Garden

An extensive edible garden build. A rustic look and feel achieved with railway sleepers and raw timbers. The goal was to create a market garden feel with easy access to veggies, seating and shelter from weather. All in all, a great hangout spot.

Erina Heights Market Garden

Adam's Garden

Pet Friendly Garden - MITCHAM

Gary Winter Landscape Design

Image by Gary Winter
Small and australian native country backyard partial sun garden in Melbourne with a vegetable garden and decking for summer.

Harvest & Potter

Even Spaces

This is an example of a small and australian native eclectic front yard partial sun xeriscape in Sydney with a vegetable garden and brick pavers.

Media and awards

MUSA Landscape Architecture

MUSA Landscape Architecture has, over the last 3 years been filming with the ABC in Australia for Dream gardens. The series follows the creation of designed gardens from scratch and will air in Australia this year. The episode I will feature in is a Bision Farm based north of Sydney and features a 5 acre garden of predominantly Australian natives and large areas for Honey production and fingerlimes.

Mercer Island Production Garden and Native Landscape-In Process

Seattle Urban Farm Company

Pet Friendly Garden - MITCHAM

Gary Winter Landscape Design

Image by Gary Winter
Design ideas for a small and australian native country backyard partial sun garden for spring in Melbourne with a vegetable garden and mulch.

Pet Friendly Garden - MITCHAM

Gary Winter Landscape Design

Image by Gary Winter
This is an example of a small and australian native country backyard partial sun garden for spring in Melbourne with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Newtown Renovation

DE atelier Architects

Medium sized backyard with undercover seating area and a vegetable garden perfect for growing your own garden. Lots of light and colourful plants.
Photo of a mid-sized and australian native contemporary backyard full sun formal garden in Geelong with a vegetable garden, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Erina Heights Market Garden

Adam's Garden

Australian Native Garden Design Ideas with a Vegetable Garden

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.