Random plank custom concrete stairs are a nice contrast to the cedar siding and drought resistant planting by Huettl Landscape Architecture. Photo by Philip Liang Photography.

Steps & Pathways

Verne Pershing, The Art of Gardening

Country sloped garden in Sacramento.

Landscape stairs leading to the Outdoor Room

Kor Architects

Photo of a contemporary sloped garden in Seattle.

Jewel Tones on a Steep Slope

Rock Paper Clippers

Gravel steps keep the feel casual.
This is an example of a large contemporary sloped full sun formal garden in San Francisco with mulch.

Modulare Wandsysteme - Die neue Begrenzung für Ihr Grundstück

Modulare Wandsysteme

Inspiration for a large contemporary sloped full sun garden for fall in Other with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Woodland Rock Garden

Starbird Garden Services LLC

Brighten the woodland rock garden in part shade under large cedar trees by using bright Golden Japanese Forest Grass and taller Euphobia. A silver blue sedum ground cover that blooms bright yellow flowers in late spring will further brighten the area. Small pink wax begonias add color and heart shaped leaves for different texture along with the small pink english daisies.

Details along the Path

Plan-it Earth Design

Formerly lawn, this texturally interesting pathway leads you around down the hill to the front yard. It allows for drainage and doesn't need water, but provides focal points along the journey Photo by Amy Whitworth, Installation by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation Contractor

Chalet St-Donat, country house landscape

Chantal De Menezes Architecte Paysagiste

Inspiration for a country sloped full sun xeriscape for summer in Montreal with natural stone pavers.

Shepherds Hut Terrace Panoramic Views

Green & Gorgeous

Rich banks of planting frame the views with the stone colour contrasting with the lush green surroundings.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country sloped full sun formal garden for summer in Other with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Edible Landscape

radicle

Christie Green
Photo of a mid-sized sloped partial sun formal garden for summer in Albuquerque with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

Portland, Oregon Dry Rock Creek Bed and Garden Design

The White Pear LLC, Design & Build

Photo by Holly@StickleyCreative.com
Design ideas for a large transitional sloped full sun garden in Other.

Sunny Bay Cottage on Lake Muskoka

Mark and Carol Rodgers

Campfire ring built by our son, Derek
Country sloped partial sun garden in Toronto with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

ON THE EDGE OF THE FOREST

atelje ónkraj

In this country garden, we renovated the shores of the pond and created a wooden island to which floating wooden paths lead. Planted the edges of the garden. Added high-altitude wooden terraces at the edge of the forest. We placed sculptures in hidden corners. Created a rural fairytale garden.

Steps & Pathways

Verne Pershing, The Art of Gardening

Photo of a country sloped garden in Sacramento.

Elevated Sky Garden Walk

Rosemarie Allaire Lighting Design

Steve Lerum
Expansive contemporary sloped full sun formal garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and decking.

A Creek Runs Through It

Geared for Growing Landscape Services

Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean sloped full sun xeriscape for summer in San Francisco with gravel.

Hillside Stone Steps

James Martin Associates

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The Monastery

Arcadia Studio

Design ideas for a contemporary sloped garden in Santa Barbara.

Barri

Landmark Landscaping

Photo of a mid-sized traditional sloped full sun garden in Denver with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

A Traditional Landscape Loses the Lawn & Overgrown Shrubs To Low-Water Plants

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

A new stairway and pathway alongside the outdoor dining area is constructed with Sonoma fieldstone, Full Color Bluestone and small Mexican pebbles. The grasses, Pennisetum 'Karly Rose' (Oriental fountain grass), and low growing Nepeta (Catmint) soften the hardscape edges nicely. The removal of the dense and overgrown shrubs and trees provide more outdoor space for dining and entertaining, less maintenance. And now with site-appropriate plants and no lawn, a lower water bill for the homeowners, while offering a contemporary landscape transformation. A variety of low-water plants including succulents offer year-round appeal and interest throughout the seasons. Photos and Design © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Black Sloped 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.