Completed in 2013, this stunning Italianate Mediterranean Villa is located in Highland Park, Texas and stands out in an already distinct architectural neighborhood. This project was designed and installed by Harold Leidner Landscape Architects. The expansive property features a lush landscaping, front motor court with travertine pavers and a luxury pool and spa. The pool area was designed to have a private resort feel to allow for entertaining. In addition to the spacious loggia and cabana spaces, the owner also wanted to have shade protection near the water, so a custom designed pavilion was built on the end of the pool to provide a shaded destination with cushion lounges that extend out into the water, flanked by fountains and adjacent to a fire bowl feature with a classic fire place surround. A truly elegant outdoor space for parties and entertaining with a sophisticated, modern flavor.

Mid-Century Front Landscape - Racine

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

View of the new entrance to the historical John Randal McDonald designed home. We were retained for the landscape design partially because of our background in architecture and our understanding of the mid-century aesthetic. Renn Kuhnen Photography

Palm Springs Vibes in New Mexico

GO Designs Inc.

Coming home has never felt better...This complete exterior home renovation & curb appeal has vibes of Palm Springs written all over it!!! Views of the Organ Mountains surrounded by the Chihuahuan Desert creates an outdoor space like no other. Modifications were made to the courtyard walls, new entrance door, sunset balcony included removing an over designed standard staircase access with a new custom spiral staircase, a new T&G ceiling, minimized obstructing columns, replaced w/substantial cedar support beams. Stucco patch, repair & new paint, new down spouts & underground drainage were all key to making a better home. Now our client can come home with feel good vibes!!! Our next focus was the access driveway, taking boring to sophisticated. With nearly 9' of elevation change from the street to the home we wanted to create a fun and easy way to come home. 8" bed drystack limestone walls & planters were key to making the transition of elevation smooth, also being completely permeable, but with the strength to retain, these walls will be here for a lifetime. Accented with oversized Mossrock boulders and mossrock slabs used for steps, naturalized the environment, serving as break points and easy access. Native plants surrounded by natural vegetation compliments the flow with an outstanding lighting show when the sun goes down. Welcome to your home!!!

A Traditional Garden with a Contemporary Twist

Designscapes Colorado Inc.

Roses, yellow peonies and boxwood hedges flank the front entry.
This is an example of a traditional front yard driveway in Denver.

Rock Garden retaining walls

Matthew Giampietro Garden Design

Rock garden walls retain the tropical planting in Manalapan, Florida by Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc. Planting Design Akiko Iwata, Planting Installation by Landco

Merrick Luxurios Landscape

Paccione & Sons Landscape Designs Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional front yard full sun driveway in New York with natural stone pavers.

Desert Pool & Spa Landscaping Retreat

Kancun Pools & Spas

Inspiration for a midcentury front yard full sun driveway in Los Angeles.

Curb Appeal - Montreal, Canada

Techo-Bloc

For functional and esthetic reasons, pavers are the best fit for the driveway. Techo-Bloc pavers are made to withstand automobile traffic. They will not fade because they are made with color, through and through. Unlike asphalt, our pavers will never crack. They are also resistant to de-icing salt and come with a lifetime warranty. Techo-Bloc offers a wide variety of paver shapes, finishes and colors to create perfect harmony with your home's architecture and color.

Update Coastal Rhode Island House

George Penniman Architects, LLC

Sitework: Anne Penniman Associates Photos: Benson Photography
Photo of a traditional front yard driveway in Providence with gravel.

Palo Alto

Huettl Landscape Architecture

Huettl Landscape
Design ideas for a modern front yard driveway in San Francisco.

Bird Key Modern

Michael A. Gilkey, Inc.

The strong lines of the hardscape design work to give balance to the rise of the elevated floor for the home.
This is an example of a modern front yard driveway in Tampa with concrete pavers.

East Cobb Landscape Lighting Refurbishment - 2017

Lights Over Atlanta

Landscape lights on the front yard of this home in the East Cobb area of Atlanta, GA
Design ideas for a large transitional front yard full sun driveway for spring in Atlanta with brick pavers.

Saddle River Estate

Andrea Buckingham, LLA

An allee of pear trees line the entry drive
Design ideas for a traditional driveway in New York.

Naperville Gate

Schulte Studios, Inc.

Custom Driveway gate with Arching top rail, scrollwork and shepherds hooks.
Photo of a mediterranean driveway in Chicago.

Victory Heights Contemporary

Hayes Landscape Design Services

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard driveway in Seattle with concrete pavers and a wood fence.

Audubon Place A

EcoRegions

Fotosold
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean front yard full sun driveway for summer in New Orleans with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Circle E Ranch

Jeremiah Johnson Log Homes

Custom handcrafted cedar pine log driveway ranch entry way
This is an example of a country driveway in Denver.

Ridgway Colorado Residence

Kaibab Landscaping

Kaibab Landscaping - Natural Stone Paver Driveway - Retaining Wall with Landscape Lighting - Boulder Gardens- Telluride Colorado. Photo credit: Josh Johnson

White Oak Residence

User

The design for this residence combines contemporary and traditional styles, and includes stairs and a curving drive to provide a warm welcome to the home. A comfortable bluestone terrace and patio provide elegant outdoor entertaining spaces. Photo by Greg Premru.

Concrete Steps with Gravel Inlay

Lonestar Landscape

This customer wanted a pathway that could be used with no upkeep and no tripping hazards.
Small modern front yard partial sun driveway in Austin with with lawn edging and gravel.

Blue Driveway 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.