Modern Long Beach Drought Tolerant Design

Dan Solomon
Mid-sized modern front yard partial sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with a container garden and concrete pavers for summer.

Coral Gables Residence - Photo 02

Orlando Comas, Landscape Architect.

View of pool area. Project was featured in Florida Architecture Magazine and Casa & Estilo Magazine. Photos by Joseph Lapeyra.
Photo of a mediterranean backyard garden in Miami with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Contemporary Landscape with Basalt Columns Water Feature

Accent Landscapes

The use of straight lines and angles give this patio a contemporary feel.
Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard partial sun xeriscape for fall in Denver with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Custom Seasonal Planters

Scenic Landscaping

Impressive large planters poolside to hold large plant material and create a classic feel
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun garden for summer in New York with a container garden.

Exteriors

Pastiche of Cape Cod, Inc.

Photo of a beach style garden in Boston with a container garden.

Marsala

Максим Шкирев

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard garden with a container garden.

Casa La Herradura

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JCIglesias
Photo of a contemporary front yard full sun driveway in Other with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Shawnee Hilltop

Nature's Touch

When it comes to pool design, for some homeowners less is more. As opposed to a natural and rustic setting, these homeowners chose a contemporary theme focused on clean lines and geometric design. For this project, we ripped out a previous existing pool and installed a new lap pool design. Parallel to the lap pool, sits a square toddler pool. Planter boxes sitting behind lounge chairs are surrounded by a retaining wall containing a lush green softscape. Six pieces of large stone were used for a fire feature. The flames dance through large, decorative chunks of glass for an element of lighting effect.

Wills Lane

Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.

Inspiration for an expansive modern front yard full sun formal garden in Seattle with a container garden and gravel.

Grounded Architecture

biota - Landscape Design + Build

Inspiration for a contemporary front yard formal garden in Minneapolis with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Rooftop Retreat

Landscape Design West, LLC

Low water high impact patio garden landscape. Colorful succulents and plants that attract hummingbirds. Night lighting created a magical effect in this rooftop garden. Hardscape using concrete with floating deck and steps. Corten planters and steel cable handrail create a secure barrier while keeping views open and airy. Tucson city view from the Catalina Foothills.

Landscaping Services | Design & Build

Roots Landscaping Corp.

Large contemporary backyard full sun formal garden in Other with a container garden, with flowerbed, a garden path, with lawn edging, with privacy feature, with raised garden bed, a retaining wall, with path and natural stone pavers for summer.

Modern Front Entrance

Green Ace Design Build, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern front yard full sun garden in Other with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Highrise Balcony Garden

City Botanics

Photo of a small contemporary rooftop shaded formal garden in Auckland with a container garden.

Colorful succulents in square pots on deck

June Scott Design

This garden was designed to celebrate panoramic views of the San Gabriel mountains. Horizontal bands of slate tile from the interior of the mid-century home wrap around the house’s perimeter and extend to the rear pool area, inviting the family outdoors. With a pool framed by mature trees, a sunken seating area, fruit trees, and a modest lawn for a young family, the landscape provides a wide range of opportunities for play, entertaining and relaxation.

National Golf Course

Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.

Pro-Land designed and constructed this double entrance driveway creating a grand statement and some major curb appeal for this home. A large heated concrete driveway has plenty of room for cars to park. Gardens full of green and white perennials and shrubs are a classic look throughout every season. Natural stone pillars and walls flank each side of the driveway allowing the entrances to be closed by iron gates when the client wants. Lastly, natural stone walls, on either side of the front porch tie everything together and add some extra character to the house. Home Builder: Toryan Homes

Walnut

King Garden Design

Covering the AC unit and wall mounted heater with wood cover and planting
Inspiration for a modern backyard partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Tropical Pool Remodel

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Beautiful, tropical landscape designed by Pamela Crawford. Pamela's services include landscape design and installation, pottery, furniture, pool designs, outdoor kitchens, and paving design. She covers Palm Beach County, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Palm Beach, Wellington, and Palm Beach Gardens.

Harris Ranch Residence - 2016

Sterling Landscape Company

Modern plant pots
Inspiration for a modern backyard garden in Boise with a container garden.

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Albrecht Bühler Baum und Garten GmbH

Photo of an expansive contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Stuttgart with a container garden and brick pavers.

Blue Garden Design Ideas with a Container 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.