Brown Garden Design Ideas

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.

Homefront Farmers Projects

Homefront Farmers

Split rail or post and rail fencing is a great option when you want to add a touch of rustic charm to your yard. We have a system that incorporates long-lasting cedar fencing, durable, attractive galvanized "cage mesh," below ground pest barrier, and raised beds filled with balanced organic soil. Beautiful, protected, and productive--that's our idea of a great garden.

Rustic Crestview Backyard Retreat

Native Edge Landscape

Another fun Crestview project! This young couple wanted a back yard that reflected their bohemian-eclectic style and could add additional privacy from the ever climbing construction around them. A place for “hanging out and drinking coffee or beer in the backyard.” But what was most exciting, was the air stream they had just purchased and were in the process of restoring. With the end goal of using it as a guest home for family and friends, we were challenged with creating a space that was cohesive and connected this new living space with the rest of the yard. In the front we had another quark to fix. The sidewalk from their front door to the street suddenly stopped 5 feet from the curb, making a less than inviting entry for guests. So, creating a new usable entryway with additional curb appeal was a top priority. We managed the entertainment space by using modern poured concrete pad’s as a focal. A poured concrete wall serves as a bench as well as creates a visual anchor for the patio area. To soften the hard materials, small plantings of succulents and ground cover were planted in the spaces between the pads. For a backdrop, a custom Cedar Plank wall and trellis combined to soften the vertical space and add plenty of privacy. The trellis is anchored by a Coral Vine to add interest. Cafe style lighting was strung across the area create a sense of intimacy. We also completed the fence transition, and eliminated the grass areas that were not being utilized to reduce the amount of water waste in the landscape, and replaced these areas with beneficial plantings for the wildlife. Overall, this landscape was completed with a cohesive Austin-friendly design in mind for these busy young professionals! Caleb Kerr - http://www.calebkerr.com

vertical garden with Ina Wall Trellis by Terra Trellis

TerraTrellis

The Ina Wall Trellis by Terra Trellis, powdercoated with a new, lustrous silvery finish color "zinc". The trellis weaves a gorgeous tapestry of trumpet vine, softening this modern garden fence.

Large Pond with Several Waterfalls

Garden Ponds Unlimited

Garden Ponds Unlimited LLC Natural look rock stairs with gravel pathway.
Expansive traditional backyard full sun garden in Oklahoma City with a water feature.

Transformed Tucson Courtyard

Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized side yard partial sun xeriscape in Phoenix with a garden path and brick pavers.

Paralellogram Plunge

Land Aesthetic

Joe Dodd
This is an example of a modern garden in San Diego.

Water Features

Yard Art, Inc

The Andalusia Wall Fountain is a great way to add a beautiful water feature to a small space.
Small traditional courtyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature and gravel for fall.

Pergolas

Dakota Unlimited

Custom pergola-style fence and deck screen designed and installed by Dakota Unlimited.
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard partial sun garden in Minneapolis.

Lose the Front Lawn - Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel - Novato, CA

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Lawn replaced with colorful plants such as Orange Sedge, Phormiium, Bulbine frutescens 'Hallmark', and Rubus ground cover, along with and contemporary pavers that create a welcoming front entrance in Bel Marin Keys, Novato. The landscape design transformed the tired, water thirsty-lawn into a contemporary setting with dramatic concrete pavers leading to the home's entrance. And a new driveway design featuring large concrete slabs and small black pebbles set in a permeable resin in between. A variety of low-water plants for sun and part shade complete this project front yard transformation. Installed in February 2014. The back areas of this transformation is featured in a separate project: Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel .

Wimberly

Oliver Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Austin with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Horizontal boards cedar fences

Dream Fence by Fensu Inc.

This is an example of a large modern backyard garden in Boston.

Berkley Landscape and Water Feature

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Steve Lambert
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and gravel.

Halsted House Backyard Koi Pond

Creative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & Contractor

Koi pond in between decks. Pergola and decking are redwood. Concrete pillars under the steps for support. There are ample space in between the supporting pillars for koi fish to swim by, provides cover from sunlight and possible predators. Koi pond filtration is located under the wood deck, hidden from sight. The water fall is also a biological filtration (bakki shower). Pond water volume is 5500 gallon. Artificial grass and draught resistant plants were used in this yard.

Contemporary Landscape

Design ideas for a large contemporary front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Herringbone Brick Pattern

Krugel Cobbles, Inc.

Landscape Architect: Kettelkamp and Kettelkamp Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard garden in Chicago with brick pavers.

Vegetable Gardens

Maher & Greenwald Fine Gardens

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in New York with a container garden and mulch.

Backyard Retaining Wall

Premier Lawncare & Landscape, LLC

The wall is constructed. Now, we just need to finish back-filling and grade the area behind the wall.
Inspiration for a small modern backyard partial sun garden in Grand Rapids with a retaining wall.

Landscaping

Trendsetter Landscaping Services Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional side yard partial sun garden in Houston with natural stone pavers and a garden path.

Edgewater

Aleck Wilson Architects

Matthew Millman
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun garden in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

Brown 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.