Behind the Tea House is a traditional Japanese raked garden. After much research we used bagged poultry grit in the raked garden. It had the perfect texture for raking. Gray granite cobbles and fashionettes were used for the border. A custom designed bamboo fence encloses the rear yard.

Southcliff

Gardens for Living

Photo of a mid-sized country backyard shaded garden for summer in Charlotte with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Mid Century Modern Gem

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

A bubbling boulder water feature murmurs soothing sounds. Where once this was an inhospitable desert, the garden now it has a multitude of tranquil destinations to enjoy, serenaded by the calls of birds that have made their home there.

Colby Street

InsideOut Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern front yard garden in San Francisco with a garden path.

Modern Zen Garden Small Space Design

Studio H Landscape Architecture

Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Design ideas for a small contemporary side yard partial sun xeriscape in Orange County with natural stone pavers and a garden path.

Tuscan Architectural Garden Gate in Reclaimed Barn Wood & Iron-Forged Hardware

Dynamic Garage Door

This is one of several custom made gates for a Tuscan Villa style home in Newport Beach, CA. Dynamic Garage Door worked closely with the proud homeowners to achieve a rustic style gate that transmitted the essence of Tuscany's rugged riviera homes. The gates features world-class European hardware including mortise style locks with roller catches and decorative iron pulls that feel authentic to the touch because they were made much in the same way tradition has dictated for centuries. The goal was to achieve an architectural gate design that would harmonize, not compete, with the home's earthy elements including the rock walls and neutrally toned color scheme. We chose oak as our reclaimed barn wood species for its brown tones that differ from your typical pine species which give you a silver appearance. Oak give off a warmer, brown coloration that is closer to the tonalities found in Tuscan homes. Nothing gives is more impressive than reclaimed bar wood gates because of the unique lumber characteristics that were given by mother nature over decades and centuries, nothing that can be achieved over night. Dynamic Garage Door craftsmen are highly skilled in preserving these lumber surfaces and keeping them intact. We developed designs and techniques that keep each piece authentic and true to its charming age. Just like wine, reclaimed wood will get better and better over the ageless decades and centuries to come. There is literally no maintenance on our reclaimed wood gates because each passing year is a new layer of gorgeous character that will pass the test of time over and over again! As an added bonus and value to our already high-end gate designs, we craft each one of our gates on galvanized steel frames which will ensure our gorgeous gates will not only look fabulous but last a lifetime! Contact us today for prices and perhaps design ideas you might not thought of yet or with your own ideas that others have declined to build for you. Consultation Center: (855) 343-3667

Hollywood Hills Electic

Barefoot Landscape

Photo of a large contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with a garden path and gravel.

Paver Stones

Veth's Landscaping Services (206-852-7038)

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun garden in Seattle with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Sullivan's Island Beach House

REMARK

Patrick Brickman of Charleston Home + Design Magazine
Design ideas for a beach style side yard partial sun garden in Charleston with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Japanese Front Entry With Stepped Wooden Landings

Wilson Woodscape, Inc.

Mangaris wooden steps built in a Japanese style
Mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun formal garden in San Diego with a garden path and decking.

Gardens

LandZen Landscape Design & Construction

Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun formal garden in San Francisco with a garden path and brick pavers.

Modern Californian Edible Landscape

Christian Douglas Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and gravel.

Trex Fences

Split Rail Fence Co Denver CO

Mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden in Denver with a garden path and gravel for fall.

Gravel path

Regenesis Ecological Design

Wooden-edging and gravel path through side garden.
Photo of a mid-sized modern side yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Other with a garden path and gravel.

Water Wise Landscape Refresh (Clairemont Mesa)

Ecology Artisans

Rainwater flow from the roof downspouts and overflow from the tank feeds this dry creek bed during rain events to help slowly percolate water into the hillside.

Above The Grade Landscape Project Photos

Above The Grade Landscape

Above The Grade Landscape
Photo of a mid-sized backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Other with a garden path and gravel.

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.

Modern Farm Courtyard

Grounded

Grounded, Anna Boeschenstein
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern courtyard full sun garden in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Modern

Gordon Gibson Construction

Large modern front yard shaded garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Paths & Steps

Zeterre Landscape Architecture

Stephen Suzman
Large traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in San Francisco with a garden path and gravel.

Brown Garden Design Ideas with a Garden Path

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.