High end residential landscape design and installation in Pacific Palisades. We reimagined hardscape, landscape, outdoor entertainment space, custom fountain, garden entrance with water tolerant planting. Huntington garden cycads procured for a one of a kind design.

Urban Outdoor Living Room

GreenBird

GreenBird Gardening Ltd
Small contemporary courtyard full sun xeriscape in Other with with fireplace for summer.

Jardin d'expression : l'aménagement original d'un patio

Florian Préault | Concepteur & Coach Paysagiste

Florian Préault
Inspiration for a small industrial courtyard full sun xeriscape in Paris with a container garden and gravel.

The Longing House – ヘリンボーンとサロンのある憧れの家 –

（株）一級建築士事務所アトリエm

庭の植栽は奥様が手掛けられた。
Design ideas for a modern courtyard xeriscape in Osaka with with rock feature, natural stone pavers and a vinyl fence.

Garden Canopy in Daytime

Charles Di Piazza Architecture

Native Shrubs and Monterey Oaks separate the garden from the street front on Rio Grande. A steel canopy rusts in sympathy with the Court / Corten House, and will be eventually shrouded in vines to shade the seating area below.

Synthetic Turf & Putting Greens

Broward Landscape, Inc.

Synthetic Vine Wall
Mid-sized contemporary courtyard xeriscape in Miami with a vertical garden and natural stone pavers.

Mediterranean Modern

Landwell Design + Build Co.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary courtyard full sun xeriscape in San Luis Obispo with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Rosedale Modern Courtyard

Native Edge Landscape

This duplex has a very modern aesthetic with focuses on clean lines and metal accents. However, the front courtyard was undeveloped and uninviting. We worked with the client to tie the courtyard and the property together by adding clean, monochromatic details with a heavy focus on texture. The main goal of this project was to add a low-maintenance outdoor living space that was an extension of the home. The small space and harsh sun exposure limited the plant pallet, but we were able to use lush plant material to maximize the space. A monochromatic pallet makes for a perfect backdrop for focal points and key pieces. The circular fire-pit was used to break up the 90 degree angles of the space, and also played off the round pottery.

Possession Sound Remodel, North Snohomish County, WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Entry courtyard. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury courtyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Seattle with a container garden and concrete pavers.

The Lemon Tree Trust Garden

User

THE LEMON TREE TRUST GARDEN A garden inspired by the resilience, determination and ingenuity of refugees living in Domiz camp in Northern Iraq, was unveiled at the 2018 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The Lemon Tree Trust garden, designed with the input of refugees, highlighted the unexpected beauty hidden in the camp. The garden was designed to be used as a space to begin to organise the chaos inherent in forced migration, while also providing a sense of normality, wellbeing, peace and civility to broken lives. Beautiful yet drought tolerant planting educated visitors about the type of plants refugees grow in the camp. Ingenious vertical planting, inspired by refugees’ use of everyday objects, and including input from refugees themselves, provided ideas for planting in limited spaces. Trees laden with fruit, including figs, lemons and pomegranates, provided scent and crops to harvest. Brutal, harsh materials, such as concrete and steel, widely available in the camps, were elevated with techniques such as polishing, casting and crafting into patterns and intricate Islamic inspired designs. Colourful and textural planting softened the hard materials. Cooling and calming water flowed throughout the space, collected in channels and pools, recycled and pumped back through the brimming central Islamic inspired fountain, representing the importance of grey water reuse and the many makeshift fountains refugees have built in their own gardens in Domiz camp. Tom Massey progressed to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, with a 10x13m Main Avenue garden, after two successful show gardens at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. The garden was built by award winning contractor Landscape Associates and was awarded an RHS Silver-Gilt medal. The Lemon Tree Trust supports the development of urban agriculture and greening innovation for refugees and displaced people, promoting food production, well-being and community: lemontreetrust.org Photographs by Britt Willoughby Dyer

Container gardening

trace robinson landscape design

Trace Robinson
Contemporary courtyard full sun xeriscape in Santa Barbara for winter.

Del Mar Residence

Promise Path Landscaping Inc

Zack Benson
Mid-sized contemporary courtyard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with a retaining wall and concrete pavers for spring.

Flooring

Residential Building Services

Inspiration for a large traditional courtyard xeriscape in Houston with with a gate and brick pavers.

Hacienda Hilltop

Koheid Design

Photo of a mid-sized courtyard partial sun xeriscape in Orange County with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Galerie

Lebsack Haustüren, Fenster und Sonnenschutz

This is an example of a large contemporary courtyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Stuttgart.

WOODSIDE MANZANITA PROJECT

Blue Wagon Synthetic Turf Supply (East Bay)

Project included an infinity pool, planting, lighting, synthetic turf, natural stone installation and veggie planting area.
This is an example of a large country courtyard full sun xeriscape for spring in San Francisco with a container garden, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Revamp for an entertaining courtyard

New Vision Co.

For this area we built new Merbau timber stairs to lead to the garage as the existing one was falling apart. We added along the garage wall this small water feature in the raised garden bed along side bamboo. Stepping pavers are also seen between the artificial turf to lead your eye to the stairs from the deck.

Jazzing up the entry

Desert Landscape Design P.L.L.C.

Boring, sickly plants greeted guests. The homeowner wanted an entry that welcomed and delighted folks. Now, colorful pots with plants that will mature to 2 feet tall with a twisting, interesting form do just that. Landscape glass scattered on the ground adds an additional pop of color.

1920"s Spanish Courtyard | Westwood, CA

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

Gorgeous Malibu tiles, antique quatrefoil gate, Tecate clay pavers and heavy clay & glazed containers in front courtyard planted with Ficus, clivia, begonia and coleus.

Xeriscape Modern Ranch

Eden Garden Design

Chas Architects & Brian Long Custom Homes. Photographer: Greg Thomas
Inspiration for a large courtyard full sun xeriscape in Austin with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Courtyard Xeriscape 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.