Photo of a large traditional front yard partial sun driveway in Atlanta with gravel.

The use of pea stone for this driveway compliments both the granite lamp post and the stone wall, but is balanced by the surrounding beds and well manicured lawn.

Elegant Country Estate

Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.

Large traditional front yard full sun driveway in New York with gravel and a garden path for spring.

Driveway, Front Yard and Backyard Landscaping

Neave Group Outdoor Solutions

Neave Group Outdoor Solutions
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard full sun driveway in New York with a garden path and gravel.

Covington Farmhouse

Smoketree Landscape

Circular driveway with sugar kettle fountain
Design ideas for a mid-sized country front yard full sun driveway in New Orleans with a water feature and gravel.

Landscaping and Masonry

Odd Job Landscaping

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun driveway for summer in New York with a garden path and gravel.

Mike's Hammock

Josh Wynne Construction

I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland. The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to math the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is. I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces. Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation. For those who could not live in a tiny house, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design assistance by Jimmy Thornton

Street Entrance

Gates Doors & Ironworks

Photo of a large traditional front yard driveway in Los Angeles with gravel.

Yards

LG Landscaping Services LLC

This is an example of a large traditional front yard shaded driveway in New York with gravel.

Wayland Home

a Blade of Grass

The drive transitions to the chip seal courtyard with cobble banding and New England fieldstone walls.
This is an example of a large traditional courtyard full sun driveway in Boston with gravel.

Stockbridge Residence

Verdance Landscape Architecture

Gravel paths with cobblestone borders wend throughout the property; exuberant cutting-flower beds are punctuated by Italian cypress trees. A cedar pergola surrounded by rose varieties bridges the main and guest residences.

Front garden

greencube garden and landscape design

Adding kerb appeal to a traditional styled Sevenoaks property. We've includied raised planters constructed with Corten Steel. Our planting has used multi-stemmed specimen Osmanthus underplanted with easy to maintain Pittosporum clipped to form balls, dealing with full sun as well as full shade. The palette includes textural forms and contrast. We have added naturally rounded shrubs such as Arbutus to form structure and full stops to the perennial planting.

Southern California Estate

Shigetomi Pratt Architects, Inc.

Allay of olive trees at entrance to estate
This is an example of a traditional front yard driveway in Los Angeles with gravel.

Mediterranean Montecito

Montecito Landscape

Wooden gate with warm stucco walls opens to winding gravel drive leading to this Mediterranean estate. Monterey cypress hedges line the drive with opening for a gate to the guesthouse. Photo by David Palermo Photography, Santa Barbara.

Allée of Overcup Oaks

Planters

Photo of an expansive traditional front yard full sun driveway for summer in Atlanta with gravel.

Water Mill Residence

Araiys Design L.A., P.C.

Expansive traditional front yard partial sun driveway in New York with gravel.

Fence& Gate @ Marina Del Ray

California Deck Builders

Clear Redwood Fence & Gate
Mid-sized arts and crafts front yard full sun driveway in Los Angeles with a garden path and gravel.

Country Farm House

a Blade of Grass

Peastone parking court with antique granite curbing, perennial planting beds and evergreen screening.
This is an example of a mid-sized country courtyard partial sun driveway in Boston with gravel.

Eclectic Landscape

Photo of an eclectic full sun driveway in Santa Barbara with gravel.

Un jardin contemporain

maisons booa

nis&for
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun driveway for summer in Strasbourg with a garden path and gravel.

Driveway Design Ideas with Gravel

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.