This is an example of a small tropical front yard full sun driveway in Miami with a garden path and gravel.

Lincoln Estate

a Blade of Grass

Inspiration for a large traditional front yard driveway in Boston with a retaining wall 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 match 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 cannot live tiny, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design Assistance Jimmy Thornton

fenton roberts garden design

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

2011 The steel edging was made to measure by a local metal fabricator.
Design ideas for a small contemporary front yard full sun driveway for fall in London with gravel.

Cobble filled swale collects and directs storm water along driveway

Village Landscape Architecture

Cobbles with pebbles are blended to beautify a driveway swale (and also slow storm water, increase infiltration of storm water into soil and reduce downstream erosion issues). Evergreen rushes, irises and grasses soften the rock work and increase the riparian feel.

Front Yard Landscape

Stephanie D Poole

The vertical garden provides a small scale herb and vegetable garden with edible flowers. It's located close to the kitchen for ease of use and care.

Contemporary Landscape

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun driveway in Perth with a container garden and gravel.

The Great Backyard

Inspiration for a large traditional front yard full sun driveway in San Francisco with a water feature and gravel.

Houston Casual Landscape

McDugald-Steele

Inspiration for a traditional driveway in Houston with gravel.

Bold Geometry

Wilber & King

The rear grounds are equally impressive with a lattice courtyard lawn, serpentine isle of boxwood with custom wood obelisks, metal garden sculpture and a Celtic knot garden. This property also has cutting, fragrance and rose gardens that bloom though out the seasons, and a fire-pit area for entertaining on those cool New England nights. This drone image gives allows you to see the precision of our planning and the creativity and expertise of our team. Photo by Neil Landino

Arts and Craft house and garden

Emma Austin Garden Designs

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

Mountain Air

Gardens for Living

Perennials flowing over stone edging to soften border.
Mid-sized traditional front yard full sun driveway in Charlotte with gravel for spring.

XERISCAPES, recent 2015

Rhinamic Workforce LLC.

Marty Ruona
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern front yard partial sun driveway for summer in Other with a container garden and gravel.

Golf Course

Blooming Vistas

Gorgeous modern landscape with clean lines and stunning detail.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern front yard full sun driveway in Dallas with with rock feature, gravel and a wood fence.

Skyway at Cranberry Hole

sweetbay landscape design

Side entrance to the garage.
Inspiration for an expansive modern courtyard full sun driveway for summer in New York with with path and gravel.

Golf Course

Blooming Vistas

Gorgeous modern landscape with clean lines and stunning detail.
Photo of a mid-sized modern front yard full sun driveway in Dallas with with rock feature, gravel and a wood fence.

Harbortown Residence

McHale Landscape Design, Inc.

Photo of an expansive beach style front yard full sun driveway in DC Metro with gravel.

Mid-Century Modern Landscape - Cedarburg, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

A linear planting of Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Avalanche' continues into the lawn area, while serving as the edge of a perennial bed containing 'Guacamole' hosta, 'May Night' saliva, 'Blue Fortune' agastache, 'Kobold' liatris, 'Full Moon' coreopsis, and 'Summer Beauty' allium. Westhauser Photography

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.

Coastal Landscapes

Jeff Klingel Landscape

Mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun driveway in Other with gravel for spring.

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.