Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean front yard driveway in Santa Barbara with brick pavers.

This fantastic 108" tall 4-tier hand-carved granite fountain surrounded by an 8' diameter spray ring and a 12' diameter Flared Contour 18" tall Round surround. This set would look great in any circle driveway! Carved Stone Creations, Inc. 866-759-1920

Creating enclosure and shade with Landscaping in your front yard

Smalls Landscaping

Weather boulders and outcropping were incorporated into the landscaping to create raised planting beds. Mature conifers and specimen tress were installed for privacy and to enclose the yard.

Front Landscape - Bel Marin Keys Lagoon Side Residence

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

The old concrete driveway was replaced with a contemporary pattern of large concrete slabs with small Mexican pebbles set in between in permeable resin. The other areas of this front landscape were transformed from a tired, water-thirsty lawn into a contemporary setting with dramatic concrete pavers leading to the home's entrance. Plants for sun and part shade complete this project, just completed in February 2014. The back areas of this transformation are in a separate project: Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel http://www.houzz.com/projects/456093/Modern-Water-Side-Landscape-Remodel---Lawn-Replaced--Novato--CA Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Toscana, tunnel verde

Avant Garden

100m di tunnel - struttura in ferro e rete con rampicanti
Photo of an expansive country front yard full sun driveway in Rome with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

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

Ocean front landscape lighting, FL estate

Coastal Source

Photo of an expansive tropical front yard full sun driveway for summer in Philadelphia with concrete pavers and a garden path.

Front Yard Design

Frank Suppa Landscaping

Design ideas for an expansive traditional front yard shaded driveway in New York with natural stone pavers.

Pergola with Wisteria and New Dawn Roses On Cape Cod

Kimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture

This custom white pergola is draped in Wisteria and New Dawn Roses, has a New York bluestone base and is used in season to shade a hammock. The garden is bordered by Endless Summer Hydrangea planted in front of Rhododendron privacy hedge.

Hardscape

Embassy Landscape Group

Expansive traditional front yard full sun driveway in Kansas City with a water feature and brick pavers.

Front Yard

Sundance Landscaping Limited

Design ideas for an expansive traditional front yard full sun driveway for summer in Calgary with mulch.

Palm Beach Residences

Marmol Export USA

Tumbled Black Slate Pavers
Design ideas for an expansive traditional front yard full sun driveway in Miami with natural stone pavers.

Genesis Lux Traditional

Stellar Homes Inc.

Photo of an expansive traditional front yard partial sun driveway in Edmonton with a retaining wall and mulch.

Venetian Home Entry

Archer Services

A brick paver walkway, stone retaining walls. Italian Cypress trees and a variety of shrubbery accentuate the beautiful Venetian style of this home.

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.

Villa nella campagna toscana con giardino

Arkproject Camaiti & Cangi

Expansive side yard partial sun driveway in Other with gravel for summer.

Farmhouse REvamp and REbuild

yardscapes Inc.

Front entrance at the circle paver driveway and mortared stone columns holding the entrance lights.
Expansive country front yard full sun driveway in Minneapolis with natural stone pavers and a garden path for summer.

Chino Hills Ranch

NC Designs

Photo Credit : Hartman Baldwin Design Build New construction home designed and built by Hartman Baldwin. The landscape is extensive and was a collaborative effort between HB and NC Design. We created a beautiful drought tolerant landscape that blended in well with the surrounding hillsides. To ensure a healthy, vibrant environment for years to come, many colorful succulents, grasses, yuccas and flowering low-water perennials were used throughout the property, along with non-fruiting Olive trees and Palo Verde.

Traditional Cape Cod Home with Cedar Shake Shingles

Kimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture

This traditional Cape Cod home has cedar shake shingles, and is surrounded by Nikko Blue Hydrangeas and Yellow Daylilies.
Photo of an expansive traditional front yard full sun driveway for summer in Boston.

Exquisite Front Yard Landscaping

User

This is an example of an expansive traditional front yard full sun driveway for summer in Phoenix with a retaining wall and brick pavers.

Expansive Driveway 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.