This garden space emphasizes plant textures, colorful foliage and quirky decorative elements. The heart of the garden is the elevated deck that perches over a rain garden, where stormwater from the roof is allowed to collect during the rainy months. Curvilinear paver pathways were installed to gently contrast against the soft plant textures. A sturdy structure was built to protect firewood and showcase quirky travel souvenirs.

Modern Driveway and Landscape-Cordova

Landscape-Fusion

Landscape Fusion Modern style home with custom concrete and Mexican beach pebble driveway, crisscross cable trellis, modern tropical landscape and horizontal cypress fence

Santa Clara

McTighe Landscaping Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard xeriscape in San Francisco with a vertical garden.

Landscape Projects

Creative Landscapes

Mid-sized front yard partial sun formal garden in Los Angeles with a vertical garden and gravel.

Garden Wall

User

Design ideas for a contemporary front yard full sun garden in Melbourne with a vertical garden.

Residential Curved Living Wall

Good Earth Plant Company and GreenScaped Buildings

A client who had seen our stunning installation at Spring Hill Suites in Oceanside, California wanted to surprise his wife for her birthday and give her a 112 square foot living wall at the front entry of their house. He was set on the style of the wall being succulents in a tight pattern. This raised two huge challenges: 1) How to overcome his three week lead time: First, the manufacturer's lead time to get us the wall materials is four weeks. The plants in this type of system usually require three months to get rooted. 2) How to attach a system meant for flat surfaces onto his CURVED front wall. Square peg, meet curved hole. Operations Manager Kerry Bauer made drawings and a mock up for a system created from the green ROOF components GreenScaped Buildings has used on certain projects. She chose parts she knew shipped within one week to eliminate the lead time issue. A landscape edging element, specifically designed to handle curves, could also overcome the challenge of the curved wall. But what about the time needed for growing the plants? By using an advanced soil replacement media block, the wall installation could allow the plants to root while installed vertically. GreenScaped Buildings collaborated with the client and supplier Green Meadow Growers to choose appropriate sedums and succulents for the east-facing coastal climate of Encinitas and lay out a pattern of organic wave shapes. Katelyn Hutchings tackled the procurement aspects of the project while construction foreman John Rodenbo prepared the site and installation logistics. Installation took three days. How do you think it turned out? The final product exceeded the client's expectations, and he has already invited GreenScaped Buildings to collaborate on his upcoming commercial hotel project with the goal of integrating a living wall there to enhance his hotel as much as it has enhanced his home.

4 x 6 aluminum Wall trellis in Las Vegas

Garden Metalwork

Before picture of outside garage wall trellis were added to.
Photo of a large front yard partial sun formal garden for spring in Las Vegas with a vertical garden and gravel.

Softening Hard Lines

Ecoscape Environmental Design

The front section of this Boulder home had large glass windows, however a remodel had changed the space so that it now had a cement wall on the interior side. In order to soften the look of this awkward facade, metal trellis were put into place followed by Virginia creeper vines and irises. As these vertical vines fill out the space, a sea of living green foliage makes for more vibrant curb appeal.

High Imact Color

User

After showing white flowers in September, the Seven Son Flower Tree maintain a rosy red show for another month. Photo by William Healy.
Design ideas for a large traditional front yard shaded garden for fall in Cleveland with a vertical garden.

Residenze private

adfworkshop

Trattasi di una realizzazione che prevede la risistemazione ed il progetto di un giardino in torno ad una villa residenziale.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with a vertical garden and river rock.

Levy Ready to Plant

Wild by Design

Mimi & Larry Elmore
Photo of a large front yard partial sun garden for summer in Denver with a vertical garden and natural stone pavers.

Clematis

FormLA Landscaping

California native Clematis, Clematis lasiantha, surrounds the courtyard entrance with vibrant greenery and softens the all-stone exterior. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography

Iron Horse Whitefish

Naturescape - Montana Landscape Design

Blending House and Landscape with Big trees, big shrubs and natural rock. Bob LeBlanc
Photo of a large transitional front yard full sun driveway for fall in Seattle with a vertical garden.

Living Walls

Landscaping by Steve Blaum

This is an example of an expansive modern front yard partial sun formal garden in Miami with a vertical garden and decking.

Landscape Projects

Creative Landscapes

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern front yard partial sun formal garden in Los Angeles with a vertical garden and concrete pavers.

Beach Contemporary

Living Gardens Landscape Design

Small contemporary front yard full sun garden in Orange County with a vertical garden and gravel for spring.

BAYVIEW

SITEDESIGN+STUDIOS

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary front yard garden in Sydney with a vertical garden and natural stone pavers.

Clematis e Pumbago

Lidia Zitara

Lidia Zitara
Inspiration for a large country front yard partial sun garden for summer in Other with a vertical garden.

Séparation du rez-de-jardin

Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris

Design ideas for a small contemporary front yard partial sun formal garden for spring in Paris with gravel, a wood fence and a vertical garden.

Kent Town | Rose Garden | Stainless Steel Design

Catnik Design Studio

Stainless Steel Trellis Design
Mid-sized traditional front yard full sun formal garden in Adelaide with a vertical garden and concrete pavers for spring.

Front Yard Garden Design Ideas with a Vertical Garden

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.