Succulent Garden Design Ideas

Central courtyard forms the main secluded space, capturing northern sun while protecting from the south westerly windows off the ocean. Large sliding doors create visual links through the study and dining spaces from front to rear.

Planter and Path

B. Jane Gardens

Inspiration for a contemporary full sun garden in Austin with with raised garden bed and gravel.

My Houzz: A Dream Home Grows From an Empty Austin Lot

Kara Mosher

Kara Mosher © 2012 Houzz
Inspiration for a contemporary backyard garden in Austin.

Beach Contemporary

Living Gardens Landscape Design

Succulent wall
Small contemporary backyard garden in Orange County with a vertical garden.

Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. Galvanized troughs used for vegetables in the side yard. An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Planters and Containers

Yard Art, Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary full sun garden in San Francisco with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Del Sur "The Sentinels"

Belle Terre Landscapes

Janet Pozzuoli-Vallin
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in San Diego with a water feature.

Kiehl - Harbor Oaks

Dane Spencer Landscape Architecture

Giovani Lunardi
This is an example of a tropical side yard garden in Portland with brick pavers and a garden path.

cotton jones retreat

debora carl landscape design

aeoniums, fern, flax, fountain, grasses, gravel, horizontal cedar fence and gate, kangaroo paws, leptosperum petersonii tree, smooth wall stucco walls, Cordyline 'Torbay Dazzler'

Contemporary Landscape

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun xeriscape in Orange County with concrete pavers, a garden path and a wood fence.

Modern Side Yard Gate

Conscious Environments Inc.

A modern horizontal steel (wrought iron) gate closes off the backyard. The double gate design allows for wide access.
Small modern backyard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with concrete pavers and a metal fence for summer.

Custom Block Wall

OC WEST Landscape

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun formal garden in Orange County with a container garden.

SUCCULENT GARDEN

Linda Estrin Garden Design

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California Heights Craftsman Xeriscape

California Eco Design, Inc.

This is a Roberto Burle Marx- inspired design, a drought tolerant landscape that imitates the vibrant colors and patterns of the tropics. We kept the monstera and bird of paradise plants, and with the colorful trim on the house, it all works together in this eclectic mashup.

Modern Tranquility

Campion Walker Landscapes

To anchor a modern house, designed by Frederick Fisher & Partners, Campion Walker brought in a mature oak grove that at first frames the home and then invites the visitor to explore the grounds including an intimate culinary garden and stone fruit orchard. The neglected hillside on the back of the property once overgrown with ivy was transformed into a California native oak woodland, with under-planting of ceanothus and manzanitas. We used recycled water to create a dramatic water feature cut directly into the limestone entranceway framed by a cacti and succulent garden.

cactus & Succulent Gardens

Rhinamic Workforce LLC.

Marty Ruona
Inspiration for a mid-sized front yard full sun driveway for summer in Austin with natural stone pavers.

Young Residence

Urban Landscape

Jeri Koegel
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard partial sun garden for spring in Orange County with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Mediterranean Villa and Mexican Colonial Casita in La Jolla

Anna Rodé Designs, Inc.

This vertical succulent garden adds living design to the compact patio.
Mid-sized country courtyard shaded garden in San Diego with a vertical garden and natural stone pavers.

Succulent Planters for California Cottage Gardens

Virginia Paca Architects

Virginia Paca
Inspiration for a mediterranean garden in Los Angeles with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Beautiful Desert Succulent Zen Garden

Studio H Landscape Architecture

Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary partial sun xeriscape in Orange County with a water feature and gravel.

Succulent Garden 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.