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Pacific Heights

The Foxy Garden

Mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

water feature

L.I.U. Landscape Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional backyard formal garden in Orange County with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Parkview Hills

SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction

The project was a complete rear renovation involving a new swimming pool, patio areas, fireplace, outdoor kitchen, deck renovation, and surrounding landscape, and lighting. The site was very challenging due to very steep slopes and a limited amount of land area to accomplish the overall goals of the project. Those were lawn areas for the kids to play as well as patio space for entertainment and a swimming pool. Due to county requirements, multiple infiltration trenches were needed to accommodate the Chesapeake Bay ordinances. Photography: Morgan Howarth. Landscape Architect: Chad Talton, Surrounds Inc.

Hillside Garden Landscape with Water Features and Beautiful Plantings

Accent Landscapes

Natural gas fire pits provide year round enjoyment. It is a perfect gathering spot for all seasons, whether slipping iced tea on a summer evening or warming up with a mug of cocoa on a cold winter night.

Sherman Project - Sandy Springs, GA.

ARNOLD Masonry & Landscape

This is one of our most recent all inclusive hardscape and landscape projects completed for wonderful clients in Sandy Springs / North Atlanta, GA. Project consisted of completely stripping backyard and creating a clean pallet for new stone and boulder retaining walls, a firepit and stone masonry bench seating area, an amazing flagstone patio area which also included an outdoor stone kitchen and custom chimney along with a cedar pavilion. Stone and pebble pathways with incredible night lighting. Landscape included an incredible array of plant and tree species , new sod and irrigation and potted plant installations. Our professional photos will display this project much better than words can. Contact us for your next hardscape, masonry and landscape project. Allow us to create your place of peace and outdoor oasis! http://www.arnoldmasonryandlandscape.com/ All photos and project and property of ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape. All rights reserved © Mark Najjar- All Rights Reserved ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape ©

Sisters Custom Landscape

Land Escapes Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun garden for fall in Other with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Historic Evanston Retreat

Greenwise Organic Lawn Care and Landscape Design

Hydrangea varieties abound throughout the property. Tardiva, Limelight, Endless Summer, and Quickfire Hydrangea are repeated to create rhythm in the landscape. Photo: Linda Oyama Bryan

Lakeside landscape

Salmon Falls Nursery & Landscaping

George Barker
This is an example of a large country sloped garden for fall in Portland Maine with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

A Relaxing Country Estate in Michigan City, Indiana

Smalls Landscaping

Picture it--family and friends roasting marshmallows by the fire on a crisp, cool, evening. Afterwards, enjoying a dip in the hot tub. If your backyard looked like this why would you want to be inside?

The Secret Garden (Oakville, ON)

Partridge Fine Landscapes Ltd.

With the goal of enhancing the connection between interior and exterior, backyard and side yard, and natural and man-made features, Partridge Fine Landscapes Ltd. drew on nature for inspiration. We worked around one of Oakville’s largest oak trees introducing curved braces and sculpted ends to an organic patio enhanced with wild bed lines tamed by a flagstone mowing strip. The result is a subtle layering of elements where each element effortlessly blends into the next. Linear structures bordered by manicured lawn and carefully planned perennials delineate the start of a dynamic and unbridled space. Pathways casually direct your steps to and from the pool area while the gentle murmur of the waterfall enhances the pervading peace of this outdoor sanctuary.

Backyard Fire Pit with Pergola and Swing

Ted Lare Design Build

Ted Lare Design Build
Mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Other with a fire feature and natural stone pavers for summer.

Gärten gestalten!

Mediterranean sloped full sun xeriscape in Dusseldorf with a fire feature and natural stone pavers for summer.

In-Town Backyard

authenTEAK Outdoor Living

This beautiful outdoor space in Atlanta's Virginia Highland neighborhood was designed by Land Plus Associates and constructed by Okun Tech. Outdoor kitchen featuring Kingsley-Bate Valhalla table and Sag Harbor chairs. Appliances by Lynx.

North York - Contemporary Urban Retreat

Jennifer Hayman Design Group

Large contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden in Toronto with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Natural Stone Mountain Landscape

Terry T. King Landscape Architecture

Small traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Boise with a fire feature and natural stone pavers for spring.

Kukio

Nicholson

Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical backyard garden in Hawaii with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Fire Pit Seating Area

Pickel Landscape Group

All boulders were found on property and used to make the walls.
Design ideas for a small country backyard shaded garden in Philadelphia with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Reservoir Overlook

SiteCreative Landscape Architecture

Photographer: Greg Premru
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun garden in Boston with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Site Design with Nature

Spaces Landscape Architecture

Mid-sized beach style backyard shaded garden in New York with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Garden Design Ideas with a Fire Feature and Natural Stone Pavers

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.