'Amazonica Floresta' Rainforest Show Garden by Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design at Bloom, Pheonix Park, Dublin, Ireland in 2010 Amazonlandscaping.ie

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Dear Garden Associates, Inc.

Inspiration for a traditional side yard garden for summer in Philadelphia with a garden path.

Shoreline Cottage Garden

MJ McCabe-Garden Design

M J McCabe
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Bridgeport with a garden path and gravel.

Pergolas, Arbors, Outdoor Structures

California Deck Builders

Beautiful outdoor structures of wood, metal, composite
Photo of a mid-sized traditional courtyard full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a garden path.

Garden Arbor

Garden Tech Horticultural Services LLC

Garden arbor and picket fence separate the side yard from the front yard creating outdoor rooms. The view to the front yard frames a sitting area with Adirondack chairs. Photo by Bob Trainor

Arroyo springs in River Oaks

Nature's Realm

Natures Realm
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard garden for summer in Houston with decomposed granite and a garden path.

New England Fieldstone Wall and Gate on Cape Cod

Kimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture

The wooden fence gate is integrated into a granite wall that delineates the cultivated portion of the outdoor living space. Blue Nikko Hydrangeas abut the bluestone pathway that leads to the back of the property and the view to the salt marsh and ocean beyond.

Northwest Indiana Marshall Residence

Smalls Landscaping

One-of-a-kind and other very rare plants are around every corner. The view from any angle offers something new and interesting. The property is a constant work in progress as planting beds and landscape installations are in constant ebb and flow.

Contemporary Modern Rebuild on 10th Avenue & K Street

Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.

This large expanse of lawn needed a major make over. Designer added many color full water wise shrubs, ornamental grasses and perennials. Took out 85% of existing lawn and added a new patio, steps, garden with grow boxes and strategic screens too. Designed for maximum enjoyment and preserving/enhancing their views while saving much water and maintenance. Rick Laughlin, APLD

Cedar Gate and English Laurel Hedge

Regenesis Ecological Design

A cedar gate and Laurel hedge are combined to create an aesthetic facade for a private garden. Autumn moor grass (Sesleria autumnalis) and Oregon Grape (Mahonia repens) frame in the foreground.

Cape Cod Wild and Edible

Christian Douglas Design, Inc.

Christian Douglas
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in San Francisco with a garden path and decking.

Etobicoke Front Yard Makeover

Green Apple Landscaping

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Toronto with a garden path, concrete pavers and a wood fence.

A Sense of Place

Designscapes Colorado Inc.

The upper terrace is a vantage point that invites visitors from one level to another and offers views of the landscape, its scale and depth of botanical plantings.

South Lamar Contemporary

Waterloo Outdoor Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Austin with a garden path and gravel.

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

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. 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

West Seattle Modern Living

Orion Rockscapes

Photo of a modern front yard full sun garden for summer in Seattle with concrete pavers and a garden path.

Modern Oceanfront Landscape - Cohasset

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The goal of this landscape design and build project was to enhance a newly renovated modern residence in Cohasset, MA. It features thermal true blue bluestone pavers, beach stones, and large bluestone steps surrounded by a completely beach adapted and drought tolerant planting palette. This design is also on a steep hillside and incorporates a butterfly garden and New England native plants. Designed and built by Skyline Landscapes LLC. Hardscape Materials: Bluestone Pavers, Bluestone Steps, Beach Stone, Landscape Lighting, Irrigation Planting Palette: Butterfly Garden, Beach Grasses, Beach Roses, Low Maintenance, Drought Tollerant

high desert residential

DAPPLED EARTH– designs to nurture life!

This is truly a native central Oregon landscape. The home owner did not want to water any more that absolutely necessary. Here you can see a mix of colorful perennials that will bloom all summer.

Bluestone Naperville

KD Landscape

Dusk provides even more enchantment as the landscape lighting performs "magic after hours". Lighting design by Kevin Manning.
Photo of a traditional backyard shaded garden for summer in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Woodland Paths

GreenHeart, LLC

Melissa Clark Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard shaded garden for summer in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Garden Design Ideas with a Garden Path for Summer

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.