Secret Gardens has been developing this stunning harbourside garden over a number of years. A simple layout at water level provides a subtle foreground to the harbour view beyond. Simple, modern plant combinations draw from a simple but consistent colour palette. The main courtyard space is the highlight . A five metre high green wall and water wall provide the backdrop to a large banquet seat. The built in bbq, retractable ceiling, customised firepit and coffee table provide options for year round entertainment. Extensive soundproofing was incorporated into the boundary wall as well as behind the green wall to absorb noise from a neighbouring property.

Living Wall / Green Art

Wantland Ink Landscape Architecture, PLLC

Photo of a contemporary garden in Nashville with a vertical garden.

Fence at Suburban Oasis

Princeton Design Collaborative

Jeffrey Edward Tryon
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern backyard partial sun formal garden for fall in Philadelphia with a vertical garden and brick pavers.

A side return large enough for a garden.

Sprout Up

The raised bed having grown up just a few weeks and it's showing how vibrant it's going to feel to live with.
This is an example of a small modern backyard full sun formal garden for summer in London with a vertical garden and gravel.

Looking Back at Garden

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Looking back at Garden and Living Wall Garden in Clontarf by Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design 014060004 Amazonlandscaping.ie
Photo of a large contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Dublin with a vertical garden, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Symmetrical Garden Chicken Coop

IB Crazy Coops

This unique symmetry based coop has found its home in Anaheim Hills, CA. It's central coop roof was outfitted with a thermal composite corrugated material with a slight peak to perfectly adjoin the run areas on each side. The run areas were treated with an open wired flat roof where it will find home to vining vegetable plants to further compliment the planter boxes to be placed in front. Sits on a concrete footing for predator protection and to assure a flat footprint Built with true construction grade materials, wood milled and planed on site for uniformity, heavily stained and weatherproofed, 1/2" opening german aviary wire for full predator protection. Measures 19' long x 3'6" wide x 7' tall @ central peak and allows for full walk in access. It is home to beautiful chickens that we provided as well as all the necessary implements. Features T1-11 textured wood siding, a fold down door that doubles as a coop-to-run ramp on one side with a full size coop clean out door on the other, thermal corrugated roofing over run area and more!

Classical London Roof Terrace by Aralia 'Knightsbridge'

Aralia: Innovation in Landscape Design

Luxurious London roof terrace, originally designed for a leading London Property developer and then bought by private clients.
Design ideas for a small contemporary rooftop full sun formal garden in London with natural stone pavers and a vertical garden.

Beach Contemporary

Living Gardens Landscape Design

Beach contemporary design featuring custom succulent wall planters, drought tolerant plants, permeable paving, fruit trees and outdoor rooms
Mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun garden in Orange County with brick pavers and a vertical garden.

Vertikal Micro (Outdoor)

Decorpro

VERTIKAL MICRO OUTDOOR Furniture – Outdoor Product Dimensions (IN): L13” X W13” X H53” Product Weight (LB): 37 Product Dimensions (CM): L33 X W33 X H135 Product Weight (KG): 17 Vertikal Micro Outdoor is a charming, decorative garden accent combining a slender, distinct, and resilient stand with a Cell Micro Tabletop Fireburner, a boldly contemporary combination resulting in a dramatic fire feature, as well as an optional terrarium. Primarily functioning as an alternative light fixture, with the use of a 13oz can of Fuel, this daring and durable outdoor piece can also easily be transformed into a terrarium to accommodate plants and flowers. Simply remove the fuel can and turn the Cell Micro upside down, using its base as a foundation for a variety of foliage as well as for rock gardens and pillar candles. For a unique and inspiring garden feature, alternate a row of symmetrically arranged Vertikal Micro Outdoor fireburners with a row of Vertikal Micro Outdoor terrariums along a courtyard walkway or a garden pathway. By Decorpro Home + Garden. Each sold separately. Cell Micro included. Snuffer included. Fuel sold separately. Materials: Vertikal Micro Outdoor (Fiberglass; epoxy powder paint, various colours) Cell Micro (8mm tempered glass, solid steel, black epoxy powder paint) Snuffer (galvanized steel) Vertikal Micro Outdoor is custom made to order. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Made in Canada ABOUT WARRANTY ANTI-SHOCK WEATHERPROOF LIGHTWEIGHT

Pergola covered deck.

Garden Tech Horticultural Services LLC

A vine covered pergola creates a shady retreat for this backyard deck.
Inspiration for a traditional backyard partial sun garden for spring in Boston with a vertical garden and decking.

Contemporáneo Jardín

Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Mexico City with a vertical garden.

Japanese Garden with Tropical Vibes

Studio Grijalba | Conscious Landscapes

A space to contemplate and experiece with all senses. Water as the center element, while the textures and volumes create a sense of depth and movement. A Japanese oasis in the middle of the city.

Rose Bay landscape design

Secret Gardens

Plants, Water, & Stone

California Naturescaping

Designed by: Alyssa Finley-Moore
Photo of a small contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for fall in San Diego with a vertical garden and concrete pavers.

Ombygning af 50'er-villa

INSITU ARKITEKTER ApS

Mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden in Wiltshire with a vertical garden and natural stone pavers for spring.

Newport Beach Mid-Century Modern

Haven Development Group, Inc.

Design ideas for a midcentury partial sun garden in Orange County with a vertical garden.

Сад для ландшафтного дизайнера.

Авторские сады

This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard full sun garden for summer in Yekaterinburg with a vertical garden.

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gogo gulgun selcuk

Inspiration for a mediterranean full sun garden in Other with a vertical garden.

gardencrest

debora carl landscape design

section of succulent living wall
This is an example of a contemporary garden in San Diego with a vertical garden.

Small contemporary city garden, Living walls and summer house.

David Simpson Gardens

Photo of a mid-sized modern backyard partial sun garden for summer in Other with a vertical garden.

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.