Recycled timber green wall, Photography by Andy Jones
This is an example of a small country courtyard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Newcastle - Maitland with a vertical garden and concrete pavers.

Bold Geometry

Wilber & King

A grand driveway lined with manicured Linden trees and rows of fragrant lavender lead you to the doorstep of this stunning stone home. Pea-stone aggregates are used as the driveway surface with bordered by natural stone curbing with a strip of natural stone down the middle for drainage. Fun fact: These Linden trees also known as Lyme tree were the types of trees used in the Lord of the Rings film. They were the Hobbits home of choice! This drone image gives allows you to see the precision of our planning and the creativity and expertise of our team. Photo by Neil Landino

Thorndon - a garden apartment in the city

HEDGE Garden Design & Nursery

We divided the long corridor into garden rooms and ran a jasmine espalier along the fence line to green up the walls. Designed by HEDGE Garden Design & Nursery. Photo: NZ House & Garden.

French Provincial Adelaide Garden

Mr B's Landscaping and Garden Care

Small traditional courtyard partial sun formal garden in Adelaide with a vertical garden and concrete pavers.

Small outdoor room with a green wall in Kensington

The Garden Builders

Pro Colour Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard partial sun garden for summer in London with a vertical garden and natural stone pavers.

Fulham Garden

Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard garden in London with a vertical garden and natural stone pavers.

Oaks Cottage, Cronulla

SITEDESIGN+STUDIOS

Sitedesign + Studios
Transitional side yard garden in Sydney with a vertical garden.

East Hill, Alpine, NJ

WBG Landscape Design, LLC

Ornamental Grasses soften the rockery and billow in the summer breeze.
Country sloped full sun garden in New York with a vertical garden for summer.

debora carl landscape design

living wall of succulents and grasses
This is an example of a contemporary garden in San Diego with a vertical garden.

Charming in Gowanus

New Eco Landscapes

Photo of a mid-sized country backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in New York with a vertical garden and brick pavers.

Contemporary backyard oasis

Land Studio C

Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a vertical garden and concrete pavers.

July back yard and pool

Lighthouse Outdoor Lighting of Indianapolis

This project features many different materials in the landscape. Most notable was the boardwalk under the deck and the timber framed deck and patio cover. Accent lighting was added around the property to highlight trees, shrubs, fountains and walkways to add visual interest and extend the usability of the outdoor space long into the night for parties and gatherings.

Bridgehampton Residence

PBDW Architects

Jonathan Wallen
This is an example of a traditional garden in New York with a vertical garden.

Home Orchards - Espalier Fruit Trees

River Road Farms

Imagine walking outside your home and pulling fresh fruit off the stem. Espalier fruit trees are like having an orchard in your own yard. Plus, in addition to producing delicious fruit, the ornamental shapes have a high wow-factor and require a small footprint. Fruiting espalier trees are available from River Road Farms in a variety of designs. Please call 800-297-1435 or email RIVERRD@USIT.NET for availability.

LEWIS ST. Southampton Village New York

Lear + Mahoney Landscape Architecture

Traditional garden in New York with a vertical garden.

Contemporary Eichler Backyard

Land Studio C

Inspiration for a contemporary garden in San Francisco with a vertical garden.

Stillwater Residential Landscape Project

User

This landscape project includes a "Living Wall." Metal framework planted with a variety of grassy vegetation and succulents .Steve Silverman Imaging. Design by: Mom's Landscaping

Green Walls

Graham Stanley & Associates

The 8' by 6' finished green wall with decorative planters and complementary plant material.
Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Los Angeles with a vertical garden.

Contemporary Landscape

Contemporary garden in San Diego with a vertical garden.

Corten steel wall

Wagner Hodgson

Corten steel panels float off of a concrete retaining wall. Internall lights illuminate the panel at night and make it appear to float.
Design ideas for an expansive modern sloped partial sun garden in Burlington 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.