Richard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape Architects

Richard P. Rauso, ASLA
Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in Other with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Meditation Hut and Water Feature

Wolf Architects, Inc.

Photo Credit: Eric Roth
Inspiration for a country backyard shaded formal garden in Boston with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Techo-Bloc Design Gallery

Thomas Lee Fisher Landscaping

Large traditional front yard full sun formal garden in Philadelphia with a water feature and natural stone pavers for spring.

Remsenberg Koi Pond

AH Ponds, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in New York with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Drainage Solutions

Sunrise Landscape + Design

A patio was built and walkway installed to the shed. A pipe was installed underneath the walkway with in the rock bed area for water to flow easily during rain storms and drain away from the home.

Marrying Elegant Design & Sustainability

Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)

The “handrill” of Corten steel follows the peastone and steel steps down a steep slope to pour into a round basin, emptying into a channel that meanders through the narrow back garden at ground level, ending finally in a boulder fountain. Devised to minimize root disturbance for the tall existing pines on the property, the continuous Corten steel structure is supported by concrete tubes rather than a foundation that would have required extensive excavation. Architect: Wolf Architects, Inc. General Contractor: GF Rhode Construction, Inc. Landscape Contractor: Robert Hanss, Inc. Steel Fabrication: Wovensteel and Richard Duca Water Systems: Pond Creations by Sean Photo by Susan Teare.

Project Four

Pearson Landscape Services

Large disappearing fountain with sand stone surround
This is an example of a large traditional front yard shaded formal garden for spring in Austin with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Cernobbio

Tom Meaney Architect, AIA

Formal gardens with sandstone pavers and glass greenhouse.
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean backyard full sun formal garden in Santa Barbara with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Lincoln Ave., Piedmont

20|20 Builders

This is an example of a traditional garden in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

English Country Garden

Pippa Schofield Garden Design

Pippa Schofield
Photo of a large traditional courtyard partial sun formal garden for summer in London with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

A Split Level Garden

Kate Gould Gardens

Copyright of Nicola Stocken
This is an example of a large tropical backyard formal garden in Hertfordshire with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

water feature

L.I.U. Landscape Inc.

Large traditional backyard full sun garden in Orange County with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Tahoe Mountain Living

Christine Karnofsky Garden Design & Consulting

Stone steps leading to patio with moss
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard partial sun garden in Other with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Water Features

Blue Fox Landscape Design Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in Other with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Exteriors

Jeff Rogers Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large mediterranean courtyard partial sun garden in Phoenix with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Japanese Hill and Pond Garden.

Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional backyard garden in Boston with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Waterfalls

Sid's Unlimited Landscaping

This is an example of a small traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Orange County with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

East Hampton Koi Pond

AH Ponds, Inc.

This is an example of a large asian backyard partial sun formal garden in New York with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

O'Brien, K. - Balinese Inspired Garden

Mom's Design Build

Spacecrafting
Photo of an asian front yard garden in Minneapolis with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Water Features and Ponds

Good Earth Water Gardens

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Kansas City with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Garden Design Ideas with a Water 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.