Traditional backyard partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and gravel.

In a suburb less than 3 miles from Manhattan an old house underwent a major facelift. I had a good fortune of being invited to participate on the garden design and installation. In the front a simple corten steel frame lifts an arrangement of Carex Pensilvanica, that will mature into a lawn that will not need mowing. Playful clusters of Boxwoods add structure and winter interest.

Past Landscape Projects

Alpine Construction and Design Ltd.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden in Calgary with a water feature and gravel.

Santa Fe Retreat

Overland Partners Architecture + Urban Design

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This is an example of a large front yard full sun formal garden in Albuquerque with a water feature and gravel.

Low Country Rustic

Carolina Landscape, Inc.

Expansive country front yard partial sun driveway in Charleston with gravel.

存在感が程よく中和された雪見燈篭と石橋

造園・庭造り専門店【新美園】

庭の入り口からの風景は、雪見燈篭と石橋の織り成す眺め。周囲の植栽や下草と溶け込ませ、石材が目立ち過ぎずお庭のキャストとして馴染む事が理想的です。
Photo of an asian partial sun garden in Tokyo with gravel.

Malibu

Campion Walker Landscapes

The transformation from a registered landslide hillside to a stunning garden oasis, is truly breathtaking. The pool was updated and the Corten steel arbor cleverly cantilevered on this 5 acre property. Using a crib wall system (Slope Block) allowed us to create lush terraces from toe to top - garden pathways lined with boulders create the illusion they were always there. The Slope Block was acid stained and planted so they eye can see just a hint of the bones through the lush California and Australian native plants and trees.

Street Entrance

Gates Doors & Ironworks

Photo of a large traditional front yard driveway in Los Angeles with gravel.

G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest

Lore Patterson

Bainbridge island garden | lore patterson
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Seattle with mulch.

Operation Neighbor Screen

Southern Landscape

When the neighbor expanded, the small, open courtyard became an extension of the neighbor's driveway. Southern Landscape designed and built a custom privacy trellis to shield the neighbor while creating an intimate retreat off the master bedroom. ,Asian jasmine climbs the trellis, while dianella, foxtail, and little gem magnolia highlight the custom water feature, all of which contributes to the quiet oasis.

A side return large enough for a garden.

Sprout Up

Round the corner a bespoke floating bench sits over a pebble shadow with lighting underneath.
Design ideas for a small modern backyard full sun formal garden for summer in London with a vertical garden and gravel.

Full Sun and Herbs Front Yard

Erin Lau Landscape Design- Seattle

Suzy Bichl, photography
Photo of a small contemporary front yard full sun garden for spring in Seattle with gravel.

Secret Garden in Lawrence Park

Jennifer Hayman Design Group

JHDG
Mid-sized transitional backyard partial sun formal garden in Toronto with a water feature and gravel for summer.

Wood Fences

Dakota Unlimited

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in Minneapolis with mulch.

Backyard

Coastal Signature Homes

Up high view of the enclosed garden space with wonderful potting shed. Raised garden beds along with the pebble gravel and chip and dale fence keep this area clean and neat - plus safe from roaming animals. Note the metal roof on the potting shed - another nice touch.

Bellevue Backyard Makeover and Outdoor Structure

Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLC

The main goals of this project was to make it more usable and enjoyable for the owner, to reduce maintenance and to created a covered area for enjoyment year-round. This design also kept the family's new puppy in mind - fencing it in for safety and planting with careful consideration of plants that are safe for dogs. The winding pathway for humans is reminiscent of a stream bed and there is also a narrow perimeter fence specifically for the pup! Ben Park

Residential Projects

User

Photo of a mid-sized modern front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in Jacksonville with mulch.

Retaining Walls

Twin Oaks Lawn and Landscape, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in New York with a retaining wall and mulch.

Artist's country garden

High Desert Designs, llc

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden in Denver with a garden path and mulch.

Low water and rock

Barefoot Landscape

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts front yard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with mulch.

Garden Design Ideas with Gravel and Mulch

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.