This is an example of a large traditional backyard full sun garden in Orange County with with pond and mulch.

Our Work

Optimistic Landscaping

Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard driveway in Houston with mulch.

Thin Stone Veneer

Creative Masonry & Landscape of Cape Cod

Mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun garden in Boston with a retaining wall and mulch.

Landscapers Dream Estate, Atherton CA

Carrington Hill Designs, Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional sloped full sun garden in San Francisco with mulch.

Menlo Park classic

User

A Spring picture of Heuchera "Wendy", Thuja "Emerald", and "Bloodgood" Japanese maple under the redwoods at the back of the garden. Photo-Chris Jacobson, GardenArt Group

Arbors: Architectural Artwork

B. Gordon Builders, Inc.

Follow the path under the arbor to your private sanctuary. Landscape design by Peter Koenig: Peter Koenig Design
Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in San Francisco with a water feature and mulch.

Container Gardens

Table2Garden

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard garden in Other with a container garden and mulch.

Wild Wing Residence

Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.

Expansive arts and crafts front yard full sun garden in Denver with with rock feature and mulch.

mill valley gem

Jennifer Messina Interiors

Photo of an expansive transitional backyard garden in San Francisco with mulch.

Rock Landscaping Design Ideas - Austin, TX

YardDoc

YardDoc designed and created multiple rock landscapes for customers in Austin, TX. These drought resistant landscapes liven up your yard with unique designs and individual beauty. While we craft every landscape to the yard and customer, we present examples here to inspire you. In this garden, we worked with the existing trees and hedges. We added ferns and succulents to round out the look. Next, we laid mulch, then placed two planters, one containing a small tree. We created a path using dark river rocks, and large, asymmetrical, flat-topped stones as a walkway through the garden. We created shallow retaining walls of natural stone, along the path, to keep mulch free of rocks and vice versa. Finally, we placed solar lights so this area remains functional and enjoyable at night. Overall, we think this adds a wonderful, fairytale feel to this space, without the commitment to extensive maintenance and care installing a faerie garden entails.

Retaining Walls

Accent Landscapes

Retaining walls are a great way to create more enjoyable outdoor space. They can be used to create level spaces for patios and outdoor living areas, planting and gardening beds, play areas, or lawn space.

Landscape Design & Installation

Masterful Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun garden in Atlanta with mulch.

Craftsman Backyard - Cedarburg

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

As the dry creek winds its way through the new backyard, it helps draw your eye along with it. Westhauser Photography
Mid-sized arts and crafts backyard full sun xeriscape in Milwaukee with mulch for summer.

Family friendly garden

Jackie Breton

Jacqueline Breton
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional garden in Hertfordshire with with outdoor playset and mulch.

Summer Getaway

Deck Daddy's

Couffered outdoor living space with outdoor shower and tall backyard privacy fence and wrought iron fencing.
This is an example of a large traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in Other with with outdoor playset and mulch.

Edwards residence

Earth Essence Designs

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in DC Metro with a retaining wall and mulch.

Garden Spaces

The Kenmark Company

This is an example of a large traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Bridgeport with mulch.

Landscape Design

Curb Appeal Design LLC

Mansions in May
Inspiration for an expansive traditional front yard full sun formal garden for spring in New York with a container garden and mulch.

Thin Stone Veneer

Creative Masonry & Landscape of Cape Cod

Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun garden in Boston with a retaining wall and mulch.

Exterior

Weinstock Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard xeriscape in Los Angeles with mulch.

Garden Design Ideas with 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.