Inspiration for an expansive contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Tampa with with path, river rock and a wood fence.

T邸

白鳥・アソシエイツ　一級建築士事務所

お爺さんが大切に手入れした庭を楽しむ部屋は、お母さんの客間兼茶の間「昼寝するのに最高！」
This is an example of a mid-sized asian front yard full sun formal garden in Other with river rock.

Walled Vegetable Garden

Graduate Gardeners Ltd

A new build walled vegetable garden in the heart of the Cotswolds created by the Graduate Gardeners team
This is an example of a large backyard formal garden in Gloucestershire with with raised garden bed and river rock.

Red Poppy Winter Annual Bed

Smart Botanic Art LLC

Small mediterranean full sun garden in Charleston with river rock for winter.

esterno notturno

indaco design ILLUMINAZIONE

illuminazione giardino 4000k foto: Massimo V.
Inspiration for a large country front yard full sun garden for summer in Other with with rock feature, river rock and a stone fence.

Mini Alpine Rockery

Plan-it Earth Design

Rockeries are nice ways to highlight alpine plants that are small, like heat and good drainage. This one includes part of a rock collection by the homeowner

Fowler Project

Banyan Tree Landscape Construction LLC

Rock garden featuring Applegate river rocks bordered by Rogue river 3/4" round rock. Landscape steel edging separates between rock garden and bark mulch.

Landscape

Table2Garden

Our goal with all of these designs was to creatively exceed customers expectations while reducing water usage, keeping costs down and delivering a beautiful garden that would stand the test of time. Wherever possible our hardscape elements are permeable, and existing healthy plantings and trees remain. All of our landscape designs focus on bringing seasonal color, texture and scent to your garden spaces.

Patio 1

Glow & Grow LLC

Our client challenged us with creating a garden for their full-shade narrow patio. The garden needed to survive Phoenix's summer heat while they are gone the entire season.

Pond Water Features

Great Lakes Landscape Design

This is an example of a small tropical backyard garden for summer in Detroit with with pond and river rock.

Natural Inspired Architectural Landscaping

GILL LANDSCAPES

Beautiful stone path leading to the exterior service area.
Small modern side yard shaded xeriscape in Christchurch with with path, river rock and a wood fence for winter.

Création d'un jardin de ville avec piscine et terrasse en travertin

Atelier Maleyran

Pied de pergola dans une jardinière en traverses pin traitée autoclave avec trachelospermum (faux jasmin persistant) et agapanthus (agapantes) bleus et paillée avec de petits galets rivière

Winner $10k Frontyard Makeover!!!

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

This client won our $10k Front Yard Makeover and wanted their old front yard stripped away and a dry river bed put in place with a flagstone sitting area and a cedar privacy screen to add some interest. Low maintenance was top priority. We came in and in one day we had the project complete for them!!

文豪作家の家

TBJインテリアデザイン建築事務所

This is an example of a small asian courtyard garden in Kobe with river rock.

Aloe striata

Landscape Logic

This is how the front yard flourished in 8 months.
Photo of a small contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in San Diego with with raised garden bed, river rock and a metal fence.

Stradella

Pasetta Studios

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Los Angeles with with rock feature, river rock and a metal fence.

Lawn B Gone

Treehouse Landscape Design

Mid-sized and desert look mediterranean front yard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with river rock for summer.

Town Garden

Tara Dalton Garden Design

When we first visited this garden it was almost impossible to measure to the back as there was a laurel hedge about 3 metres deep by 3 metres high. The sides were dominated by thick leylandii hedges. The garden was already on two levels created by huge boulders and there were slippery decking clad steps up to a scrap of lawn that was difficult to mow. The client wanted to open it up and modernise it to tie in with a new modern kitchen renovation. We took out all the hedges and fences and created a sleek modern look with rendered retaining wall, raised planters and a slate patio outside the kitchen.

Ландшафтный дизайн 10 соток, КП "Белаго"

Студия "ART Story"

Часть видовой точки на полянку и растений
Photo of a small transitional front yard full sun xeriscape for fall in Moscow with with rock feature and river rock.

Ev's Firepit

Mugford Masonry

The twin brother wanted a firepit so I obliged.
Small country backyard full sun garden in Boston with a fire feature and river rock for fall.

Garden Design Ideas with River Rock

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.