SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction

The inviting fire draws you through the garden. Surrounds Inc.
Photo of a large traditional backyard garden in DC Metro with natural stone pavers and with fireplace.

Cedar Stage Treehouse

User

A little Frank Loyd Wright styled modern Treehouse situated on the living edge of imagination!
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern garden in Boston with with outdoor playset.

Tree House

Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc.

Photos By: Leslie Kipp
Inspiration for a tropical garden in Philadelphia with with outdoor playset.

Barrington Hills Residence

Grant and Power Landscaping

Large contemporary backyard full sun garden in Chicago with with fireplace and natural stone pavers for summer.

Family Friendly Backyard

Harmony Design Northwest

Family friendly landscape featuring a large, partially covered composite deck, a kid's play space with a seat wall that can also be used as a fire pit, new landscaping and a large lawn for play time. In addition, the new paver path makes trash days a breeze while the paved side yard doubles as a vegetable garden and more play space. The upper yard is landscaped with native and drought tolerant plants and the foundation features colorful perennials.

Bye Bye Sports Court

Petros Design

This terraced garden replaces an old sports court. The court is still serving as the patios in the middle terrace. Natural Bluestone was integrated in additional patios by the house and the lower terrace. The lower terrace serves as a water slowing drywell but is an excellent place to sit by an open fire pit and watch the Alpenglow on Mount Saint Helens and Mount Adams or watch the dancing city lights.

Dana Point Contemporary

Living Gardens Landscape Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary garden in Orange County with with fireplace and concrete pavers.

Dover Heights Clifftop

Think Outside Gardens

In a unique location on a clifftop overlooking the ocean, an existing pool and rear garden was transformed inline with the ‘Hamptons’ style interiors of the home. The shape of an existing pool was changed to allow for more lawn and usable space. New tiling, rendered walls, planters and salt tolerant planting brought the garden up to date. The existing undercover alfresco area in this Dover Heights family garden was opened up by lowering the tiling level to create internal height and a sense of spaciousness. The colour palette was purposely limited to match the house with white light greys, green plantings and blue in the furnishings and pool. The addition of a built in BBQ with shaker profile cupboards and marble bench top references the interior styling and brings sophistication to the outdoor space. Baby blue pool lounges and wicker furniture add to the ‘Hamptons’ feel. Contemporary planters with Bougainvillea has been used to provide a splash of colour along the roof line for most of the year. In a side courtyard synthetic lawn was added to create a children’s play area, complete with elevated fort, cubby house and climbing wall.

Dragon Playhouse

Magical Playhouses

Contemporary garden in Seattle with with outdoor playset.

Tree House

Backyard Fun Factory

Beautiful tree house with an amazing view!
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts backyard shaded outdoor sport court for summer in Dallas with with outdoor playset.

Our Work

CourTex Construction Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun outdoor sport court for summer in Austin with with outdoor playset and concrete pavers.

PLAY

J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.

For more photos of this project see: KWAN
Large traditional backyard garden in San Francisco with with outdoor playset.

Scripps Ranch Naturalistic Kid-friendly Landscape

Revolution Landscape

Naturalistic kid play space.
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with with outdoor playset and gravel.

Putt, Putt, Play!

2 Crazy Gardeners Landscaping

This is an example of a large contemporary backyard partial sun outdoor sport court for summer in Other with with outdoor playset.

Indianapolis, IN Treehouse

Tree Top Builders

A tree and post supported treehouse, with a three sided porch and large stair.
Photo of a large country garden in Indianapolis with with outdoor playset.

Outdoor Sport Court Game Court

Sport Court St. Louis

Sport Court St. Louis Sport Court Powergame in Evergreen and Bright Blue with White Basketball Lines and Black Multi-Sport Game Lines
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard partial sun outdoor sport court for spring in St Louis with with outdoor playset.

Historic Evanston Retreat

Greenwise Organic Lawn Care and Landscape Design

Bluestone paths traverse the property, unifying outdoor rooms and directing flow from one space to the next. Photo: Linda Oyama Bryan
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Chicago with natural stone pavers and with fireplace.

Suffern Residence

brandes maselli architects

Traditional garden in New York with with outdoor playset.

Milroy, PA Rustic Treehouse

Tree Top Builders

A very rustic tree house we built in Milroy, PA. The treehouse was framed used rough sawn hickory with rough milled pine siding and cedar post railings. By far the coolest part is the stair way leading up to the tree house. The treads are made of white oak with a cedar truck providing the support. A true woodsman's getaway.

The Most Incredible Kids' Tree House You'll Ever See?

Sarah Greenman

Garden Design Ideas with with Outdoor Playset and with Fireplace

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.