We started by levelling the top area into two terraced lawns of low water Kurapia and nearly doubling the space on the lower level with retaining walls. We built a striking new pergola with a graphic steel-patterned roof to make a covered seating area. Along with creating shade, the roof casts a movie reel of shade patterns throughout the day. Now there is ample space to kick back and relax, watching the sun spread its glow on the surrounding hillside as it makes its slow journey down the horizon towards sunset. An aerodynamic fan keeps the air pleasantly cool and refreshing. At night the backyard comes alive with an ethereal lighting scheme illuminating the space and making it a place you can enjoy well into the night. It’s the perfect place to end the day.

Creating Space in Glassell Park

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

Creating Space in Glassell Park

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

We started by levelling the top area into two terraced lawns of low water Kurapia and more than doubling the space on the lower level with retaining walls. We built a striking new pergola with a graphic steel-patterned roof to make a covered seating area. Along with creating shade, the roof casts a movie reel of shade patterns throughout the day. Now there is ample space to kick back and relax, watching the sun spread its glow on the surrounding hillside as it makes its slow journey down the horizon towards sunset. An aerodynamic fan keeps the air pleasantly cool and refreshing. At night the backyard comes alive with an ethereal lighting scheme illuminating the space and making it a place you can enjoy well into the night. It’s the perfect place to end the day.

Creating Space in Glassell Park

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

We started by levelling the top area into two terraced lawns of low water Kurapia and more than doubling the space on the lower level with retaining walls.

Creating Space in Glassell Park

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

The CorTen retaining wall is a beautiful foil to the rustic stairs and wood and cable rail.
Mid-sized industrial backyard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with decomposed granite, a wood fence and a retaining wall for spring.

Creating Space in Glassell Park

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

A sumptuous palette of yellow and purple plants graces the slope. It’s a lush and biodiverse selection of California natives and the spirited expanse of flowers and foliage grounds the new house into the surrounding hillside. Aromatic native Sages, Monkey Flower and Yarrow play off the rich green of Coyote Bush while native Blonde Ambition Blue Grama grass brushes the magenta pom-pom flowers of Pink Melaleuca tree. The tight purple flowers of California Lilac complement the open faced California Sunflower. A Coast Live Oak was planted to stand sentry over all. Plants are all hardy and highly drought tolerant. The Kurapia groundcover lawn is verdant but, once established, hardly needs watering. The constant buzzing and bird warbling create a soothing natural soundtrack.

Creating Space in Glassell Park

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

A new walkway connects the two sets of stairs.
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with decomposed granite and a wood fence.

Creating Space in Glassell Park

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

Creating Space in Glassell Park

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

At night the backyard comes alive with an ethereal lighting scheme illuminating the space and making it a place you can enjoy well into the night. It’s the perfect place to end the day.

Creating Space in Glassell Park

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

A Redwood and Steel Cable Rail System is a safety feature that also looks great.
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with decomposed granite and a wood fence.

Creating Space in Glassell Park

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

At night the backyard comes alive with an ethereal lighting scheme illuminating the space and making it a place you can enjoy well into the night. It’s the perfect place to end the day.

Creating Space in Glassell Park

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

Creating Space in Glassell Park

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

The CorTen retaining wall is a beautiful foil to the rustic stairs and wood and cable rail.
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with decomposed granite and a wood fence.

Creating Space in Glassell Park

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

The roof casts a movie reel of shade patterns throughout the day.
Photo of a mid-sized industrial backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with a wood fence and concrete pavers.

E11 Industrial Style Family Garden

Sarah Kay Garden Design

This North-east facing family garden design is a juxtapostion of industrial style hard landscaping with naturalistic wildlife friendly planting and features to help attract pollinators

Workshop Renaissance

Urban Gardener

The paving is now spacious enough for a decent sized table and chairs, while the covered area offers shelter when the British weather doesn’t co-operate!

Bac en acier corten

Mydecoupemetal

Voici la réalisation de l'un de nos clients. Il voulait des bac en acier corten pour habiller son extérieur. L'acier corten est un métal orange/marron qui s'auto-protège de l'oxydation en développant une couche protectrice à sa surface.

Workshop Renaissance

Urban Gardener

Urban Gardener designs always make best use of the existing space; with that in mind, the patio is formed along a natural desire line, making the space flow well.

Workshop Renaissance

Urban Gardener

The drainage trap in this area was poorly designed and damaged. Using all new parts, Urban Gardener rebuilt the system more efficiently and to modern standards.

Belsize Park Industrial Style Apartment

VORBILD Architecture

Design ideas for a small industrial backyard garden in London with natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

All Fence Materials Industrial Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Industrial 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 industrial 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 an Industrial Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes an industrial 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 an industrial 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 industrial 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.