Bull elk statue silently gazes downhill across the forested garden.
Country sloped garden in Denver with with pond.

Water coursing through the stream bed in a summer storm. Photograph by Katherine Palmer
Inspiration for a large modern sloped full sun garden for summer in DC Metro with mulch and with pond.

Waterfall Views Outside Your Window

California Waterscapes

This homeowner had a very limited space to work with and they were worried it wouldn’t be possible to install a water feature in their yard at all! They were willing to settle for a small fountain when they called us, but we assured them we were up for this challenge in building them their dream waterscape at a larger scale than they could even imagine. We turned this steep hill and retaining wall into their own personal secret garden. We constructed a waterfall that looked like the home was built around and existed naturally in nature. Our experts in waterfall building and masonry were able to ensure the retaining wall continued to do it’s job of holding up the hillside and keeping this waterfall in place for a lifetime to come.

Snohomish Backyard Retreat

Sublime Garden Design, LLC

Sublime Garden Design
This is an example of an arts and crafts sloped garden in Seattle with with pond.

Terrasse mit Teich

blocher partners

Inspiration for a small asian sloped garden in Stuttgart with with pond and concrete pavers.

My Projects

Peaceful Settings Construction

Large asian sloped partial sun formal garden in New York with with pond and decking for spring.

Hangman Valley Colonial

Pacific Garden Design

With its classic American architecture, this Neo-Colonial residence makes a strong statement in its rural Northwest setting. Formal gardens and European-inspired details give way to natural forms and native plantings as you move away from the house, integrating the home into its environment.

Upper St. Clair Landscaping

Blackwood & Associates, Inc.

Large traditional sloped full sun garden in Other with with pond and natural stone pavers for summer.

Hilltop Vista of Annadel

Garden of Ease Landscaping & Design

Eastward view out Sonoma Valley
Photo of a large midcentury sloped partial sun xeriscape for summer in San Francisco with with pond and gravel.

Gartenmauern und Bachlauf

Gärten von Heininger

Alter Baumbestand in die Neuanlage integriert. Wasserlauf der am Mauerfuss entspringt
Design ideas for a large mediterranean sloped garden in Frankfurt with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Pond-less Stream and Landscaping

Pond~ology

Pond-less Stream and Landscaping Photo: Shawn Ellison
Photo of a large country sloped full sun xeriscape in San Diego with with pond.

A Perfect Patio with Pizazze

K Morris Landscape Design Inc

Mid-sized traditional sloped shaded garden in Other with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Landscape

Sears Smith & Associates, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional sloped formal garden in Atlanta with with pond and mulch.

Lakefront Idyll - Lakefront

Hortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden Design

meadow
Design ideas for a large contemporary sloped full sun xeriscape in New York with with pond.

Water Features And Fountains

Rosborough Partners Inc.

It's not enough just to make sure your retention pond is functioning properly with all this rain ... we make sure it looks good also. (Photo by RStarovich)

Classic Country Residence

Cath Tonkin Interiors

This stunning conservatory was added in the renovation during 2008 and is used as a dining and entertaining area, complete with pizza oven. The now mature garden includes a lake and is a view of perfection.

Landscaping in Williamstown, MA

Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary sloped garden in Boston with with pond and natural stone pavers.

ON THE EDGE OF THE FOREST

atelje ónkraj

In this country garden, we renovated the shores of the pond and created a wooden island to which floating wooden paths lead. Planted the edges of the garden. Added high-altitude wooden terraces at the edge of the forest. We placed sculptures in hidden corners. Created a rural fairytale garden.

French Town Watering Hole

Verne Pershing, The Art of Gardening

After digging in a dry creek to handle seasonal runoff, and planting with Sedges & California Native Plants.
Inspiration for an expansive country sloped partial sun xeriscape for summer in Sacramento with with pond and gravel.

Our Work

Loggia Home Del Mar

This is an example of an expansive traditional sloped full sun formal garden for summer in San Diego with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Sloped Garden Design Ideas with with Pond

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.