Tropical landscape make-over in Portosol

Front yard make-over. Building on existing elements (Palm trees) we removed a lot of outgrown and outdated material and freshened up the patio borders with colorful canna's, various bromeliads, Alocasia California, and a fresh layer of mulch and landscape pebbles. Landscape boulders break up the lines and specimen Bromeliads provide touches of interest.

Belmont Modern

Avenue 39 Landscape Design

A fresh landscape and patio update to compliment this beautiful modern house.
Design ideas for a small modern front yard full sun garden in Los Angeles with with privacy feature, river rock and a wood fence.

Bath Courtyard

Green & Gorgeous

The Multi-stem Cercis is the start of the show providing a focal point and adding screening.
Small transitional courtyard partial sun formal garden in Other with a container garden and river rock for summer.

Lethbridge London Road Front yard Water feature

earthlings inc.

Located in a quite neighborhood near Kinsman Park this Front yard brings tranquility to the homeowners as well as those who stroll by.
Design ideas for a small front yard partial sun garden in Other with with waterfall and river rock.

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!!

Lakefront Courtyard

Ashworth Design Studio

Photo of a small modern courtyard partial sun xeriscape for winter in Seattle with with rock feature and river rock.

Mara Vista Contemporary and Soft

Bosler Earth Design

Furcraea Mediopicta and Boulder in River Stones
Inspiration for a small contemporary front yard xeriscape in Los Angeles with a garden path and river rock.

Medicinal Herb Spiral

Symbiotic Landscape, LLC.

This is an example of a small transitional side yard shaded xeriscape in Seattle with with rock feature and river rock.

Small-n-Sassy

The Horticulture Consultant & Design

Inspiration for a small traditional backyard xeriscape in Denver with river rock.

Clairmont Hideaway

Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.

Accent boulders were added to anchor the Lantana that will sprawl through the landscape. Lighting was installed to uplight the new trees and different decorate stones were added to further highlight the trees.

Rockingham

Aureli Landscaping & Custom Stone Work

This project was a full make over of a small city front yard. The steps were failing and problematic slope in front at the side walk. We redesigned with a dry stalked wall, relocated the steps and added new landscaping. The owner then installed a new driveway.

Corner makeovers

Elmsgate Exterior Design

Rock garden for a small sloping space dropping onto driveway with colour from blue at top to white, to mirror a water cascade. Large rocks from Stoneworld. DIY solar powered water feature at top.

Garden feature

Magical Gardens

Timber pergola with a corrugated PVC roof.
This is an example of a small contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Glasgow with river rock and a wood fence.

Meditation Garden

Derviss Design

A small reflective meditation garden with modern japanese styling details.
This is an example of a small asian backyard partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with with rock feature and river rock.

Gill Playground - Sandpit

GILL LANDSCAPES

Small country backyard garden in Christchurch with with outdoor playset and river rock.

Contrasting materials

Green & Gorgeous

Material choices including Sandstone paving and setts, gravel and cobbles with soft textured planting.
Inspiration for a small eclectic backyard full sun garden for fall in Other with a garden path and river rock.

Staging for sale projects

Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal

Doncaster staging for sale project completed in April 2016. Project Brief: minimalist and low maintenance garden; design a family friendly outdoor space; pet friendly; and suggestions on outdoor styling including artwork, pots and water features. Project loves: The easy low maintenance tufty grasses which soften the ‘hardscapes’ elements and compliments the minimalist look; the custom leaf artwork lit up and enjoyed from indoors!

Recycled Concrete Planter Walls

Conscious Environments Inc.

This unique garden features wall built from concrete recycled from an old patio.
Design ideas for a small asian backyard partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and river rock.

Cosy Corner

X-Scapes Ltd

The finished seating area finished in slate grey with Siberian Larch seat leaves and to compliment the seating colour, purple and grey slate were mixed to tie in the surrounding area. Two low voltage eye lid down lighters were added and .two up lighters to illuminate a couple of feature tree's creating ambience in the garden.

High Drive Water Feature

K2 Landscaping

Small arts and crafts front yard partial sun xeriscape in Other with with pond and river rock for summer.

Small 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.