Photo: Chris Snook © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for a large contemporary formal garden in London with a container garden.

Location: Cohasset, MA, US These clients wanted a landscape that had a sense of flow, of unfolding, of mysteries revealed. They love art and were open to ideas beyond the traditional themes, and so the swirls and circles of artist Sonia Delaunay, became the inspiration for this gorgeous coastal property in Cohasset, MA. This garden was inspired by the art of Sonia Delaunay. Along the entire length of the house we made a sweeping serpentine stone wall that swerves around like a great dragon tail. In front of it are deep beds filled with Euphorbia, Lavender, Geranium, Coreopsis, Salvia, and Hakonechloa grass. They sing with blues, purples and yellows, the homeowners’ favorite colors. Euphorbia "Shorty" and Soft Touch hollies mix well with lavender and coreopsis.

Terenure Garden

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Patio dining set by Edward Cullen Amazon Landscaping and garden design mALCI 014060004 Amazonlandscaping.ie
This is an example of a small eclectic backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Dublin with a container garden, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

Beautiful, Jupiter Front Yard

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Lovely, clean-lined landscape by Pamela Crawford featuring lots of bromeliads, containers, and Mexican beach pebble borders. See over 2000 photos of Pamela's work at pamela-crawford.com. Photographed by Allen Rokach.

Townhouse Gardens

Garden Gate Landscaping

Charles W. Bowers/Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.
Photo of a small traditional backyard partial sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Scalloped Connecticut Picket Fence

Riverside Fence

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard garden in Bridgeport with a container garden.

Marionette Farm Renovation

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Inspiration for a large country backyard garden in New York with a container garden.

Paddington - Courtyard

The Small Garden

www.thesmallgarden.com.au
Traditional backyard partial sun garden in Brisbane with a container garden.

Olympic Rockeries

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Seattle with a container garden and gravel.

Fabulous Containers and Planters

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun garden in Chicago with a container garden for winter.

Landscape Lighting

LandArt

A magnificent cobblestone driveway horseshoes around to a modern French Chateau estate. These homeowners were looking for a comprehensive landscape plan for their newly completed custom home. They wanted an extensive driveway, a planting plan that would provide privacy in some key areas while accentuating the style of the home, as well as a pool, fire feature, hot tub, new stone entrances, and a play center on artificial turf. We provided a design that brought together all these items with a very specific colour palette which we repeated throughout different elements.

Contemporary Pool Oasis

Everscapes

Nigel Wesley
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard formal garden in Other with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Patio Construction

Mirage Landscaping

Photo of a mid-sized transitional backyard shaded garden for spring in Calgary with a container garden and brick pavers.

Seaside Hilltop

Sean Papich Landscape Architecture

Monty and Nan Abbott Photography and Sean Papich
This is an example of a traditional garden for summer in Boston with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Past Projects

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of North Dallas

Mid-sized traditional backyard garden in Dallas with a container garden and gravel.

Succulent Planters

CaliScape Landscape Services

The beach often becomes your backyard when you live in Southern California, but a private outdoor space is always a necessity. This project was completed for a client residing in Newport Beach. With limited space, we were able to create a colorful outdoor patio that serves as a perfect complement to their uninterrupted view of the Pacific Ocean.

Kose Family House

BK Design

Marc Herbulot Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary side yard partial sun garden for summer in Auckland with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Our Work

DC Landscape Design and Construction

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard full sun outdoor sport court in Orange County with a container garden.

Tribeca Roof Garden Makeover

Amber Freda Garden Design

This TriBeCa rooftop garden was not very inviting when we first laid eyes on its black tar surface and neglected planters. Our makeover redesign included brown bamboo fencing, artificial turf, custom bench seating, outdoor rugs, and lush new plantings. The planters are a mix of ceramic and fiberglass pots. Plantings include maiden grasses, a hydrangea tree, a purple smoke bush, purple coneflowers, and yellow thread-leaf coreopsis. Artificial turf has come a long way and is now available in very high quality versions like this that mimic real grass perfectly. It’s also easy to clean with a hose, a scrub brush, and an outdoor vacuum cleaner. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.

SHADYGLADE x LANDSCAPE

Modern Los Angeles DESIGN

Contemporary sloped garden in Los Angeles with a container garden for summer.

Turquoise Garden Design Ideas with a Container Garden

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.