I thought I would share with everyone this magnificent turn of the century Tudor style Castle, which was the host site for this years 2012 Mansion in May. Enjoy!!!

Natural Stone waterfall, bridge and pond

Kona Land And Water Escape

This job was in Kona, Hawaii and is constructed from native rock.
Inspiration for a large tropical front yard partial sun formal garden in Phoenix with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Cougar Mountain Residence

Kim Rooney Design

Landscape by Kim Rooney Fire, Water, Wood, & Rock - A Northwest modern garden for family and friends
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard partial sun formal garden in Seattle with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Belmont Contemporary

Kristen Rudger Landscape Design

Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard garden in San Francisco with a water feature.

Dalkeith garden

Cultivart Landscape Design

Contemporary entry and rear entertaining area in Australia Photos: Peta North
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard garden in Perth with a water feature.

West Metro Lakehouse

Windsor Companies

Parterre garden Jon Huelskamp, Landmark Photo Design
Traditional backyard formal garden in Minneapolis with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Rock Feature + Water

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

Design ideas for a contemporary backyard formal garden in Seattle with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Teiche

Tara - Teich & Garten

Inspiration for a large country full sun garden for summer in Leipzig with a water feature.

Antique Fountain

Paul Maue Associates Landscape Architects

This antique boy and goose fountain is surrounded by a European Hornbeam hedge at the edge of an arrival courtyard. During the Summer annual and tropical planters are placed in and around this feature to help animate it.

Dry River Beds

European Landscapes & Design

Dry River Bed
Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in Baltimore with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Home at Wimbledon, UK

Adolfo Tunon

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for summer in London with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Poolside

Charles Hodges Ltd. Gardens

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Atlanta with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

The 'Escher' House

MacCormick & Associates Architects

Photo Credits : Tyrone Branigan
This is an example of a contemporary garden in Sydney with a water feature.

Lago Lindo Residence

User

David Verdugo
This is an example of a large backyard full sun formal garden in San Diego with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Emerson Mountain Waterfall

DreamScapes

Our client in Emerson has a beautiful home, perched on a magnificent mountain slope with incredible views. They asked Dreamscapes to design outdoor living spaces for them in order to fully utilize the property. Their wish list included a water feature, a deck for outdoor living, a patio to take in the distant views of the mountains, a place to garden, and a natural and native planting design to fit into the existing southeastern native woodlands and mountain environment. Living on the side of a mountain means bedrock. The design incorporates the natural slope and stone and works with the terrain. A new deck was constructed to extend out from the house, floating over the bedrock where it meets the new pond. From the top of the hill, a waterfall cascades down through the native plantings into the pond below. Natural boulders were used to build seating along the pond’s edge, where you can watch the fish, tend to the aquatic plants, listen to the frogs, and even take a dip to cool off. Two natural flagstone patios were built at two different elevations to sit and enjoy the views of the landscape and the mountains. Both patios are accessible by cut stone crab orchard steps set into the slope. The space at the end of the driveway was a blank canvas and the perfect place to design and build a garden of raised beds, enclosed in a traditional picket fence. It is now filled with vegetables, herbs, and cutting flowers. The local bees and butterflies love it too. And the beautiful landscape takes on a magical look after sunset. Landscape lighting was expertly placed, using a variety of fixture types to enhance the pond, waterfalls, trees and plants, bringing the spaces to life after dark. The homeowners are both multi-talented and wanted a place to incorporate their skills. They create original art, build detailed wood work and plant edible gardens, just to name a few. This new landscape gives them and their family and friends a place to work and play and relax. It has become a haven for people and wildlife alike. Outdoor living at its finest!

Modern Master Piece

Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.

Winner of the 2017 Casey Van Maris Award, given to the project awarded the highest marks for execution of unique and innovative design in landscaping. Awarded by Landscape Ontario

Modern Desert Home

Anna Rodé Designs, Inc.

The waterfall adds a cooling effect to the home's entry. The pleasant sounds of the cascade and brook make the entry to the home welcoming, especially in the desert hot months.

Hilltop Modern

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

Another view of the jacuzzi and Ipe deck. All that's missing is a cool drink.
Inspiration for a large modern backyard partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and decking.

Outdoor Pool on Cape Cod

Kimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture

The Infinity pool and water feature overlooks Shoestring Bay in Cotuit, MA at this coastal home on Cape Cod. The bluestone terrace and pool coping are a part of the modern landscape design for this property.

Masonry

Arroyo Seco Construction

Keith Bartlett
Design ideas for a small mediterranean courtyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Santa Barbara with a water feature and brick pavers.

Turquoise Garden Design Ideas with a Water Feature

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.