Photo of a large traditional front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Austin with with flowerbed, mulch and a metal fence.

Beautiful and fireproof

BE Landscape Design

Custom built for fire resistance. Board formed concrete seating and patio. Color added to blend into the existing granite hillside. Salt finish adds texture to camouflage into the surroundings. Custom metal pergola and under bench lighting add to the uniqueness of this hilltop hangout.

Cadence Model

Creative Environments

Creative Environments Cadence Models offer four model homes with unique front yard and backyard designs. Taking space into account, Creative Environment's designers maximized space by creating modern features that were perfectly place to use all spaces of the yard. To learn more about these outdoor spaces, call (480) 777-9305.

Roof Garden

CARVAJAL

The roof garden with wild life benefits from an ever-changing plant base. The wind, bees, and birds bring all different type of plants into this garden. In addition, you get a great insulation into the house from that roof garden.

Curbside Appeal for Classic Brick Gem

Ambiance Garden Design, LLC

Updated landscape to address lack of curb appeal in neighborhood. This landscape creates flow and interest throughout the property. A rock garden was installed in the back yard to address erosion and drainage issues at end of the back area.

Lee's Summit Raintree Lake Oasis

By The Blade Lawn and Landscape

Leisurely Lake Life! From elegant entertaining to heated spa therapy, this is lake life at its finest. A stylish, maintenance-free deck features multilevel, motorized screens, retractable shade awnings and a dry deck ceiling for year-round outdoor enjoyment. Painted sunrises give way to daytime pool and patio parties, while stunning lakeside sunsets usher in sizzlin’ steaks on the grill, s’mores at the stone fireplace, and beautifully lit spa and landscape. It’s time to relax, recharge and rejuvenate!

Low-water drycreek garden

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

New sitting area that will also get a round table
Front yard xeriscape in San Francisco with concrete pavers and a metal fence.

Mount Bonnell Native Oasis

Native Edge Landscape

Large traditional backyard full sun xeriscape in Austin with with flowerbed, mulch and a metal fence for summer.

Brick Estate gets Curb Appeal with Flowers & Flow

Ambiance Garden Design, LLC

Inspiration for an expansive transitional backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Charlotte with a garden path, natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

Airdrie Synthetic Grass Low Maintenance

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

Our client hired us to design & build a maintenance free yard that they could enjoy for years. They wanted a large area for their kids trampoline as well as a sidewalk to carry them and their guests from the front yard to the back patio area. With synthetic grass and aggregate bedding the project has a contemporary feel that is easy to maintain all summer long!!

Rancho Vistoso-Recreation area

Denomy Designs

Photographer: Colin Catron
Design ideas for a mid-sized full sun xeriscape for summer in Phoenix with gravel and a metal fence.

Pagewood Deck

Blue water Carpentry & Construction

Photo of an expansive contemporary backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Sydney with with lawn edging, concrete pavers and a metal fence.

Brentwood, Mango

Isabel Moritz Designs

Isabel Moritz Designs works with homeowners, Architects and developers in Los Angeles to create personalized Drought Tolerant, Fire Zone Landscapes, Modern Landscapes, Beach Landscapes, Gravel Gardens, Sculptural Gardens, Transitional Landscapes , Modern Traditional Landscapes, Luxe Landscapes, French Modern Landscapes, View Properties, Estate properties, Private Outdoor Living, High End Landscapes, Farmhouse Modern Landscapes, in Los Angeles, California USA. Working in Bel Air, Brentwood, Malibu, Santa Monica, Venice, Hollywood, Hidden Hills, West Hollywood, Culver City, Marina del Rey, Westchester, Calabasas and Agoura Hills.

Redwood City Residence

Elemental Design Group

Terraced hillside with Sonoma Fieldstones to create a level area for a welcoming fountain at entry path.
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean sloped full sun xeriscape for spring in San Francisco with a water feature, concrete pavers and a metal fence.

Rear Yard Reno

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

Our client hired us to renovate their yard that had an old patio that was installed incorrectly years previous. They wanted as maintenance free as possible but with a definite budget in mind. Lastly, they wanted to begin to grow a lot of vegetables at home and therefore wanted some raised cedar planters to suit their needs. We utilized rundle for the bedding areas and concrete edges for ease of maintaining the property in their retirement years. Great project!!

Elm Street, Torrance

Weeds Garden Design Build LLC

Mid-sized contemporary courtyard partial sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with a garden path, gravel and a metal fence.

Mount Bonnell Native Oasis

Native Edge Landscape

Inspiration for a large traditional front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Austin with with flowerbed, mulch and a metal fence.

Curbside Appeal for Classic Brick Gem

Ambiance Garden Design, LLC

GIARDINO di design naturalistico

Gardening 9010- giardini a basso consumo idrico

Inspiration for a large country backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Other with with flowerbed, brick pavers and a metal fence.

Country Golf Retreat

Karen Aitken and Associates

Golf, swim, or ride horses at this private back yard county club.
This is an example of a large country backyard partial sun xeriscape for spring in San Francisco with river rock and a metal fence.

Xeriscape Design Ideas with a Metal Fence

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.