Landscape Fusion Modern style home with custom concrete and Mexican beach pebble driveway, crisscross cable trellis, modern tropical landscape and horizontal cypress fence

Wood Fence and Gates

Custom Security Fence & Iron Works, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun driveway for spring in Houston with gravel.

Tropical Landscape

Photo of a mid-sized tropical front yard driveway in Miami with natural stone pavers.

Sheldonville, Massachusetts Estate

EJB Designs, LLC

Driveway accentuated with cobblestone apron and border and Walkers Low Catment, Fairy Roses and Stella D' Oro Daylily
Photo of a traditional full sun driveway in Boston with natural stone pavers.

Front Garden - Court Lane

Kate Eyre Garden Design

green roof of bespoke bin park
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard driveway in London with gravel.

Wood Fences

VIKING FENCE CO

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun driveway for spring in Austin with concrete pavers.

Custom wood-burned gates

Ironwood Metal Works

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary side yard partial sun driveway in Phoenix with a garden path and gravel.

Modern Front Entrance

Melanie Rekola Landscape Design

Contemporary front entrance with natural elements of wood and stone. Full width entry steps access both the front and side entrance points. Linear parking pad with black polished river stone accents the homes euro flair exterior. Melanie Rekola Landscape Design photo by Techo Bloc

Glossy Sealer For Exposed Aggregate | Wet Look Exposed Aggregate Sealer

All Surface Restoration

Paver Gloss Sealer is a professional grade wet look exposed aggregate sealer that adds a rich, glossy appearance. It is a wet look/satin sheen acrylic sealer designed for use on all types of exterior concrete and pavers. Its pure acrylic formula allows for superior penetration and bonding. The durable finish left behind is UV stable and will not yellow. It offers superior resistance to rain, the sun, cold and hot climates, stains, and more. When applied to dull or faded exposed aggregate it will help to enhance the original coloring. Applications: Exposed aggregate driveways, sidewalks and walkways, patios and pool decks and more. It contains 20% acrylic solids & creates a lasting wet look. Esthetically pleasing, it beautifies and enriches the colors of the aggregate stones while protecting concrete. It forms a protective film, preventing the penetration of oil, water dirt & stains from the environment. This solvent base clear acrylic sealer penetrates to creating a lasting finish that will resist the assaults of elements such as the freeze-thaw cycles, sun, rain, and snow. It’s a great choice for high traffic area’s, which require maximum protection. Paver Gloss Sealer can be purchased in 5 Gallon pails shipped via UPS ground to all 48 U.S. States EXCEPT Alaska & Hawaii at http://surfacerestoration.com/shop

Major redo of a landscape for a quaint home in Steamboat

I-Design Landscape

This border along the driveway had always been an eyesore for the neighbor. Not only did we improve it but also improved the relationship with the neighbor.

Large Custom Home just outside of Steamboat

I-Design Landscape

Completed south side with firepit patio in the back ground
Mid-sized modern backyard full sun driveway in Denver with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Contemporary Landscape

a Blade of Grass

Inspiration for a large contemporary front yard partial sun driveway in Boston with concrete pavers.

Circular Driveway Design with Water Feature

Long Hill Masonry

Circular Driveway Design with Water Feature and Landscaped Area in Center, Outlined by Natural Paver Stones
Design ideas for a front yard driveway in New York with with waterfall and concrete pavers.

Austin Hillside Estate

Double B Design, LLC

A painted steel gate and steel planters anchor the formal entry to this estate. While the anchoring features are masculine and bold, free flowing plant materials soften up the entry space. Synthetic lawn and gravel bands provide maintenance free interest on the ground plane. Photo by Rachel Paul Photography

Concrete Slabs Unique Design by Shosh

DRIVEWAYS BY DESIGN

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun driveway in Miami with concrete pavers.

The Front Yard Redesign

Pratt Guys

Paving a driveway and adding low stone walls to a front yard is a huge transformation that can add big value to your home.
This is an example of an expansive traditional front yard full sun driveway for summer in Jacksonville with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Avondale

Ross Garden Design

Photo of a traditional backyard partial sun driveway for winter in Jacksonville with a garden path and gravel.

The Bolton Home

Savannah Surfaces, Inc.

Large contemporary front yard full sun driveway in Atlanta with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Long Beach Drought Tolerant Landscape

CaliScape Landscape Services

While the Southern California drought is keeping homeowners water usage to a minimum, there are an abundance of plants that thrive on minimal water. A combination of drip irrigation systems and drought tolerant plants can keep your exterior spaces green and beautiful as well as water efficient. This image features our design a few months down the road. With the addition of a few spring flowers, this front yard is officially ready for the Spring and Summer season.

Il giardino dei giardini

Kepos - giardino paesaggio ambiente

Design ideas for a small contemporary front yard driveway in Bologna with a garden path.

Driveway Design Ideas

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.