Blue Sky Maintenance Solutions LLC
Photo of an expansive traditional front yard full sun driveway for fall in Atlanta with mulch.

The Narrows

Drost Landscape Design Construction & Maintenance

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary front yard driveway in Other with concrete pavers.

Traditional Residential Landscape Projects

Beds and Borders Landscape Design

Inspiration for a contemporary front yard partial sun driveway in Minneapolis with a retaining wall and mulch.

A complete redo of the front yard. A practical solution and a beautiful window v

Bay Builders & Remodeling, Inc.

We designed and installed a brand new driveway, new landscaping, walkways and property gate.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern front yard driveway in San Francisco with concrete pavers.

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.

Our Work

Optimistic Landscaping

Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard driveway in Houston with mulch.

Stamped Concrete

Concepts In Concrete

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

El jardín de Alicia

Verdosea

Intervención integral en el jardín de una vivienda particular. Los muros que delimitan el jardín se visten de verde con el sistema de jardines verticales ideado por Verdosea, que lo llenan de plantas aromáticas. En el resto del jardín, se renueva el arriate perimetral, y se crea una nueva delimitación para éste. Además, las antigüedades conservadas por la dueña de la casa se ponen en contexto y cobran protagonismo, dando un lugar especial sobre todo a la bañera, elevada sobre una plataforma e iluminada en su parte posterior. En otra de las zonas de los muros límite de la propiedad, se disponen guías para que las trepadoras crezcan a su aire, invadiendo de verdor estas áreas.

Trex Seclusions Composite Fencing

J & J FENCE

Design ideas for a large transitional side yard partial sun driveway for summer in Los Angeles with mulch and a wood fence.

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

Our Work

Green O Construction LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun driveway in Portland with concrete pavers.

Vinyl Fence

Split Rail Fence Co Denver CO

Mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun driveway in Denver with a garden path and concrete pavers for summer.

Specialty Projects

Beach Bum Turf Co.

This is an example of a large modern front yard full sun driveway for spring in Tampa with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Fairfield Beach

Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC

Photo by Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC A small residential, seaside property located on Fairfield Beach, Fairfield was renovated by the new owners and adapted for their active family. Barbara was the landscape architect in charge of all of the landscape elements upgrades. She designed new bluestone curving paths to access the front and side doors and designed new landscape lighting to enhance the walks. The existing trees were saved and she designed new shade and salt-tolerant plantings which were added to provide seasonal color and interest while respecting the existing plantings. Along the beach front additional native beach grasses were added to stabilize the dunes while removing some invasive plantings. This work will be phased over the next few years in an effort to keep the sand stable. Beach roses were incorporated into a hollow in the dunes. A small lawn area was renovated and the surrounding Black Pines pruned to provide a small play area and respite from the sun. Beautiful reblooming hydrangeas line the edge of the gravel driveway. Rounded beach stones were used instead of mulch in the island planting along the edge of the adjacent road planted with Miscanthus, Mugo pine and yucca. Barbara designed a custom kayak rack, custom garbage enclosure, a new layout of the existing wooden deck to facilitate access to the side doors, and detailed how to renovate the front door into only an emergency access with new railings and steps. She coordinating obtaining bids and then supervised the installation of all elements for the new landscape the project. The interiors were designed by Jack Montgomery Design of Greenwich, CT and NYC . Tree work was completed by Bartlett Tree Experts. Freddy’s Landscape Company of Fairfield, CT installed the new plantings, installed all the new masonry work and provides landscape maintenance services. JT Low Voltage and Electric installed the landscape lighting.

Naperville Landscaping

KD Landscape

The ajuga, daylilies and ornamental onion provide a low-profile framework around the brick walkway. Low perennial plantings like these are near permanent landscape plantings that will always be in style.

Landscaping

Going Green Horticultural, LLC

Design ideas for a small traditional front yard driveway in Atlanta with natural stone pavers.

Panama City Landscape Design

Alan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape Architect

This Mediterranean style landscape compliments the style of the home. The fountain in the motor court creates white noise that is reflected from the stucco walls of the house, covering any noise from the adjacent street. The infinity pool reflects the water of the bay. Fire bowls on either side of the pool provide ambience at night. Landscape lighting around the entire property enhances the fountain and palms and lights the way along the brick walkways. Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography

The Lachman Residence

Studio H2O

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern front yard full sun driveway for summer in Los Angeles with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Sabal Palm Road

Plantaysia, Inc.

This is an example of a large asian front yard driveway in Miami with concrete pavers.

Fence& Gate @ Marina Del Ray

California Deck Builders

Clear Redwood Fence & Gate
Mid-sized country front yard full sun driveway in Los Angeles with a garden path and gravel.

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.