Design ideas for a large front yard full sun driveway for summer in Chicago.

Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.

Design ideas for a large contemporary front yard partial sun driveway for summer in Boston with with rock feature and natural stone pavers.

Smith

Mscape Design

Photo of a contemporary front yard driveway in San Francisco with with path and natural stone pavers.

Contemporary Hill Country

Waterloo Outdoor Design Build

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front yard partial sun driveway in Austin with with path and concrete pavers.

Hardscape Lights in Toronto

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives

Hardscape lighting installed into existing stonework walls. This is an example of how fully integrated "floating" effect for fixtures can be done even in existing hardscape. This project also included all of the landscape lighting shown, including up-lights for the trees, back yard patio and stair lights, lighting for the sports court, etc.

Southern California Estate

Shigetomi Pratt Architects, Inc.

Allay of olive trees at entrance to estate
This is an example of a traditional front yard driveway in Los Angeles with gravel.

Mediterranean Villa Style Custom Home

Purser Architectural

Purser Architectural Custom Home Design built by Tommy Cashiola Custom Homes
Large mediterranean front yard partial sun driveway in Houston with a garden path and brick pavers.

Bird Key Modern

Michael A. Gilkey, Inc.

The strong lines of the hardscape design work to give balance to the rise of the elevated floor for the home.
Design ideas for a modern front yard driveway in Tampa with concrete pavers.

Barry's Lawn Care

Photo of a small tropical front yard partial sun driveway in Miami with a retaining wall and mulch.

Canon Hill Driveway

Pacific Garden Design

With a narrow driveway and leaning concrete retaining walls, parking was a major challenge at this 1938 brick Tudor on Spokane's South Hill. Crumbling concrete stairs added another layer of difficulty, and after a particularly rough winter, the homeowners were ready for a change. The failing concrete walls were replaced with stacked boulders, which created space for a new, wider driveway. Natural stone steps offer access to the backyard, while the new front stairs and sidewalk provide a safe route to the front door. The original iron railings were preserved and modified to be reused with the new stairs.

Walls

Hallmark Fine Gardens

Inspiration for a large traditional front yard driveway in San Francisco.

Poburn Woods

SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction

Our client desired a functional, tasteful, and improved environment to compliment their home. The overall goal was to create a landscape that was subtle and not overdone. The client was highly focused on their deck environment that would span across the rear of the house with an area for a Jacuzzi as well. A portion of the deck has a screened in porch due to the naturally buggy environment since the home is situated in the woods and a low area. A mosquito repellent injection system was incorporated into the irrigation system to help with the bug issue. We improved circulation of the driveway, increased the overall curb appeal of the entrance of the home, and created a scaled and proportional outdoor living environment for the clients to enjoy. The client has religious guidelines that needed to be adhered to with the overall function and design of the landscape, which included an arbor over the deck to support a Sukkah and a Green Egg smoker to cook Kosher foods. Two columns were added at the driveway entrance with lights to help define their driveway entrance since it's the end of a long pipe-stem. New light fixtures were also added to the rear of the house. Our client desired multiple amenities with a limited budget, so everything had to be value engineered through the design and construction process. There is heavy deer pressure on the site, a mosquito issue, low site elevations, flat topography, poor soil, and overall poor drainage of the site. The original driveway was not sized appropriately and the front porch had structural issues, as well as leaked water onto the landing below. The septic tank was also situated close to the rear of the house and had to be contemplated during the design process. Photography: Morgan Howarth. Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen, Surrounds Inc.

Beverly Hills Fencing, Security Gate & Pedestrian Gate

Royalty Garage Doors & Gates

Photo of a mid-sized modern front yard partial sun driveway in Los Angeles with concrete pavers.

65mm horizontal Western Red Cedar battens - sliding, automated gate.

JMH Gates and Garage Doors

Alex Lunn
Design ideas for a contemporary front yard full sun driveway in Adelaide.

Barnett Residence

CMHP Design, LLC

Large traditional front yard partial sun driveway in Other with concrete pavers.

Tropical Landscape

Mid-sized tropical front yard driveway in Miami with natural stone pavers.

Modern Red Cedar Custom Fence

Superior Fence Co of San Antonio

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard full sun driveway for spring in Austin.

Landscape Design & Construction Projects

The Cutting Edge Landscaping

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun driveway in New York with natural stone pavers.

Clopay Products

Precision Garage Door of Akron

Mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun driveway in Cleveland 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.

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.