Inspirational Gorgeous Gardens

These gorgeous gardens from across the country are truly remarkable and will have you ready to stop and smell the roses.

February 10, 2022

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Ivy Covered House and Romantic Garden

This drought-tolerant garden takes a romantic bent with its eclectic mix of Mediterranean and California native plants.

From: Chris Jacobson

Cottage Garden With Winding Gravel Path

This enchanting garden feels so diverse and lush, it's difficult to believe that it's also drought resistant. Plantings are made up of plants native to the Mediterranean and California.

From: Chris Jacobson

Wood Bench in Drought Tolerant Garden

Part of this lovely garden's design: quiet spots to take in the beauty of the native Mediterranean and California plants.

From: Chris Jacobson

Drought Tolerant Garden With Red Trees

Tall grasses are interspersed with low groundcover plants, all native to the Mediterranean and California regions. Striking red-leaved trees create an impressive border.

From: Chris Jacobson

Ivy Covered House and Gravel Path

This garden's blend of drought-resistant plants beautifully match the romantic mood of the ivy-covered house.

From: Chris Jacobson

Backyard with Pergola and Plants

The "overgrown" plant look can work when walkways are kept cleared. Here, the walkway is clear and leads to the sitting area under the pergola.

From: Christian Douglas Design

Backyard with Pergola and Sitting Area

Pergolas are an easy way to separate a backyard and make it feel more spacious.

From: Christian Douglas Design

Curved Walkway to Front Door

This California home features a curved walkway lined with beautiful foliage leading to the front door.

From: Christian Douglas Design

Deck with Fountain and Potted Plants

This deck was taken up a notch with potted plants and a fountain.

From: Christian Douglas Design

Backyard with Colorful Garden and Shed

This small shed makes a large impact in this bright backyard, complete with a cozy patio on its side.

From: Christian Douglas Design

Reflecting Pool in Formal Garden

One almost expects to see Alice and the White Rabbit dashing across the lawns of this grand formal garden. Here, a reflecting pool is shaded by rows of trees.

From: Windsor Companies

Snail Fountain and Pool

You never know who you might bump into strolling around this beautiful formal garden. Tall hedges add a sense of mystery.

From: Windsor Companies

Reflecting Pool and Enclosed Garden

The garden's careful symmetry—in the bluestone paths, boxwood hedges, statuary and plantings—gives out an ordered sense of calm.

From: Windsor Companies

Lakefront Parterre Garden

A parterre garden dotted with statues also comes with sweeping lake views.

From: Windsor Companies

Lawn and Curving Paths

Gently rolling hills are bisected by walkways so visitors to these lovely gardens can take in all the lakefront views.

From: Windsor Companies

Flower Boxes and Skyline View

Boxes filled with colorful, sweet-scented flowers are a free-flowing counterpoint to this roof deck's urban views. The planting was inspired by beaches, the sun and prairies, and was intended to make the outdoor space feel like a vacation getaway.

From: Outside Space NYC

Pergola and Built In Benches

A large pergola was installed in the center of the rooftop garden to shade an outdoor dining area. Lavender, achilleas, blue stem, wisteria and crepe myrtle create a lush environment all around it.

From: Outside Space NYC

Rooftop Sitting Area and Crepe Myrtle

A birch tree and pretty crepe myrtles shade a second seating arrangement on the roof. Designers set it up to feel slightly removed and more private.

From: Outside Space NYC

Rooftop Garden With White Chairs

A birch tree in a large planter is the anchor of one of the rooftop garden's seating arrangements. The deck was divided up into four usable areas: one for lounging, one for dining, one for playing and one for cooking.

From: Outside Space NYC

Rooftop Garden With Play Area

For the children of the family, designers set up a play area using Synlawn, a material that is soft to the touch and has the added advantage of keeping its green even in the winter. A custom-made shade sail extends on super sunny days.

From: Outside Space NYC

Brick Path and Side Garden

A long brick path takes visitors and homeowners past fountains and other lovely garden discoveries.

From: Carolina Landscape

Fountain With Brick Base

The focal point of the garden is a fountain featuring a bugle boy with a stately brick-and-concrete base.

From: Carolina Landscape

Porch With Blue Ceiling

Blue ceilings are commonly found in Charleston's historic homes. Here, a pretty pale shade is used for the ceiling of the porch. Black and white checked floors make a fun contrast.

From: Carolina Landscape

Brick Patio and Wrought Iron Railing

Palms and other tropical plants surround this brick patio with soothing green. For the colder months, there's a fire pit to cozy up to.

From: Carolina Landscape

Brick Patio With Fire Pit

A small seating arrangement hides out behind a brick wall. Surrounded by evergreen plants and warmed by a fire pit, it's a snug outdoor spot summer and winter.

From: Carolina Landscape

Drought Resistant Yard With Boulders

This California property's large yard was broken up into distinct areas and landscaped with plants native to the Mediterranean climate. Gravel trades off with grasses, both dotted with succulents and cactus.

From: Chris Jacobson

Drought Tolerant Yard and Stone Path

The Mediterranean climate inspired the planting choices of this California yard's drought-tolerant landscaping. Designers mixed swaths of grasses with light-colored gravel. Stepping stone paths connect the different areas.

From: Chris Jacobson

Gravel Garden Bed With Path

In addition to its succulents and cacti, this drought-resistant backyard is also a study in stone. Garden beds feel dynamic with their blend of gravel, boulders and flat stepping stones.

From: Chris Jacobson

Succulent Garden With Gravel

Succulents and plants native to the Mediterranean climate, sized extra small to extra large, dot the landscape surrounding this home.

From: Chris Jacobson

Drought Tolerant Garden With Tree

The native Mediterranean trees and other plants used in this California garden have a feeling of lushness but require little water.

From: Chris Jacobson

Massachusetts Garden With Gray Gravel Path

The route up to the house wanders this way and that, broken up by big boulders and garden beds. Tall trees also give the homeowners more privacy.

From: Seoane Landscape Design

Woodland Garden With Big Boulders

Sunbeams break through the branches of the garden's tall trees, warming the low-scale plants and boulders underneath.

From: Seoane Landscape Design

Stream With Small Waterfalls

What would a woodland garden be without a charming stream?

From: Seoane Landscape Design

Garden Pond With Buddha

Sometimes Buddhas, sometimes dragons peek out from amidst the ferns in this charming Massachusetts garden.

From: Seoane Landscape Design

Evergreen Tree and Gravel

Evergreens—in tree and bush form—make striking partners with this garden's gravel groundcover.

From: Seoane Landscape Design

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