Request Free Quote Informal Garden Design in Winnetka, Illinois. This backyard design utilizes shrubs, pergola, garden decorations, stone and paver paths throughout the landscape design.

Back Garden Retreat

Kath Baggaley Garden Design

The gloriously soft burgundy grass on the right is pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'. The tree on the left is a Jacaranda which was planted as an advanced tree at around 2m tall and has filled out beautifully.

McKinnon Project

Boodle Concepts

Garden design & installation in McKinnon by Benjamin Carter from Boodle Concepts, Melbourne. Featuring vertical mesh trellis sections for Star Jasmine to cover, plus Pyrus 'Capital' pear trees to screen out the neighbours. Low maintenance gardening which includes programmed night lighting & automated irrigation. Set and forget!

Garden Boarder

Native Gardening

Photo of a small and australian native traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Houston with a garden path and mulch.

Native garden

Michael Flaugh, Landscape Architect, P.L.

The client wished to have a sod-free, 100% native plant garden with butterfly and other wildlife activity. I designed this simple stone path that winds through their back yard.

The Palm House Richmond

Phillip Johnson Landscapes

Outdoor shower built off the existing bathroom making use of a small courtyard
Inspiration for a small and australian native modern courtyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Melbourne with with privacy feature and natural stone pavers.

Glen Waverley

Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal

Front garden with mud rock feature, mostly native planting and kinetic sculpture/water feature which also lights up at night
Design ideas for a mid-sized and australian native contemporary front yard full sun garden for summer in Melbourne with gravel.

Malibu

Campion Walker Landscapes

The transformation from a registered landslide hillside to a stunning garden oasis, is truly breathtaking. The pool was updated and the Corten steel arbor cleverly cantilevered on this 5 acre property. Using a crib wall system (Slope Block) allowed us to create lush terraces from toe to top - garden pathways lined with boulders create the illusion they were always there. The Slope Block was acid stained and planted so they eye can see just a hint of the bones through the lush California and Australian native plants and trees.

Native Garden Makeover - BULLEEN

Gary Winter Landscape Design

Image by Gary Winter
Photo of a small and australian native traditional front yard full sun garden for summer in Melbourne with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

An Evolution for Land and Family

Mariani Landscape

This project represents the evolution of a 10 acre space over more than three decades. It began with the pool and space around it. As the vegetable garden grew, the orchard was established and the display gardens blossomed. The prairie was restored and a kitchen was added to complete the space. Although, it continues to change with a pond next on the design plan. Photo credit: Linda Oyama Bryan

Santa Ynez Ranch

Carson Douglas Landscape Architecture

William Carson Joyce
Photo of a mid-sized and australian native country backyard full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Avila Valley Estate

Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture

Inspiration for an australian native mediterranean full sun garden for summer in San Luis Obispo.

Mount Osmond | Garden Re-Design | Native Garden

Catnik Design Studio

This is an example of a large and australian native modern sloped full sun xeriscape for summer in Adelaide with with rock feature and natural stone pavers.

Kingsville Garden

Embrace Garden Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized and australian native modern backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Melbourne with a retaining wall and decking.

Wurtulla - Sunshine Coast

Horte Couture

Design ideas for a mid-sized and australian native tropical backyard full sun garden for summer in Sunshine Coast with with path, natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

Mona Vale

Joanne Green Landscape & Interior

Entertaining is truly important to this family so, after downsizing their home, they wanted to maximise their new outdoor space to allow for visiting families, and complement it with a minimalist garden that matched their new location. There was also the extra challenge of finding a set of plants that would thrive in the sandy soils and salty winds. To begin with, we excavated the site to achieve the right levels and centred the garden around a beautiful granite water feature, framed with Australian hardwood benching, timeless granite paving and charcoal pebbles. The garden was built to reflect the coastal location, using a mixture of Treasure Flower, Mat Rush, NZ Christmas Bush, Grass Trees, Coastal Rosemary and the Purple-Leafed Sticky Hop Bush – with stainless steel light fittings providing a subtle, modern contrast. The end result was a natural courtyard dominated by earthy, coastal tones complemented with crisp modern finishes – and a set of plants that would thrive in the surrounds.

Urrbrae | Front Garden | Courtyard Garden | Native Garden

Catnik Design Studio

A new garden to complement this recently renovated mid-century modern home by Northern Edge Studio. A naturalistic contemporary Australian style garden with native grasses, Kangaroo Paws and native ground covers.

Grevillea 'Robyn Gordon' Closeup

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Grevillea 'Robyn Gordon' a dramatic shrub with very low water needs and stunning flowers. An almost non-stop bloomer here in Northern California. ©Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Alexandria House

Angus Mackenzie Architect

Photo of a small and australian native contemporary front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Sydney with a vertical garden, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Up-cycled natural Beauty - WOODEND

Gary Winter Landscape Design

Image by Gary Winter
Mid-sized and australian native country backyard partial sun xeriscape in Melbourne with with pond and mulch for summer.

Australian Native Garden Design Ideas for Summer

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.