This abundant and native garden was designed for a client who wanted bird life and serenity in her garden. This has all of that and more. Native bees, flowers and stunning flowering native trees.

Eynesbury I

Crux Landscape

Small and australian native contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in Geelong with with flowerbed and a wood fence for winter.

Heavenly Front Entry, Ashgrove

Orterra

Heavenly Front Entry - Garden
Inspiration for a mid-sized and australian native contemporary front yard full sun garden in Brisbane with a wood fence.

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.

Contemporary Garden

Design ideas for a small and australian native contemporary courtyard partial sun garden in Sydney.

Eclectic xeriscape, Drought Tolerant Garden

Bosler Earth Design

Photo of a small and australian native front yard xeriscape in Los Angeles with concrete pavers.

Landscapes

User

Australian native grasses with a sandstone and pebble path.
This is an example of a small and australian native beach style garden in Sunshine Coast.

Bowen Island Native Plant Garden

Kate Markham-Zantvoort

I used plants native to this particular corner of Bowen Island, that the deer wont eat. The garden is meant to look like the native plants were marching down the hillside to ground the main residence and cottage. Mainly evergreen so that year round interest is provided. Also, once established, will be quite drought tolerant.

REDFERN - Backyard

AS & KB Constructions P/L

Mid-sized and australian native modern backyard partial sun formal garden in Sydney with brick pavers and a wood fence.

Suburban Native Garden

California Wild Landscape Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized and australian native transitional garden in Orange County.

Contemporary Garden

Design ideas for a mid-sized and australian native contemporary rooftop partial sun garden in Sydney.

Landscapes

User

Australian native plants with a sandstone and pebble path
This is an example of a small and australian native beach style garden in Sunshine Coast.

Heavenly Front Entry, Ashgrove

Orterra

Heavenly Front Entry - Garden
Design ideas for a mid-sized and australian native contemporary front yard full sun garden in Brisbane with a wood fence.

Australian Native Garden 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.