Small Retro Condo Garden- after (vintage mermaid bird bath)

Megan Malloy (after photos)
Inspiration for a small midcentury backyard shaded garden for winter in New York with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Hillside Garden Landscape with Water Features and Beautiful Plantings

Accent Landscapes

This natural gas fire pit built from natural boulders offers year round functionality. The bubbling rock water feature adds to the ambiance, providing the tranquil sound of a natural creek.

Matt Giroux

LandscapeLens

This is an example of a traditional backyard garden for winter in Portland.

Board formed concrete with lighting

BE Landscape Design

Custom built for fire resistance. Board formed concrete seating and patio. Color added to blend into the existing granite hillside. Salt finish adds texture to camouflage into the surroundings. Custom metal pergola and under bench lighting add to the uniqueness of this hilltop hangout.

Attractive fence designed for privacy and security

Village Landscape Architecture

Modern home privacy fence design in Sonoma County
Large modern backyard partial sun driveway in Other with with privacy feature, natural stone pavers and a wood fence for winter.

Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants, complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Low voltage pathway and garden lights provide nighttime ambiance. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Spectacular Canyon View Terrace

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

Dune Sedge grows in between and around the bluestone pavers that lead to the patio. A Hong Kong Orchard tree is planted behind the custom wood bench - when mature it will provide shade. A palette of purple and yellow reigns in this garden with a mixture of Lilac Verbena, Spanish Lavender, Catmint, Yellow Bulbine and more. Photo by Debbie Gliksman

Olander . Garden . Design - Containers

Olander Garden Design

Olander Garden Design
This is an example of a contemporary backyard garden for winter in Seattle with a container garden.

Wildlife View House

Landscape Design West, LLC

This container garden in the Tucson Catalina Foothills supports wildlife such as hummingbirds and butterflies. This garden gives year-around color and interest that is low water and low maintenance! It is a great Wildlife View!

Richmond Asian Garden

Northwest Native Landscapes LLC

This compact, urban backyard was in desperate need of privacy. We created a series of outdoor rooms, privacy screens, and lush plantings all with an Asian-inspired design sense. Elements include a covered outdoor lounge room, sun decks, rock gardens, shade garden, evergreen plant screens, and raised boardwalk to connect the various outdoor spaces. The finished space feels like a true backyard oasis.

Proctor Terrace Backyard

Geared for Growing Landscape Services

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard partial sun garden for winter in San Francisco with natural stone pavers and a retaining wall.

Permeable Pathways

Arroyo Seco Construction

Photo of a mid-sized country backyard full sun xeriscape for winter in Santa Barbara with a garden path and gravel.

Woodland Garden

D.I.G. Landscape

Design ideas for a transitional backyard garden for winter in Charleston.

Northwest DC Contemporary garden

Molly Scott Exteriors, LLC

The garden from the kitchen window--evergreens stand out when the garden is blanketed with snow. Molly Scott, Molly Scott Exteriors, LLC
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard garden for winter in DC Metro.

Psomas Residence

Hsu McCullough

View from second floor bedroom window of backyard patio, swimming pool, spa, raised wood deck, lawn, pool house with planted roof of meadow grass and legacy Elm and Brazilian Pepper trees.

Variable Hardscapes

FormLA Landscaping

Varied hardscape textures and colors define outdoor rooms and pathways in the side yard. Oregon grape breaks the monotony of exterior walls, and California native Carpeteria and Hot Lips salvia bring year round green with bursts of color in summer and fall.

Small dry creek bed feature in the planting beds.

Graham Landscape and Design

Trissta Lyman
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard partial sun garden for winter in Other with a water feature.

Pocket Garden

Charles C Hugo Landscape Design

rob karosis
Inspiration for a small traditional backyard shaded garden for winter in Portland Maine with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Hillside Landscape Sanctuary in Northern California

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

This vast hillside in San Anselmo, Northern California has evolved over the years and is the personal sanctuary of Landscape Designer Eileen Kelly, owner of Dig Your Garden Landscape Design. Succulents have always been one of Eileen's favorites for their dramatic textures and low-water needs. Agave 'Blue Glow' a favorite provides year round interest with other succulents and companion plants such as the variegated Meerlo 'Lavender'. Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design http://www.digyourgarden.com

Back Garden Screening Stage 2

Nouveau Garden Designs

Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for winter in Perth with mulch.

Backyard Garden Design Ideas for Winter

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.