Rainwater is celebrated as the focal point in this backyard garden. The angled deck provides enough space for a morning coffee, then transitions down onto a natural stone patio for large gatherings. A deep plant bed was created against the garage to showcase plant textures and soften the patio space. The curved edge of the patio mimics the irregular shape of the corner rain garden, with a gently sloping lawn in between the two spaces. Natural boulders form the edge of the rain garden, while swaths of rushes and other water-loving plants provide all season interest.

Glen Ellyn - Landscaping

Yorkville Hill Landscaping Inc.

This is an example of a small modern backyard partial sun garden for winter in Chicago with mulch.

Fire Pits

Accent Landscapes

Natural gas fireplaces provide convenient, year round enjoyment. This fire pit is built of natural siloam stone, as is the matching seat wall.
This is an example of a large eclectic backyard full sun xeriscape for winter in Denver with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Beards Creek Residence

McHale Landscape Design, Inc.

Boulder retainage on steep hillside.
Photo of an expansive arts and crafts backyard partial sun garden for winter in Baltimore with a retaining wall.

Dramatic Spiral Stair Connects Upper Level Deck to Back Yard. Minnesota Landscap

Anderson Design / ErosionZ. Minnesota Landscape.

Another view and another season in this beautiful back yard. Circle-on-circle and curve-on-curve, became the theme for this suburban Minneapolis back yard. A step-out deck connects to the lower screened porch and several outdoor patios. Each curve becomes concentric, as patterns and paths expand throughout the landscape setting. Credit: Tad Anderson. All rights exclusively reserved.

Terraced Garden Cala

Gardens & Projects

The Lower Area surrounding the new conservatory will be a patio with an ample dining table and pathway using Global Stone Porcelain. The Middle Area of the garden will be terraced with brushwood sleepers and wide format steps. It will be leveled with turfing sand and turfed with field drainage and with zones for sitting and enjoying the silence on a sunny afternoon. Upper Area - along the fence line, white birch multi-stemmed trees that can cope with the harsh windy environment, give aesthetic value, and also help with drainage. The very top corner of the garden becomes a small patio with features to enjoy the views.

La Dolce Vita

Bayon Gardens

Bayon Gardens landscape design and construction. Landscape Designer Sean Dowling show cases another set of fantastic design ideas. Also a Registered Builder, the skilful construction team by his side brings the design to life with the finest of detail. In this project we show case the use of a custom concrete bench for the use of a wood fire pizza oven. We have cut back into the existing ground to create storage for fire wood. Photography by Tim Turner .

View from Upper Terrace

Conscious Environments Inc.

A view from an upper terrace looks down upon a new California room (i.e., covered patio), outdoor bar, swimming pool w/ hot tub, BBQ island, and dining area.

Modern garden makeover with beautiful garden screens in NW London

Couture Cases Ltd

An after shot of the PORTO Triptych series of gardens screens by Couture Cases. All finished in stainless steel, and designed jointly by the customer and the design team at laser cut screens .co.uk Another amazing transformation by laser cut screens.co.uk 01476 589221 info@lasercutscreens.co.uk

Fire Pit Amphitheatre

Adax Drafting {design solutions}

Design ideas for a large modern backyard full sun formal garden for winter in Brisbane with a fire feature, river rock and a metal fence.

Lions, and Tigers, and Maples... OH MY!

BrightShade Gardens, LLC.

Dry set stepping stones with Creeping Jenny is a solution in wet, partial shade areas. The tree in the foreground is a Coral Bark Maple. A perfect shot of yellow in any garden.

Tree Silhouette Screen

Dusil Design

Dusil Design and Landscape Inc.
Design ideas for a large modern backyard partial sun xeriscape for winter in Toronto with a garden path and mulch.

One Tree Hill

Virtuoso Landscape Design Limited

The client wanted to extend her living space outside. With an all weather pergola and luvered roof with heaters we creating an outside room with lush planting. The new deck is at the same level as the floor in the house so the two spaces feel connected. The deck continues around the side of the house where there is a private area for a spa which is not over looked. The custome made horizontal slatted fence gives a contempory feel and was painted black so that it wasn't too obtrusive.

Rasmussen

Sticks and Stones Outdoor & Landscape Design

This home backed up to a new and busy hiking trail. The homeowner requested privacy without a fence. Various evergreen and deciduous trees were chosen for their drought tolerance and durability. There is a heavy duty landscape fabric underneath rocks and mulch. We left several planting spaces open for spring bulbs. The homeowner splurged for larger than usual trees in order to obtain privacy immediately. This is a wonderland in the winter, as the homeowner decorates each tree with lights. Photograph by TF.

Wamboin

Easycare Landscapes

Photo of a large contemporary backyard formal garden for winter in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Privacy with Evergreens

Jill Davis Design

Privacy Screen, Evergreens, #Jilldavisgardendesign
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for winter with with privacy feature and mulch.

Water Features

The Garden Artist LLC

Water emerges from a bubbler fountain, spilling over the edge and through the holes of a one-of-a-kind naturally formed stone imported from the island of Java.

New Castle House

Lankford Associates Landscape Architects

The cedar lath screen and trellis add a craftsman element to this contemporary back yard located in Newcastle, WA
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun garden for winter in Seattle with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Retaining walls Toowong

Cascade Garden Design

Finished walls with the empire zoysia grass. Timber fencing with galvanised steel posts is the only way to go these days i think. As you can see on the top retaining wall i just left it as 1 block heigh. Mostly for the reason so it can be used as a seat so they have some where to sit while the kids play but also we only set a budget for an amount of blocks for the whole project. It worked well.

Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home

Scott Mehaffey, landscape architect

Scott Mehaffey, landscape architect
Small arts and crafts backyard partial sun formal garden in Chicago with natural stone pavers for winter.

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.