Decomposed Granite Pathway
Mid-sized country backyard shaded garden in Los Angeles.

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Landscape Design. A smooth cedar entry gate and fence opens above a dimensional full color range bluestone path. The cross-lapped lattice fence topper repeats the shadow pattern created as downlight casts through the pergola’s rafters and purlins.

West Coast English Retreat

Tierra Madre Fine Gardens

Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard partial sun garden in Other with gravel.

Farquhar

Hudson Construction Group

This is an example of a mediterranean backyard garden in Dallas.

Carmel House

Joni L. Janecki & Associates, Inc.

Lepere Studio
Design ideas for a mediterranean backyard garden in Other with natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

River Knoll

Outdoor Lifestyles

Design ideas for a traditional backyard formal garden in New York with a garden path and gravel.

Branxholm Park House, Scottish Borders

Inside Story Photography

Inside Story Photography - Tracey Bloxham
Design ideas for a mid-sized shabby-chic style backyard partial sun garden in Other with gravel.

The Pergola with Swing

Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.

The pergola is set in a mass of Annabelle hydrangeas with a sea of blue oat grass between it and the amazing view. The 6’, cypress Adirondack style swing was custom made by Callahan Furniture out of Cross Plains, TX.

Pergola in Spring!

Creative Interiors by Kim

This pergola draped in Wisteria over a Blue Stone patio is located at the home of Interior Designer Kim Hunkeler, located in central Massachusetts.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden for spring in Boston with natural stone pavers.

Backyard BBQ/Playground

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in Orange County with with outdoor playset.

Outdoor Structures

Elise Landscapes & Nursery, LLC

Large traditional backyard formal garden in New York with natural stone pavers and a garden path.

Fusion of contemporary and traditional landscaping

AGI Landscapes

Steps from a contemporary patio leads to a traditional pergola with roses cascading over
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden for summer in Other.

A Classic Country White Garden

Deborah Cerbone Associates, Inc.

All planting design by Deborah Cerbone Associates, Inc.
This is an example of a small backyard formal garden in New York with natural stone pavers.

Woodside Mountain Home

The Garden Route Company

A modern mountain home surrounded by forest land. The Garden Route Co created a garden estate that works with the natural surroundings. Sustainable construction methods ensures this landscape will be around for generations to come.

Townhouse garden

Neil Jones Design

Using a refined palette of quality materials set within a striking and elegant design, the space provides a restful and sophisticated urban garden for a professional couple to be enjoyed both in the daytime and after dark. The use of corten is complimented by the bold treatment of black in the decking, bespoke screen and pergola.

Blasen Gardens

Blasen Landscape Architecture

Marion Brenner
Country backyard garden in San Francisco with a vegetable garden.

Tuolumne

Sweet Smiling Landscapes

Photo of a large scandinavian backyard full sun xeriscape in Santa Barbara with gravel and a wood fence.

Cosy House & Garden Transformation

Wellstudio Architecture

Design ideas for a small and australian native contemporary backyard full sun driveway for summer in London with concrete pavers and a wood fence.

Pergola Gallery

Artificial Grass Masters

Inspiration for a backyard garden in Phoenix.

Fun for the whole family

Kristen Rudger Landscape Design

Jude Parkinson Morgan
Large country backyard partial sun xeriscape in San Francisco with decking.

Pergola Backyard 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.