Lush back garden planting, with flowering perennials, grasses and evergreen ground covers. The tree is a mature Amelanchier (Serviceberry). A large boulder that was found on site sits in a bed of Irish Moss (Sagina) and Japanese Acorus Grass.

Poolscaping and waterfall

Outdoor Innovations

Outdoor Innovations
Large country backyard garden in Chicago with a water feature and natural stone pavers for fall.

Asian Themed Garden (Palo Alto, CA)

Modern Landscaping, Inc.

A formidable pallet of Asian style plant species along with traditional bamboo construction and meandering stone and gravel pathways.
Photo of an asian backyard shaded garden in San Francisco with a water feature and decking.

Fountainscapes

Aquascape

Fountains add the soothing sound of running water to your landscape. Butterflies and birds love these fountains.
Design ideas for a country backyard garden in Chicago with a water feature.

Champagne Point Waterfront

The Watershed Company

The Watershed Company
Photo of a contemporary backyard garden in Seattle.

Bellevue Water Feature Design

Environmental Construction, Inc.

Elegant water feature surrounded by ornamental trees and grasses welcome visitors to the Bellevue home. Designed by Environmental Construction, Kirkland, WA

Alderwood Landscape

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

Photo of a traditional backyard garden in Seattle with a water feature.

Lenoir Plantation

SGK Landscapes

Brick entry water feature in front of 1847 Classical Revival home. Photo by: Tyler Robinson
Design ideas for a traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Jackson with a water feature and brick pavers.

Yarrow Garden

Paul Moon Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Seattle with a water feature and gravel.

Austin Lakefront Residence

The Garden Design Studio

www.seeinseeout.com
Mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden in Austin with a garden path and natural stone pavers for summer.

Montecito Zen

Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture

Ciro
Expansive contemporary backyard full sun garden in San Luis Obispo with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Tropical Garden in Northwood

Garden Arts

Denise Cadwallader
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden for summer in London with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Highland Park Shade Garden and Patio

Van Zelst Inc

Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional backyard garden in Chicago with a water feature and decomposed granite.

Contemporary English Garden

Robinson Environmental Design

Photo of a mediterranean backyard shaded garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.

Landscape - Port Melbourne

Imagine Design & Construction pty ltd

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard garden in Melbourne with a water feature.

Urban Retreat- Fountain

jdfields_in

Traditional backyard garden in Chicago with a water feature.

Mediterranean: Meaders

Harold Leidner Landscape Architects

A luxurious Mediterranean house and property with Tuscan influences featuring majestic Live Oak trees, detailed travertine paving, expansive lawns and lush gardens. Designed and built by Harold Leidner Landscape Architects. House construction by Bob Thompson Homes.

Tarrytown Phase II

Webber + Studio, Architects

Paul Bardagjy Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern backyard shaded garden in Austin with a water feature and gravel.

Nashville Estates

Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.

With a lengthy list of ideas about how to transform their backyard, the clients were excited to see what we could do. Existing features on site needed to be updated and in-cooperated within the design. The view from each angle of the property was already outstanding and we didn't want the design to feel out of place. We had to make the grade changes work to our advantage, each separate space had to have a purpose. The client wanted to use the property for charity events, so a large flat turf area was constructed at the back of the property, perfect for setting up tables, chairs and a stage if needed. It also created the perfect look out point into the back of the property, dropping off into a ravine. A lot of focus throughout the project was the plant selection. With a large amount of garden beds, we wanted to maintain a clean and formal look, while still offering seasonal interest. We did this by edging the beds with boxwoods, adding white hydrangeas throughout the beds for constant colour, and subtle pops of purple and yellow. This along with the already breathtaking natural backdrop of the space, is more than enough to make this project stand out. Photographer: Jason Hartog Photography

Landhausstil Garten

Photo of a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden in Other with with pond.

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.