Herb garden Traditional Kitchen Garden Photo Sue Hayward
This is an example of a traditional backyard full sun garden in Other with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

Vegetable Gardens

Eden Condensed

This vegetable garden of 3 cedar raised beds was part of an over all drought tolerant garden.
This is an example of a small traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Culver City Garden Oasis

BE Landscape Design

Allen Haren
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Los Angeles with gravel.

Raised Bed Vegetable Garden

Casa Smith Designs, LLC

This veggie bed is accessible from every angle and easy on the back - everything grows right in front of you...no bending over required. Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton

Portola Valley Kitchen Garden

Avant Garden

Another view of extensive kitchen garden for Portola Valley estate. photo by Galen Fultz
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard garden in San Francisco with a vegetable garden.

Kitchen Recipes: Newton Kitchen Remodel

Danielle Sykes

Photo: Danielle Sykes © 2015 Houzz
This is an example of a country backyard garden in Boston.

NYNÄSHAMN romantisk och naturlig trädgård

Garden by Anna

Aneta Zajaczkowska
Photo of a country backyard garden for fall in Stockholm with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Cliffmore

The Garden Design Company

Lance Kelly
This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Boston with a vegetable garden and gravel.

E 18th Ave

Aloe Designs

Custom multi-level vegetable beds and an in-ground BBQ pit add function to this contemporary garden space.
This is an example of a contemporary backyard garden in Vancouver with a vegetable garden.

Victorian Edible Garden - South Pasadena

ecocentrix landscape architecture

John Feldman | Photographer
Photo of a traditional backyard garden in Los Angeles with a vegetable garden.

St. Helena Second Home

Story Design and Construction, Inc.

Barn Style second home on an acre lot in St. Helena, Napa Valley.
Photo of a traditional backyard garden in Sacramento with a vegetable garden.

Traditional Landscape

This is an example of a traditional backyard garden in Manchester.

Bespoke herb garden

DJW Nicholson

Design ideas for a small country backyard partial sun garden in West Midlands with gravel.

Herb House Garden

Gardening with Confidence®

This is an example of a country backyard full sun garden in Raleigh.

Koslowski Residence

Pro Care Horticultural Services

Arts and crafts backyard full sun garden in Indianapolis with a vegetable garden for summer.

Vegetable garden - Petaluma

Equinox Landscape

Design ideas for a mid-sized country backyard full sun formal garden for summer in San Francisco with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Irvine

Design Focus International

© Lauren Devon www.laurendevon.com
This is an example of a traditional backyard full sun garden in Other with natural stone pavers.

An Evolution for Land and Family

Mariani Landscape

This project represents the evolution of a 10 acre space over more than three decades. It began with the pool and space around it. As the vegetable garden grew, the orchard was established and the display gardens blossomed. The prairie was restored and a kitchen was added to complete the space. Although, it continues to change with a pond next on the design plan. Photo credit: Linda Oyama Bryan

Victorian Edible Garden - South Pasadena

ecocentrix landscape architecture

John Feldman | Photographer
This is an example of a traditional backyard garden in Los Angeles with a vegetable garden.

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.