This is an example of a large contemporary backyard partial sun outdoor sport court for summer in Other with with outdoor playset and brick pavers.

Our Tile

The Tile Shop

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Portland Maine with a garden path and brick pavers.

Ramsey

L&R Suburban Landscaping Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden with a fire feature and brick pavers.

Norlen Landscaping, LLC

sheri norlen
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Salt Lake City with brick pavers and a garden path.

Views and Vistas, Hampshire

Acres Wild

Contemporary English Country Garden, Hampshire, UK
Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Sussex with a garden path and brick pavers.

Lemont Fire Pit

KD Landscape

The primary patio space narrows into a walkway connecting to the fire pit. The planting beds on both side help define and separate the spaces. Photo courtesy of Mike Crews Photography.

Curved Desert in Tucson

Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Phoenix with a water feature and brick pavers.

Garden Portfolio

Bizzell Lawn Care & Nursery Co

Mid-sized traditional backyard garden in Chicago with a garden path and brick pavers for spring.

East Hampton Residence

User

A walking path of stone pavers transitions to grass as it winds through a lush and vibrant garden. Garden: snap dragons (Antirrhinum), foxglove in variety, day lilies, lady's mantle (Alchemilla), astilbe, phlox, hosta in variety, Cranesbill (Geranium), hydrangea, salvia, chrysanthemum in variety, bleeding hearts (Dicentras), roses, iris Background: weeping willow (Salix), dogwood (Cornus kousa), Japanese maple (Acer palmatum)

Front Walk and Garden

Blue Heron Landscape Design, LLC

ScottHokunson
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Bridgeport with a garden path and brick pavers.

Landscaping

Lamb Design and Landscaping

Inspiration for a backyard garden in Seattle with brick pavers.

Lush English Garden

Terra Design

Cast iron bench on brick patio with clipped yew hedge. Lush plantings of Hydrangea & Hostas complete the scene. Photo by David E. Perry
Large traditional backyard formal garden in Seattle with brick pavers.

Back Yard Retreat

Covenant Pool and Landscape

Tom Bateman
Mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden in Other with brick pavers.

Backyard Cottages

Sogno Design Group

Photo by Langdon Clay
Large country backyard full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and brick pavers.

Randy Landscape Remodel Mission Hills - Backyard

Villa & Mission Imports

Stone Fountain 3 tiers. Cantera Stone Café II. With a quatrefoil shape Base of pure stone.
This is an example of a large mediterranean backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in San Diego with a fire feature and brick pavers.

Lexington Residence

Sudbury Design Group

Richard Mandelkorn Photography
This is an example of a large traditional backyard partial sun garden in Boston with brick pavers and a garden path.

Desert Highlands

Pascale Land Design

Pascale Sucato
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean backyard formal garden in Phoenix with brick pavers.

Southern California Homes

Michael Kelley Photography

Michael Kelley Photography / mpkelley.com
Traditional backyard garden in Los Angeles with brick pavers.

Tucson Oasis

Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.

Planting islands create pockets of enjoyment within this new backyard. Photos by Meagan Hancock
This is an example of a mid-sized and desert look mediterranean backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Phoenix with brick pavers.

New dining room designed by DHV Architects

DHV Architects

Willima Goddard Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard garden in Other with brick pavers.

Backyard Garden Design Ideas with Brick Pavers

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.