Photography: Scott Shigley
This is an example of a large traditional backyard garden in Chicago with natural stone pavers.

Lawn Replacements with property views

Céladon Designs, Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape in Santa Barbara with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Lawn Replacements with property views

Céladon Designs, Inc.

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in Santa Barbara with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

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SoCal Concepts, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized tropical backyard partial sun garden in Orange County with natural stone pavers and with pond.

Container Plantings

Pistils Landscape Design + Build

Concrete planters and container gardens.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean backyard partial sun xeriscape in Portland with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Techo-Bloc

Old Station Outdoor & Landscape Supply, Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for spring with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Guernsey Garden

Acres Wild

Relaxed Family Garden, Channel Islands, UK
This is an example of a large country backyard full sun garden for summer in Channel Islands with natural stone pavers and a garden path.

Chelsea Privacy Garden

Ecotone

Mick Hales
Mid-sized modern backyard partial sun formal garden in New York with natural stone pavers.

Fulham Garden 2

Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for summer in London with a vertical garden and natural stone pavers.

Birkerød Svømmesø

Anlægsgartnerfirmaet Junckerhaven

Karl Ravn
This is an example of a mid-sized backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Newton, MA Landscape Renovation

Sallie Hill Design, Landscape Architect

Newton, MA landscape renovation with bluestone patio, seat walls, privacy fence and planting garden. - Sallie Hill Design | Landscape Architecture | 339-970-9058 | salliehilldesign.com | photo ©2015 Brian Hill

Water Features

Outdoor Creations Unlimited

Photo of a mid-sized backyard full sun garden in Albuquerque with natural stone pavers.

Traditional Designs

Aralia: Innovation in Landscape Design

All work is by Aralia Gardens Limited. www.aralia.org.uk
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard formal garden in Hertfordshire with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Fountains Galore

Kane Landscapes Inc

A formal walk the leads to the unique splash pad and mermaid fountain. A simple line of junipers creates a border to accent the pavement pattern. *Photograph by Julie Kane

Retaining Walls

Creative Fences & Decks

Photo of a mid-sized asian backyard partial sun formal garden in Portland with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Zen Koi Pond

Lunaquatic

Photo of an asian backyard full sun garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Back yard pond

Creative Garden Services

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard full sun garden in Chicago with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Bond Residence

John Nyomarkay Design, LLC

Photo of an eclectic backyard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with natural stone pavers.

Waterfall and garden pond

Matthew Giampietro Garden Design

Waterfall and garden ponds in this backyard features a stone bridge and large koi pond. Backyard Waterfall, water garden, garden design by Matthew Giampietro of Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc.

Bonsai Pavilion

Altura Architects

Our client has a large collection of bonsai trees and wanted an exhibition space for the extensive collection and a workshop to tend to the growing plants. Together we came up with a plan for a beautiful garden with plenty of space and a water feature. The design also included a Japanese-influenced pavilion in the middle of the garden. The pavilion is comprised of three separate rooms. The first room is features a tokonoma, a small recessed space to display art. The second, and largest room, provides an open area for display. The room can be accessed by large glass folding doors and has plenty of natural light filtering through the skylights above. The third room is a workspace with tool storage. Photography by Todd Crawford

Backyard Garden Design Ideas with Natural Stone 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.