Reclaimed and recycled, traditional and modern, Menston

Nestled in the valley at the foot of Ilkley Moor this long, narrow garden was in desperate need of a makeover. Basically all that was there was a gently sloping lawn which led to the only real item of interest, a vegetable garden built by the client and framed by by a bespoke trellis. There were also several large piles of reclaimed building materials left over from previous renovation projects that the clients were keen to incorporate into the new design. We were well supplied with Yorkstone flags and walling stone. There was an octagonal patio near the house that was to be retained and this was to inform the design of the rest of the garden. We were reluctant to divide the garden up using the walling stone so decided to make it into a path. As you can see, this is essentially a drystone wall laid on it’s side. Also, as the garden was prone to waterlogging the path incorporates a land drain which feeds a bog garden further down the slope. Around ninety five percent of the reclaimed materials were used in the new garden, along with almost 40 tonnes of hardcore and 100 oak sleepers. There is also a large summerhouse/potting shed/greenhouse, complete with green roof. Sedum plugs, grasses and perennials will be entirely cover the roof providing a habitat for numerous little critters.

Park View

Jolliff Development Ltd

Weathered oak post and shingle garden steps. Photo Credit: Debbie Jolliff www.debbiejolliff.co.uk
Photo of a large country side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Sussex with a container garden and mulch.

Forest Hill Village Formal Design

Infinite Possibilities Landscape & Design

Repeating the use of Indiana Stone throughout supports the minimalism and elegance
Mid-sized traditional front yard formal garden in Toronto with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Urban Garden

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Small Garden Design by Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design mALCI 014060004 Amazonlandscaping.ie
Photo of a small contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Dublin with a container garden, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Permacon Landscape

Peel Landscape Depot & Masonry Products

Inspiration for a large traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Toronto with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Kitchen Renovation

Dandeneau Architecture P.L.L.C.

kitchen herb garden
Design ideas for a country backyard formal garden in Raleigh.

Surface Drains

Aqua Tech Solutions LLC

Photo of a large traditional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with gravel.

Vautier St Elwood Home - 2015

smarterBATHROOMS+

Photography by Tom Roe
Design ideas for a small asian backyard formal garden in Melbourne with a vegetable garden.

Blending Contemporary Simplicity with Classic Elegance

Elemental Design Group

Pergola decorated with Cersis and Wisteria
Photo of a large contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in San Francisco with a wood fence.

Custom Raised Gardens

customraisedgardens

Cedar 3'x6'x18"Deep 32"High gardens over all with bottom platform and legs.
Design ideas for a large modern backyard full sun formal garden for spring in San Diego with a container garden and gravel.

Bamboo Fencing for Backyard

ONETHATCH

Shimizu bamboo fence represents one of Japan’s most luxurious privacy bamboo screens. The bamboo fence structure is similar to the Kenninji bamboo fence but constructed with the 1-inch thin bamboo pole used for the vertical poles. The slenderness of the small bamboo pole gives the fence a very elegant appearance but also makes maintenance rather difficult. Thus, ONETHATCH recreates the same Shimizu bamboo fencing aesthetic but with high-grade ASA resin to allow you to maintain your bamboo fencing beauty for decades. Wherever you installed faux bamboo fencing panels, you’ll be amazed at how well it withstands harsh climate conditions for decades while still looking awesome.

Hunters Hill - Outdoors Reimagined

Growing Rooms

Chris Warnes
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard formal garden in Sydney.

Front-Yard Development

Liaison Landscapes

We transformed a bland front yard into a landscape worthy of the property that it sits upon.
Small modern front yard formal garden in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone pavers for summer.

Large garden on a sloping site for a substantial new build property

Joanne Alderson Design

A new oak deck to overlook the view below & beyond. This is part of a very large garden of several acres & this lookout post works perfectly as a spot to sit & enjoy the view

ウッドデッキ

株式会社庭福久（ニワフク/2829）

雑木の配置はリビングのソファーから眺めた景色を優先し配置しました♪
Photo of a mid-sized country full sun formal garden in Other.

«Сад созерцания»

Ефимова Наталья

This is an example of a traditional backyard formal garden in Other with brick pavers and with path.

Ростов

Екатерина Болотова | «Арт-проект Клюква»

This is an example of a traditional full sun formal garden for summer in Moscow with a garden path.

Pacific Palisades

Barba Landscape Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style front yard formal garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and brick pavers.

Colorado Springs Parade Homes

Accent Landscapes

This natural meandering path offers a functional and attractive means of navigating the landscape.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front yard full sun formal garden for spring in Denver with with path and brick pavers.

Historical Courtyard

Mom's Design Build

Inspiration for an expansive traditional front yard formal garden in Minneapolis.

Beige Formal 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.