We have designed this bespoke garden to fit with the newly refurbished house for a family in Sevenoaks who love to entertain and cook outdoors. Using statement pots, transitional terraces, and embracing the level changes, providing lots of opportunities to sit and put your feet up. This garden includes a WWoo outdoor kitchen with gas grill and pizza oven. A bespoke hexagonal logstore has been situated outside the side path, and close to the log burner.

Koi Ponds + Water Gardens

Sublime Water Gardens

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern courtyard formal garden in Dallas with with pond.

Downtown Courtyard Boulder CO 01

LID Landscapes

Using existing materials, we were able to seamlessly incorporate a water feature into this cozy courtyard. We extended the existing concrete patio into the yard with a patio made of porcelain and connected it to the guest house with a stepper path. Accents of black Mexican beach pebbles are incorporated throughout the landscape with a diverse collection of shrubs and perennials. This project is located in Boulder, Colorado.

Our Work

TouchStone Accent Lighting, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Minneapolis with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Ranch Redux

Uccello Development, LLC

The cottage style exterior of this newly remodeled ranch in Connecticut, belies its transitional interior design. The exterior of the home features wood shingle siding along with pvc trim work, a gently flared beltline separates the main level from the walk out lower level at the rear. Also on the rear of the house where the addition is most prominent there is a cozy deck, with maintenance free cable railings, a quaint gravel patio, and a garden shed with its own patio and fire pit gathering area.

Waterways

Oliver Design Associates

Large traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in New York with gravel.

Arbors/Pergolas/Fences

Borealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley Farm

A simple divider from the sidewalk without imposing. Perfectly planted with a vine as a curtain
Photo of a small asian front yard partial sun formal garden for winter in Seattle with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Gorski Landscaping

Photo of a mid-sized front yard full sun formal garden for spring in New York with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Outdoor Design & Plantings

Q Design Group LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Other with a fire feature.

European Hornbeam-lined Boulevard w/ Railroad Ties

Pristine Acres

Pristine Acres (www.pristineacres.com) had the wonderful opportunity to build this European-inspired backyard for a very nice young family from Belgium. We incorporated railroad tie planters, flagstone patios and steppers, and a Zoysia grass pool deck into the design. The plantings included lots of Boxwoods and other evergreens and also a European Hornbeam-lined gravel boulevard.

Wheelers Hill

Intrinsic Landscapes

The job was very detailed and involved bluestone paving, aggregate concrete, granite alfresco, brick feature fence, floating seat cladded with bluestone, steel pergola, feature screens, planter boxes, pots, steppers, irrigation, synthetic turf, custom drainage, lighting and of course beautiful plants. Working with a sloping block was challenging however it was levelled precisely and accurately.

Contemporary Pond Garden - Butterfly.

Kirman Design

Planting in this garden wasn't just for a colourful effect. The limited plant pallet had to also work for nature, attracting insects through the season.

Arlington, MA

Moodscapes LLC

strolling garden, slab stone path way, backyard oasis
Design ideas for a traditional side yard partial sun formal garden in Boston with concrete pavers.

Garden Restoration

Wilber & King

Photography by Stacy Bass
This is an example of a large traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for fall in Other with with privacy feature and concrete pavers.

Wappingers Falls Poolscape

Randazzo's Landscaping Inc.

Inspiration for a small traditional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in New York with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Japanese Garden: court yard garden, different view.

Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard formal garden in Boston with a water feature and gravel.

Mica Foothills

Coppercreek Landscaping

Perched on a hillside on the edge of the Palouse, these homeowners wanted a backyard that took advantage of the stellar views across the surrounding farmland. Masonry retaining walls match the brick of the house, while the landscaping complements the vistas below. The water feature has multiple falls that cascade into a deep wading pool below. The concrete patio is cantilevered over the water for a seamless transition. Across the top pool, boulder stepping stones continue the path to the upper patio.

Shady Entrance and Pathway

NATURALSCAPE DESIGN

Mid-sized country side yard shaded formal garden in Dallas with a garden path and brick pavers.

Contemporary Courtyard

Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects

Maple allées elegantly screen neighboring properties and frame the edges of a tranquil viewing garden. Water rills extend east and west from the large office windows to create the illusion of a continuous stream and guide the eye to longer, more expansive views. Photo: Scott Shigley

Elevated Sky Garden Walk

Rosemarie Allaire Lighting Design

Steve Lerum
Photo of an expansive contemporary sloped full sun formal garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and decking.

Black 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.