Japanese rock garden Engawa ledge Silvertop Ash Bluestone paving
Photo of an asian garden in Other.

Manly Beach

Blayd Landscapes

Inspiration for a modern partial sun garden in Sydney with gravel and a wood fence.

Templestowe

LBB Projects

Contemporary garden in Melbourne.

Point Lonsdale II

Stonehouse + Irons Architecture

Central courtyard forms the main secluded space, capturing northern sun while protecting from the south westerly windows off the ocean. Large sliding doors create visual links through the study and dining spaces from front to rear.

Bulimba Garden Renovation

Orterra

Contemporary garden in Brisbane.

Lagom Residence

CB Architecture + Design

Eric Rorer
Large midcentury backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with with outdoor playset.

Window view from Japanese-style home

Hanselman Landscape and Gardens

Inspiration for a large asian front yard partial sun garden for winter in Philadelphia with gravel.

Critter Resistant Vegetable Garden Design

Le jardinet

Two 5' tall fences, spaced 5' apart will deter deer without looking like Fort Knox. Hardware cloth and graduated hog fence panels keeps burrowing rodents and rabbits at bay. See web site for details and plans

Mark's Backyard

Artistic Landscapes

This is an example of a traditional backyard garden in Atlanta with brick pavers.

Turtle Lake Garden

Zaremba & Company

Photo by George Dzahristos
Inspiration for a traditional garden in Detroit with natural stone pavers.

Birdhouse garden & garden shed.

Garden Tech Horticultural Services LLC

A bird house is the focal point of these back yard gardens. The post height ensures plenty of room for tall perennials. The shed has attained a lovely patina including moss growth on the roof. Vintage watering cans on the side of the shed complete the garden theme. Photo & design by Bob Trainor. Birdhouse by Walpole Outdoors

Side Yard Makeover by Shirley Bovshow of EdenMakersBlog.com

Shirley Bovshow

Garden makeovers by Shirley Bovshow in Los Angeles.This was formerly an abandoned narrow side yard used only to store trash cans. Now it is a favorite garden stroll area for the homeowner. See the complete makeover: http://edenmakersblog.com/?p=893 Photo and design by Shirley Bovshow

Asian Landscape

Photo of an asian garden in Other.

A Gaelic Estate in the Hamptons

Devore Associates

Traditional formal garden in New York with a water feature.

Storybook Landscape in Minnetonka Minnesota

Stonepocket Unique Landscapes

Landscape by Stonepocket located in Minnetonka, Minnesota Creating a elegant landscape to blend with a home with such character and charm was a challenge in controlled resistant. Did not want the landscape to overwhelm the home, nor did I want a typical landscape for this style that usually involves a box hedge. Utilizing light in the front to create a perennial garden give the home a sense of place. Keep the planting mostly to whites and greens in the back unifies the space. photos by Stonepocket, Inc

Laurelhurst DADU

W. S. Feldt General Contractor, Inc.

This is an example of a traditional garden in Seattle.

Beautiful Paving Curves

Bobtail Landscaping

A recycled red brick path curved to perfection with waterwise native shrubs.
Mid-sized country backyard xeriscape in Perth with a garden path and brick pavers.

Concrete Slabs Unique Design by Shosh

DRIVEWAYS BY DESIGN

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun driveway in Miami with concrete pavers.

Mountain Cottage

Greenleaf Services, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional sloped partial sun garden in Other.

Bowie Dry Creek Bed

Relms Landscaping

Boulders are used to emphasise small bends in the creek bed, enhancing its visual interest.
Design ideas for a country garden in Baltimore.

Black 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.