We designed this lovely, private dining area with custom wood-slat screens and a concrete kitchen complete with seating, grilling, counters and wood storage.

Beryl Lane Horizontal Fence

Clough Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun garden in San Francisco.

Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Southern California Estate

Shigetomi Pratt Architects, Inc.

Allay of olive trees at entrance to estate
This is an example of a traditional front yard driveway in Los Angeles with gravel.

Pierre de Ronsard/Edn Rose/Meiviolin

Lidia Zitara

Lidia Zitara
Mid-sized country full sun garden in Catania-Palermo for spring.

Woolooware

Fig Landscapes

Jesse Ann
This is an example of a large and australian native country backyard xeriscape in Sydney.

LONDON - Notting Hill

Cityscapers

Nigel Gomme
Photo of a large tropical backyard garden in London with decking.

Highlands #2

Bloom Concrete & Landscape Design

This is an example of a garden in Denver.

Farningham Crescent

Cedar Springs Landscape Group

Cameron Street Photography
This is an example of a transitional backyard garden in Toronto.

River Knoll

Outdoor Lifestyles

This is an example of a traditional side yard formal garden in New York with a garden path, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Bluestone Naperville

KD Landscape

Turning into the backyard, a two-tiered pergola and social space make for a grand arrival. Scroll down to the first "before" photo for a peek at what it looked like when we first did our site inventory in the snow. Design by John Algozzini and Kevin Manning.

Boulder Retaining Wall – Minnetonka Lake House Landscape

Southview Design

The boulder walls and terraced patios help manage changes in elevation by creating level spaces and holding back literally tons of earth.
This is an example of a large traditional backyard garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Entertaining garden in Blackheath

Simon Orchard Garden Design

Simon Orchard
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Hampshire.

Shade Sails

Coolaroo

Reclining chairs and a chic black shade sail to match. This image features such a relaxing back yard retreat.
Inspiration for a modern garden in Melbourne.

Whalen House

Mark A Silva, Architect

James Brady Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary side yard garden in San Diego.

Gardener's Garden

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
This is an example of a large traditional side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Salt Lake City with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Intimate Courtyard, Pond and Stream

Daryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens International

Design ideas for a garden in Detroit.

Landscape

Twin Oaks Lawn and Landscape, Inc.

This beautiful Asian inspired oasis is the perfect place to relax!
Design ideas for a mid-sized asian backyard partial sun formal garden for fall in New York with a garden path and gravel.

Landscape Design, Private Residence

Texas Landscape Nursery

Large transitional front yard full sun garden in Austin with a garden path and natural stone pavers for spring.

Family Garden in St. Albans

Aoba Landscapes

A modern, contemporary space to relax and entertain that had plenty of space for a young family to play safely.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard partial sun garden for summer in London with decking.

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.