Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional front yard full sun garden in Other with a retaining wall and mulch.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Minneapolis with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Waterfall with fairy garden

Landsburg Landscape Nursery

Design ideas for a garden in Minneapolis.

Solon Stone Patio & Outdoor Fire Pit

Country Landscapes, Inc.

Boulder wall with plantings
Design ideas for a small backyard full sun garden for summer in Cedar Rapids.

Driveway Accents

Earth Developments, Inc.

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts front yard partial sun driveway in Chicago.

Outdoor Lights Activate the Venue

Summit Landscape and Design

Lights glisten across the pond water at dusk while an event is underway by the open air pavilion. Up lights shine on the trees and reveal their natural architecture..

Mediterranean Landscape

Photo of an expansive mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in San Francisco with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Small Changes, Big impact in Cupertino

Just in Thyme Landscape Design

A retired client wanted to jazz up the entrance to her home but leave the orchard, veggie beds and hardscape the way it was. Since she does all the maintenance herself, I wanted to make sure she wouldn't have too many weeds so we used the winter months to sheet mulch the area, killing the massive amount of existing weeds & enriching the hard soil. This worked beautifully. We added a flagstone pathway with Dymondia between the stones and a small area for her new bench to sit and enjoy the garden. She didn't want plants under her messy tree, so we decorated that area with pots. She has a huge deer & gopher problem which is why she hangs the white ribbons to scare away the deer from her fruit trees.

Hillside Retreat

Louis Fusco Landscape Architects

Secluded Woodland Entry Gate and Drive.
Inspiration for a large traditional front yard driveway in New York with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Small town garden no lawn

Amanda Shipman

Amanda Shipman
Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard partial sun garden for summer in Hertfordshire with brick pavers.

Midcentury Modern 2

HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles

Private moss garden frames bedroom windows providing privacy and a nice view - Architecture: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Interior Architecture: HAUS with Design Studio Vriesman, General Contractor: Wrightworks, Landscape Architecture: A2 Design, Photography: HAUS

Lake House

R.R. CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, LLC

Photo of a large country backyard partial sun garden in Other with concrete pavers and a fire feature.

Encino - Custom Home

Cinergy Construction

Inspiration for a country garden in Los Angeles.

Hinkley Lighting Gallery

Anzalone Lighting

This is an example of a traditional garden in New York with natural stone pavers.

Bayside Zen Garden | Bayside, WI

LandCrafters, LLC

The raked garden has been a area for our client to dabble with various raking designs in the gravel.
Photo of a large asian backyard shaded garden in Milwaukee with a garden path and gravel.

10 x 10 foot Glass to Ground Modern Greenhouse

Cultivar Ltd

How's this for an idea. A brand new greenhouse has been incorporated into this kitchen garden design.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary garden in Other.

Landscaping and Masonry

Odd Job Landscaping

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun driveway for summer in New York with a garden path and gravel.

Contemporary Seaside Garden

Glenna Partridge Garden Design

water feature

L.I.U. Landscape Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional backyard formal garden in Orange County with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Steel Terraces

ADLA Studio

ADLA | Articulated Design Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a modern garden in Austin.

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.