fountain lighting
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean courtyard partial sun formal garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Georgian townhouse garden

Jenny Bloom Garden Design

Jenny Bloom
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard partial sun garden in London.

Rain Chain and Drip Edge Details at Red Barn, Red Brick

Natalie DeNormandie

David Elmes, Photographer
Photo of a country garden in Boston.

Ingleton Court

Ashley Thompson Garden Design

Ashley Thompson
Mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Sussex with natural stone pavers for summer.

My Houzz: A Modern Approach to Efficient Living in Dallas

Sarah Greenman

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2015 Houzz
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Dallas.

Pas japonais éclairé

Moncorgé créateur de jardins

L'éclairage permet de sublimer et baliser le pas japonais de nuit.
Contemporary garden in Saint-Etienne.

Al Beadle Project

On Site Landscape

This is an example of a small modern backyard partial sun xeriscape in Phoenix with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Hillside with rugged stone path

Cultivar, Inc.

A different view. Taken standing at the corner of the sidewalk and driveway. The garden curves along the sidewalk and up the driveway framing the lawn. L.McGrath

Micro Modern Court yard

Clapham Landscape Architecture

Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard partial sun outdoor sport court in Melbourne with natural stone pavers.

Mountain Modern

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Custom built Corten steel planters stair step down the slope. Grid patterns tie into the windows and architecture of the home, while ornamental grasses and native shrubs soften the spaces. A small Kentucky Blue Grass lawn allows for play, while larger grass areas are composed of drought tolerant Blue Grama Grass.

Southampton, NY

AquaView Fencing - Serving North America

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden in New York with natural stone pavers.

Horizontal boards cedar fences

Dream Fence by Fensu Inc.

This is an example of a large modern backyard garden in Boston.

Merrimack County Lake Home

db Landscaping LLC

db Landscaping LLC is a Landscape design NH company serving the New England region in particular the New Hampshire areas of Lake Sunapee, Lake Winnipesaukee, the seacoast including Portsmouth and Rye, Hanover, Concord, New London, Newbury, Warner, Sunapee, Hanover, Lebanon and Bow. In Vermont, we serve the central part of the state and area resort towns including Norwich, Quechee, Woodstock, Weathersfield, Stowe and Ludlow to name a few. We are dedicated to landscape design excellence, utilizing the latest in Architectural Landscape design ideas and proven installation techniques.

Modern Lake Retreat - Luxury Landscaping and Outdoor Living - Fort Worth, TX

One Specialty Landscape Design, Pools & Hardscape

At 35+ years, this Ft Worth lake-home is wearing it’s age very well. To freshen up the surrounding landscaping and supporting elements, our clients dreamed of an avant garde look for both the front and backyard outdoor living space that tied together. One Specialty designed a re-imagined driveway, address monument, welcoming area and Xeriscape landscaping for the front. We constructed a multi-level deck made with Trex, complete with an outdoor kitchen and outdoor bar in the backyard, resulting in multiple vignettes for entertaining which are fully wheelchair accessible. To see before photos and more information on this project: http://www.onespecialty.com/lake-retreat/

Halsted House Backyard Koi Pond

Creative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & Contractor

Koi pond in between decks. Pergola and decking are redwood. Concrete pillars under the steps for support. There are ample space in between the supporting pillars for koi fish to swim by, provides cover from sunlight and possible predators. Koi pond filtration is located under the wood deck, hidden from sight. The water fall is also a biological filtration (bakki shower). Pond water volume is 5500 gallon. Artificial grass and draught resistant plants were used in this yard.

Terraced and Tiered Landscape Ideas, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Sheldon Landscape

Request Free QuoteHillside sloping backyard garden design in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin with tiered steps and planters beds in stone and pavers with annuals and perennials.

Wattle Park Project

Distinctive Gardens

A beautiful garden, designed and constructed in collaboration with Susie Nugent Garden Design. Our Wattle Park garden features Natural Bluestone Paving and crazypave pathways with Hewnstone Retaining walls, and a very colourful, textured planting scheme designed by Susie. This garden is a joy to visit, with it's fragrant informal garden beds, leading to a very structured, formal lawn area.

Beautiful Entrance

Krent Wieland Design, Inc.

Inspiration for an expansive traditional front yard partial sun driveway for spring in Miami with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Koi Pond

Studio Bracket

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury side yard shaded garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Felton pocket garden

Jan Nelson Landscape Design

Interesting colorful perennials along path the sitting area. Photo by Jan Nelson
Design ideas for a small country front yard full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

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.