This is an example of a large midcentury garden in Gold Coast - Tweed.

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.

River Views

Live Architecture

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.

Melville courtyards

Cultivart Landscape Design

ron tan
This is an example of a small tropical courtyard full sun garden in Perth with decking and a water feature.

Western Exposure

TLC Gardens

David Winger
Large modern front yard full sun formal garden in Denver with concrete pavers and with rock feature for summer.

Asian Landscape

Photo of an asian garden in Other.

Cambrian Park Project

Applewood Landscaping

artificial turf, mulch planter, up lights, LED strip, floating bench, concrete, concrete raised planter, mulch, mulch planter, trex pool deck, techo-bloc, kitchen island, granite counter, stucco finish, sink, storage, trex deck landing, concrete steps, blue sedge, butterfly agave, kangaroo paw, graziella maiden grass, pavers, plants, 1g

Floating Layers

Dean Herald-Rolling Stone Landscapes

Rolling Stone Landscapes
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Melbourne with a retaining wall.

Matisse Garden

Amy Martin Landscape Design

Transitional partial sun garden in Boston.

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.

Entertaining garden in Blackheath

Simon Orchard Garden Design

Simon Orchard
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Hampshire.

Contemporary Garden Putney

Landscaping Solutions

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary courtyard partial sun formal garden for spring in London with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Pathways

Mystic Water Gardens

Decomposed Granite Pathway
Mid-sized country backyard shaded garden in Los Angeles.

Mountain Cottage

Greenleaf Services, Inc.

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

Edgewater

Aleck Wilson Architects

Matthew Millman
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun garden in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

Contemporary in Clinton Hill

New Eco Landscapes

Photos by Anthony Crisafulli
Small modern backyard partial sun garden in New York with natural stone pavers for summer.

Spring Bulb Design

The Garden Concierge, Inc.

The Garden Concierge, Inc
Mid-sized traditional front yard full sun garden in Boston with natural stone pavers.

Laurel Way Beverly Hills modern home zen garden under floating stairs

Whipple Russell Architects

Laurel Way Beverly Hills modern home zen garden under floating stairs. Photo by William MacCollum.
Small asian courtyard partial sun garden in Los Angeles with gravel and a stone fence.

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.