Pondless waterfall
Design ideas for a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden for summer in Other with with pond and gravel.

Foundation Planting

Dewey Gardens

This is an example of a large traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Boston with a garden path and gravel.

Caledon estate landscaping

Southshore Group Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized asian backyard partial sun formal garden in Toronto with with pond and gravel.

Beach Style Fence and Deck Remodel

Kristl Konstruction Inc.

Marty Cohen
Photo of a beach style backyard formal garden in San Francisco with a fire feature and gravel.

Mandeville Canyon Brentwood, Los Angeles modern luxury home pond water feature &

Whipple Russell Architects

Mandeville Canyon Brentwood, Los Angeles modern luxury home pond water feature & front yard landscape design
Expansive mediterranean front yard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with gravel.

Formal City Garden

A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC

View from roof garden.
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts front yard partial sun formal garden in New York with a garden path and gravel.

Mountain Home

The Garden Route Company

A wonderful mountain home with a landscape that was designed and built by The Garden Route. It is a playground for the whole family. Photos by Rich Radford

Bautista Residence

Verdance Landscape Architecture

Shades of Green

Living Gardens Landscape Design

Our clients were looking to replace their existing dying grass with a welcoming low water design. We created a fire pit seating area under trees with string lights overhead. The fountain is featured opposite the master bedroom windows. A low water and low maintenance design.

English Country Garden

Pippa Schofield Garden Design

Pippa Schofield
This is an example of a traditional partial sun garden in London with gravel.

Frederick Street Project -- Ping Pong Table

Scott Lipscomb Landscape Architect (SLLA)

Another angle of the ping pong table. Also included in this picture is water fountain surrounded by river rock. Photo Credit: Scott Lipscomb
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Other with a water feature and gravel.

Seaponack

Audrey Matlock Architect

Large contemporary front yard partial sun driveway in New York with gravel.

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

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.

Modern Californian Edible Landscape

Christian Douglas Design, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and gravel.

Gardens

Mary Adams Lines, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in New York with a retaining wall and gravel.

Salem Residence

Zucker Design Associates, Inc.

Jeri Koegel Photography
Mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and gravel.

Our Work

Double J Fencing, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard partial sun garden in Other with a garden path and gravel.

Mid-Century Modern Landscape - Cedarburg, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

A wabi basin of carved granite with a bamboo spout adds an Asian element to the garden and creates a focal point near the front door. Westhauser Photography

Country House

A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC

Inspiration for an expansive traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in New York with gravel and a garden path.

Black Garden Design Ideas with Gravel

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.