This is an example of a side yard shaded garden for fall in San Francisco with gravel.

Serenity Indian Wells luxury home theater with modern landscaped courtyard with

Serenity Indian Wells luxury home theater with modern landscaped courtyard with fountains. Photo by William MacCollum.
Inspiration for an expansive modern courtyard shaded formal garden in Los Angeles with a water feature, gravel and a wood fence.

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

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

APLD 2021 Silver Landscape Design Award. 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

Driveway, Front Yard and Backyard Landscaping

Neave Group Outdoor Solutions

Neave Group Outdoor Solutions
Photo of a large traditional front yard full sun driveway in New York with a garden path and gravel.

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ASK-land

This is an example of a partial sun formal garden for summer in Moscow with with pond and gravel.

Hillside Sophisticated in Forest Heights, Oregon

Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Center

The sun is about to set on another fine day of bees buzzing, butterflies fluttering and cross-pollination super-charging blooms in the entire neighborhood! Photography by: Joe Hollowell

Surfer's Paradise, Hollister Ranch

Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

Heaven on earth! All Margie could think of while on this site was, "All I need is a tent out here with this view and I'd be happy." The small weekend home on the flank of the rolling grassy coastal plain in Hollister Ranch (near Gaviota, CA) faces breath-taking panoramic views of ocean, islands, coastal plain, foothills and mountains. This place is all about a great outdoor space with just enough house for in case it rains! The pocket sized garden makes a titanic impact bringing a little intimate, livable space to the expansive scenery. Restrained plantings take their cue from the glorious setting. Sweeps of native grasses and succulents dot the garden with olive trees for shade. Dramatic succulents in pots as juxtapose the simple background. The goal was to blend a few practical uses such as wind protected dining and lounging, a hot tub and a fire pit into the nearly undisturbed surroundings. The cedar hot tub is tucked into hillside and surrounded by fieldstone walls and fish-scale flagstone. A small flash-heater provides a warm water shower under an olive next to the tub for de-sanding before plunging into the tub for post-surf warm-up. Meandering gravel paths and lyrical fieldstone "tole work" on the floor plane brings movement to the garden and ties the long narrow space together. The campfire circle (fueled by propane) and lanterns in the trees invite outdoor evening entertainment. Driftwood details - surf rack, stools around the fire pit, posts for hanging lanterns - complete this idyllic surf camp. Cowabunga, dude!

Landscape Design

Eliza Engle Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional front yard partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and gravel.

Custom Landscape Design

EvLand LLC/Everett Landscape

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary full sun outdoor sport court for summer in Sacramento with gravel.

Rubin Residence

McIntosh Poris Associates

Kevin Bauman
Contemporary courtyard garden in Detroit with gravel.

Cave Creek

Pascale Land Design

An elevated arrangement of plants and boulders make a wonderful focal point to a backyard. Pascale Sucato
Inspiration for a large garden in Phoenix with gravel.

Project Four

Pearson Landscape Services

disappearing fountain set in black gravel
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Austin with a water feature and gravel.

Country Garden Design

User

A country garden design and gravel driveway.
Design ideas for a traditional front yard driveway with gravel.

Garden with Greenhouse

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Raised vegetable garden using cattle watering troughs with a modern glass greenhouse.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern backyard full sun xeriscape in Dallas with a vegetable garden, gravel and a wood fence.

La Selva Beach

Kathleen Shaeffer Design, Exterior Spaces

Photo: K. Shaeffer
Design ideas for an eclectic front yard garden in Other with a garden path and gravel.

Green Arbor

Miriam's River House Designs, LLC

Here the eye moves easily between the two structures. This is because of the blending of color that enhances the building material of each strucuture. Photo credits: Dan Drobnick

Contemporary Brick Like Red Paver Entry

Gravel and Green

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with gravel.

Lofthus Residence

Logan Landscape Inc

Large backyard full sun xeriscape in Other with gravel.

Modern Woodland Hideaway

City Garden Company

A great example of how a compact backyard can be turned into a beautiful outdoor haven. With a creative approach, this small space now boasts all the main features on the client's wish list: pergola, gas fire pit, water feature and covered patio area. The square, horizontal/vertical layout gives a modern feel, which is merges with its wooded surroundings thanks to a combination of wood, brick, stone and slate. The height of the pergola frames the landscape and creates a cosy atmosphere under the surrounding tall trees. Kristin Karch

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California Native Landscape Design

Photo credit Rob Moore
This is an example of a small mediterranean front yard shaded garden for spring in Orange County with a garden path and gravel.

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.