Large country backyard full sun formal garden in Atlanta with a vegetable garden and mulch for summer.

Storybook Landscape in Minnetonka Minnesota

Landscape by Stonepocket located in Minnetonka, Minnesota Creating a elegant landscape to blend with a home with such character and charm was a challenge in controlled resistant. Did not want the landscape to overwhelm the home, nor did I want a typical landscape for this style that usually involves a box hedge. Utilizing light in the front to create a perennial garden give the home a sense of place. Keep the planting mostly to whites and greens in the back unifies the space. photos by Stonepocket, Inc

Montrose Modern Home

Turf Supply USA

We were invited into the great project by David Morello and he was amazing to work with! This modern home and landscape was finished off with a beautiful Real Turf grass. The clean lines of this home and landscape were complimented with perfectly level and manicured artificial grass.

Willow Glen

HWH Home and Garden

Daniel Photography Ltd.
Photo of a large arts and crafts backyard full sun formal garden for spring in San Francisco with mulch and a garden path.

Brick Planter and Front Yard Landscape

The Barn: Landscape + Architecture

Photo of a large transitional front yard formal garden in Chicago with mulch.

Малый сад на Анкудиновском шоссе

Максим Шкирев

Small contemporary courtyard full sun garden in Other with mulch and a container garden for summer.

Authentic Santa Barbara Sandstone garden walls and hand chiseled Sandstone steps

Santa Barbara Home Design

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

The Bellagio

Landcore Landscape Construction and Design, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard garden in Other with mulch.

Urn and Fountain Water Feature Ideas for your Austin, Central TX Landscape

Texas Ponds and Water Features, LLC

Urn and fountain Features for your Austin, Central Texas, Houston, Southeast Texas Landscape We offer Urn and Fountain Water Feature Design and Installation in the Austin and Central Texas area including Bastrop, Elgin, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Manor, Buda, Lakeway and San Marcos. We also serve the Houston and Southeast Texas area including Rosenberg, Richmond, Katy, Stafford, Missouri City, and Manvel. Urn and fountain Water Features are perfect for smaller areas or places where you're just not looking for a natural looking waterfall. A disappearing water feature can be created using almost any vessel you can imagine. These features are perfect for small courtyards, front yards, or commercial properties where liability is a concern. They are a great way to 'get your feet wet' with water features without the commitment of a pond. We have created fountainscapes using urns, ceramic vases, natural stone columns, even a concrete cowboy boot! The water fills up the vessel and then spills over, disppearing into a bed of decorative gravel. the water is then recirculated through the feature again and again. For more information on urn and fountainscapes, please visit As an added bonus for those of you looking to go in a more 'green' direction, most pondless water features can be used in conjunction with the RainXChange rainwater caturing system. In fact, you can get up to 12 LEED points by incorporating our system into your design. The RainXChange system captures rainwater and stores it underground in a hidden reservior while recirculating it through an urn or fountain feature or even a pondless waterfall. For more information on the RainXChange system, please visit Contact us to get started on your urn or fountain water feature 512-782-8315 or 281-668-4077

Resort Style in the backyard

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard formal garden in Seattle with a garden path and mulch.

Front Porch Projects

Royal Groundworx, Inc.

Inspiration for a large and desert look traditional front yard xeriscape in Los Angeles with mulch.

Valliant Drive Retaining Wall Planters

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

A great example of a front yard makeover that turns a simple sloped front yard with old dead grass and a couple of trees into a functional, beautiful stepped yard that still incorporates some grass but also stepped raised planters, natural rock, and wide substantial concrete steps and sitting areas for tremendous curb appeal!!!

Landscape

Hord Landscapes

Design ideas for a large traditional front yard full sun garden in Louisville with a garden path and mulch.

Farmington, Ct. landscape 1

Old Farms Landscaping Inc.

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

ActiveYards Aluminum Fence

Harrison Fence

Alternating Press Point with Butterfly Scroll on Arch Gate
Mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun formal garden in Raleigh with mulch for summer.

Black Mulched Flower Beds

Archer Services

Black mulched beds are home to bright green plants of varying types, including tropical varietals.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden in Houston with with flowerbed and mulch.

Xerigardens

Greenbee Landscape, Inc.

These are some of our design and build landscapes with sustainable, eco-friendly design practices in mind. Many of these were Cash for Grass rebate customers or Waterwise Conversion programs where money was awarded through local water districts and agencies.

Jewel Tones on a Steep Slope

Rock Paper Clippers

Gravel steps keep the feel casual.
This is an example of a large contemporary sloped full sun formal garden in San Francisco with mulch.

Landscapers Dream Estate, Atherton CA

Carrington Hill Designs, Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional partial sun garden in San Francisco with mulch.

Relaxing Water Feature

Outdoor Dreams

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard shaded garden for summer in Richmond with with pond and mulch.

Black Garden Design Ideas with Mulch

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.