Photo of a scandinavian garden in Yekaterinburg with with raised garden bed, gravel and a wood fence.

'Napa'

flora Distinctive Landscapes

Inspiration for a country side yard full sun garden for summer in Denver with with raised garden bed and gravel.

San Francisco Cole Valley Modern Tropical

Dorthy Pautz Landscape Architect

Path lighting using WAC balance, and accent up lights on Japanese Maple, Phormium and Cordyline Pot provide drama
Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with with raised garden bed and natural stone pavers.

Contemporary Cottage Garden teak table and chairs

Troy Rhone Garden Design

Cottage Garden
Photo of a traditional garden in Birmingham with with raised garden bed.

Contemporary Landscape in Kissing Camels

Accent Landscapes

Raised planter beds offer a easy way to grow your own vegetable garden.
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Denver with with raised garden bed and concrete pavers.

Kitchen garden glasshouse

User

Proving the good life doesn't have to be all about muddy allotments and wonky parsnips. Built towards the back of a large North-facing garden to maximise sun, it's comprised of a cottage style glass house, hardwood raised beds and cut-flower beds. Small design features such as old whisky barrels working as a water-butt, antique rhubarb forcers and an handmade oak bench help to create a perfect spot to enjoy a cup of tea whilst sowing seeds or taking a break from digging up homegrown potatoes.

Front Yard Renovations - Highlands Ranch, CO

Outside Dreams Landscape Design and Construction

Front yard renovation with a new paver patio and new garden beds. We also installed new grass, plantings and mulch to complete the look.
Design ideas for a front yard garden in Denver with with raised garden bed and brick pavers.

Neutral Estate Pool, Pavillion, Fireplace, Spa, Pickleball, and Garden

Shearon Design Collective

Photo of a large traditional backyard garden in Phoenix with with raised garden bed and natural stone pavers.

Fully utilized garden

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

New veggie area where an empty patio used to be
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional backyard xeriscape in San Francisco with with raised garden bed, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Wimbledon

Amelia Bouquet Garden Design

A compact and modern garden design in Wimbledon with a focus on clean, modern lines and minimalistic planting.
Inspiration for a small modern backyard partial sun garden in London with with raised garden bed.

lake shore access

Landscapes by Tom LLC

Lake home has easy access to the dock and lake. Paver patio is under the upper deck, a raised bed disguises the sell, and a set of steps and landings in the side yard provide easy walking access all around the property. There's even a paver walkway that connects the paver patio to both sets of granite steps at the lake.

Garden for a barn conversion

Joanne Alderson Design

Modern courtyard garden for a barn conversion designed by Jo Alderson Phillips @ Joanne Alderson Design, Built by Tom & the team at TS Landscapes & photographed by James Wilson @ JAW Photography

West Pymble

iCreate Landscape and Design PTY LTD

Photo of a small contemporary courtyard partial sun garden in Sydney with with raised garden bed, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Даренка

BUGAEV Parks & Gardens

Уют и покой в основе атмосферы загородного дома. А инструментами для воплощения стали - мягкие обволакивающие дом посадки гортензии древовидной, небольшая открытая поляна перед главным входом, акцентные деревья ирги канадской, небольшой декоративный огород и уютное патио за домом. При въезде на участок организована парковка. Из построек – гостевой дом, здесь же баня. Самая дальняя часть участка – естественный лес с прогулочной дорожкой.

Wooden Planter

Blue Bear Landscape Construction

Backyard patio with Dover Grey porcelain slabs, cut basalt step, custom trellis for privacy, new planters with plants and landscape lighting.
Photo of a modern backyard partial sun garden in Vancouver with with raised garden bed.

El Dorado Hills - Serrano Complete Landscape

Luxury Outdoor Living, Inc.

Raised vegetable boxes were designed on the south side for maximum sun exposure with a hillside behind it designed as a fruit orchard space. Walkways around the house with accenting gravel beds that capture drainage creates easy access and a contemporary style.

Aspen Retaining Wall

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

With a fairly severe back to front slope and a concrete swale that was set at the back of property we simply pushed the patio grade out and constructed a retaining wall within the bylaws to allow for the rear yard setbacks. A great and functional solution!!

Contemporary Urban Garden

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

edward Cullen
Mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden in Dublin with with raised garden bed, natural stone pavers and a wood fence for summer.

Jardin écologique intégrant une micro piscine carrée

Atelier Naudier - Paysagiste Concepteur

Micro piscine carrée et jardin écologique
Small modern front yard partial sun xeriscape in Montpellier with with raised garden bed and decking for summer.

Raised Garden Beds

Mr Stacky

Metal raised garden beds in in the backyard growing flowers and herbs. Added Mr Stacky planter to add the vertical look.
Photo of a mid-sized modern backyard full sun formal garden for fall in Chicago with mulch and with raised garden bed.

Black Garden Design Ideas with with Raised Garden Bed

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.