Garden Entry - General Contractor: Forte Estate Homes photo by Aidin Foster
Mid-sized mediterranean side yard partial sun formal garden in Orange County with natural stone pavers and with path for spring.

Wilmington Court - Antique Gazebo

Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLC

Antique teak gazebo nestled into the trees at the rear of the garden through an opening in the low, perimeter brick garden wall.
Mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Houston with natural stone pavers.

Ranches

Hortus Grass-Artificial Turf Solutions in Dubai

Nadeem
Design ideas for a small contemporary side yard formal garden in Other with concrete pavers.

Composite Decking UK

EnviroBuild

Adding that special touch in Guildford, Surrey with the Rosewood Hyperion Decking, using the wood grain pattern side of the decking boards to give a beautifully natural appearance, whilst still retained the high slip resistant properties we achieve on both sides of our deck boards. Our low maintenance solution is covered with up to a 25 year limited residential warranty for lasting enjoyment for years to come.

Arcadia Spanish Colonial | Front Yard

Greey Pickett

The landscape of this home honors the formality of Spanish Colonial / Santa Barbara Style early homes in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix. By re-grading the lot and allowing for terraced opportunities, we featured a variety of hardscape stone, brick, and decorative tiles that reinforce the eclectic Spanish Colonial feel. Cantera and La Negra volcanic stone, brick, natural field stone, and handcrafted Spanish decorative tiles are used to establish interest throughout the property. A front courtyard patio includes a hand painted tile fountain and sitting area near the outdoor fire place. This patio features formal Boxwood hedges, Hibiscus, and a rose garden set in pea gravel. The living room of the home opens to an outdoor living area which is raised three feet above the pool. This allowed for opportunity to feature handcrafted Spanish tiles and raised planters. The side courtyard, with stepping stones and Dichondra grass, surrounds a focal Crape Myrtle tree. One focal point of the back patio is a 24-foot hand-hammered wrought iron trellis, anchored with a stone wall water feature. We added a pizza oven and barbecue, bistro lights, and hanging flower baskets to complete the intimate outdoor dining space. Project Details: Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Higgins Architects Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Sam Rosenbaum

Ultimate Entertainment Back Yard

User

Custom designed and built back yard landscaping with multiple raised patios, steps, and walls. There is a custom water feature in the center of the back yard. The outdoor entertainment area with the BBQ island looks on to the water feature.

Abbit Cres

Partridge Fine Landscapes Ltd.

Design ideas for an asian backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Toronto with natural stone pavers and a water feature.

Front Entrance

Visionscapes Land Design, Inc.

Photo of an expansive traditional front yard full sun formal garden for spring in Other with a garden path and concrete pavers.

western exposure

TLC Gardens

Modern Courtyard integrated with home style, view corridors and flow patterns. Concrete has sand finish, artificial turf is installed between the pavers, IPE deck tiles used for dining area and restoration hardware fire pit was used.

High Meadow Contemporary

Caribou Construction Company

This is an example of a large and desert look backyard full sun formal garden in Other with natural stone pavers.

Newton, MA front yard renovation

Sallie Hill Design, Landscape Architect

Newton, MA front yard renovation. - Redesigned, and replanted, steep hillside with plantings and grasses that tolerate shade and partial sun. Added repurposed, reclaimed granite steps for access to lower lawn. - Sallie Hill Design | Landscape Architecture | 339-970-9058 | salliehilldesign.com | photo ©2013 Brian Hill

Homestaging : Le jardin des délices

Céline Marie GESSIER

Plantations en bordure du jardin. Utilisation de végétaux et fleurs persistants, ainsi que de pots en terre cuite, Le contraste fort de la couleur du mur, inspirée du bleu Majorelle, contribue à rehausser l'ensemble des plantations et éléments décoratifs.

Windermere Garden

Britton Shepard Landscapes

Stairway detail with moss & lavender.
Photo of an expansive contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Seattle with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Rail Fences

Split Rail Fence Co Denver CO

Mid-sized country backyard full sun formal garden in Denver for winter.

The Blue Garden

R. P. Marzilli & Company Landscape Contractor

Marianne Lee Photography Reed Hilderbrand Landscape Architects Parker Construction TheBlueGarden.org
Inspiration for an expansive traditional formal garden for summer in Boston.

Newport Coast Contemporary

Studio H Landscape Architecture

Studio H Landscape Architecture
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard formal garden in Orange County with natural stone pavers.

Fire Pit

Eisler Landscapes

Natural stone fire pit and bluestone paving with dry stacked natural stone wall.
Small contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden in Other with natural stone pavers and a fire feature for summer.

Chiltern Estate

Dennis Mayer - Photographer

Dennis Mayer Photography www.chilternestate.com
Design ideas for an expansive traditional front yard full sun formal garden in San Francisco with a garden path.

Planting Privacy Screen Hedge in Del Mar

Landscape Logic

Landscape Logic creates amazing designs and installations. Most or our projects include a shade structure, an outdoor kitchen, a firepit, sometimes a fireplace, pool and spa, artificial turf, plants, trees, outdoor lighting, and drip irrigation.

River Knoll

Outdoor Lifestyles

This is an example of a traditional side yard formal garden in New York with a garden path, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Blue Formal 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.