Photo of a mid-sized and desert look side yard partial sun xeriscape in Phoenix with brick pavers.

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.

Del Sur Modern Elegance

Jackie and the Beanstalk

Succulent Strip Garden
Mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden in San Diego.

West Seattle Contemporary

Spring Greenworks LLC

steel planters and linear pavers lead to the Seattle skyline and Sound view
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern side yard partial sun xeriscape in Seattle with concrete pavers and a metal fence.

Asian-Influenced Suburban Sanctuary

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

These clients requested a highly functional backyard transformation. We worked with the clients to create several separate spaces in the small area that flowed together and met the family's needs. The stone fire pit continued the porcelain pavers and the custom stone-work from the outdoor kitchen space. Natural elements and night lighting created a restful ambiance.

Pergola and Studio

Weeds Garden Design Build LLC

A nice view of the custom steel veggie beds - plenty of chard here! Dry set flagstones are inter-planted with Kurapia ground cover, both low water and low maintenance. This was a great little design-build project for some great clients! We oversaw the construction of the shed, designed and built the pergola, deck, outdoor kitchen, water feature, flagstone patio, as well as installing the plants, irrigation and landscape lighting. So pretty at night!

Berkeley Slope Transformed

Sarah Herman Landscape Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in San Francisco with decking and a wood fence.

A Landscaper's Dream – Backyard Hot Tub

Southview Design

Laminar jets add an element of playful whimsy to this sunken hot tub surrounded by a seat wall. Because it is lowered into the ground, the hot tub is more integrated into the design and easier to access.

Audubon Place A

EcoRegions

Fotosold
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean front yard full sun driveway for summer in New Orleans with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Backyard Makeover & Curb Appeal

Topaz Design Group

This is an example of a large traditional front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in New York with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Architectural

TouchStone Accent Lighting, Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional front yard partial sun driveway for spring in Minneapolis with a garden path and brick pavers.

Belmont Residence

a Blade of Grass

Photo by Pete Cadieux
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun driveway in Boston with brick pavers.

The edible garden / Garden for a London chef

Barbara Samitier Gardens

Anna Batchelor
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in London with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

Driveway Stamped Concrete and Sealant

NanDro Concrete & Sealants

NanDro manufactures and installs environmentally-friendly protective shields, sealants and concrete materials. Our coatings, sealers and materials can be used to defend your surface from harmful environmental elements as well as everyday wear and tear! NanDro also is an applicator and can coat your products in house or out in the field. NanDro Concrete Shield protects concrete and masonry surfaces from multiple destructive forces. Unprotected concrete surfaces can be damaged by water, salt spray, acid from food/beverages & waste, gum, graffiti, and chloride ion. When coated, the concrete surface will not only be protected from these damaging elements, but will also be aesthetically enhanced with a peel and flake resistant gloss or satin finish. NanDro Wood Shield is the all in one solution for protecting your everyday wooden surfaces. It protects from UV damage, acid etching, water spots, moisture and other natural decay. These features make it ideal for use not only in the home, but also in industries such as restaurants, marinas, decks, furniture, and the rest of the great outdoors. NanDro Metal Shield is ideal for protecting, and preserving metal surfaces under various conditions. It provides protection against all types of corrosion from water, salt spray, chemical exposure, as well as other damaging environmental elements. Due to its anti-corrosion properties, the Metal Coat also eliminates the need to polish easily tarnished metals, such as aluminum, copper, and brass. It also provides UV protection for the metal surface and reduces ice adhesion. Also available is the NanDro Stainless Steel Coating.

Marshall Township Landscaping

Blackwood & Associates, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional front yard full sun formal garden in Other.

Obagi Laguna Beach

Seasons Landscaping

Mid-sized modern front yard partial sun formal garden in Orange County with a vertical garden and concrete pavers.

Nubble Project

Stoney Brook Landscaping

Photo of a large beach style garden in San Diego.

Cara Cara Hollywood

OVERARCH

Night time photo of the shared backyard space for the bungalows
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with concrete pavers.

Contemporary Landscape

a Blade of Grass

Inspiration for a large contemporary front yard partial sun driveway in Boston with concrete pavers.

Contemporary Home and Garden

Montecito Landscape

Pathways paved with crushed stone meander through this incredible space. We planted drought tolerant perennials; nepeta, euphorbia, pittosporum tobira wheelers dwarf, dymondia and lavender. Olive trees and Oaks surround this lovely garden.

Blue 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.