Behind the Tea House is a traditional Japanese raked garden. After much research we used bagged poultry grit in the raked garden. It had the perfect texture for raking. Gray granite cobbles and fashionettes were used for the border. A custom designed bamboo fence encloses the rear yard.

Chalet en Santa Clara

Idearte Marta Montoya

This is an example of a contemporary side yard partial sun xeriscape in Seville with a garden path.

Grand Designs Cover Sept 2018, Warwick Road

PEAKE Projects London Ltd

Design ideas for a contemporary backyard full sun formal garden in London with a garden path and gravel.

Eagle Rock

Pearson Design Group

This is an example of a country full sun garden in Other with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Harrington - Lake Minnetonka

Landscape Renovations, Inc.

Photo of an expansive contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Minneapolis with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Landscaping Ideas in Southern California

Arroyo Seco Construction

Design ideas for a small backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Santa Barbara with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Residential Traditional - Paradise Valley

Greey Pickett

Large traditional backyard partial sun xeriscape in Phoenix with a garden path for spring.

Sullivan Residence

Altera Landscape

Natural limestone paving pads throughout driveway. Entry walkway along left side of front yard leading to residence main entry. LED landscape lighting installed throughout, with recessed up lighting to illuminate garage doors. Design: AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc. / Photography: Jeri Koegel

High Desert meets Mountain Valley

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Low water landscape for a vacation home in a Zone 4. Emphasis on texture, structure and color, year round. Extensive stone work, a beautiful oversize glass tile spa and built in fire pit make good use of the garden and amazing views. Photo: The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

North Madison Residence

Christensen Landscape Services

Donna Christensen
Photo of a traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in Bridgeport with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Earls Court Oasis

Harry Holding Studio

An inner city oasis with enchanting planting using a tapestry of textures, shades of green and architectural forms to evoke the tropics of Australia. Here, ferns and geraniums spill over the granite plank paving.

Redwood City Front Garden

Odeh Affan Design

Front entry garden with a mix of lavender, grasses, salvias, and succulents. Utilizing brick and gravel accents
Inspiration for a mid-sized front yard partial sun xeriscape for spring in San Francisco with a garden path and brick pavers.

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.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Minneapolis with a garden path and brick pavers.

Arroyo View Spanish Mediteranean

The Design Studio of Wendy Harper

Photographer: Riley Jamison Realtor: Tim Freund, website: tim@1000oaksrealestate.com Master Builder: Ken Palmer Front Yard Description: This beautiful formal Mediterranean Estate is presently up for sale (please refer to info above). The entry features a circular driveway of interlocking pavers that leads to the 5 car garages. A formal Terra-cotta tile entry with traditional Mexican tile step faces guides you to the front door through mirrored columns adorned with planted pottery. The planting in the front yard is formal Mediterranean with boxwood, roses, cypress, blue agave, bird of paridise, palms and magnolias. The landscape lighting really brings the space to live at night!

Healdsburg

Randy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape Architecture

Lighted pathways bridge a Koi pond surrounding the entrance pavilion. Jason Liske, photographer
Photo of a contemporary front yard garden in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Succulents, Sculpture and Stone Replace the Lawn in San Rafael

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

The dramatic transformation for this landscape replaced the lawn with a whimsical sculpture as a focal point, surrounded by Mexican pebbles and black limestone pavers and small sitting area. Succulents and other low water plants provide colors and textures and a lower water bill for the homeowners in this San Rafael home. Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Sands Point Contemporary

Morell Landscape Associates

Start of walking path set below grade as to be hidden from view when entering front courtyard. Walk goes around entire periphery of property with extensive drainage system.

Sagaponack Residence

Araiys Design L.A., P.C.

Inspiration for a large traditional backyard partial sun outdoor sport court in New York with gravel and a garden path.

Blue Garden Design Ideas with a Garden Path

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.