Barbecue Pits and Outdoor Kitchens, AZ, The Yard Sylist

Here we have another close up of a fire pit, this time on an outdoor kitchen installation at San Tan Ranch, AZ. The firepit is located by the seating area. The blue, glass-like beads in the pit give it an almost magical look. They dramatically contrast with the pale greyish-pink pattern of the surrounding tiles.

Silverleaf 1

Pascale Land Design

Natural brick paver walkway leading to the front entrance to this Mediterranean home. Pascale Sucato
Photo of a large mediterranean side yard garden for spring in Phoenix with a retaining wall and brick pavers.

9 Sky Rd, Mill Valley, CA - Side Yard Photo - Rob J Photos

Rob J Photos

© Rob Jordan | Rob J Photos | http://www.robjphotos.com
Photo of a small mediterranean side yard partial sun outdoor sport court for summer in San Francisco with brick pavers.

Mesa Arizona Flip House Ellis

We Buy Houses Arizona

Total remodel in Mesa Arizona! Absolutely Beautiful when completed.
Photo of a large modern backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Phoenix with a garden path and brick pavers.

Sunlit Patio and Fire Pit

BPI Outdoor Living

BPI Outdoor Living, Inc.
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard full sun garden in Indianapolis with a fire feature and brick pavers.

Vista Montana II | Peoria, AZ | 8403 - Dartmouth Plan

Shea Homes - Arizona

Inspiration for an expansive traditional backyard full sun outdoor sport court in Phoenix with brick pavers.

Backyard Escape

DabneyCollins

Formal backyard space with swimming pool. The property sits on top of a hill looking out to the mountains in the distance.
Photo of a large traditional front yard shaded garden in Other with a container garden and brick pavers.

Commodore 703

Jared Poole Design

Photo of a beach style front yard partial sun driveway in Gold Coast - Tweed with brick pavers.

Un jardin avec vue sur la campagne.

Nathalie JEANNE - Conceptrice de jardin

Mid-sized country front yard full sun driveway in Other with a garden path and brick pavers for summer.

Thatcher Ct. Project

Zaremba & Company

The structure provides a sense of defined space without restricting views of the natural beauty of the surrounding woods.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country backyard garden in Detroit with with fireplace and brick pavers.

Los Angeles

Zucker Design Associates, Inc.

Expansive mediterranean front yard partial sun driveway in Los Angeles with brick pavers.

Samihar

Claudio Modola Design

Arabic Courtyard with fountain and private sitting areas.
Inspiration for an expansive tropical courtyard partial sun formal garden in Other with a water feature and brick pavers.

Desert Rose

Cereus Landscape and Design LLC

Mid-sized partial sun formal garden in Phoenix with a container garden and brick pavers for summer.

Hill Country Rustic Elegance

Southern Landscape

The stargazing area designed and constructed by Southern Landscape features a limestone retaining wall with planters, pergola, and custom firepit to allow the homeowner to enjoy the beautiful evenings in the Texas Hill Country.

Norwood No 1

Catnik Design Studio

These new garden areas were part of an extensive shift and change for this 1800’s villa. The architect linked two old semi’s together creating a new family home in this heritage area of Norwood. We designed 4 garden zones on a very small footprint. The first was the front garden which was designed with a soft feel in mind. We chose plants that would complement the style and architecture of the home giving it a softer feel upon entry. We chose large format pavers with a breakout area for departing family and friends. A large shade tree and colours that complemented the bluestone facade and lilac coloured front door. The second garden was a private courtyard adjacent the front garden behind a high picket fence. This is where clients can be brought into the private studio. Natural light in abundance we sought to create a lush green courtyard by using ‘green screens’, soft colours and textural ground covers. The third garden was on the northern side of the home within the entertaining area. We installed a very large Cercis canadensis ‘Merlot’ (Forest Pansy) for shade, green screens and textural planting for visual interest. And finally the back garden was designed for garage access, utility area access and for the clients two large dogs. We combined a selection of plants that were hardy enough to cope with playful pups, and would contribute to the clients love of fresh produce. Espaliered olive, pomegranate and pear were installed as was the clients lemon tree with herbs dotted throughout the garden.

This is an example of a large traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for fall in New York with a garden path and brick pavers.

Miami Beach Formal Garden

David Font Design

Design ideas for a large mediterranean front yard partial sun garden for spring in Miami with brick pavers.

Completed Projects

Peninsula Building Materials

Calstone
Inspiration for a large traditional front yard full sun driveway in San Francisco with a water feature and brick pavers.

LISS FOREST

Kingsford Garden Design

New brick path with small seating area under wooden pergola
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape for fall in Hampshire with brick pavers and a wood fence.

Blue Garden Design Ideas with Brick Pavers

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.