Inspiration for a modern front yard garden in Orange County with river rock.

Artificial turf

Greenside Landscaping Inc.

This is an example of a small modern front yard partial sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with with path and river rock.

River Rock & Landscape

MTH Design Group

Newly planted desert landscape with berming, river rock, desert plantings.
This is an example of a contemporary garden in Phoenix with river rock.

Beautiful Outdoor Living in Gleneagle

Accent Landscapes

Lots or Fir, Spruce, Aspen, and native grasses give this landscape a rustic touch.
Design ideas for a large eclectic side yard full sun xeriscape for fall in Denver with river rock.

Projects

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean front yard full sun garden in Salt Lake City with with rock feature and river rock.

Moving On Up

Uccello Development, LLC

This coastal farmhouse design is destined to be an instant classic. This classic and cozy design has all of the right exterior details, including gray shingle siding, crisp white windows and trim, metal roofing stone accents and a custom cupola atop the three car garage. It also features a modern and up to date interior as well, with everything you'd expect in a true coastal farmhouse. With a beautiful nearly flat back yard, looking out to a golf course this property also includes abundant outdoor living spaces, a beautiful barn and an oversized koi pond for the owners to enjoy.

Contemporary yard for a contemporary house

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

Agaves have grown in now.
Design ideas for a front yard xeriscape in San Francisco with with path, river rock and a wood fence.

Garden ponds, creeks and billabongs

Phillip Johnson Landscapes

Wetlands in Clarkefield with curved timber boardwalk, beautiful planting and waterfalls.
Design ideas for an expansive backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with with waterfall and river rock.

Backyard Oasis

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

Photo of an arts and crafts backyard garden in Seattle with with waterfall and river rock.

Japanese-Inspired Garden

Holmes Fine Gardens

This early-phase Japanese-inspired garden draws from the Buddhist, Shinto, and Taoist philosophies and combines the basic elements of plants, water, and rocks along with simple, clean lines to create a tranquil backyard retreat. Plant material used includes Japanese varieties of trees, shrubs and perennials woven together to create interest throughout each season.

Curbside Appeal for Classic Brick Gem

Ambiance Garden Design, LLC

Updated landscape to address lack of curb appeal in neighborhood. This landscape creates flow and interest throughout the property. A rock garden was installed in the back yard to address erosion and drainage issues at end of the back area.

Hilltop Haven (Before)

Native Edge Landscape

Inspiration for a large modern front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Austin with with path and river rock.

Hardscaping Projects

Sebastian's Tropical Landscape Design, LLC.

Again, adding this changes transforms your home into a beautiful front yard.
Expansive tropical front yard full sun xeriscape in Miami with with rock feature and river rock for summer.

Low Water Love

Sweet Smiling Landscapes

Tiered of the looking out at a shabby brown lawn in their front yard and unwilling to use the water to keep it green these homeowners decided to go for something different. The wife in this household worked from home and was motivated to have a better view from her home office. As an enthusiastic bird watcher, I wanted to give her a view that included happy birds fluttering about. The husband was annoyed by the fact that some of the neighbors allowed their dogs to use this corner lot a toilet without having the curtesy of cleaning up after them. My job was to create a low water landscape (also known as xeriscape) that attracted birds, bees and butterflies but kept the dogs off. We started with directing down spouts in to catch basins called infiltration swales. These swales capture water storing it in the soil where it can be accessed by plants months after the rains have stopped. Then we integrated primarily California native plants and succulents into the design. Special attention was payed to the water needs of the plants and the ideal growing conditions for each species so that the combination of earthworks and plant choice and placement this landscape can get by with zero supplemental irrigation after the period of establishment this landscape. By incorporating flowering California native plants, native birds and insects flocked to the site in a neighborhood otherwise dominated by lifeless landscapes. By surrounding the garden with decomposed granite and succulents we created a space that was unpleasant and unappealing for dogs to relive themselves while remaining appealing to more human sensibilities. Today this property sits on the corner in a suburban neighborhood of Goleta, California. Hopefully serving as inspiration to take out lawns and build beautiful gardens that work to integrate the man made landscape with the natural ecosystem in which it is built.

Sligo Landscape

Sara Connolly Architect

New metal gate with stone pillars
This is an example of a country front yard full sun driveway in Other with with a gate and river rock.

Water Feature

Canadian Timberframes Ltd

Water feature at the rear of this 9000 sq ft home.
Photo of a country sloped garden in Denver with with waterfall and river rock.

Completed Backyard projects

DRC Landscaping LLC

Design ideas for a desert look front yard full sun xeriscape in Las Vegas with river rock.

East Prairie Creek

Blooming Vistas

Design ideas for a modern backyard garden in Dallas with river rock.

Gabion wall in Broadmoor Area

Accent Landscapes

Gabion walls are versatile and aesthetically pleasing structures composed of wire mesh baskets filled with rocks or other durable materials. These walls serve both practical and decorative purposes in landscaping and construction. The interlocking wire cages create a permeable barrier that allows for natural drainage, erosion control, and effective soil retention. The choice of stones or other fill materials enables customization to match the surrounding environment, making gabion walls a popular choice for enhancing outdoor spaces with a unique blend of functionality and visual appeal.

Modern Small Orinda Garden

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Design ideas for a small modern front yard partial sun xeriscape for fall in San Francisco with river rock and a wood fence.

Blue Garden Design Ideas with River Rock

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.