Mangaris wooden deck with Concrete finish with Top cast light etch. Water feature surrounded by succulents and low voltage lights. Concrete fire pit and vertical succulents wall. Photography by Zack Benson

Thornbury Project

Ian Barker Gardens

Photography by Sally Plottel
This is an example of a contemporary backyard garden in Melbourne.

Custom Mercer Island Fence

Chapman Construction, LLC

Photo of a large transitional backyard partial sun garden in Seattle with gravel.

Wood Fences

Dakota Unlimited

This is an example of a large transitional backyard partial sun formal garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Contemporary Landscape in Kissing Camels

Accent Landscapes

Raised planter beds offer a easy way to grow your own vegetable garden.
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Denver with with raised garden bed and concrete 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. Sensations of mystery inspire a reason to journey through the space to a raised deck where the family can enjoy the last of the evening sun.

Moroccan Zellij

Blue Sierra Landscape Construction

Modern landscape with different gravels and poured in place concrete.
This is an example of a large modern backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in San Francisco with gravel and a wood fence.

Patio de l'entrée

Nathalie Odiot Architecture d'Intérieur

This is an example of a large mediterranean backyard garden in Marseille.

San Marco Colonial

Helix Green Designs

A specimen Chinese Fringe tree accents the brick outdoor fireplace and creates a cozy outdoor living space for relaxation.
This is an example of a traditional backyard full sun garden in Jacksonville with with fireplace, brick pavers and a wood fence.

Potager: A French Kitchen Garden

Ravenscourt Landscaping and Design LLC

Creating a herb and veg garden.
This is an example of a mid-sized backyard full sun garden in Houston with a vegetable garden and gravel.

A Rural Garden in Woodford

Blue Tulip Garden Design

Photo of a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden for summer in Cheshire with natural stone pavers.

Backyard Landscaping, Hardscapes, Xeriscapes, Austin, TX

YardDoc

This picture is another example of Xeriscape landscaping and gardening. This photo shows how we used two different types of river rock to add interest and contrast. Curving designs are always a good choice in landscaping. They mimic nature and gently lead the eye along the entire landscape. The brick edging we installed also helps with this visual aspect. The large rocks serve two purposes. Firstly, they create a dramatic impact. Secondly, they give the landscape a three-dimensional quality. This helps to prevent the landscape from appearing ‘flat.’ The plants of varying heights and widths also help to achieve this.

Container Gardens

Table2Garden

Mid-sized traditional backyard garden in Other with a container garden and gravel.

Conceptual outdoor design

Conceptual Outdoor Design

This is an example of a large traditional backyard partial sun garden with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Бассейн.Территория.Частный дом.

Шмуль Алексей

Contemporary backyard garden in Other with decking and with path.

Private Modern Garden

Outside Collective

Christel Leung
This is an example of a small modern backyard full sun formal garden in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Luxury Hideaway in the Hills

Land Design Associates, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in Boston with a garden path, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

Kentfield Home

Marcela D'Aprile Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional backyard full sun driveway in San Francisco with concrete pavers.

Summer Containers

KMS Gardens and Design

Mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in Chicago with a container garden for summer.

Back yard slope terrace

Ornamental Gardens by Lisa

This small sloped backyard was terraced for more useable space. Existing Daylilies were planted en masse at the foot of the wall. Plants are predominantly southern California natives. Maintenance of the plants on the terraces is nearly non-existent.

Brown Backyard 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.