Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Boise with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Halsted House Backyard Koi Pond

Creative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & Contractor

Koi pond in between decks. Pergola and decking are redwood. Concrete pillars under the steps for support. There are ample space in between the supporting pillars for koi fish to swim by, provides cover from sunlight and possible predators. Koi pond filtration is located under the wood deck, hidden from sight. The water fall is also a biological filtration (bakki shower). Pond water volume is 5500 gallon. Artificial grass and draught resistant plants were used in this yard.

Danville

Envision Landscape Studio

photography by Joe Dodd
Design ideas for a large contemporary sloped formal garden in San Francisco with concrete pavers.

Western Red Cedar, cantilevered steps and benches

greencube garden and landscape design

We love a cantilevered step and in this tiny Sevenoaks garden they help us fully utilise the space making it feel bigger. This is the smallest garden we have designed to date, we call it our 'Pocket Garden', and we are very proud of it. We have transformed this tiny garden into a modern, easy to maintain social space. The steps are cantilevering out of the deck creating a wonderful journey to the lower garden. Our clients said "We love the garden so thank you very much". This garden has zero threshold - a smooth transition from inside to out. We have linked to their new wooden floors and dark grey windows, connecting and fusing the two, using a simple repeat palette of materials, textures and colours. We have incorporated a practical lift-up top to the bench to store their garden stuff. We have also included three re-circulating water blades that cascade into a dark grey pebble mulch. The lower area has been laid with astro turf, fitted to represent a carpet rather than a lawn. The oak sleepers, painted and matching the window frame, creating robust steps to the lower area, where we suspend a cantilevered bench from the boundary wall. We use very few plants - Dicksonia, Hosta, Polystichum and Buxus - an easy palette to maintain.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for fall in Moscow with with raised garden bed and gravel.

Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. Chocolate Brown Travertine stone stairway treads, wall caps patio areas and stepping stones surrounded by gravel. This expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

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.

House in Gladwyne

Purdy O'Gwynn Architects

Halkin/Mason Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary courtyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Philadelphia with natural stone pavers.

Contemporary Landscape

Design ideas for a large contemporary front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Warren Lake Estate

Lindgren Landscape

Contemporary courtyard with pre-cut sandstone slab patio and concrete scupper water feature by Lindgren Landscape
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary courtyard shaded formal garden in Denver with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Relaxing Zen Yard

Sarita Landscape Inc

Decomposed granite path with added flagstone that surrounds the tree in the property.
Design ideas for a mid-sized asian backyard full sun formal garden for summer in San Diego with a garden path, decomposed granite and a wood fence.

Newton, MA

Northern Outdoor Lighting LLC

Illuminated pathway and terrace for safety, security and beauty!
This is an example of a contemporary backyard formal garden in Boston with with path and natural stone pavers.

My Houzz: Bright and Cheerful Updates to an 1890s Colonial Revival

Danielle Sykes

Photo: Danielle Sykes © 2016 Houzz
Photo of a country backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Boston with a container garden.

Eurobodalla Shire Botanic Gardens

Decor Fusion Design

Custom designed laser cut corten steel decorative screen. Geoff Lovie Architect commissioned these panels to incorporate into his design for the plant shop area at the Eurobodalla Shire Botanic Gardens. This panel depicts the local blue wren. Designed by Ilia Chidzey of Decor Fusion.

Backyard Garden with Natural Stone Steps

Carroll Landscaping, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional sloped partial sun formal garden for summer in Baltimore with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Spanish Spice

Knaak Design Group

Design ideas for a large courtyard partial sun formal garden in Miami with a water feature and brick pavers.

Усадьба

IL NATURE ландшафтный дизайн

Design ideas for a traditional side yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Moscow.

Japanese Style

Petro Design/Build Group

This is an example of a large asian backyard partial sun formal garden in DC Metro with mulch.

Gill Playground - Sensory Path

GILL LANDSCAPES

This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard formal garden in Christchurch with river rock.

Ranelagh Garden

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

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This is an example of a small traditional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Dublin with with lawn edging, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

Brown Formal 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.