The brief of this project was very clear and simple. The clients wanted to transform their overgrown and non functional back yard to a usuable and practical space. The location is in Rye, Vic. The solution was to build tiered retaining walls to stabilize the slope and create level and usuable platforms. This proved challanging as the soil mostly contains sand, especially here on the lower end of the peninsula, which made excavating easy however difficult to retain the cut once excavated. Therefore the retaining walls had to be constructed in stages, bottom wall to top wall, back filling and stabilizing the hill side as the next wall got erected. The end result met all expectations of the clients and the back yard was transformed from an unusable slope to a functional and secure space.

Rustic Courtyard Garden

Design It Landscape Solutions

Design it landscapes
Inspiration for a small country courtyard partial sun formal garden for summer in West Midlands with a fire feature and brick pavers.

Western Exposure

TLC Gardens

David Winger
This is an example of a large modern front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Denver with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Norlen Landscaping, LLC

sheri norlen
Photo of a large traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Salt Lake City with a garden path and brick pavers.

Tuscany Major Development

A Garden Dream - Garden and Landscape Design

Siegrun
Mediterranean sloped formal garden in Florence.

Brooklyn NYC townhouse rear yard landscape design renovation:NYC custom planters

NY Plantings Irrigation and Landscape Lighting

This Brooklyn NYC townhouse rear yard landscape with out door dining, custom horizontal fence, Deck, Planter box and plantings with evergreen trees. This NYC Spring garden with drip irrigation systems and landscape light make it more beautiful. For more New York Plantings Garden Designers and Landscape contracting 432 E 14st New York, NY 10009 Call: 347-558-7051 site url: http://www.newyorkplantings.com/Home.php info@newyorkplantings.com

Gate and Stonework

M.E Contracting

M.E Contracting
This is an example of a large modern side yard partial sun formal garden in Toronto with concrete pavers.

Ladera Ranch Residence I

Verde Design Group, Landscape Architects Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Orange County with natural stone pavers and a garden path.

Modern Backyard Oasis in Moorestown, New Jersey

Techo-Bloc

This backyard landscape design is inspired by our Blu Grande Smooth patio slab. Perfect paving slab for modern poolsides and backyard design, Blu Grande Smooth is a large concrete patio stone available in multiple colors. It's smooth texture is sleek to the eye but rougher to the touch which avoids it from getting slippery when wet. The large rectangular shape works as an easy add-on into Blu 60 regular modular patterns but can also work as a stand-alone to create a very linear look. Check out the HD2 Blu Grande Smooth which is all about seamless looks with a tighter/poreless texture and anti-aging technology. Check out our website to shop the look! https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/slabs/blu-grande-smooth/

Traditional Style Full Landscape Design

F.A. Hobson Landscaping

Mid-sized traditional backyard formal garden in Baltimore with natural stone pavers.

Japanese Style

Petro Design/Build Group

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

Sphere Fountain

Design Collaborations

Design ideas for a large backyard formal garden in Phoenix with brick pavers.

Almaden, San Jose, CA - Front Yard

Taproot Garden Design

Patrick & Topaze McCaffery - Taproot Garden Design "October 2015: Redwood raised boxes partially enclose the decomposed granite patio where direct views from the street are obscured. This front garden patio is an inviting place to chat with neighbors."

March 2014 Home Show

Choice Landscapes LLC

Choice Landscapes LLC
Small country front yard partial sun formal garden in Seattle with a fire feature and natural stone pavers for spring.

Florida-Style House

Glenat Duxbury Interior Design

Expansive mediterranean backyard full sun formal garden in Other with a garden path and concrete pavers for summer.

Antique Fountain

Paul Maue Associates Landscape Architects

This antique boy and goose fountain is surrounded by a European Hornbeam hedge at the edge of an arrival courtyard. During the Summer annual and tropical planters are placed in and around this feature to help animate it.

Remarkable Gardens

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Brockley

Epoch Landscapes

Shortlisted for the prestigious Pro Landscaper's Small Project Big Impact award. Used as an example of excellent design on London Stone's website.
Small contemporary courtyard partial sun formal garden in London with decking for spring.

Victoria Park Extension

Monica Tostes Design

Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard partial sun formal garden for fall in London with with path, brick pavers and a wood fence.

GreenGOLd

GreenGOLd
This is an example of a transitional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with brick pavers and with flowerbed.

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.