Photo of a large contemporary front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Essen with with raised garden bed and concrete pavers.

Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire

Joanne Alderson Design

A beautiful courtyard leading from this Georgian style house with huge copper planters & a stone surround pool. All British stone
Inspiration for an expansive traditional courtyard full sun garden for summer in Oxfordshire with natural stone pavers.

Goram House

Smart Landscape Design

Contemporary woodland garden with corten metal walls, horizontal trellis panelling and a polished metal and timber zig-zag pergola
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard garden in Other.

Richmond Asian Garden

Northwest Native Landscapes LLC

This compact, urban backyard was in desperate need of privacy. We created a series of outdoor rooms, privacy screens, and lush plantings all with an Asian-inspired design sense. Elements include a covered outdoor lounge room, sun decks, rock gardens, shade garden, evergreen plant screens, and raised boardwalk to connect the various outdoor spaces. The finished space feels like a true backyard oasis.

Medina Cottage Patio Garden

Spring Greenworks LLC

basalt water feature adds sound and interest to the garden. Its a wildlife magnet.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard garden in Seattle.

中庭の路地（茶庭）

株式会社　木村グリーンガーデナー

大きな鞍馬石の飛び石を使い単調になりがちな中庭の風景を締めました。梅見門の代わりを果たしている枝折度の先には蹲が据えてあります。植木が少ないのは施主様の要望なので、苔と砂利を中心にデザインしました。
Design ideas for a mid-sized asian garden in Other.

Fitzgerald

Desert Foothills Landscape

This Carefree, Arizona home has some of the best mountain views. Landscape Designer: Chad Norris Photo Credits: John Drew
This is an example of a full sun xeriscape in Phoenix with natural stone pavers.

Salem Custom Natural Thin Stone Veneer Retaining Wall

Quarry Mill

Interested in making your home one of a kind? This project is made with custom Salem natural thin veneer from the Quarry Mill.
Photo of a traditional sloped garden in Other with a retaining wall.

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.

Private Modern Garden

Outside Collective

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

Stylish Digs in Echo Park

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

The back courtyard is anchored by 4 Pomegranate trees which delineate the asymmetrical concrete pavers.
Photo of a mid-sized modern backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with concrete pavers and a fire feature.

Eclectic Mountain Lyons

High Desert Designs, llc

Design ideas for a large eclectic backyard full sun xeriscape in Denver with natural stone pavers and with rock feature.

Modern Garden with a rustic twist

Yorkshire Gardens

Within this garden we wanted to create a space which was not only on numerous levels, but also had various points of interest. This garden is on a slope, but is also very wide. Firstly, we broke up the space by using rustic sleepers to create several raised beds,as well as steps which lead to differennt zones. This helps to give the garden a more traditional, country edge. The sleepers were also used to create a winding path through out the garden, marrying together the various areas. The path leads up to the impressive sunburst pergola and circular stone patio. This is the perfect spot to view the whole garden. At the other end of the garden another pergola sits amougnst a bustling flower bed, and will be used to train vining flowers. Along the back wall of the garden a raised bed is home to a stunning display of wildflower. This plot is not only a fabulous riot of colour and full of rustic charm, but it also attracts a whole host of insects and animals. While wildflowers looks great they are also very low maintenance. Mixed gravel has been used to create a variety of texture. This surface is intermittently dotted with colour with lemon thyme, red hot pokers and foxgloves. Stone has been used to create a warm and welcoming patio area. Flower beds at the front of the garden can be used for veg and other leafy plants. Overall we have created a country style with a very contemporary twist through the use of gravel, modern shape and structural landscaping.

Bali Ashalt shingle huts

Bali Oasis - Outdoor Living

Bali asphalt shingle hut constructed over swim spa with 200 x 200 ironbark posts and merbau deck
Mid-sized tropical backyard partial sun garden in Sydney for summer.

Orinda Hills Contemporary

Michael Tebb Design

Alex Johnson Photographer
Design ideas for a large contemporary sloped full sun garden in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

San Luis Obispo Woodland Garden

Erik Jones Landscaping

A pond and stream are hidden along these steps. Backyard steps utilize large flagstone pieces. Irish moss, blue star creeper, scotch moss, and mini mondo grass are a few of the plants growing between the stones. This yard has over 60 Japanese Maples and lots of ferns, ligularias, hydrangeas, and other shade plants Erik Jones

Water-Feature & Sunken Fire-pit

Newport Ave Landscaping

Eric Parnell with www.thenwcollective.com/
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard full sun garden in Other with natural stone pavers and with pond.

Redmond Backyard Resort and Oasis

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

www.Parkscreative.com
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard garden in Seattle with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Walkways

Richard Laney Landscaping

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden for fall in Charlotte with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Limerick Lane Nagambi

Clapham Landscape Architecture

Large country full sun formal garden in Melbourne with natural stone pavers for fall.

Brown 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.