This zero lot line side area was dirt with 2 overgrown, unhealthy fruit trees before I designed the area to be both eye-pleasing and functional. The desert climate demands special consideration, so artificial turf was used as a 'doggy deposit' area, while the pavers lead from the front part of the house to the rear yard with pool, spa & BBQ, with lake and golf course views beyond. A combination of small and larger rocks require no water & create a riverbed effect & contrast against the green succulents. A bench offers quiet respite and view to the lake beyond.

Modern Zen Garden Small Space Design

Studio H Landscape Architecture

Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Design ideas for a small contemporary side yard partial sun xeriscape in Orange County with natural stone pavers and a garden path.

Our Work

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This is an example of a mid-sized traditional side yard full sun garden in Seattle with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Fleming Street

Craig Reynolds Landscape Architecture

Tamara Alvarez
Photo of a small tropical side yard garden in Miami with decking.

Transformed Tucson Courtyard

Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized and desert look side yard partial sun xeriscape in Phoenix with brick pavers.

Tight Site But Big Entertaining

Land2c Landscape Architecture

Land2c A shady sideyard is paved with reused stone and gravel. Generous pots, the client's collection of whimsical ceramic frogs, and a birdbath add interest and form to the narrow area. Beginning groundcovers will fill in densely. The pathway is shared with neighbor. A variety of textured and colorful shady plants fill the area for beauty and interest all year.

Santos Residence

Altera Landscape

Photography: Jeri Koegel
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean side yard partial sun garden for summer in Orange County with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Mediterranean Garden in San Anselmo, CA

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Eastern Redbud 'Forest Pansy' Tree - Cercis canandensis has deep purple hear-shaped leaves in summer, fading to yellow in autumn. Grows to about 20-25' tall, 15-20' wide. Photo and Design: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Montecito Residence 2

Lindsey Adams Construction Inc.

Photo of a mediterranean side yard garden in Santa Barbara.

Side Yard Makeover by Shirley Bovshow of EdenMakersBlog.com

Shirley Bovshow

Garden makeovers by Shirley Bovshow in Los Angeles.This was formerly an abandoned narrow side yard used only to store trash cans. Now it is a favorite garden stroll area for the homeowner. See the complete makeover: http://edenmakersblog.com/?p=893 Photo and design by Shirley Bovshow

Maine Retreat

Woodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLC

Design ideas for a traditional side yard garden in Manchester.

New Orleans Style Backyard Garden

Stewart Land Designs

Photo of a traditional side yard garden in Houston.

Sullivan's Island Beach House

REMARK

Patrick Brickman of Charleston Home + Design Magazine
Design ideas for a beach style side yard partial sun garden in Charleston with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Gravel path

Regenesis Ecological Design

Wooden-edging and gravel path through side garden.
Photo of a mid-sized modern side yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Other with a garden path and gravel.

Balboa Park Craftsman

Juniper Landscape Company

Jesse Cryns
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts side yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in San Diego with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Sideyard Garden

Rebekah Tennis

Side yard garden with raised vegetable beds, potted citrus and reclaimed brick pathway in a herringbone pattern. creeping thyme ground cover.
Photo of a small eclectic side yard full sun garden for summer in Other with a vegetable garden and brick pavers.

Walkways & Paths

Exterior Designs, Inc. by Beverly Katz

Design ideas for a large traditional side yard full sun garden for spring in New Orleans with brick pavers.

Modern Portland New Construction - Front Exterior Walkway & Garden

Kraft Custom Construction

Built from the ground up on 80 acres outside Dallas, Oregon, this new modern ranch house is a balanced blend of natural and industrial elements. The custom home beautifully combines various materials, unique lines and angles, and attractive finishes throughout. The property owners wanted to create a living space with a strong indoor-outdoor connection. We integrated built-in sky lights, floor-to-ceiling windows and vaulted ceilings to attract ample, natural lighting. The master bathroom is spacious and features an open shower room with soaking tub and natural pebble tiling. There is custom-built cabinetry throughout the home, including extensive closet space, library shelving, and floating side tables in the master bedroom. The home flows easily from one room to the next and features a covered walkway between the garage and house. One of our favorite features in the home is the two-sided fireplace – one side facing the living room and the other facing the outdoor space. In addition to the fireplace, the homeowners can enjoy an outdoor living space including a seating area, in-ground fire pit and soaking tub.

Tuscan Style Architectural Gates Custom Designed by Dynamic Garage Door

Dynamic Garage Door

This Tuscan style gate in reclaimed wood gate could have easily been pulled out of a villa in Tuscany! Nonetheless, it was custom designed and hand made by Dynamic Garage Door's skilled designers and experienced craftsmen. Working with centuries-old reclaimed wood is a skill that requires a taste for the finer things in life much like aged wine. We strive to conserve the authentic and natural characteristics that mother nature has given every piece of lumber we collect from our supplying lumber yards in California. Our rustic style gates are intricately crafted to showcase the charming characteristics of the century-old wood used to fabricate our gates. This particular gate was made by hand using reclaimed oak wood, a species that commonly yields earthy brown tones that played well with this home's existing rock walls and natural landscaping. Beefy knocker pulls were used to decorate and reinforce that rough, rustic appearance you would find on doors located in the Tuscan Riviera. Our designer, Mario Collazo, pulled his knowledge of authentic Tuscan architecture fusing it together with the home's existing color scheme and surfaces as an art canvas to further elaborate and enhance the home's Tuscan architectural taste. The curb appeal of this Tuscan Style home in Newport Beach, CA was automatically enhanced adding old world charm and artistic appeal. Get custom designed gates that go with YOUR home, not ones that will resonate your neighbor's taste onto your home. Let Dynamic Garage Door create something unique, out-of-the-box that will harmonize with your home, express your personal taste and demonstrate true and accurate custom design! Get a price or design consultation on any of our gate, shutter or garage door projects by calling our design and manufacturing center in Orange County, CA: (855) 343-3667

Cedar Wood Fences

PLS Landscaping

Design ideas for a large side yard garden in Other with with privacy feature and a wood fence.

Brown Side Yard 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.