Design ideas for a large country courtyard full sun formal garden in New York with a water feature and brick pavers.

River Oaks 2 - Landscape Maintenance & Seasonal Color

fench country classical garden meets modern. These are technically two different houses that the client combined into one. VERY different styles, but well done.

Walled garden in Henley on Thames Oxfordshire

Joanne Alderson Design

The view of the beautiful French fountain & knot garden from the terrace. This garden is near Henley
Inspiration for a large traditional courtyard full sun formal garden for winter in Oxfordshire with a water feature and gravel.

Deale Garden

Thomas Tait Gardens

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional courtyard full sun garden in DC Metro with a water feature and brick pavers.

Landscaping and Masonry

Odd Job Landscaping

Photo of a mid-sized traditional courtyard partial sun formal garden for summer in New York with a water feature and gravel.

Mediterranean Montecito

Montecito Landscape

Italian fountain is centered in this formal Mediterranean garden. Wisteria blooms on vaulted pergola over the entry door. Espaliered fig trees, roses, hydrangea and citrus trees fill the beds while boxwood hedges lend formality. Photo by David Palermo Photography, Santa Barbara.

Exteriors

Jeff Rogers Custom Homes

Large mediterranean courtyard partial sun garden in Phoenix with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Operation Neighbor Screen

Southern Landscape

When the neighbor expanded, the small, open courtyard became an extension of the neighbor's driveway. Southern Landscape designed and built a custom privacy trellis to shield the neighbor while creating an intimate retreat off the master bedroom. ,Asian jasmine climbs the trellis, while dianella, foxtail, and little gem magnolia highlight the custom water feature, all of which contributes to the quiet oasis.

Our Work

Landworks Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional courtyard shaded formal garden in Orange County with a water feature and brick pavers.

Garden Lighting Projects

JPS Landscape Design

Denise Wright of Janine Pattison Studios
Photo of a small modern courtyard partial sun garden in Dorset with a water feature.

Small English Garden

Arbordale Landscaping

Spitting lion water feature terminates one of the clay walkways. Custom lattice screens were places around to allow neighbouring vines to grow up and around the feature.

Pool Landscape

Tri County Landscape

Tropical Pool Landscape
This is an example of a large tropical courtyard partial sun garden in Tampa with a water feature and brick pavers.

Over The Rhine Courtyard

Two Brothers Brick Paving

This is an example of a modern courtyard garden in Cincinnati with a water feature and brick pavers.

Sherman Oaks Residence

JWT Associates

The entry courtyard was replanted with bamboo
Contemporary courtyard garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.

Fountains

EcoScapes Landscaping

Photo of a large courtyard partial sun garden for fall in Albuquerque with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Paddington - Courtyard II

The Small Garden

www.thesmallgarden.com.au
This is an example of an eclectic courtyard partial sun garden in Brisbane with a water feature.

Fountain redesign

ForeverLawn of the Carolinas

ForeverLawn installed over AirGrid 2 to allow for flow of water under synthetic turf.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional courtyard shaded garden in Raleigh with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Tropical Garden

This is an example of a mid-sized tropical courtyard full sun garden in Sydney with a water feature and mulch.

Trilogy Gardens (2)

Millennium Landscape & Construction Inc.

This tiny garden space sits between two big doors. We selected, designed and carved (hand polished) the basalt colunmar stone used in the little water feature, and hand selected the red maple to anchor the space Most of the plantings around this are evergreen, for year round color.

Castro Street

Urban Botanics

This is an example of a mid-sized asian courtyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature and gravel.

Courtyard Garden Design Ideas with a Water Feature

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.