Mid-sized contemporary side yard partial sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with a container garden and concrete pavers for summer.

Stylish City Refuge

Hufnagel Landscape Design & Construction Group

Small contemporary backyard garden in New York with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Pilgrim Court Residence

Emeritus

Photo of a mid-sized traditional garden in Other with a container garden.

Dramatic Streetscape Planting

Eden Garden Design

Striking Texas native botanical design with local river rock top dressing. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/

Arbors, trellises, pergolas

Just in Thyme Landscape Design

The arbor over the swing is intended to shade the sitting area in this hot yard as the sun comes from the left side of the swing. Evergreen Pandorea vines eventually grew over the top. The style mimicked that of the already existing pergola on the deck. The swing gives the family a resting place to watch people practicing on the putting green.

Floating Bench garden

Living Colour Gardens

This is an example of a small contemporary backyard full sun garden for summer in London with natural stone pavers and a container garden.

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.

Mid Century Modern

Beaudry Garden Design

This is an example of a large traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in San Diego with a container garden and gravel.

Doheny Estates

Foundation Landscape Design

Contemporary sloped garden in Los Angeles with a container garden and gravel.

Leucadia Mid Century

DZN Partners

PixelProFoto
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury backyard partial sun formal garden in San Diego with a container garden and gravel.

The Seating Area

Georgia Lindsay Garden Design

Porcelain paving with a tile inlay to zone the comfortable seating area.
Small contemporary garden in London with a container garden.

Root Woodwork

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional front yard garden in San Diego with a container garden and concrete pavers.

West Hollywood Home

Low Voltage Lighting

This is an example of a mid-sized modern front yard shaded formal garden in Los Angeles with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Roof Terrace at New Concordia Wharf

The Garden Builders

Photography by John Bloom
Transitional rooftop garden in London with a container garden.

container gardening

City Garden Company

Small traditional courtyard shaded garden in Atlanta with a container garden for summer.

West Village Brownstone, New York, NY

Billinkoff Architecture PLLC

photo:Frank Oudeman
Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in New York with gravel and a container garden.

Vibrant Surroundings

SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction

Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen Photography by: Bob Narod, Photographer, LLC
Transitional garden in DC Metro with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Fabulous Containers, Planters and Urns

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Curly willow, red Eucalyptus and assorted greens are aglow on a crisp December night. The source of the light is a battery operated fixture tied into a timer.

Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Patterned bluestone, board-on-board concrete and seasonal containers establish strength of line in the front landscape design. Plants are subordinate components of the design and just emerging from their winter dormancy.

Sereno Canyon Mayne Model

Creative Environments

Learn more about this design or receive a quote by contacting us online: https://creativeenvironments.com/contact-us/

Desert Look Garden Design Ideas with a Container Garden

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.