View of the new entrance to the historical John Randal McDonald designed home. We were retained for the landscape design partially because of our background in architecture and our understanding of the mid-century aesthetic. Renn Kuhnen Photography

Bold Geometry

Wilber & King

The rear grounds are equally impressive with a lattice courtyard lawn, serpentine isle of boxwood with custom wood obelisks, metal garden sculpture and a Celtic knot garden. This property also has cutting, fragrance and rose gardens that bloom though out the seasons, and a fire-pit area for entertaining on those cool New England nights. This drone image gives allows you to see the precision of our planning and the creativity and expertise of our team. Photo by Neil Landino

Ocean front landscape lighting, FL estate

Coastal Source

Photo of an expansive tropical front yard full sun driveway for summer in Philadelphia with concrete pavers and a garden path.

Creating enclosure and shade with Landscaping in your front yard

Smalls Landscaping

A simulated stream amongst the landscape allows water to flow out and not flood the area.
Large traditional front yard partial sun driveway in Chicago for summer.

A Ranch True to its Past

Designscapes Colorado Inc.

To the side of the vegetable garden and indoor/outdoor chicken coop is the dirt road that links the family to their grandparents home.
Photo of a country side yard full sun driveway for summer in Denver.

Détente actuelle

Conception Horticole du Nord

Nichée en plein cœur de la forêt, cette demeure au style contemporain-californien invite à la détente avec son style épuré et ses courbes circonscrites.

Vinyl Fence

Split Rail Fence Co Denver CO

Mid-sized transitional backyard partial sun driveway in Denver with a garden path and concrete pavers for summer.

The Front Yard Redesign

Pratt Guys

Paving a driveway and adding low stone walls to a front yard is a huge transformation that can add big value to your home.
This is an example of an expansive traditional front yard full sun driveway for summer in Jacksonville with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Bountiful

Hummel Custom Construction

This is an example of a modern front yard full sun driveway for summer in San Francisco with brick pavers.

Arts and Crafts Front Yard Renovation - Pewaukee

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Colorful, long-blooming perennials fill the landscape. Echinacea are planted around the lamp post, while allium, achillea, coreopsis, and agastache line the driveway. Westhauser Photography

Front Garden Design / Front Garden Driveway / Front Garden Ideas

Stylish Gardens

Small modern front yard full sun driveway in Sydney with a garden path and brick pavers for summer.

Sound buffer

Michael Flaugh, Landscape Architect, P.L.

The client needed both visual and sound buffering from the roadway, I utilized natural stone and layered tropical plantings to achieve both
Inspiration for a large tropical side yard partial sun driveway for summer in Miami with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Swim Spa, Outdoor Kitchen & Pergola Project

London Essex Outdoor Living

Sunk in-ground Hydropool swim spa just off from the outdoor kitchen area.
Design ideas for a large modern backyard full sun driveway for summer in Essex.

Scandinavian yard at the beach

Sarita Landscape Inc

Scandinavian yard built on a slight slope with sandy soil. A concrete driveway was poured with dark grey concrete and white gravel. It includes a small grass play area, planters made out of CorTen steen, a wood deck entrance and a succulent wall.

Elegant Natural Clay Paver Driveway

Van Zelst Inc

The driveway is paved in natural clay pavers set in a herringbone pattern. The edges are a 5-course running bond.
Photo of a large traditional front yard partial sun driveway for summer in Chicago with brick pavers.

Backyard Retreat

Daniel Contelmo Architects

This property was developed in the 1950’s with a relatively bare landscape. The rear yard was nothing special, but had some privacy. The owners set out to create mini gardens around the entire house. A koi pond was added first. Over time, plants were added that began creating pockets of spaces that gave each area a room-like feel. With each hole dug, rock was removed from it to install the pond or install a plant. The rock in the ground became the same rock used around the pond and used for stone walls. There is sun, shade, privacy, and the sound of water that stimulates the senses. The latest section of the master plan was to develop a more formal area (seen from the living room) with the diagonal blue stone set into the lawn. A picket fence separates it from a vegetable garden. A new fire pit is nestled among a row of hemlocks and rimmed shrubs. Photo by Daniel Contelmo Jr.

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Just Hardscape & Design

Beautiful New Paver Driveway for this Mt Pleasant Homeowner
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun driveway for summer in Charleston with concrete pavers.

Hill Country Landscaping

Austin Living Landscapes

Front walkway and landscaping using deer resistant perennials and shrubs
Inspiration for a large traditional front yard partial sun driveway for summer in Austin with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Rose Creek Golf & CC

Unique by Design

Rose Creek Golf & CC Landscape: Unique by Design l Helen Weis
Expansive traditional side yard full sun driveway in Oklahoma City for summer.

Driveway Border

Edger Landscape Design

The simple combination of Nile Lilies and Star Jasmine makes for easy maintenance along a fence in part shade. Cathy Edger, Edger Landscape Design
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean front yard shaded driveway for summer in San Francisco with concrete pavers.

Driveway Design Ideas for Summer

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.