Peace of Mind or Privacy | Fence Collection by ProScapes

Photo of an expansive front yard full sun driveway for fall in Seattle with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Peace of Mind or Privacy | Fence Collection by ProScapes

ProScapes

Design ideas for an expansive front yard partial sun driveway in Seattle with natural stone pavers.

Perimeter Lighting

Lights Over Atlanta

Tree lights
Design ideas for an expansive country backyard full sun driveway for fall in Atlanta.

European Inspired Estate, Montecito, CA

Leyva & Wilde, Inc.

This is an example of an expansive traditional courtyard full sun formal garden for summer in Orange County with a water feature and brick pavers.

Lemon Ranch

SoCal Contractor

Lori Dennis Interior Design Erika Bierman Photography
Inspiration for an expansive transitional front yard full sun garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.

Lakeside Cottage

Landscape Renovations, Inc.

Expansive traditional backyard full sun garden in Minneapolis with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

La Canada Spanish Dry Garden

Sacred Space Garden Design Inc

Karen Miller Photography
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean front yard partial sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with a container garden.

Contemporary Landscape and Exterior Remodel in Kentfield, CA

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

This contemporary landscape was completely transformed with bluestone patios, pathways and stairways; stucco covered retaining walls, modern fencing, drought-tolerant trees and other plantings along with low-voltage lighting and other accents. Updates to the home's exterior will be completed Fall of 2016. Photos and Design © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Design.

Private Residence

Mufson Landscape, Pool & Design

Installation of fountain and landscape in formal courtyard
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean courtyard formal garden in New York with a water feature.

Design Build: Rancho Santa Fe - Full circle

The Design Build Company

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary front yard full sun driveway in San Diego with a retaining wall and mulch.

Bedford Equine Compound

Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC

Photos by Barbara Wilson. Bedford equine compound. Mock stone bridge created along the mile long entry drive. Stream channel created with stones to allow runoff from the detention pond on the other side of the bridge flow into an existing wetland and pond downstream. A lovely equine compound was created out of a 35 acre woodland in Bedford Corners. The design team helped the owners create the home of their dreams out of a parcel with dense woodlands, a pond and NY State wetlands. Barbara was part of the team that helped coordinate local and state wetland permits for building a mile long driveway to the future house site thru wetlands and around an existing pond. She facilitated the layout of the horse paddocks, by obtaining tree permits to clear almost 5 acres for the future grazing areas and an outdoor riding ring. She then supervised the entire development of the landscape on the property. Fences were added enclosing the paddocks. A swimming pool and pool house were laid out to allow easy access to the house without blocking views to the adjacent woodlands. A custom spa was carved out of a piece of ledge at one end of the pool. An outdoor kitchen was designed for the pool area patio and another smaller stand-alone grill was provided at the main house. Mature plantings were added surrounding the house, driveway and outbuildings to create a luxuriant setting for the quaint farmhouse styled home. Mature apple trees were planted along the driveway between the barn and the main house to provide fruit for the family. A custom designed bridge and wood railing system was added along the entry drive where a detention pond overflow connected to an existing pond.

Driveways & Curb Appeal

Bricks and Stones Supply

Traditional style driveway using Techo-Bloc's Villagio pavers.
Expansive traditional front yard partial sun driveway in Philadelphia with a container garden and concrete pavers.

A Unique Cobblestone Driveway

Stone Farm

What an approach! A combination of European sandstone, reclaimed curbing and Belgian Porphyry squares create one stunning and functional driveway, built to last a lifetime.

LandSpaces

Mr Green

LandSpaces
Design ideas for an expansive traditional sloped full sun formal garden for spring in New York with a garden path and brick pavers.

Villengarten

Garten- und Landschaftsbau Jansen und Arens

Villengarten in Bergisch- Gladbach Entwurf: Studio ASH
Expansive traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Cologne for summer.

Novotny Landscaping LLC Wall/Steps Construction

Novotny Landscaping LLC

Sally Michalko
Design ideas for an expansive country sloped full sun formal garden in Milwaukee with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Guest Carriage House

Beilman Architecture

Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean courtyard partial sun driveway for spring in Miami with a garden path and brick pavers.

School House Road Project

Belknap Landscape Company

Photo of an expansive country front yard full sun driveway for summer in Boston with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Waterfall and garden pond

Matthew Giampietro Garden Design

Waterfall and garden ponds in this backyard features a stone bridge and large koi pond. Backyard Waterfall, water garden, garden design by Matthew Giampietro of Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc.

Glimpses of Positano

Denise Stringer Interior Design

Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean garden in Atlanta.

Expansive 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.