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Expansive contemporary backyard full sun garden in Vancouver with with a gate, with privacy feature, river rock and a vinyl fence for summer.

Full Property Experience - Waterloo, ON

Soares Landscaping Inc.

This is an example of an expansive modern front yard partial sun driveway for summer in Other with with path, concrete pavers and a vinyl fence.

Port Moody Condo - Aluminum Picket Fence Build

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Inspiration for an expansive traditional side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Vancouver with with flowerbed, with a gate, with privacy feature, with path, concrete pavers and a vinyl fence.

Dunstable, MA

Dex By Terra

Inspiration for an expansive backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Boston with natural stone pavers and a vinyl fence.

Heritage Home with a Tropical-type Oasis in the Upper Ottawa Valley

M A Jaworski Landscape Design

The initial mass planting (2021) of Hostas, Ferns, and Yews to provide all-season interest in the foundation planting. In addition to Ferns, the Victorians loved tropical plants (such as the tender Palms shown here), which they overwintered in their conservatories. Given the generous dimensions of this century house, with its 12-foot bay window, and large front porch, cultivars of plants which would eventually grow to a large size were selected. Photo credit: E Jenvey

Full Property Experience - Waterloo, ON

Soares Landscaping Inc.

Inspiration for an expansive modern front yard partial sun garden for summer in Other with a fire feature, concrete pavers and a vinyl fence.

Dunstable, MA

Dex By Terra

This is an example of an expansive backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Boston with natural stone pavers and a vinyl fence.

Heritage Heritage Home with a Tropical-type Oasis in the Upper Ottawa Valley

M A Jaworski Landscape Design

The client wanted a tropical-looking garden in his South-facing backyard, so an allée of very young, hardy palm trees was planted along the driveway. However, even the hardiest varieties of palms still need winter protection in this Canada 4b/5a - USDA Zone 4 climate. We obtained the expertise of a palm tree specialist in the Montreal area to purchase the hardiest palm varieties and ensure their successful survival over the winter. We planted them along the driveway (shown here at a 3-4 feet height, having already survived several winters here). The palm trees extend from the backstreet entrance all the way up to the house. We also added tropical-looking perennials in the bold colours the client preferred (see subsequent photos). Photo credit: E Jenvey

Full Property Experience - Waterloo, ON

Soares Landscaping Inc.

Inspiration for an expansive modern front yard partial sun driveway for summer in Other with with path, concrete pavers and a vinyl fence.

Port Moody Condo - Aluminum Picket Fence Build

Premium Fence Company

This is an example of an expansive traditional side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Vancouver with with flowerbed, with a gate, with privacy feature, with path, concrete pavers and a vinyl fence.

Dunstable, MA

Dex By Terra

Expansive backyard full sun formal garden in Boston with natural stone pavers and a vinyl fence for summer.

Port Moody Condo - Aluminum Picket Fence Build

Premium Fence Company

Photo of an expansive traditional side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Vancouver with with flowerbed, with a gate, with privacy feature, with path, concrete pavers and a vinyl fence.

Expansive Garden Design Ideas with a Vinyl Fence

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.