Expansive traditional backyard garden in Other with with pond and natural stone pavers.

SwimPond - Sevenoaks

Michael Wheat Group Ltd

This is an example of an expansive backyard full sun garden for summer in Kent with with pond and river rock.

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Loggia Home Del Mar

This is an example of an expansive traditional sloped full sun formal garden for summer in San Diego with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Japanese Garden Pond

Floren Design Ltd.

Pond in Japanese garden
Expansive country side yard full sun formal garden in West Midlands with with pond for fall.

Terraced Back Yard, Pond and Waterfall

Legacy Landscape Design, LLC

This was a big new home on a small lot in Marietta, GA. There was a sewer easement in the back yard, which forced us to install the pool along the side of the back yard. This freed the back yard up for terracing and a custom water feature. The owner loved the Pacific NW, so we designed in as many conifers and big boulders as we felt comfortable growing here in GA. I loved all the movement and flowing bed lines. I also liked how accessible the upper yard and pool were to the deck and porch. Mark Schisler, Legacy Landscapes, Inc.

The Prairie At Post Estate

CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.

This Caviness project for a modern farmhouse design in a community-based neighborhood called The Prairie At Post in Oklahoma. This complete outdoor design includes a large swimming pool with waterfalls, an underground slide, stream bed, glass tiled spa and sun shelf, native Oklahoma flagstone for patios, pathways and hand-cut stone retaining walls, lush mature landscaping and landscape lighting, a prairie grass embedded pathway design, embedded trampoline, all which overlook the farm pond and Oklahoma sky. This project was designed and installed by Caviness Landscape Design, Inc., a small locally-owned family boutique landscape design firm located in Arcadia, Oklahoma. We handle most all aspects of the design and construction in-house to control the quality and integrity of each project. Film by Affordable Aerial Photo & Video

Pete's Mountain, West Linn Oregon

All Oregon Landscaping

Expansive river estate
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean front yard full sun driveway in Portland with with pond.

Grace Design Associates

Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

This is a turtle pond and boulder lined creek. This custom made water feature has a very Santa Barbara look and feel.
Expansive mediterranean sloped full sun garden in Santa Barbara with with pond.

Cross Country Greenhouses

BC Greenhouse Builders Ltd

This estate greenhouse has double glass that lets the light shine out through the night. Photo: Bob Matheson
This is an example of an expansive contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Vancouver with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Interior & Exterior Environmental Designs

Expansive traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in San Diego with with pond and brick pavers.

Outdoor Pond with Natural Stone Fire Pit

Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.

Expansive traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Chicago with with pond and natural stone pavers for spring.

River In Front Yard

Big Rock Landscaping

Adding a well-designed stream to a landscape adds a natural element.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional front yard garden in Salt Lake City with with pond and river rock.

LA CASA DEL LAGO

FreeHand Arquitectura

En el exterior, un juego de volúmenes y materiales van creando terrazas integradas a la inclinación del terreno a modo de anfiteatro sobre el lago. En su desarrollo parecen desintegrarse según se acercan al agua y concluyen en una piscina infinita que rebosa hacia el lago.

The House of Trees- view towards the barn

W Garett Carlson, ASLA

Design ideas for an expansive country front yard garden in Los Angeles with decking and with pond.

Montecito Meadow

Montecito Landscape

custom made pond with stone edging with central fountain is the centerpiece of this beautiful garden. Surrounded by drought tolerant ground covers that can be mowed like a lawn but without the water. Gravel paths meander through this garden bordered with flowering drought tolerant perennials roses, lavender, blue spire sage, jasmine, pittosporum, rosemary, rockrose. The paths meander through the woods. Sitting areas are placed throughout this garden. Subtle garden lighting illuminates this garden creating a magical wonderland.

A hilltop Oasis in Saratoga

User

The owners of this property have traveled the world, and the pool environment reflects their relaxed, unpretentious joi de vivre. The covered lounges are from Dedon. Photo-Chris Jacobson, GardenArt Group

Millerton Retreat: Bridge

Sloan Architects, P.C.

Strolling along the east side of the property, opposite from the garden, one will encounter a new footbridge of Corten steel, spanning over the existing stream that bisects the property. The footbridge, with its undulating steel tubes as its railings, blends seamlessly into the surrounding meadows of tall grass and trees. Sloan Architects P.C.

Spanish Hacienda Entry

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

This Spanish Colonial Hacienda was an absolute delight to design curated with authentic antiques, artifacts and materials from Mexico. The front entry has a sunk-in pond, drought tolerant plants and temple jars that flank a custom designed gated entry that leads into a beautiful Spanish courtyard.

Kincheloe Water Feature and Flagstone Patio

Sawyer Waterscaping, LLP

50' Pondless Waterfall with large fractured granite boulders and a circular flagstone patio with a gas fire pit.
Photo of an expansive contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Denver with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Escape From The City With These 3 Large Ponds!

California Waterscapes

This unique project was for a very large front yard. The homeowner wanted a pond and stream that her kids and dogs could interact with as well as bring the large lawn to life. They were also very concerned with water consumption, as her front yard was entirely lawn before. We assured her that ponds use 50% less water than lawns and traditional landscaping. The home owners couldn't be happier with our work and even allow us to show off their garden in our yearly Pond Tour!

Expansive Garden Design Ideas with with Pond

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.