Outdoor Pond with Natural Stone Fire Pit

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

Lowell Custom Homes, Lake Geneva, WI. Lake house in Fontana, Wi. Boat House with landscaped water feature. Shingle style architecture featuring fine exterior detailing and finished in Benjamin Moore’s Great Barrington Green HC122 with French Vanilla trim. The roof is Cedar Shake with Copper Gutters and Downspouts.

Before: Sustainably Harvested Mahogany Deck

FormLA Landscaping

Fish and riparian native plants populate a biological pond that sits between the home and the sustainably harvested mahogany deck, the heart of the outdoor space. The mahogany was chosen 20 years ago for its sustainability and beauty. It is less fire resistant than other woods. Photo: Steve Gunther for Sunset Magazine.

Eine Gartenoase rund um den eigenen Badeteich

Werner Frick - Garten- und Landschaftsbau

Das Schaffen stilistisch abgetrennter Bereiche rund um den eigenen Schwimmteich mit Sitzflächen, Mauern, Gehwegen und Stegen verleiht diesem Garten Abwechslungsreichtum und gibt Ihnen die Möglichkeit ihn immer wieder neu zu entdecken.

Eine Gartenoase rund um den eigenen Badeteich

Werner Frick - Garten- und Landschaftsbau

Fairbanks Highlands

Torrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc

Garden pond
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in San Diego with with pond and concrete pavers.

Transforming a Perennial Garden

Jill Davis Design

photo by Jill Davis
Photo of an expansive traditional front yard partial sun driveway for summer in Chicago with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Updated various mason and landscape work

Pure Masonry & Landscape Contractors

Inspiration for an expansive country backyard garden in New York with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Wild Life Pond

Pond World

Expansive country backyard partial sun garden in Other with with pond for summer.

ECO 39

ECOFIREPLACES FIREPLACES

Ecofireplace lantern in weathering Corten steel with laser cutouts, round burner casing with exclusive design and fitting for Stainless Steel ECO 35 burner. Thermal insulation made of rock wool bases and refractory tape applied to the burner.

Outdoor Pond with Natural Stone Fire Pit

Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Chicago with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Large Scale Pond for Shopping Plaza Entrance

California Waterscapes

In building a natural waterfall, rock selection is key! Not all rocks are created equal and to achieve the effect of a silky stream of water, you need a very particular shape. Our rock experts take this into account for every project.

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.

Lake Glenville Luxury

Sundog Homes

Photo of an expansive arts and crafts front yard partial sun formal garden in Other with with pond and river rock.

Prayer / sensory garden, dipping pond, fire pit

T Jefford Landscaping

Design ideas for an expansive traditional garden in Other with with pond and decking.

Water Features • 2006-2019

Verne Pershing, The Art of Gardening

Built in 2019, El Dorado Hills, CA. Overlooking Folsom Lake.
This is an example of an expansive country backyard full sun garden for spring in Sacramento with with pond and gravel.

Природный сад. Жуковка XXI век. 2017-2018 гг.

ARCADIA GARDEN Ландшафтная Студия

Два года каждодневного труда с жесткими сроками и числом рабочих до 50 человек в день, и интереснейший проект большого природного сада стал реальностью. В нем все необычно - от бионической архитектуры и оригинального решения рельефа, до открытости ветрам, речным красотам и взорам гуляющих людей. Дом идеально вписывается в существующий и созданный рельеф, давая возможность плавно подняться на террасы второго этажа прямо с земли. Панорамное остекление создает теснейшую связь с садом, а великолепный вид на реку обрамляют выразительные посадки деревьев. В этом огромная сила его очарования для хозяев. Воплощение этого масштабного проекта позволило реализовать наш прошлый опыт устройства мощения эластопейв, в котором очень важно выбрать правильный цвет гальки с учетом потемнения от смолы, создания авторских живописных водоемов с большими камнями и водопадами, правда все предыдущие были бетонные и не мельче 170 см, для плаванья, а этот спроектировали- мелким, пологим и гравийным, предусмотрев зону зимовки рыбы, облицовки подпорных стен габионами -выполнили очень качественно, с двумя видами камня, устройства ландшафтного освещения с 18 отдельными линиями включения. Из нового опыта - устройство спортивной площадки с искусственным газоном на гравийном основании с мачтами освещения, создание огорода с грядками из кортеновской стали, налитие большого бетонного моста из плит через пруд. Все растения мы заботливо выбирали в Германии, уделяя большое внимание кроне, характеру формовки, многолетники в количестве 40 тыс. мы дорастили в нашем питомнике, часть кустарников и высоких сосен - из российских питомников. В саду высажено 500 тыс луковичных, благодаря им с апреля по июль он превращается в яркое море красок и фактур. В течение года после сдачи работы на участке продолжились. Нам доверили весь уход. По просьбе заказчика мы переработали некоторые зоны, сделав их более приватными. Для этого лучшим решением оказались кулисы из стройных кедровых сосен с Алтая. Зону беседки мы дополнительно отделили от гуляющих вдоль реки посадкой большой группы формированных сосен Бонсай. Практичное мощение, мощные холмы, скрывающие забор, огромные площади трав и многолетников, высоченные раскидистые сосны, очень интересные по форме сосны Банкса, живописный водоем, отражающий дом – вот слагаемые неповторимого облика сада. Уже в июне поднимаются массивы трав, высотой по плечи, добавляющие глубину и создающие ощущение возврата в детство, в бескрайние луговые просторы. В прозрачный водоем залетают поплескаться дикие утки, а кошки интересуются его обитателями- карпами Кои, засев в зарослях ириса болотного. Основа проекта: Михаил Козлов. Доработка и реализация: Ландшафтная студия Аркадия Гарден фото: Диана Дубовицкая

Ranch Reservoir & Nectar Garden w/ BioHaven Floating Island

Céladon Designs, Inc.

This is an example of an expansive arts and crafts backyard full sun garden for summer in Santa Barbara with with pond and gravel.

Critical Storage Is Convenient

FormLA Landscaping

It is not foliage that presents the greatest ignition danger to homes. Creature comforts like cushions, umbrellas, some furnishings and artwork, toys and tools pose can be highly flammable and pose the most hazard. It is critical to store these items when they are not in active use. Having storage close makes it easier to get in the habit of doing so. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography

Outdoor Pond with Natural Stone Fire Pit

Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.

This is an example of an expansive traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Chicago with with pond and natural stone pavers.

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.