Design ideas for an expansive transitional sloped partial sun formal garden for spring in New York with a container garden and gravel.

The Grizzly's Den

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive front yard driveway in Vancouver with with a gate.

Farmhouse Landscape

Inspiration for an expansive country backyard full sun garden in San Francisco with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Outdoor Living in Wide Open Spaces

Accent Landscapes

Natural boulder retaining walls create a perfect area for outdoor entertaining. Photo by Roger Haywood
Expansive eclectic backyard full sun xeriscape in Denver with a retaining wall and gravel for spring.

Mandeville Canyon Brentwood, Los Angeles modern luxury home pond water feature &

Whipple Russell Architects

Mandeville Canyon Brentwood, Los Angeles modern luxury home pond water feature & front yard landscape design
Expansive mediterranean front yard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with gravel.

Large garden on a sloping site for a substantial new build property

Joanne Alderson Design

A new oak deck to overlook the view below & beyond. This is part of a very large garden of several acres & this lookout post works perfectly as a spot to sit & enjoy the view

Jocson Residence

Dky Architects

Driveway design. Photo credit: The Boutique Real Estate Group www.TheBoutiqueRE.com
This is an example of an expansive side yard full sun driveway in Orange County.

Phoenix Transitional Beauty

Green Project

Nick Berger
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Phoenix with a fire feature.

Porphyry Stone Pavers

Garden Elements

Expansive driveway in Phoenix with brick pavers.

Bunker Hill

ILT Vignocchi

A view of the clubhouse and the beach from across the lake.
Inspiration for an expansive country rooftop full sun formal garden for summer in Chicago with a vertical garden and natural stone pavers.

1 Acre in Gilbert & A Complete Landscape Transformation - Lush Outdoor Living

Shearon Design Collective

1 Acre in Gilbert that needed a complete transformation from bad grass and desert plants to this lush dream home in prime Gilbert! Raised planters and hedges surrounding existing trees, new pavers, fire features - fireplace and fire pits, flower beds, new shrubs, trees, landscape lighting, sunken pool dining cabana, swim up bar, tennis court, soccer field, edible garden, iron trellis, private garden, and stunning paver entryways.

Third

EVOKE

This is an example of an expansive contemporary sloped full sun formal garden in Denver with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

montecito restoration 8

Gary Fredricks Landscape Design

This is an example of an expansive mediterranean backyard formal garden in Santa Barbara with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Chiltern Estate

The Garden Design Company

The wild flower meadow
Photo of an expansive country backyard full sun garden for summer in Berkshire.

Villa Estrella

Estuco Interiors S.L

Design ideas for an expansive transitional garden in Malaga.

Guethary

VERT-THEMATIQUE

This is an example of an expansive transitional side yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Bordeaux with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Our Work

Pro Curb Decorative Concrete, LLC

Inspiration for an expansive traditional front yard shaded driveway in Atlanta with natural stone pavers.

SW Idaho

Chuck B Edwards Landscape Architecture & 3D

Salvia next to stream photo 2017
Expansive traditional backyard garden in Boise.

Ponds, Pergola's and Pom Pom's

Mark Payne Landscape Design

A project that we have overseen for several years now through different phases and evolutions this garden truly changes character with each season. A Grade II listed farmhouse dating back to the early 17th century; a contemporary wing was planned and our brief was to create a garden that embraced both the traditional and the modern. The swimming pool and terrace sit amidst a wildflower meadow which banks up to enclose the space providing a private sunbathing idyll. The meadow extends to a small orchard where fruit trees are surrounded by cosmos, cornflower and wild poppies. Large prairie style planted beds showcase grasses that provide both movement and architectural form catching both the early morning light and frost. An avenue of parasol trained plane trees lead from the house through the orchard to the natural pool. A collaboration with award winning blacksmith James Price produced the bespoke lightweight pergola providing a structure over the dining terrace for the newly planted wisteria. Mark’s signature flourishes can again be seen in the hand-laid terrace mosaics using the salvaged tiles from the original 17th century roof. - Mark Payne Landscape Design

Wickenburg Ranch

Greey Pickett

Photo of an expansive full sun outdoor sport court in Phoenix with a water feature.

Expansive Purple 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.