This is an example of an expansive eclectic backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Other with a vertical garden and gravel.

Danville Backyard

Susan Friedman Landscape Architecture

Renovated pool with Yellow Moss Rock waterfall, concrete patios, stone veneered seatwall, and Calistoga dry stack retaining wall. Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster', Festuca glauca, and Lavandula performing well into August. Photo credits: Tom Minczeski

Impressions - Jardin

Stéphane Larcin - Concepteur - Paysagiste

Une promenade parcourt ce jardin et plonge le visiteur dans une ambiance bucolique et apaisée, loin de l'agitation urbaine. Tantôt immergé dans une multitude de roses, de vivaces et de graminées aux couleurs lumineuses et ondoyantes, tantôt en présence d'un univers plus ombragé de sous-bois, évocateur de la Seine coulant non loin de là, le visiteur s'émerveille des formes et des graphismes de ce jardin en parfait accord avec l'architecture de sa bâtisse et le grand paysage environnant.

Rancho Alamar

Lane Goodkind Landscape Architect

Expansive country front yard garden in Santa Barbara with a water feature.

Charlotte Property With Water Feature

Landshapes

Expansive contemporary backyard full sun garden in Burlington with a water feature and natural stone pavers for summer.

Completed Worksites

Comfort Seasonal Services

Design ideas for an expansive transitional backyard garden for summer in Toronto with with path and natural stone pavers.

Birdsboro, PA Project

Earth, Turf, & Wood, Inc.

Expansive modern backyard garden in Philadelphia with natural stone pavers.

Deck Restoration & Stone Paver Patio

TYDAN Landscape Design Inc.

Expansive traditional backyard partial sun garden in Little Rock with mulch.

Paquette's Backyard Paradise

Picture Perfect Ponds, Inc.

Jeff Paquette
Design ideas for an expansive traditional backyard shaded garden in Boston with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Basketball Court

Karp Associates Inc.

Backyard basketball court painted green to blend into the surrounding landscape.
Expansive traditional backyard full sun outdoor sport court in Other.

Meadows

PETER ATKINS AND ASSOCIATES., LLC

This meadow is located in Litchfield Coutnry Ct. I was invited as guest Landscape Architect. This meadow is home to hundreds of birds, insects, butteflies and beneficial insects. Its a living ecosytem and we are blessed that home owners embrance this type of landscape. Nature is beautiful. Its our job to protect it. PETER ATKINS AND ASSOCIATES, LLC

Spanish Colonial Revival Estate

Gabriela Yariv Landscape Design

Jennifer Cheung
Expansive mediterranean courtyard formal garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.

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

Joanne Alderson Design

This steep bank has been planted with swathes of grasses & euphorbia for drama with mature elm trees. These are certified disease resistant.
Expansive contemporary sloped full sun driveway in Berkshire with with flowerbed and gravel for summer.

NY Landscape Garden Rock Outcrop Garden Planted

MVR LANDSCAPE | ARCHITECT

THEMES: ROCK Gardens |Rock Outcrop. This image depicts a PLANTED Rock Garden featuring mixed low plantings, both woody and herbaceous. There are many types of Planted Rock Gardens; they vary from low maintenance to very high mantenance. The one here by MVR requires moderate maintenance.

Into the Woods

Mustang Landscape & Design

Photo of an expansive shaded formal garden in Other with with flowerbed.

Jamaican Retreat

Craig Reynolds Landscape Architecture

Stephen Dunn
Expansive tropical garden in Miami with natural stone pavers.

Dan Doyle

Scott Turf and Landscape Company

Dan had a concrete driveway that was cracking and coming apart. We removed that eyesore and constructed a 2300 sq ft Driveway comprised of Belgard Cambridge Cobble Pavers in a 2 piece muster K pattern. We were able to widen the driveway and add curves not present prior to construction. We also widened and added walkways to each side of his front entry staircase. In the rear of the driveway area we built a retaining wall to help support that end of the driveway and encourage drainage to a location suitable to flow into the intercostal waterway. Once completed we added the natural stone stripper edging to highlight the natural areas and to deter vehicle intrusion into the areas. In the backyard we overlaid st Augustine grass because of the shaded spots and we repaired a retaining wall and step down along side the pool. We also installed a drain for the outdoor shower.

NIH Children's Inn

Sport Court of Washington, DC

PowerGame modular surface, Collegiate adjustable basketball system, rebounders, lights
Inspiration for an expansive traditional outdoor sport court in DC Metro.

New, custom, Bergeron-built Tuscan style home with Mediterranean influences!

Cindy Fox Miller and Associates

Magnificent mountain valley views and beautiful Carolina sunsets tuck behind nearby neighboring mountains in the resort development of the Cliffs Valley

GIARDINO VILLA LA GAIANA

Illuminazione Giardini

Photo of an expansive country garden in Bologna.

Expansive Turquoise 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.