The garden is full of scent with the planting of the 'Thalia' narcissus spring bulb. The bulbs have been in flower for 3 weeks so far and we love the effect. Along the sides of the parterre we have planted blocks of 'Purple Sensation' allium bulbs.

Miscellaneous Projects

Creative Outdoor Spaces

Side Yard perennial garden with a flagstone path.
Photo of a small transitional side yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Kansas City with a garden path.

Masonry

Mary Adams Lines, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for spring in New York with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Front yard transformation

Urban Treehouse

Asian inspired drought tolerant front yard transformation.
This is an example of a large asian front yard full sun formal garden for spring in Los Angeles with a garden path and concrete pavers.

My Landscaping Work

Dave Ryan Landscaping Nantucket

Mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Boston with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Backyard gathering meadows

ecore habitat Studio

The backyard is proposed with a vintage feeling. Space is combining pathways, patio, fireplace, outdoor kitchen, swing, and colorful and different plant turfs. The backyard was converted into an ideal environment to hear the bird noises and rustling sounds of nature.

Levelled Up

Urban Gardener

The sand pit is surrounded by a low raised planter with sedum planting and provides a comfortable perch for parents watching over the kids.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary sloped partial sun formal garden for summer in Buckinghamshire with a wood fence.

Residential 2012 A

Year Round Landscaping

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Calgary with a water feature.

Eel River Rd. Roses and Window Boxes

JuliaGarden Design Ltd.

Bright pink petunias and angelonia paired with yellow Marguerite daisies and Algerian ivy framed by a white picket fence covered in roses.
Design ideas for a traditional front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Boston with a container garden.

Water Features

Bella Giardino Landscape & Garden Design

Design ideas for a small traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Denver with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Raised Garden Beds

Mr Stacky

Metal raised garden bed in in the backyard growing vegetables and herbs.
Photo of a mid-sized modern backyard full sun formal garden for fall in Austin with a container garden and mulch.

Seasonal Decorative Containers

Jill Davis Design

Container gardens for winter with evergreens
Small transitional front yard full sun formal garden in Chicago with a container garden and natural stone pavers for winter.

Herb garden

bridget_odonnell_designs

Small eclectic backyard full sun formal garden in San Francisco with a vegetable garden and gravel for summer.

Noroton Backyard Patio

Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC

This cute backyard patio was renovated to provide an outdoor seating area with a firepit by Benintoshape, bar seating for entertaining and a cozy dining area adjacent to the kitchen. Barbara designed perennials and bulbs to be added to the existing shade garden spaces and new plantings were incorporated to provide more seasonal color and interest in the rose garden. New shade tolerant shrubs and groundcovers were added under a large Norway Maple tree that cast considerable shade in the backyard. A new stepping stone path provided access to the nearby sunny lawn and playscape in the side yard. The back and side yards were enclosed with a picket fence to keep the pets and children safe. Comfortable lounge furniture by Janus et Cie and pillows by Elaine Smith were placed in the renovated patio space. The dining area was covered with a Tuuci cantilever umbrella for additional shade in the afternoon.

Our Work

Clear Cut Building Solutions LLC.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Baltimore with mulch.

Purser

Cedar Hollow Landscaping

This is an example of a small traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Salt Lake City with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Backyard - Contemporary Ranch in Virginia

Sweet Home of Mine

I cleaned up the overgrown backyard and changed out the wood on the boat dock to new pressure treated wood. Photo Credit: Kimberly Schneider
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with decking and a retaining wall.

Santa Barbara Home

Montecito Landscape

A golden hillside with oak trees dotting this natural zone creates a magnificent backdrop for pathways leading to secluded areas throughout the property. The car sized boulder holds court to a diverse collection of colorful shrubs and plants.

Palm Trees

Ought2 Ltd

The customer wanted to create more privacy for their hot tub. They wanted made to order pots with specific finish, heights and sizes. - We combined this with palms to create a little bit of paradise for their home, without the hassle of them doing it themselves and meeting their budget.

Niagara Street

LAND BY DESIGN

This discerning client sought maximum use from an otherwise neglected side yard. Diagonal Trex decking is used here in the narrow side yard to give the appearance of greater width to the new deck / patio area. The new outdoor spaces include a dining space and a living space cleverly carved out and here a statue of Buddha is backed by naturalistic bamboo which adds to the Asian inspired / zen ambiance of the design of the deck.

Formal 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.