Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional side yard formal garden in New York with a garden path and gravel.

Series of Squares

Simply Garden Design

Design ideas for a traditional courtyard full sun formal garden in Berkshire with a garden path.

Tiny Gravel Garden

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

Jo Fenton
This is an example of a small traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in London with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Our Work

Littlefield Landscapes

Mid-sized tropical backyard partial sun formal garden in Boston with a garden path and natural stone pavers for summer.

Mountain View 3

HWH Home and Garden

Daniel Haniger - Designer/Consultant - 408-499-4684
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in San Francisco with brick pavers and a garden path.

General Landscapes

US Lawns of Cleveland East

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun formal garden for spring in Cleveland with a garden path and brick pavers.

Outdoor Structures

Elise Landscapes & Nursery, LLC

Large traditional backyard formal garden in New York with natural stone pavers and a garden path.

Beautiful Entrance

Krent Wieland Design, Inc.

Expansive traditional front yard full sun formal garden in Miami with a garden path and natural stone pavers for spring.

Circular Rock & Stone Pathway (Detail)

Zeterre Landscape Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized asian backyard partial sun formal garden in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete pavers.

West Coast Zen

CCI Renovations

CCI Renovations/North Vancouver/Photos- Derek Lepper Photography. This home featured an entry walkway that went through the carport, no defined exterior living spaces and overgrown and disorganized plantings. Using clues from the simple West Coast Japanese look of the home a simple Japanese style garden with new fencing and custom screen design ensured an instant feeling of privacy and relaxation. A busy roadway intruded on the limited yard space. The garden area was redefined with fencing. The river-like walkway moves the visitor through an odd number of vistas of simple features of rock and moss and strategically placed trees and plants – features critical to a true Japanese garden. The single front driveway and yard was overrun by vegetation, roots and large gangly trees. Stamped concrete, simple block walls and small garden beds provided much needed parking and created interest in the streetscape. Large cedars with tall trunks and heavily topped umbrellas were removed to provide light and to allow the construction of an outdoor living space that effectively double the living area. Strategically placed walking stones, minimalist plantings and low maintenance yard eliminated the need for heavy watering while providing an oasis for its visitors.

Hamptons Escape

CBA Landscape Architects, LLC

Lush lawn separates the pool from the house.
Photo of a large traditional backyard full sun formal garden in New York with a garden path and brick pavers.

Burlington Retreat

Linden L.A.N.D. Group

Rebecca Lindenmeyr
This is an example of a traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Burlington with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Shoreline Cottage Garden

MJ McCabe-Garden Design

M J McCabe
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Bridgeport with a garden path and gravel.

Resort Style in the backyard

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

This is an example of a large contemporary backyard formal garden in Seattle with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Colorado Springs Xeriscape Garden

Sunflower Designs LLC

This is an example of a large mediterranean backyard partial sun formal garden in Denver with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Pergolas and Arbors

Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Detroit with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Walkways

Firlit Landscape Design, Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional front yard full sun formal garden for summer in New York with a garden path and brick pavers.

Landscape Projects

Helping Hand Landscape

Mid-sized traditional front yard full sun formal garden in Orange County with a garden path and natural stone pavers for summer.

Secret Gardens

Oliver Design Associates

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in New York with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Maltese Road

Aralia: Innovation in Landscape Design

An award winning Victorian garden design that featured in ITV’s ‘Britain’s best gardens’ programme. The design features Victorian paviours, a metal pergola, a slate bench and traditional raised brick beds. Unusual down-lighting and a mixture of cottage garden and architectural planting complete the design. Photography by John Glover

Formal Garden Design Ideas with a Garden Path

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.