Inspiration for a large transitional backyard full sun formal garden in San Francisco with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Outdoor Learning Center

Integrated Design Studio, Inc.

raised veggie beds, sun dial, concrete walls
Large contemporary backyard full sun formal garden in San Francisco with a vegetable garden and concrete pavers.

Steel Hex Web Deer Fence with Cedar Frame

Riverside Fence

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard formal garden in New York with a vegetable garden.

Simple, Attractive, High-Quality Garden

Homefront Farmers

We refer to this style of garden as "basic," but it has all the features of a great growing space. You'll find raised beds filled with quality organic soil, rugged construction using natural (untreated) lumber, animal resistant fencing w/ground barrier, simple good looks, hinged gate with latch for easy access, and isles lined with weed block/crushed stone. At the same time, because we forgo some of the premium features of our "classic" gardens, our "basic" gardens and available at excellent prices.

Josephine Remodel

WA Design Architects

wa design
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in San Francisco with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Vegetable Gardens

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
Design ideas for a traditional side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Salt Lake City with a vegetable garden and brick pavers.

Multi-Level Urban Row House

Topiarius, Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern rooftop full sun formal garden in Chicago with a vegetable garden and decking.

Grow zone wider view from patio - built

Metamorphic Design

Raised planter boxes arranged to maximize light and micro climate conditions
Photo of a large country backyard full sun formal garden in Vancouver with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Easy veg garden

Hall Landscaping & Design

S Hall
Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Other with a vegetable garden and concrete pavers.

Parkwood Backyard

United Firm Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Los Angeles with a vegetable garden and decking.

Sakonnet River Vegetable Garden

User

Barely glistening in the sunlight, Critterfence separates the goodies within the garden from the bandits without.
This is an example of a mid-sized sloped full sun formal garden for summer in Providence with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Culver City Garden Oasis

BE Landscape Design

Allen Haren
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Los Angeles with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Basin Harbor Club

Linden L.A.N.D. Group

Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Burlington with a vegetable garden and mulch.

Vegetable boxes on hill side

Louise Leff Landscape

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden in San Francisco with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Michelle's Garden

The Form Firm Inc.

Enclosed raised garden bed outfitted with pergola and lattice for climbing vegetables. Fenced in to keep out deer and other vegetable hungry critters. Constructed out of Douglas fir and coated with a UV protector to prevent sun bleaching. Irrigation with timers installed for easy watering.

Multi-Level Urban Row House

Topiarius, Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern rooftop full sun formal garden in Chicago with a vegetable garden and decking.

G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest

Lore Patterson

The Herb Farm Restaurant Garden | lore patterson
Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Seattle with a vegetable garden and mulch.

English Garden in Bellevue

Orion Rockscapes

This is an example of a traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Seattle with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

Homefront Farmers Projects

Homefront Farmers

Split rail or post and rail fencing is a great option when you want to add a touch of rustic charm to your yard. We have a system that incorporates long-lasting cedar fencing, durable, attractive galvanized "cage mesh," below ground pest barrier, and raised beds filled with balanced organic soil. Beautiful, protected, and productive--that's our idea of a great garden.

Vegetable Garden

AJF Design

Photo of a large backyard formal garden in New York with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

Formal Garden Design Ideas with a Vegetable Garden

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.