Photo of an expansive traditional front yard full sun formal garden for summer in New York with with path, river rock and a stone fence.

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Roots Landscaping Corp.

This is an example of a large contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with a container garden, with flowerbed, a garden path, with lawn edging, with privacy feature, with raised garden bed, a retaining wall, with path and natural stone pavers.

Ann Arbor Estate Project Garden

Zaremba & Company

Paths of neat bluestone and layered plantings highlighted by colorful perennials enhance the formal elegance of the entry court. Photo by John Carlson.

Victoria Park Extension

Monica Tostes Design

Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard partial sun formal garden for fall in London with with path, brick pavers and a wood fence.

Thousand Oaks Single-Story - Hardscaping Design & Build

M&R Gardening Inc.

Design ideas for a large modern side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Los Angeles with a container garden, with flowerbed, with lawn edging, with path and concrete pavers.

Golf Course Views

Rosborough Partners Inc.

Along the east side of the home the bluestone chip path continues to a formal garden where low, clipped Boxwood shrubs and standard Crabapple trees define the symmetry, and tall Pine trees provide privacy. Ferns and vibrant pink Astilbe fill perennial beds that require weekly perennial care and weeding, in addition to raking the gravel to keep the space pristine. Annual flowers are planted each season around the fountain for continuous appeal.

Traditional Landscape

Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun formal garden for winter in Portland with with path and brick pavers.

Bottor Cottage, Hennock, Dartmoor

VESP Architects

Design ideas for a large contemporary front yard formal garden in Devon with with path and gravel.

Masonry Brick and Stone Work

Arroyo Seco Construction

Large courtyard full sun formal garden in Santa Barbara with with path and natural stone pavers for summer.

Custom Patios

Brookhaven Designs

Design ideas for a transitional formal garden in Other with with path and brick pavers.

Arlington Mid-century Landscaping

Boss Landscape Design

Mid-sized midcentury backyard partial sun formal garden in DC Metro with with path for spring.

Ross Remodel

SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.

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

SWEITZER

Leaside Landscaping

Sit back and relax in this three season lounge and dinning space. The fireplace is the perfect feature to draw people into the backyard with its ambient light and ample amount of heat. The Lounge and dining are separated with a walkway lined with japanese maples.

French Country Style 2020 Colorado Springs Parade of Homes

Accent Landscapes

Spacious lawn with plenty of room to play and entertain off of outdoor living area with fire place, grill, and hot tub.
Inspiration for a large backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Denver with with path, natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

A Country Club Home

Designscapes Colorado Inc.

Another view of the home’s curb appeal with Anthony Waterer Spirea and other assorted perennials.
Design ideas for a large traditional front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Denver with with path.

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.

Walkways

Basile Landscaping & Lawn Care

Walkways are a means of getting people from one area to another. They can be as simple as a few stones or as a design feature of the whole garden.
Photo of a traditional side yard shaded formal garden for summer in St Louis with natural stone pavers and with path.

Grand Entry

Hartman Landscape

Mid-sized traditional front yard formal garden in Chicago with with path and brick pavers.

MIDCENTURY MODERN

Fair Studio - Email Us Directly: Hello@Fair.Studio

A movable concrete firepite was used to create an intimate seating area. The decking connects two bedrooms that face the backyard with the out-building art studio we designed for our clients.

Finchley terraced garden

Nordland Landscapes

his terraced garden had seen better days and was riddled with issues. The client wanted to breathe fresh life into this outdoor space so that they could enjoy it in all weathers. The first issue to address was that the garden sloped quite dramatically away from the house which meant that it felt awkward and unuseable. Also, the decking was rotten which made it slippery and unsafe to walk on. The small lawn was suffering from poor drainage and the steep slope made it very difficult to maintain. We replaced the old decking with one constructed out of composite plastic so that it would last the test of time and not suffer from the effects of our damp climate. The decking area was also enlarged so that the client could use it to sit out and enjoy the view. It also meant they could have a large table and chair set for entertaining. The garden was split into two levels with the use of a stone-filled gabion cage retaining wall system which allowed us to level both upper and lower sections using a process of cut and fill. This gave us two large flat areas which were used as a formal lawn and orchard and wildflower area. When back-filling the upper area, we improved the drainage with a simple land drainage system. Now this terraced garden is beautiful and just waiting to be enjoyed.

Formal Garden Design Ideas with with 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.