Beautiful Formal Fall waterfall is the focal point of this backyard patio.
Mid-sized backyard partial sun formal garden in Other with with waterfall and brick pavers.

Contemporary Pond Garden - Contemporary water feature.

Kirman Design

Waterfalls add movement and sound to a garden. This blade waterfall system is installed in a Design Clad wall with Granite backdrop.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard formal garden in Cheshire with with waterfall.

Bali Rainforest Waterfalls

California Waterscapes

Inspiration for a large asian backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Los Angeles with with waterfall and river rock.

Backyard Entertaining

American Masonry

A backyard suitable for entertaining featuring a gas firepit, pondless waterfall and dining patio.
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Providence with with waterfall and natural stone pavers.

Denny Blaine Waterfront

SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture

minimalist concrete water feature, concrete wall, lush planting
This is an example of a mid-sized modern front yard full sun formal garden in Seattle with with waterfall and concrete pavers.

Mclean Landscape project

Boss Landscape Design

This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in DC Metro with with waterfall.

Flora at Morrison Ranch

Creative Environments

Inspiration for a large backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Phoenix with with waterfall, concrete pavers and a metal fence.

New Project

Alpine Construction and Design Ltd.

Inspiration for a large transitional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Calgary with with waterfall and river rock.

Manor Farm Barn - my own Cotswold courtyard garden by Jo Alderson Phillips

Joanne Alderson Design

My own Cotswold courtyard garden in a simple contemporary style. It has a strong formal structure that is designed to work throughout the seasons. I used mature trees in huge corten steel planters to create structure & shade in this south facing garden & added pretty planting to soften it & add seasonal interest.

Bubbling Rock Water Feature

Archer Services

This stone bubbler adds just the right touch to this beautifully mulched bed featuring plant life and natural stone elements.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden in Houston with with waterfall and river rock.

Textural courtyard

greencube garden and landscape design

We have a designed a modern, textural courtyard in Sevenoaks using a muted palette of wood, grey porcelain and nordic tier cladding. This semi-enclosed space creates a wonderful connection to the newly refurbished home which leads up to the lawn and summerhouse. We've planted perennials, ornamental grasses and roses, added a backbone of evergreen structure and a raised planter to create a vertical green wall rather than 3 separate borders.

Fountain

Village Landscape Architecture

Water feature with subsurface sump in front of a stucco seat wall with bluestone cap. Seat wall works great as informal impromptu seating with patio on one side and for the bocce court on the other.

Water Features

Greenbee Landscape, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Los Angeles with with waterfall and natural stone pavers for summer.

Willoughby

Grindstone Landscapes

Custom-made water feature and rill created from stone and surrounded by pear trees and ivy. A beautiful, classic and timeless garden space
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Sydney with with waterfall and gravel.

Sea Bird Lane

BUILDING TECTONICS

Custom Made water/fire feature made with out specialized Concrete method. Our system is designed to withstand our harsh freeze thaw and extreme summer heat. Building a better feature with concrete.

Lake Glenville Luxury

Sundog Homes

Design ideas for an expansive arts and crafts front yard partial sun formal garden in Other with with waterfall and river rock.

Contemporary Pond Garden - Garden boulders and tree.

Kirman Design

Giant boulders add more gravitas and scale offset by three specimen Japanese maples.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard formal garden in Cheshire with with waterfall.

Manor Farm Barn - my own Cotswold courtyard garden

Joanne Alderson Design

My own Cotswold courtyard garden here in Hardwick. I used porcelain flags, a large reflection pool, mature trees & fabulous lighting to achieve this simple understated look

Textural courtyard

greencube garden and landscape design

Boulder Thinking !

TARHEEL OUTDOOR DESIGN GROUP

Transcending landscape within the heartbeat of Urban Uptown Charlotte, NC The tranquility of the water therapy falls calms and soothes the day falling under the start of a moonlit night.

Formal Garden Design Ideas with with Waterfall

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.