Water feature designed for the middle of the turning circle.
Design ideas for an expansive tropical front yard garden in Sydney.

Spice - Oak Beach - Far North Queensland

bàlay Vandyke

Photos by Louise Roche, of Villa Styling. Recycled timber arbor and entry path
This is an example of a tropical front yard garden in Cairns with with path.

Stone Manor House

Worthington & Shagen Custom Builder, Inc.

Expansive country front yard driveway in Philadelphia.

Zero Lawn Xeriscape

David Morello Garden Enterprises, Inc.

Flower lover garden David Morello
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts front yard garden for summer in Houston with natural stone pavers and with flowerbed.

Front Yard Landscape Project in Buffalo

Gorski Landscaping

Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun formal garden for summer in New York.

California drought-tolerant garden

Kaiser Gardens

This is a California xeriscape succulent garden. Clients wanted color and texture with drought-resistant plant materials. They enjoy garden sculptures, so we included a Buddha and a Roman bust planted with succulents. The previous owners of the property left behind some old San Francisco cobblestones, which we incorporated into the new design, using them as garden steps. We built low, raised beds out of stone, also existing on the property, and used containers along steps and against existing concrete walls to soften the hard surfaces.

Succulents in the front

Cool Designs for Landscapes

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional front yard partial sun xeriscape in Orange County with gravel.

Beacon Hill Bliss

Cording Landscape Design

Alan & Linda Detrick Photography
Design ideas for a traditional front yard garden for spring in New York with with flowerbed.

Suburban Retreat

NLH Landscape Architects

Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan
This is an example of a traditional front yard garden in Chicago.

Garden Paths and Landscape Steps

Derviss Design

A steep hillside is turned into a lush landscape using salvias, ornamental grasses, pomegranates and other easy care plants.
Inspiration for a traditional sloped garden in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

Less Lawn More Garden

Westover Landscape Design

An eclectic and welcoming alternative to the traditional lawn. Inviting to birds, butterflys and neighbors. More at http://www.WestoverLd.com

A plant lovers' Coastal Retreat

Colin Cooney Designs

Colourful planting displays in this coastal garden design on the Wild Atlantic Way
Inspiration for a large country front yard full sun garden for summer in Other with river rock and a stone fence.

Succulent Front Yard

Sarah Herman Landscape Design

Succulents and other drought-tolerant Mediterranean climate plantings adorn this vibrant front yard in El Cerrito.
Photo of a small contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Bertsch - Estancia

Desert Foothills Landscape

Photo Credits: Steven Thompson
This is an example of a front yard xeriscape in Phoenix.

Chic Sustainable Entry Garden- Los Feliz

Ketti Kupper Conscious Life Design

Container garden as focal point. Photo by Ketti Kupper
Design ideas for a small contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with a container garden.

O'Brien, K. - Balinese Inspired Garden

Mom's Design Build

Spacecrafting
Inspiration for an asian front yard garden in Minneapolis with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Tiburon

Huettl Landscape Architecture

Marion Brenner
Design ideas for a large modern front yard garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall.

Seattle Hilltop

SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture

This newly constructed home was in need of an outdoor living space and streetscape in a matching contemporary Northwest style. Our studio composed a landscape with an improved entry sequence, balancing the need for personal privacy alongside a distinctive public face. A courtyard oasis with a new deck is enclosed by warm wooden fencing set on top of the contrasting raw texture of a gabion retaining wall that acts as a backdrop to bold streetscape plantings.

Myrtle View House

Don Tankersley & Co.

Photo by Jeremy Bitterman
Inspiration for a modern front yard partial sun garden in Portland with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Front Entrance with Walkway

Montano's Landscaping

Choosing hardscape for your landscaping project is a wise investment, because it is more durable and aesthetically pleasing than alternative choices.

Front Yard and Sloped 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.