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

Contemporary New Home Landscape - Caledonia

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

A dry creek bed snakes through the planted area and is functional - taking rainwater from the front yard and funneling it under the driveway. Renn Kuhnen Photography

Garden Spaces

Dabah Landscape Designs

Russian sage and lady's mantle alternating along a white fence with pink roses
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard driveway for summer in New York with a wood fence.

Modern Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Reseda

Prime Gardens Inc

Modern Drought Tolerant Landscaping Designed and Installed
Small modern front yard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with a garden path and mulch for spring.

Tustin California Native/Friendly Front Yard

creations landscape designs

This front yard is a mixture of California native plants, California friendly plants, permeable decomposed granite paving with brick inlay and other sustainable touches. There is also 3 different seating areas, a bird bath, fountain and boulders for texture. You can read about this projects demo, install and watch an updated video here http://tinyurl.com/7f26wqk

Summer Perennial Garden

Chalet

This is an example of a large traditional front yard partial sun formal garden in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Stonehouse Meadow - Early Summer

Lavish Gardens

A path through the Stonehouse Meadow, with Monarda in full bloom. Ecological landscaping
This is an example of an expansive country front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Toronto with with flowerbed and a stone fence.

Spring Annuals & Bulbs

Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional front yard partial sun garden for spring in Chicago with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Sea Glass House

Amy Martin Landscape Design

Location: Hingham, MA, USA This newly constructed home in Hingham, MA was designed to openly embrace the seashore landscape surrounding it. The front entrance has a relaxed elegance with a classic plant theme of boxwood, hydrangea and grasses. The back opens to beautiful views of the harbor, with a terraced patio running the length of the house. The infinity pool blends seamlessly with the water landscape and splashes over the wall into the weir below. Planting beds break up the expanse of paving and soften the outdoor living spaces. The sculpture, made by a personal friend of the family, creates a stunning focal point with the open sky and sea behind. One side of the property was densely planted with large Spruce, Juniper and Birch on top of a 7' berm to provide instant privacy. Hokonechloa grass weaves its way around Annabelle Hydrangeas and Flower Carpet Roses. The other side had an existing stone stairway which was enhanced with a grove of Birch, hydrangea and Hakone grass. The Limelight Tree Hydrangeas and Boxwood offer a fresh welcome, while the Miscanthus grasses add a casual touch. The Stone wall and patio create a resting spot between rounds of tennis. The granite steps in the lawn allow for a comfortable transition up a steeper slope.

LOW WATER LANDSCAPE GARDENS

Marc Mason Landscape Services

Marc Mason Landscape Services
Photo of a small transitional front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Orange County.

Seneca Residence

Verdance Landscape Architecture

The new front walk of Tierra y Fuego terra-cotta with inset Arto ceramic tiles winds through fragrant drifts of Lavender, Cistus 'Little Miss Sunshine', and Arctotis 'Pink Sugar'. A pair of 'Guardsman' Phormium stand sentry at the front porch. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.

Aménagement d'une entrée de maison

ENVIE JARDIN

Photo of a large contemporary front yard full sun garden in Rennes with a garden path and gravel.

Organic Hummingbird Feeders

FormLA Landscaping

Hummingbirds are drawn to blooming succulents as well as the garden's Island Pitcher Sage, Manzanita and Western Redbud blooms.
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with with flowerbed and gravel.

Lueders Stone Front Walkway

Eden Garden Design

Custom-cut lueders limestone front walkway and a lawn area of fine-textured ‘Cavalier’ zoysia grass, defined with custom steel edging. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/

Driveway Renovation

Direct Home Remodeling, Inc.

This Client needed to redo there driveway but didnt want to change the look of there house. Our team was able to find matching brick to the original house to create this captivation concrete and brick design.

Casa Grande

CBL landscapes

Photo of a mediterranean front yard garden in Los Angeles.

dry stream bed directs drainage during rainy season

Jean Marsh Design

design & photos by Jean Marsh
Mediterranean front yard garden in Orange County.

Dramatic Streetscape Planting

Eden Garden Design

Striking Texas native botanical design with local river rock top dressing. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/

Caladium

AquaTerra Outdoors

Design ideas for a large contemporary front yard garden in Dallas with with path and concrete pavers.

Front Yard Landscape

Stephanie D Poole

The seating area is located near the sidewalk and the bocce ball court driveway for convenient socializing. The African Tulip Tree will eventually provide shade to the seating area.

Front Yard 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.