Dramatic plant textures, modern hardscaping and sharp angles enhanced this mid-century modern bungalow. Soft plants were chosen to contrast with the sharp angles of the pathways and hard edges of the MCM home, while providing all-season interest. Horizontal privacy screens wrap the front porch and create intimate garden spaces – some visible only from the street and some visible only from inside the home. The front yard is relatively small in size, but full of colorful texture.

Lawn Conversion

Rock & Rose Landscapes San Francisco

Design ideas for a mid-sized front yard partial sun garden for winter in San Francisco with a garden path and gravel.

Modern Prairie Front Landscape - New Berlin

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

A 'Firebird' malus will add spring bloom to the front-most plant bed. Westhauser Photography
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Milwaukee with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Un jardin contemporain

maisons booa

nis&for
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun driveway for summer in Strasbourg with a garden path and gravel.

Contemporary Entry

a Blade of Grass

Reclaimed granite post with pennisetum, nepeta, and vinca. Photo by Pete Cadieux
Small contemporary front yard partial sun garden in Boston with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Heritage home gets a new look

Urban Habitats Landscape Studio

Heavy lattice panels provide an attractive screen for neighbors on both sides. Clematis armandii and honeysuckle vines will eventually cover the lattice. Photo: Urban Habitats Landscape Studio

Flagstone Path Lined in Thyme

Regenesis Ecological Design

Thymus serpyllum (Creeping Thyme) creates an excellent ground cover between the flagstone pavers in this unique garden pathway.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Other with a garden path and mulch.

LANDSCAPING

Laslo Landscaping Inc.

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

Specialty Projects

Beach Bum Turf Co.

Photo of a large modern front yard partial sun driveway for spring in Tampa with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Fairfield Beach

Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC

Photo by Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC A small residential, seaside property located on Fairfield Beach, Fairfield was renovated by the new owners and adapted for their active family. Barbara was the landscape architect in charge of all of the landscape elements upgrades. She designed new bluestone curving paths to access the front and side doors and designed new landscape lighting to enhance the walks. The existing trees were saved and she designed new shade and salt-tolerant plantings which were added to provide seasonal color and interest while respecting the existing plantings. Along the beach front additional native beach grasses were added to stabilize the dunes while removing some invasive plantings. This work will be phased over the next few years in an effort to keep the sand stable. Beach roses were incorporated into a hollow in the dunes. A small lawn area was renovated and the surrounding Black Pines pruned to provide a small play area and respite from the sun. Beautiful reblooming hydrangeas line the edge of the gravel driveway. Rounded beach stones were used instead of mulch in the island planting along the edge of the adjacent road planted with Miscanthus, Mugo pine and yucca. Barbara designed a custom kayak rack, custom garbage enclosure, a new layout of the existing wooden deck to facilitate access to the side doors, and detailed how to renovate the front door into only an emergency access with new railings and steps. She coordinating obtaining bids and then supervised the installation of all elements for the new landscape the project. The interiors were designed by Jack Montgomery Design of Greenwich, CT and NYC . Tree work was completed by Bartlett Tree Experts. Freddy’s Landscape Company of Fairfield, CT installed the new plantings, installed all the new masonry work and provides landscape maintenance services. JT Low Voltage and Electric installed the landscape lighting.

French Farmhouse

Mirador Builders

Inspiration for a large mediterranean front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Houston with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Decomposed granite path with grasses, succulents and shrubs

June Scott Design

Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Photos by Daniel Bosler

Etobicoke Outdoor Living Renovation

Big Town Contracting Ltd.

Photo of a contemporary front yard garden in Toronto with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Contemporary Gardens

VisionScapes

This garden is a perfect example of contemporary city design for a small space. Two custom built hardwood planters provide some height and depth to the narrow front yard. While the tile walkway is set on a stable concrete base ensuring safe passage in and out of the home in both summer and winter. The private back yard maximizes space by using a custom built hardwood table as both an architectural piece that defines the fire pit area, and an optional servery for larger dining parties. Photo credit: Jamen Rhodes

Photo Gallery

Diversified Contractors / DC Patio

Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun formal garden for spring in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Pachysandra against peacock paver walkway

Landscape Workshop

A year after doing the backyard, the owners asked us to do a front yard renovation. We created a new walkway to the front door, added a generous landing pad to the cup de sac, and matched the lantern posts used in the backyard entry.

Contemporary Landscape - Dramatic Transformation - San Rafael, CA

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Plant focus: Lomandra longifolia 'Breeze'. SEE PHOTOS TAKEN AFTER 2 YEARS. This San Rafael front landscape has been dramatically updated with a welcoming concrete pathway entrance, and complimented by a variety of architectural plants, hardy succulents, textural grasses and a majestic, fruitless olive tree. The dramatic transformation is enhanced by a raised corten steel planter at the pathway entrance with gravel and succulents. Two horizontal ipe wood structures provide contemporary accents. New raised concrete planters alongside the new concrete driveway define the property and showcase more colorful succulents. A beautiful gray house paint color and ipe accents complete the remodel. Drawings, Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

California Residence

ddArchitect

Mixed size of cast in place concrete paving and stair risers combined with pervious paving and planting at entry.
Photo of a large modern front yard partial sun formal garden for spring in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Projects designed and built by Old Farms Landscaping

Old Farms Landscaping Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary front yard partial sun formal garden for spring in New York with a garden path and brick pavers.

Our Work

Great Scapes Outdoor Living, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard driveway in Chicago with a garden path and brick pavers.

Front Yard Garden Design Ideas with a Garden 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.