Wooded lot has a steep slope to entry courtyard. Fishpond with fountain is focal point, and bamboo plant screening hides view of driveway from the interior and creates privacy.

Australian Garden Show Sydney 2014

Earth Matters Consulting

Mid-sized and australian native transitional front yard full sun garden in Sydney with a water feature and mulch for spring.

Snohomish Residence

Sublime Garden Design, LLC

Sublime Garden Design
This is an example of a large eclectic front yard shaded garden in Seattle with a water feature.

Landscapes

Garden View Landscape and Pools

This is an example of a large eclectic front yard garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

zocala san clemente

Urban Landscape

Jeri Koegel
Photo of a contemporary front yard full sun garden in Orange County with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Front Yard Landscape

Resource Landscapes LLC

Beautiful Spring Blooms with Sugar Kettle Fountain
Inspiration for a mid-sized country front yard full sun driveway for spring in New Orleans with a water feature.

Before and After Water Features

Good Earth Water Gardens

Pondless Waterfall disappearing underground next to driveway.
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical front yard shaded garden for summer in Kansas City with a water feature and gravel.

Pondless Waterfalls in Front Yard

TRU Landscape Services

What a relaxing front yard landscape! We installed a pondless waterfall that flows in two streams through this front yard in Yorba Linda California. We also installed outdoor LED lighting and all of the trees and plants present. TRU Landscape Services all of your outdoor needs.

CathyH

FALLING WATER DESIGNS

Photo of a large contemporary front yard partial sun garden in Seattle with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Spanish Style Meets California Friendly

Urbafloria

Jacky Surber Bougainvillea, purple aeoniums, agave 'Blue flame' senecio, and echeveria make this entrance colorful year round.
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean front yard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Narrabeen, Lagoon st

On Common Ground Landscapes

Gavin Muir
Design ideas for a large beach style front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Sydney with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Ring Residence

Ferdinand Castillo Landscape Architect

this project began with an dilapidated site with no landscape. The large front yard was unusable for this family with 2 young boys. the inspiration was to create a clean modern space but with ample room for the children to have practical outdoor play areas. the anchor of the project was to use a large 2 ton rock, already purchased by the owner, and create a center piece. the rock was converted into a water feature and the space was developed into a meditative seating pit wrapped in corten steel. the remaining areas were developed as retaining / seat walls bordering the open lawn play areas. modern railings & fence were designed to wrap the upper patio and perimeter fence. landscape lighting provide enough light for safety and mood.

Australian Garden Show Sydney 2014

Earth Matters Consulting

Design ideas for a mid-sized and australian native transitional front yard full sun garden for spring in Sydney with a water feature and mulch.

Ford Rd

Serge van der Voo Landscapes LLC

The Japanese-inspired facade renovation of this private and mature wooded property called for a balanced mix of water, deciduous, evergreen, vertical and horizontal plant growth. Multi-seasonal ground cover, perennials, grasses, shrubs, and trees soften and anchor the architectural integrity of this home by providing color, texture, and scale throughout the year.

Tropical Waterfall garden pond in front entrance

Matthew Giampietro Garden Design

This small waterfall garden pond is at the front entrance to this South Florida home. The rock waterfall installation is by Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc. The plant installation is by 5th Avenue Landscaping.

Eingangsbereich mit neuem Charakter

Frank Dahl - Lebensraum Garten

Hier haben wir den Eingangsbereich grundlegend und umfassend modernisiert. Der Handlauf und das Glasgeländer schaffen eine durchgehende Transparenz, die Neupflanzung mit üppigen Hortensien und langblühenden Stauden schaffen eine freundliche Empfangssituation. Dazu als Aha-Erlebnis der leise plätschernde moderne Brunnentrog! Der Zugang zum Untergeschoss wurde komplett neu mit Großformat Betonplatten gestaltet und wie im hinteren Gartenbereich mit einer Gabionenwand gestützt und mit einem Pflanztrog ergänzt. Sichtschutz und Eibenhecke geben dem Garten einen definierten Rahmen. Alle Fotos von Frank Dahl

Thriving Pollinator Garden for Hampden Townhome

Roland Oehme Landscape Architecture

This is a small garden (approx. 600 sq. ft.) next to a corner townhome in an urban setting in Baltimore’s popular Hampden neighborhood. We transformed this former weed patch into a thriving and beautiful pollinator garden of mostly native plants. The client specifically wanted flowering plants for all pollinators, but especially hummingbirds, and the garden was to be bird friendly as well. I designed the garden and installed it with the help of landscape contractors. I located a water fountain against the rear wall. The client also desired a vine to cover the rear wall so I selected the Trumpet Vine which is growing beautifully. I continue to oversee the maintenance of this garden. Landscape design and photo by Roland Oehme

Landscape Yard Projects

Integrity Landscape Services LLC.

Inspiration for a large traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in Austin with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Day Road ~ Bainbridge Island

Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.

Pattie O'Loughlin Marmon - Real Girl Friday
Design ideas for a large contemporary front yard full sun garden in Seattle with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Silverleaf 1

Pascale Land Design

Natural brick paver walkway leading to the front entrance to this Mediterranean home. Pascale Sucato
Design ideas for a large mediterranean front yard garden for spring in Phoenix with a water feature and brick pavers.

Front Yard Garden Design Ideas with a Water Feature

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.