Raised beds with specimen tree and garden lighting
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun garden for summer in Other with with raised garden bed, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Corten Steel Terraced landscaping

Zones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate Ryan

Corten steel garden terraces
This is an example of an eclectic front yard full sun xeriscape in Auckland with with raised garden bed.

Totteridge Park

Bluestone Landscapes Ltd

Photo of an expansive traditional front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Hertfordshire with with raised garden bed and gravel.

CM01

Peterson Landscaping

Photo of a mid-sized front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in Nashville with with raised garden bed and river rock.

Stacked Stone Garden Bed and Disappearing Fountain

Stone Garden

Stacked stone creates this raised garden bed that features a disappearing fountain. Our selections from NC, PA, TN and NC provide ample choices in natural, palletized stone. We also offer Stone Veneer options.

Erasmusrand garden makeover

Helét van Blerk

new terraces, new driveway, level areas, porcelain tiles, raised planters, artificial lawn.
Inspiration for a traditional front yard partial sun formal garden in Other with with raised garden bed.

Not Just a Side Yard

Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping

Inspiration for a small contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with with raised garden bed.

North Lakes Entrance

LunnScape

omplete landscape design overhaul for the entrance of North Lakes community Located in Broward county Florida featuring: False Agave, Green Island Ficus, Viburnum, Red Velvet pants, European Fan Palms, Bismark palms, Coconut Palms, Queen Palms, Caprocks, Texas Sage, Coleus Annual Flowers, Robelini Palm, Japanese Blueberry tree and Louisiana red Copperleaf plant.

Architektonischer Vorgarten

Paus Gartendesign

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard formal garden in Essen with with raised garden bed and concrete pavers.

Vorgartengestaltung

GrünMaler

Dem Eingang wurde durch die auslaufenden Platten des Gewegs die Strenge genommen. Dickmännchen rahmen den Weg flächendeckend und bilden die Grenze zum Olivenbaum.

Samford Valley

Horte Couture

Kangaroo Paws, cycads and trailing rosemary for a sustainable and drought and heat tolerant raised garden bed.
Inspiration for a large and australian native contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in Brisbane with with raised garden bed and natural stone pavers.

Hastings

Groundswell Gardens

A low maintenance and hardy garden renovation in a converted warehouse in an industrial estate.
Inspiration for a mid-sized and australian native industrial front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Melbourne with with raised garden bed, river rock and a metal fence.

Erasmusrand garden makeover

Helét van Blerk

new terraces, new driveway, level areas, porcelain tiles, raised planters, artificial lawn.
Photo of a traditional front yard partial sun formal garden in Other with with raised garden bed.

Mid-Century Modern Beach House

Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping

Design ideas for a small midcentury front yard partial sun driveway in San Francisco with with raised garden bed and decking.

Front yard Retaining Wall

Mary-Jo Melnyk Garden Designs

Clean new stone walls to keep this sloped front yard looking its best.
This is an example of a small transitional front yard full sun garden for summer in Toronto with with raised garden bed, concrete pavers and a wood fence.

Vorgarten

Paus Gartendesign

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun garden for summer in Essen with concrete pavers and with raised garden bed.

Stairsteps & Walkways

Aria Alfresco

Buff flagstone and stripstone create multiple tiers of planter boxes and stairs leading to this home's entrance. The buff flagstone coordinates perfectly with the home's brick exterior.

Asena 1 Villa

Asena Homes

Design ideas for a small mediterranean front yard partial sun formal garden for spring in Other with with raised garden bed, gravel and a stone fence.

Driveway Raised Beds

Tree and Stone Landscape Construction

Design ideas for a small front yard full sun garden in Portland Maine with with raised garden bed and gravel.

Riverside garden near Henley on Thames

Joanne Alderson Design

A contemporary front garden to suit this Huf Haus style property with raised beds & planting to withstand flooding Design & photos by Jo Alderson Phillips

Front Yard Garden Design Ideas with with Raised Garden Bed

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.