Large country full sun formal garden in Melbourne with natural stone pavers for fall.

Design ideas for a small arts and crafts backyard shaded garden for fall in Seattle with concrete pavers and a wood fence.

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Gravel To Gold, Inc.

Toja Grid Shade Pergola
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard full sun xeriscape for fall with decking.

California Craftsman Forest Garden

Califia Ecodesign

Large previously existing California native trees provided the foundation for this grand yard with dining area, fire pit, pergola, seasonally dry streambed, native grass meadow garden and deciduous trees.

LISS FOREST

Kingsford Garden Design

New brick path with small seating area under wooden pergola
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape for fall in Hampshire with brick pavers and a wood fence.

Kemptown Garden

Green Rooms landscapes & gardens

Garden Design – Town courtyard garden with a Japanese theme. Eco-Design – Use of gravel rather than paving reduces the carbon footprint substantially. Sustainable Design – Retaining walls made from timber. Carbon remains embedded in the wood.

Japanese Inspired in Hampton

Davidson Design Studio

A family garden where the premium was on an open kick about lawn for the children, while also providing amazing outdoor entertaining and relaxation spaces for the parents. The feature element is the timber pergola complete with a custom made oculus to the sky. Timber decking to the pergola and the entertaining space at the rear of the home provide natural surfaces that perfectly complement the living garden elements. Feature rockwork is thoughtfully located throughout the garden and placed to create interest and story. Large bluestone slab steppers through coarse ballast paths provide access around the home. Custom designed and made metal screens are installed to the narrow side garden to provide a frame for climbing plants and offer views from within the home and privacy from neighbours.

Bungalow mit langer Auffahrt

Dagmar Stucke Gartengestaltung

Die Pergola wird noch berankt und schließt den Garten nach hinten ab. Dort ist ein weiterer Stellplatz mit Rasenwaben angelegt. Vorher ist dort auch eine Betonpflasterauffahrt gewesen. Links im Bild ein Beet mit Einjährigen und Erdbeeren.

Close up of one of the planting areas

JLM Construction

Showcasing: *Colorful planting stock selected for the client and the theme they wanted. *A different color of concrete, custom sized pads for some of the paths. *The client asked for unique planting throughout the new landscape, ground cover was one of the plants we chose that isn't used as frequently.

Design & Installation - Chelsea

Willow Alexander Gardens

A beautiful bespoke pergola with hanging chairs and fitted kitchen. Perfect for entertaining guests. A gravel firepit makes this space extra special. Compressed gravel borders the whole garden with a large central lawn and cottage planting.

All Decked Out

Garden Mates LLC

Inspiration for a transitional full sun garden for fall in Other with natural stone pavers.

Contemporary Retreat Garden in Nottingham

Wyndham-Smith Garden Design

At the core of this garden lies an eloquent narrative of interior elegance extending its graceful touch into an outdoor spectacle. It mirrors the homeowners’ contemporary and tasteful style, achieving a balanced and inviting transition from the indoor space to the verdant outdoors. Every element of the garden is a chapter, each meticulously crafted to draw the observer into a journey of exploration and awe. Rooted deeply in the theme of relaxation, this green sanctuary is a harmonious counterbalance to the homeowners’ bustling lives. What once was a challenging level change at the rear of the garden has been masterfully transformed into a canvas of innovation and artistry. Crisp, contemporary styled retaining walls delineate graceful spaces for leisure, including a secluded hot tub area accentuated by artistic garden screens offering both privacy and visual allure. A modern pergola, standing majestic, draws the eye and soul into the garden while offering a graceful shade. The transformation from a monotone expanse of grass and abrupt level change to a realm adorned with strategic hardscape features and captivating feature trees, bestows a multidimensional space of aesthetic and sensory delight. In this garden, every glance unveils a new layer of luxury, and each moment is a step into a world where bespoke elegance and natural beauty unite in a dance of aesthetics and grace.

Artificial Turf and a Putting Green Create a Playful Resort Feel

Bluestar Landscape Designers

The plants and trees soften the hardscape features, marrying them to the house. The fall colors warm up the color tones.
Photo of a modern backyard full sun garden for fall in Sacramento.

Patio view

Alan Dunn Landscape Design

Mixed media, from insitu concrete walls, porcelain pavers, finished concrete floor, masonry island and heavy timber pergola.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun xeriscape for fall with natural stone pavers.

Ландшафтный дизайн с водоемом (Батюшково, Дмитровский район)

Ландшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой

Перголы с местами для отдыха расположены рядом с розарием
Photo of a large traditional sloped full sun xeriscape for fall in Moscow with river rock and a stone fence.

Hillside Haven

Chestnut Grove Design Group, Inc.

View from the lawn showing the edge of the pool fence, sports court and a snippet of the meadow beyond.
This is an example of a large traditional backyard full sun outdoor sport court for fall in Boston with a wood fence.

Planting stock

JLM Construction

Showcasing: *Colorful planting stock selected for the client and the theme they wanted. *The same concrete pavers used throughout the yard to tie all aspects of the yard together. *Not all California native planting has to be one color, dependant of where you live you can use the natural environment to have more options for planting.

Chelsea Contemporary Garden

Willow Alexander Gardens

A large expanse of lawn and an unused pool was transformed into a modern entertaining garden. With a bespoke built pergola covering a large decking area perfect for cooking and dining. Planting was kept to cool purples and whites with lots of warm luscious greens giving lots of interest throughout the seasons.

Pergola Garden Design Ideas for Fall

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.