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Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in San Francisco with a vegetable garden and gravel.

gardenUP Garden Designs

gardenUP®

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun formal garden for spring in Boston with mulch and with flowerbed.

Front Landscape - Bel Marin Keys Lagoon Side Residence

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Photos taken just after installation, there are more recent photos in this project. The front areas of this landscape were transformed from a tired, water thirsty lawn into a contemporary setting with dramatic concrete pavers leading to the home's entrance and a new driveway using large concrete slabs with small black pebbles set in resin. Plants for sun and part shade complete this project, just completed in February 2014. The back areas of this transformation are in a separate project: Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel http://www.houzz.com/projects/456093/Modern-Water-Side-Landscape-Remodel---Lawn-Replaced--Novato--CA Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Traditional Westport

Oliver Design Associates

Large arts and crafts backyard partial sun formal garden in New York with a garden path and natural stone pavers for spring.

Eclectic Backyard Garden

Garden Gate Landscaping

A complete and eclectic rear garden renovation with a creative blend of formal and natural elements. Formal lawn panel and rose garden, craftsman style wood deck and trellis, homages to Goldsworthy and Stonehenge with large boulders and a large stone cairn, several water features, a Japanese Torii gate, rock walls and steps, vegetables and herbs in containers and a new parking area paved with permeable pavers that feed an underground storage area that in turns irrigates the garden. All this blends into a diverse but cohesive garden. Designed by Charles W Bowers, Built by Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc. © Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc./Charles W. Bowers

Tennis Court Resurface

Sport Court St. Louis

Sport Court St. Louis, resurfaced tennis court to make multi-purpose. Designed to play basketball, volleyball, and tennis. Features adjustable net system that easily converts from tennis to volleyball. Located in Clayton. Sport Court Powergame in Terra Cotta and Evergreen with White Tennis Lines, Black Volleyball Lines and Gray Basketball Lines

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Rooted Garden, Inc

Mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun formal garden with with raised garden bed and gravel for spring.

Princeton Contemporary

Ronni Hock Garden & Landscape

Photo of a small contemporary backyard full sun garden for spring in Philadelphia with a garden path and gravel.

SimTek Faux Stone Privacy Fence

Superior Fence Co of San Antonio

Photo of an expansive modern backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Austin with a garden path and gravel.

Combining Materials to Climb a Slope

Bloom'n Gardens Landscape

Inspiration for a mid-sized country sloped full sun garden for spring in Atlanta with a retaining wall and decking.

Hardscape and Pool Design

Southern Elegance Design and Landscape

Steve York
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional front yard partial sun garden for spring in Atlanta with a garden path and mulch.

Austin Hillside Estate

Double B Design, LLC

Cut stone steps create a connection to the guest parking areas, driveway island and the front door. Utilizing a select few materials throughout the frontyard space provide a softer harmonious feel. Bringing lines across the spaces provides connectivity between spaces even with the driveway. Photo by Rachel Paul Photography

Winding Fence Way

Promise Path Landscaping Inc

Bocce Ball court with decomposed granite
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in San Diego with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Wood Fences

VIKING FENCE CO

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden for spring in Austin with a retaining wall.

Recent Projects

Cultivar, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized asian backyard full sun garden for spring in Boston with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Pt. Richmond Modern Front Yard with Patio

Leigh Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern front yard partial sun outdoor sport court for spring in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

Elegant Country Estate

Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional front yard full sun driveway for spring in New York with gravel and a garden path.

Edible gardens

Larson Landscaping

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Los Angeles with a container garden.

Garden Arbor

Garden Tech Horticultural Services LLC

Garden arbor and picket fence separate the side yard from the front yard creating outdoor rooms. The view to the front yard frames a sitting area with Adirondack chairs. Photo by Bob Trainor

Raised Bed Vegetable Garden

Casa Smith Designs, LLC

The star at the center of this veggie garden is the perfect place for the dwarf lemon tree. The six pointed star (just like the Great Seal of the United States) is ideal for the strawberries to cascade over the edges. The star is 6' with 3' clearance around the star so the space is wide enough to comfortably access the veggie beds from all sides. Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton

Garden Design Ideas for Spring

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.