Classical Japanese Meets American Techno-Luxe

Large asian backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone pavers for summer.

Koiteich mit Granitfelsen gestaltet im japanischen Stil. Buchs-Kugeln Ahorne und ein Juniperus als Bonsai geschnitten prägen die Teich-Ränder.
Photo of a large asian backyard full sun garden for summer in Nuremberg with decking.

Villa am See

Helmut Haas GmbH

Helmut Haas GmbH & Co. KG
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Stuttgart with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Jardin zen & floral

Serrault Jardins

Beaucoup d’espace et un propriétaire n’ayant pas peur des grands projets : il n’en fallait pas plus pour voir naître cet aménagement original. Tout part d’une retenue de terre alternant roches, murets de pierres sèches et traverses en chêne disposées en jeu d’orgue. L’ensemble se pare d’une belle collection de vivaces et de sujets remarquables comme ce magnifique pin taillé en nuages. De là, s’écoule tranquillement à travers le jardin une rivière ponctuée de galets et de quelques roches. Elle croise sur son chemin un élégant potager constitué de carrés en hauteur et d’un chalet pour faciliter le travail du jardinier. Le tout est joliment ceinturé par une barrière en bois. Crédit photo : @Benjamin Dubuis

Flying Point Residence

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View of the outdoor zen garden. Photo by: Jeff Heatley
Mid-sized modern side yard partial sun garden in New York with a water feature and gravel for summer.

Classical Japanese Meets American Techno-Luxe

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Design ideas for a large asian partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with natural stone pavers and a water feature.

Koiteich bei Berlin

Naturform Jethro Machacek

Gartenpavillon 2016
Design ideas for a large asian backyard full sun garden for summer in Nuremberg.

Japanischer Garten Kronach

Naturform Jethro Machacek

Ein schmaler Granitsteg führt über den Koiteich vorbei am kleinen Bachlauf auf die andere Seite des Gartens.
Design ideas for a mid-sized asian backyard partial sun garden for summer in Nuremberg with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Garden Design Ideas for Summer

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.