Modern contemporary garden with fire pit area. Designed by Fluid Design Constructed by Elegant Landscapes Photography by Peter Brennan
Large contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden in Sydney with a fire feature and natural stone pavers for winter.

Portland Home and Garden Show

Root Connection

We created a regenerative and sustainable display garden for the Portland Home and Garden Show using repurposed materials and native plants. Our garden contained a Asian inspired reclaimed lumber pergola with green roof, permeable pavers, an abundance of native plant materials, and natural stone water feature.

Winter im ZEN-Kloster Liebenau

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Winter-Gartenbonsai und Winter-Karikomi Auch im Winter verliert ein japanisch gestalteter Garten nichts von seiner Faszination. Dr. Wolfgang Hess, Firma Japan-Garten-Kultur

Homer Glen Landscape Lighting

Accents Lighting

This is an example of a large traditional front yard partial sun driveway for winter in Chicago with concrete pavers.

contemporary front garden

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

Photo Jo Fenton
Inspiration for a small contemporary front yard full sun garden for winter in London with gravel.

Seasonal Decorative Containers

Jill Davis Design

Photo by Jill Davis
Photo of a small transitional front yard full sun formal garden for winter in Chicago with a container garden.

Holiday Window Boxes

Via Flora Landscapes

Small contemporary front yard partial sun garden in Raleigh with a container garden for winter.

Torrance Driveway/Walkway

Bleu Stone Pavers

interlocking paver stone driveway
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts front yard partial sun driveway for winter in Orange County with concrete pavers.

Grant Contemporary Landscape

Northwest Native Landscapes LLC

Rainwater is celebrated as the focal point in this backyard garden. The angled deck provides enough space for a morning coffee, then transitions down onto a natural stone patio for large gatherings. A deep plant bed was created against the garage to showcase plant textures and soften the patio space. The curved edge of the patio mimics the irregular shape of the corner rain garden, with a gently sloping lawn in between the two spaces. Natural boulders form the edge of the rain garden, while swaths of rushes and other water-loving plants provide all season interest.

Marylebone Lightwell

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

Jo Fenton
Design ideas for a small asian courtyard shaded garden for winter in London with a container garden and gravel.

Australian Garden Show Sydney 2014

Earth Matters Consulting

This is an example of a mid-sized and australian native transitional front yard full sun garden for winter in Sydney with a container garden and mulch.

Traditional English Landscape in Eastmoreland

Harmony Design Northwest

Boxwoods border the front walkway, entry, patios, and driveway, forming a low hedge. The red clay brick pavers in a herringbone pattern add a timeless appeal to the house. Small garden beds feature white-blooming favorites like Hydrangea arborescens Annabelle’, Gardenia jasminoides ‘Kleim’s Hardy,’ and Liriope muscari ‘Monroe’s White.’ For privacy, Buxus sempervirens ‘Skywalker’ was chosen for hedging.

Contemporary Landscape with Art

Fredell Enterprises, Inc.

Fredell Enterprises constructed this modern landscape using concrete, natural stone, artificial turf, gravel and mulch. Landscape architecture by Fawn Bell and Jeanie Sims. Photo by Brian Johannsen

San Francisco Landscape

FDC Design Build

Design ideas for a small country backyard shaded xeriscape for winter in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Winter Interest Container & Annual Display

Scott Byron & Co., Inc.

Traditional garden in Chicago for winter.

Bird Key Modern Bungalow

BORDEN Landscape Design

Photographer: Ryan Gamma
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary side yard full sun garden for winter in Tampa with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Arbors/Pergolas/Fences

Borealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley Farm

Fence finished out with my favorite grass and evergreen vine
Small asian front yard partial sun formal garden in Seattle with a garden path and concrete pavers for winter.

Irvington Mediterranean Ecstasy

Abbaté Designs

Careful use of textures, colors and materials make this new front yard dramatic and inviting
This is an example of a small and desert look mediterranean front yard partial sun xeriscape for winter in Portland with decomposed granite and a metal fence.

San Diego Outdoor Living

Sills Landscape Design

This is an example of a small modern backyard partial sun xeriscape for winter in San Diego with a fire feature and gravel.

Boise Bench :: Ultra Low Maintenance

Stack Rock Group - Landscape Architecture

Stack Rock Group :: Creative Landscape Architecture and Landscape Design from Boise, Idaho. StackRockGroup.com
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape for winter in Boise with mulch.

Garden Design Ideas for Winter

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.