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Inspiration for a traditional front yard garden in Sydney.
Centennial Park - Garden
By GOODMANORS Pool + Garden

Inspiration for a traditional front yard garden in Sydney.
Mix of Brick and Stone... also stone around feature windows. We could identify certain windows and doors to add this feature. - emilyracheldunn

This is an example of a modern side yard garden in Melbourne with a container garden and concrete pavers.
NORTHCOTE HOUSE 02
By STAR Architecture

This is an example of a modern side yard garden in Melbourne with a container garden and concrete pavers.
We could plant veggies in neat planter boxes- handy to kitchen. - hansal

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This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard partial sun garden for summer in Brisbane with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.
Alderley Courtyard
By Define Landscape Architecture

Sunken courtyard
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard partial sun garden for summer in Brisbane with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.
Pebbles underneath ? keeps floor warm - webuser_271734026

This is an example of a large beach style backyard garden for summer in Sydney with with outdoor playset.
Dover Heights Clifftop
By Think Outside Gardens

In a unique location on a clifftop overlooking the ocean, an existing pool and rear garden was transformed inline with the ‘Hamptons’ style interiors of the home. The shape of an existing pool was changed to allow for more lawn and usable space. New tiling, rendered walls, planters and salt tolerant planting brought the garden up to date. The existing undercover alfresco area in this Dover Heights family garden was opened up by lowering the tiling level to create internal height and a sense of spaciousness. The colour palette was purposely limited to match the house with white light greys, green plantings and blue in the furnishings and pool. The addition of a built in BBQ with shaker profile cupboards and marble bench top references the interior styling and brings sophistication to the outdoor space. Baby blue pool lounges and wicker furniture add to the ‘Hamptons’ feel. Contemporary planters with Bougainvillea has been used to provide a splash of colour along the roof line for most of the year. In a side courtyard synthetic lawn was added to create a children’s play area, complete with elevated fort, cubby house and climbing wall.
Love the climbing wall, slide and sandpit underneath - webuser_187506509

Asian partial sun garden.
Outside Showers
By Outside Space

Asian partial sun garden.
Mondo grass so cute but will it die where we are? - ljohn77

Country backyard full sun garden in Perth with a retaining wall.
Wembley 2
By Tim Davies Landscaping | Perth

GRAB Photography
Country backyard full sun garden in Perth with a retaining wall.
Like garden edging design, low maintenance shrub - ebony_mulhall

Design ideas for a contemporary backyard garden in Sydney with a garden path.
Heritage Semi No 2- Manly
By Archisoul Architects

Podology Landscape Architecture, Construction and Maintenance Tom Ferguson Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary backyard garden in Sydney with a garden path.
Concrete pavers different sizes? - michael_truloff26

Design ideas for a tropical courtyard garden in Cairns.
Spice Residence
By Nathan Verri Pty Ltd

Design ideas for a tropical courtyard garden in Cairns.
LOVE the way the garden beds are the "cut outs"! - bianca_hyde

Large tropical backyard full sun formal garden in Sydney with gravel for summer.
Cross St - Bronte
By Bondi Landscapes

Large tropical backyard full sun formal garden in Sydney with gravel for summer.
i want something like this..... - villarino_christopher

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Inspiration for a modern garden in Sydney with natural stone pavers.
Homage to Oscar - The Heritage of Modernism
By Luigi Rosselli Architects

Inspiration for a modern garden in Sydney with natural stone pavers.
Like those steppers with plants in between now grass - webuser_25538892

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Adelaide with a water feature and natural stone pavers.
Beautiful roses
By Ladybird Garden Design

Roses on an arch frame the entrance to an inviting place to sit and relax
Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Adelaide with a water feature and natural stone pavers.
Use near back west side of house - rita_sheridan36

Inspiration for a contemporary front yard full sun formal garden in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a garden path and concrete pavers.
Blackett Homes Denman
By Solarcert Building Design

Inspiration for a contemporary front yard full sun formal garden in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a garden path and concrete pavers.
Round base - cworme

Photo of a beach style front yard partial sun driveway in Gold Coast - Tweed with brick pavers.
Commodore 703
By Jared Poole Design

Photo of a beach style front yard partial sun driveway in Gold Coast - Tweed with brick pavers.
Beach style garden design, Gold coast - webuser_356593002

This is an example of a contemporary backyard formal garden in Sydney with a garden path and concrete pavers.
Lincoln House
By Kreis Grennan Architecture

Douglas Frost
This is an example of a contemporary backyard formal garden in Sydney with a garden path and concrete pavers.
Backyard garden with storage space - webuser_987186614

Design ideas for a contemporary full sun garden in Melbourne with a vegetable garden and gravel.
Kids Pod
By Mihaly Slocombe

Design ideas for a contemporary full sun garden in Melbourne with a vegetable garden and gravel.
Herb planter boxes and planting with timber features. - brian_harris71

Photo of a contemporary partial sun garden in Melbourne with decking.
Red Hill
By Nicolle Kennedy Photography

Photo of a contemporary partial sun garden in Melbourne with decking.
Love the clean lines of this corridor aspect - webuser_64281341

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Photo of a contemporary backyard full sun garden in Melbourne with concrete pavers.
Mornington
By C.O.S Design

Tim Turner
Photo of a contemporary backyard full sun garden in Melbourne with concrete pavers.
Minimalist, different shades of green - webuser_4141305

Mid-sized contemporary backyard garden in Melbourne.
Essendon project
By MINT Pool + Landscape Design

Dave Kulesza
Mid-sized contemporary backyard garden in Melbourne.
Nice use of white, nice modern look - maximumgrowth

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.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a garden renovation or are building a designer garden from scratch, Houzz has 761,396 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Mihaly Slocombe and Kreis Grennan Architecture. Look through garden photos in different colours and styles and when you find a garden design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful garden ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.