Garden Design Ideas
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.
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This is an example of a beach style backyard garden in Sunshine Coast with concrete pavers.
External & Landscape Works To 1930s Art Deco Queenslander
Photo of a large country backyard xeriscape in Brisbane with a vegetable garden and mulch.
Veggie garden with shelter - webuser_487262396
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard garden in Sunshine Coast with natural stone pavers.
Pool tile colours - shaun_bice
Dave Kulesza
Mid-sized contemporary backyard garden in Melbourne.
Paving in fake grass leading to pool - webuser_442811530
Ben Wrigley
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard garden in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a water feature and decking.
courtyard house design - edzhoy
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Landscape Design - Adam Robinson Design, Sydney
This is an example of a contemporary garden in Sydney.
Use of materials - antonellacasella
David Taylor Photography
Photo of a contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape in Sydney with decking.
If we did build a double garage - sarah_burke62
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.
It gives me an idea of what I could do when the camellia goes! - webuser_103810249
Tim Turner
Photo of a contemporary backyard full sun garden in Melbourne with concrete pavers.
The three together to make a transition - mimosamm
Photo - Urban Angles
Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Melbourne.
pebbles ornamentals and paver lighting - allan_korol
An enchanting outdoor wonderland with stunningly lit water feature.
Inspiration for a traditional garden in Melbourne.
like the brick and window surround colours & ideas.
Also like the pillars - sandraevenden
Luc Remond
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard full sun garden in Sydney with concrete pavers.
Door - webuser_222791836
Celebration Homes
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun driveway in Perth with a container garden and gravel.
love the tiered concrete garden - moggy_777
Photo of a small asian backyard full sun xeriscape in Other with gravel.
lose the lawn just keep square bit - lizpaulsen30
Fatfish Photography
Design ideas for a beach style courtyard garden in Gold Coast - Tweed with a garden path and decking.
Pool and exterior design - webuser_847581712
Inspiration for a traditional garden in Melbourne.
like the water fall - glenana
This garden was transformed from a derelict overgrown space into a modern family entertainer. A dark grey coloured bluestone was used as paving at the front of the property to ground the space and respect the formality of the traditional façade of the house whilst providing a contemporary transition to the new renovation at the rear. New picket fencing and a sliding gate system complete the renovation and secure the additional off street parking. Traditional planting of Wisteria and Lavender frame the house whilst fresh looking Viburnum grows along the front boundary.
The rear of the property is defined by an entertaining area with a large timber deck, floating built in bench seating and generous rear garden. The well-proportioned lawn is framed with layers of tropical planting providing a lush backdrop to the garden and privacy to the rear of the home.
Zoe and lucy sign - webuser_847581712
Emma Cross
Contemporary backyard garden in Melbourne with a garden path and natural stone pavers.
Timber cladding - milahn35