Design Works - Landscape Architecture & Const.

Small traditional backyard formal garden in Boston with a garden path and natural stone pavers for summer.

Unique Media and Design
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style backyard partial sun garden in Other with a fire feature.

Small Fountains

Mystic Water Gardens

Photo of a small contemporary front yard full sun garden in Los Angeles with gravel.

Lake Cottage Landscape

Mark S. Garff, Landscape Architect

A small space was reimagined for clients on Lake Washington by Landscape Architect Mark S. Garff. In this photo a gabion basket wall holds back the steep slope, creating a flat garden area for viewing. A new horizontal board fence adds privacy and creates an intimate seating area at the water's edge. Photos by Mark S. Garff.

Global Syn-Turf artificial grass installation in Dallas, TX

Global Syn-Turf - Artificial Grass Supplier

Global Syn-Turf artificial grass installation in Dallas, TX. Visit us on the web at http://www.globalsynturf.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globalsynturf Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/globalsynturf Follow us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/globalsynturf/ Follow us on HomeTalk: http://www.hometalk.com/globalsynturf

A Boulder Alternative

Mary Kirk Menefee, Landscape Designer

Boulders set into the slope retain soil as a wall would but with a more interesting shape and texture. Design by Mary Kirk Menefee; installation by Merrifield Garden Center. Photo: Mary Kirk Menefee

Greenwood, Seattle WA (after)

Michael Muro Garden Design

Inspiration for a small modern front yard partial sun outdoor sport court for spring in Seattle with concrete pavers.

Flower Power

Greenwood Design Associates, LLC

Lavender with Gaura 'Siskiyou Pink'. I was invited to do the planting design for this compact hillside project after the hardscape was complete. The home is situated on a corner lot, and a number of very narrow beds and stepped planting arrows wrap the house in a "C" shape. The homeowner was looking for plantings that would be soft and inviting for her children, and welcome birds, bees, and butterflies to the garden. Kelly Greenwood

Blue Bench

Todd Haiman Landscape Design

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard shaded garden for spring in New York with a garden path and gravel.

Raised Bed Potager

Thomas Wheaton Garden Design, LLC

A small, disused planting area in an urban neighborhood was converted into a tidy, productive kitchen garden by the addition of raised cedar beds.
Photo of a small traditional courtyard partial sun garden for summer in Boston with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

Outdoor Pizza Oven in Backyard

Grills'n Ovens LLC

Outdoor pizza oven in a Pennsylvania backyard. This is our out of the box clay pizza oven handmade in Portugal. Simply lifted onto a cinder block base and... it's ready to go! Clay on the inside, layers of insulation on the outside. The outermost layer is a cork-based spray, regular wine bottle cork crushed down, mixed with color and sprayed on the oven to give it a better look and a softer feel (refractory cement can be rough). You can see how the clay core for this oven is made here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glOk-faRWV0

Front Yard/Back Yard/Pool Landscapes

Construction Landscape, LLC.

Tropical front yard entryway planting using palms and tropical accents and colorful Florida plants.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun formal garden in Miami with brick pavers.

Victorian Style House and Formal Gardens

Hortus Oasis

A recirculating birdbath is at the center of the two axes. One path leads to the outdoor kitchen combined with a potting shed. www.hortusoasis.com
Small traditional garden in Orlando.

Fantastic Fall Planters

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun garden for fall in Chicago with a container garden.

Central District Edible Garden

Board & Vellum

Landscape contracting by Avid Landscape. Carpentry by Contemporary Homestead. Concrete by Concrete Dreams and Foundations. Photograph by Tina Witherspoon.

Seasonal Containers

MLG Landscape Design, LLC

Small modern courtyard partial sun garden in Seattle.

Look, it's amazing!

Mabry Lawn & Sprinklers

Now that looks more enjoyable for sure!
Inspiration for a mid-sized front yard formal garden in Other with mulch.

Center Valley, PA

Chestnut Hill Landscape Contractors

This is an example of a small contemporary backyard shaded formal garden for summer in Philadelphia with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Briarwood, Richardson

AquaTerra Outdoors

This project was a challenging outdoor renovation. During design process we had to work closely with the City because of the close proximity to drainage easements. Our client was very patient and great to work with as we went through the design process. Based on the end result, the wait was worth it. We were able to design and install a new pool, water feature, raised infinity edge spa, wood deck with fire feature, new fence and all new landscape. Photography: Wade Griffith

Detailed Landscape

Small traditional backyard full sun garden in Denver with a vegetable garden and gravel.

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.