Photo of a large contemporary backyard formal garden for summer in Denver with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Modern Meets Boho

BOXHILL

Photography: Gerardine and Jude Vargas
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury backyard full sun xeriscape for winter in Phoenix with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Kindergarten Courtyard

Earth Essence Designs

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden in DC Metro with a vegetable garden.

Southwest DC Back Garden Makeover

blue house gardens

The new garden features a stone retaining wall, stone pavers, fencing to cover the co-op fencing, a painted cinder block wall, a custom shelf for the clients' outdoor pots and vacation finds, a refreshed back garden door, and a beautiful pergola that will be covered in greenery in a year or two.

Coral Bell Azaelas

Bloom'n Gardens Landscape

Large traditional front yard full sun driveway in Atlanta with concrete pavers for spring.

Color Me Hosta

gardenUP®

Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun formal garden for spring in Boston with a garden path and mulch.

Palm Beach Gardens Tropical Landscape

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Colorful bromeliads and agaves adorn this lovely Palm Beach Gardens, Florida tropical landscape designed by Pamela Crawford, who designs landscapes in Palm Beach County. Learn her secrets in her latest book, "Easy Gardens for South Florida" and see over 2000 images of her projects at pamela-crawford.com. Photographed by Allen Rokach.

Historical Garden Retreat

NC Designs

Dry creek bed with ledger stone, pebbles, trailing sedums and ornamental grasses.
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean backyard partial sun xeriscape for spring in San Luis Obispo with a garden path and gravel.

Back yard with new addition

AR Decor

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard partial sun xeriscape in Miami with concrete pavers.

Cleverdale, NY

Mandy's Spring Nursery and Landscaping

Stone potting bench.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country front yard partial sun garden in New York with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Orinda 2

Garden Nest Residential Landscape

Photo By: Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard garden in San Francisco.

Eclectic Garden

Gaia Gardens

Large transitional backyard formal garden in New York with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Parkville Colorado-Style Landscape

By The Blade Lawn and Landscape

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun driveway in Kansas City with concrete pavers.

Doylestown Borough Landscape Design/Install

Indigenous Ingenuities, LLC

Tight path on this small scale lot in the borough
This is an example of a small contemporary side yard shaded xeriscape in Philadelphia with natural stone pavers.

Wood Fences

VIKING FENCE CO

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden for spring in Austin with a retaining wall.

Wood Fences

VIKING FENCE CO

Mid-sized traditional side yard full sun garden in Austin with a retaining wall and gravel for spring.

Paver & Flagstone Pathway to Back Yard

Charlotte DreamScapes

AFTER: The entrance to the side of the house now begins with an attractive paver pathway edged with custom-fit curbing. The follows to a small trash can landing pad, beyond which the pathway transitions to a flagstone pathway edged by a small mortared flagstone landscape wall.

Rosedale Modern Courtyard

Native Edge Landscape

This duplex has a very modern aesthetic with focuses on clean lines and metal accents. However, the front courtyard was undeveloped and uninviting. We worked with the client to tie the courtyard and the property together by adding clean, monochromatic details with a heavy focus on texture. The main goal of this project was to add a low-maintenance outdoor living space that was an extension of the home. The small space and harsh sun exposure limited the plant pallet, but we were able to use lush plant material to maximize the space. A monochromatic pallet makes for a perfect backdrop for focal points and key pieces. The circular fire-pit was used to break up the 90 degree angles of the space, and also played off the round pottery.

Yoga Meditation Garden

Hortus Oasis

The spectacular view from the house shows an interesting interplay between angular and circular shapes. www.hortusoasis.com
Design ideas for a small asian garden in Orlando.

Artificial Turf

Liaison Landscapes

We transformed a bland front yard into a landscape worthy of the property that it sits upon.
Small modern front yard full sun garden in San Francisco with concrete pavers for summer.

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.