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Lexington Residence

Sudbury Design Group

Richard Mandelkorn Photography
This is an example of a large traditional backyard partial sun garden in Boston with brick pavers and a garden path.

Pergolas and Arbors

Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc.

These Landscape Architectural elements were designed and installed by Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc. Great Oaks used pergolas and arbors to accent the patio's, sitting areas, and outdoor living spaces.

Cupertino 2

Envision Landscape Studio

Design ideas for a contemporary garden in San Francisco.

Los Altos Hills Residence II

dhd damir hurdich design

Inspiration for a contemporary full sun garden in San Francisco with concrete pavers.

Matisse Garden

Amy Martin Landscape Design

Transitional partial sun garden in Boston.

Blackheath

Emma Whitten Garden Design & Implementation

Photo of a traditional garden in London.

Villa Palazzetta, Montalcino

Jaroslaw Pawlak Photography

This is an example of a mediterranean backyard outdoor sport court in Florence with concrete pavers.

Secret Sanctuary Garden

Ketti Kupper Conscious Life Design

Wisteria Pergola walkway. Photo by Ketti Kupper.
Design ideas for a small side yard garden in Los Angeles.

Leucadia Mid Century

DZN Partners

PixelProFoto
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury backyard partial sun formal garden in San Diego with a container garden and gravel.

Backyard Landscaping Oasis in Menlo Park

Patrick Lannan Designs

This is an example of a large contemporary backyard full sun garden in San Francisco with a wood fence.

Alfresco Dining

Life Outdoors

Design ideas for a modern partial sun garden in Kent.

Swing Set

Make Architectural Metalworking LTD

Photo of a contemporary backyard garden in Boston.

Pathways

Mystic Water Gardens

Decomposed Granite Pathway
Mid-sized country backyard shaded garden in Los Angeles.

Rain garden and meadow

jonathan alderson landscape architects, inc.

This is an example of a traditional garden in Philadelphia with gravel.

Southport Residence and Landscape

Erskine Associates LLC

Traditional partial sun garden in New York with a wood fence.

small space transform traditional style with pergola

Nattapon Landscape Design

Philadelphia resident backyard transformed
Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard garden in Philadelphia.

Landscape Gallery

Bastion Construction Services Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a wood fence.

Laguna Lake Getaway

CFLD Landscape Design

A new DG pathway replaces a tired lawn and connects two outdoor seating areas and a shady seating nook in the corner. The custom outdoor kitchen is shaded from the hot afternoon sun with a custom L-shaped pergola. A basalt water feature adds soothing sound and plant materials such as Dianella, Meyer Fern and Pittosporum add cool texture during hot summers.

Hurstpierpoint

Garden Spark | Outdoor Electrical Experts

Wonderfully lit garden pergola with warmly illuminated flower bed.
Design ideas for a small traditional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Sussex with natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Pergola 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.