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Expansive modern backyard partial sun formal garden in Phoenix with concrete pavers and a metal fence for summer.

Stafford Retreat

User

Modern carport extends off face of home to provide cover for two cars. Poured in place pavers with gravel joints create an aesthetically appealing parking surface.

Alfresco Dining

Life Outdoors

Design ideas for a modern partial sun garden in Kent.

Medina Residence

Dovetail General Contractors

Mark Woods
This is an example of a modern garden in Seattle with gravel.

Traditional Garden

Design ideas for a traditional garden in Other.

Bank's Creek

Gardens for Living

Heavy stone columns with timber and perennial plantings.
This is an example of an expansive traditional sloped shaded formal garden for spring in Charlotte with gravel.

Woodwork

Sirius Landscapes, Inc.

Design ideas for a contemporary backyard garden in Boston.

English Manor

JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction

Photo of a traditional garden in Houston.

Pergola and Studio

Weeds Garden Design Build LLC

A nice view of the custom steel veggie beds - plenty of chard here! Dry set flagstones are inter-planted with Kurapia ground cover, both low water and low maintenance. This was a great little design-build project for some great clients! We oversaw the construction of the shed, designed and built the pergola, deck, outdoor kitchen, water feature, flagstone patio, as well as installing the plants, irrigation and landscape lighting. So pretty at night!

West Norwood Family Garden

Tracey Parker Landscape Design Ltd

This family garden was redesigned to gives a sense of space for both adults and children at the same time the clients were extending their home. The view of the garden was enhanced by an oversized picture window from the kitchen onto the garden. This informed the design of the iroko pergola which has a BBQ area to catch the evening sun. The wood was stained to match the picture window allowing continuity between the house and garden. Existing roses were relocated to climb the uprights and a Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Charles Lamont’ was planted immediately outside the window to give floral impact during the winter months which it did beautifully in its first year. The Kiwi clients desired a lot of evergreen structure which helped to define areas. Designboard ‘Greenwich’ was specified to lighten the shaded terrace and provide a long-lasting, low-maintenance surface. The front garden was also reorganised to give it some clarity of design with a Kiwi sense of welcome. The kitchen was featured in Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms magazine, March 2019, if you would like to see more.

BACKYARD RETRIEVAL

Garden Structures & More

A backyard reclaimed to say the least!
Photo of a large contemporary backyard partial sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with gravel.

Backyard Projects

National Paver Systems Inc.

This is an example of a large backyard garden in San Francisco with concrete pavers.

Pool House

Lellbach Builders

The pool house was part of an outdoor living expansion project, including a in ground pool, patio additions and pool house. Photography by Jeffrey Ross

Jardín, fachada y piscina

SAPRO

Photo of an expansive transitional front yard partial sun driveway for spring in Malaga with a stone fence.

Southport Residence and Landscape

Erskine Associates LLC

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

Longwood Garden

Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC

Design ideas for a contemporary sloped garden in Boston.

Bowen House 1

Eyco Building Group Ltd.

Eyco Building Group Ltd
Transitional sloped garden in Vancouver with natural stone pavers.

Traditional Landscape

Design ideas for a traditional garden in Portland.

Burlingame Outdoor Living Room

Kristen Rudger Landscape Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard garden in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

Los Altos Hills Residence II

dhd damir hurdich design

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

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.