Joe Runde
Inspiration for a transitional formal garden in Chicago with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Behind the Tea House is a traditional Japanese raked garden. After much research we used bagged poultry grit in the raked garden. It had the perfect texture for raking. Gray granite cobbles and fashionettes were used for the border. A custom designed bamboo fence encloses the rear yard.

Informal Garden - A Side Yard Garden Path using shades of Gray - Glenview, Illi

Schmechtig Landscapes

Request Free Quote Side Yard Landscape Design in Glenview, Illinois features the use of Gray in your landscape with blue stone and crushed blue stone path, water feature, garden plants, and painted brick wall.

Aménagement d'une entrée de maison

ENVIE JARDIN

Photo of a large contemporary front yard full sun garden in Rennes with a garden path and gravel.

Family Garden in Putney

Ruth Willmott Associates

Ruth Willmott
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern backyard formal garden in London.

Eversley Road

Marienne Pachonick Architects

Radu Palicica
This is an example of a large contemporary backyard full sun garden in London.

Paths and Walkways

Oliver Nurseries

This is an example of a traditional shaded garden in New York with a garden path and gravel.

Rancho Santa Fe Edible Garden

Jackie and the Beanstalk

Raised beds and gate surrounded by Joseph's Coat climbing rose in this beautiful garden
Photo of a large mediterranean backyard full sun garden in San Diego with a vegetable garden and decomposed granite.

Garden Path

The Todd Group

This garden pathway links the front yard to the backyard area. Perennials and shrubs bloom throughout the season providing interest points that change from week to week. Creeping thyme and other flowering plants fill in the spaces between the irregular stone pathway.

dry stream bed directs drainage during rainy season

Jean Marsh Design

design & photos by Jean Marsh
Mediterranean front yard garden in Orange County.

Sunken Modern Garden

Chris Snook

Photo of a large contemporary formal garden in London with natural stone pavers.

Enclosed vegetable garden

Landsburg Landscape Nursery

Photo of a large country side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Minneapolis with a vegetable garden, mulch and a wood fence.

A Beautiful Water Feature

The Landscape & Garden Company LTD

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard formal garden in Other with a water feature and gravel.

Hochbeet mit Blumen und Weinreben

Garten- und Landschaftsbau Jansen und Arens

Villengarten in Bergisch- Gladbach Entwurf: Studio ASH
Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard partial sun garden for summer in Cologne with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

LaurelRock Company: Family Retreat

LaurelRock

Karen Bussolini
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in New York with natural stone pavers.

Japanese Tea House

Miriam's River House Designs, LLC

Photo shows Japanese Tea House west side. The gravel path contains a Japanese dry river bed and an Inukshuk sculpture, metaphysically designed. The surrounding garden is the inner Roji garden and contains a Roji stepping stone path designed with a metaphysical pattern. pattern. Photo credits:Dan Drobnick

Suburban Retreat

NLH Landscape Architects

Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan
This is an example of a traditional front yard garden in Chicago.

City Life with a View

Outside Influence Landscape Design Group, LLC

Amy Roark
Inspiration for a contemporary side yard garden in Cincinnati with concrete pavers.

Home Farm and Garden

Fifth Season Landscape Design & Construction

A gravel path leads the viewer around the south lawn, unfolding changing views at every turn. -Chauncey Freeman
This is an example of a large traditional backyard full sun garden in Other with gravel and a garden path.

Travis Heights 1

B. Jane Gardens

Ryann Ford
Inspiration for a contemporary backyard xeriscape in Austin.

Peaceful Garden Paths 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.