Hannah Goering Photography
This is an example of a large transitional front yard garden for spring in Chicago with a container garden.

Big Perennial Color Brings Life to Mid-Town Fort Collins

Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.

A suburban home in mid-town Fort Collins gained a lot of curb appeal with colorful perennials and a small water feature. These perennials are low maintenance and drought tolerant and with a small amount of turf, this landscape is very water conservation friendly. The large quantity of perennials used in this landscape creates a big impact in a small space.

A Japanese Garden

sustainable garden design perth

A japanese garden created in combination with a herb and vegetable garden contained in weathered Cor-ten steel tanks. The dry river bed was created using recycled mild steel pieces and naturally arranged river stones. The water feature was designed in unison with Yael K Designs.

Beautiful "New Normal" California Landscape

Roxy Designs

Photo: © Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Photo of a mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Succulents, shamrock plants and ground cover provide an interesting summer combination in the contemporary container.
Photo of a large midcentury front yard partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Extension, loft conversion & renovation - Russell Road

MAC Building Solutions Ltd

Nathalie Priem
This is an example of a small contemporary backyard garden in London with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Union Street

ballonSTUDIO interiors & remodeling

Our San Francisco studio designed this beautiful four-story home for a young newlywed couple to create a warm, welcoming haven for entertaining family and friends. In the living spaces, we chose a beautiful neutral palette with light beige and added comfortable furnishings in soft materials. The kitchen is designed to look elegant and functional, and the breakfast nook with beautiful rust-toned chairs adds a pop of fun, breaking the neutrality of the space. In the game room, we added a gorgeous fireplace which creates a stunning focal point, and the elegant furniture provides a classy appeal. On the second floor, we went with elegant, sophisticated decor for the couple's bedroom and a charming, playful vibe in the baby's room. The third floor has a sky lounge and wine bar, where hospitality-grade, stylish furniture provides the perfect ambiance to host a fun party night with friends. In the basement, we designed a stunning wine cellar with glass walls and concealed lights which create a beautiful aura in the space. The outdoor garden got a putting green making it a fun space to share with friends. --- Project designed by ballonSTUDIO. They discreetly tend to the interior design needs of their high-net-worth individuals in the greater Bay Area and to their second home locations. For more about ballonSTUDIO, see here: https://www.ballonstudio.com/

Cedar Cold Frame w/Temperature Sensitive Piston

Homefront Farmers

Cold frames are a terrific way to extend the growing season on both ends; serving as mini-greenhouses they allow your garden to keep producing in cold weather months when growing would otherwise be impossible. These beautiful, locally made cedar cold frames measure 24″x 44″ and slope from 5″ in front to 24″ in back (custom built sizes are also available). A temperature sensitive piston automatically opens and closes the lid as-need to create a perfect climate for your plants.

Typical Residential Projects

Richard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape Architects

Richard P. Rauso, ASLA
Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in Other with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

A Split Level Garden

Kate Gould Gardens

Copyright of Nicola Stocken
This is an example of a large tropical backyard formal garden in Hertfordshire with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

33CS

Mackay + Partners

Photo of a contemporary partial sun garden in London with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Waverley Heights

Dream Garden Landscape Company

Mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Other with a water feature for spring.

Clean-lined Color

User

Lovely, clean-lined landscape color featuring bromeliads, palms, and a Mexican beach pebble border by Pamela Crawford. Pamela's services include landscape design and installation, pottery, outdoor living areas, and paving design. She covers Palm Beach and Martin County, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Palm Beach, Wellington, Stuart, and Palm Beach Gardens.

Raised Gardens and Dry Rivers

BE Landscape Design

Allen Haren
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden in Los Angeles with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Edible gardens

Larson Landscaping

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Los Angeles with a container garden.

Residential

Breath Of Spring Landscaping

Large traditional backyard full sun garden in New York with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Natural Stone waterfall, bridge and pond

Kona Land And Water Escape

Inspiration for a large asian front yard partial sun formal garden in Phoenix with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

San Francisco

Envision Landscape Studio

Photo Credit: Michele Lee Wilson
Design ideas for a large asian backyard formal garden in San Francisco with a water feature.

Suhr-Brown

Bliss Garden Design, LLC

Bliss Garden Design
Contemporary garden in Seattle with a container garden and gravel for fall.

beach courtyards

Cultivart Landscape Design

Peta North
Photo of a small contemporary backyard full sun garden in Perth with a water feature and decking.

Garden Design Ideas with a Water Feature and a Container Garden

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.