3D rendering for a landscape project - Cozy small firepit area for a modern home

3D rendering for a landscape design project in Claremont, CA.
Photo of a small mediterranean front yard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

River Rock Creek

Ranchers by Design Custom Homes Ltd.

River rock landscaping creek
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Vancouver with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Fire Pit Lawn

Project Delivery Group

Fire pit with Oolite stone. Boulders for seating were pulled from the nearby environment. Firepit overlooks the beach and provides sweeping views of the nearby.

LaGrange Landscape

KD Landscape

Bluestone and a fire await the next guests. Landscape design by John Algozzini.
Photo of a large traditional backyard shaded garden for summer in Chicago with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Phoenix, MD Private Rear Garden

Lehnhoff's Landscaping, LLC.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional side yard partial sun formal garden for spring in Phoenix with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Taylor Farms Residence

TransArc Design

This is an example of a large backyard full sun xeriscape in Phoenix with a fire feature and gravel.

Garell

David Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture

Inspiration for a large asian backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Other with with pond and concrete pavers.

Eagle County Residence

Ceres+ Landscape Architecture

Brent Bingham Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary side yard full sun garden in Denver with with pond.

Idyllic Modern

David Thorne Landscape Architect

Marion Brenner Photography
Design ideas for a large modern front yard full sun garden in San Francisco with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Shade garden

A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC

The garden space faces North so gets morning sun then mostly in the shade. In the summer especially it is lovely to sit here have breakfast and later in the day under the large Sugar Maple a cool spot to relax and grill. I am asked all the time are there any shade plants to use! as you can see the garden is constantly changing from spring bulbs and spring flowers to summer and fall color. The gravel terrace provides a simple and affordable surface and very European.

Stylish Digs in Echo Park

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Orinda Modern Landscape

FDC Design Build

Photo of a mid-sized modern front yard partial sun xeriscape for fall in San Francisco with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Waterfall Views Outside Your Window

California Waterscapes

This homeowner had a very limited space to work with and they were worried it wouldn’t be possible to install a water feature in their yard at all! They were willing to settle for a small fountain when they called us, but we assured them we were up for this challenge in building them their dream waterscape at a larger scale than they could even imagine. We turned this steep hill and retaining wall into their own personal secret garden. We constructed a waterfall that looked like the home was built around and existed naturally in nature. Our experts in waterfall building and masonry were able to ensure the retaining wall continued to do it’s job of holding up the hillside and keeping this waterfall in place for a lifetime to come.

Natural Waterfall & Tropical Gardens

Coastal Gardens Landscape Services, Inc.

Inspiration for a tropical backyard garden in Tampa with with pond.

Water Features

transblue

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden in Seattle with with pond.

Natural Gas Fire Pit

LandArt

Snapshot of Credit Valley random flagstone patio and natural gas fire feature in relation to the existing pool and grill island
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard partial sun garden in Other with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Tydan Landscape Design, Inc Office

TYDAN Landscape Design Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional backyard garden in Toronto with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Water Features

AquaLife Ponds Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary backyard full sun garden in Orange County with with pond and mulch.

A Contemporary Rustic Backyard with Water Features

Techo-Bloc

For this project, the beige Travertina slabs, the beige Graphix retaining wall system, the faux-wood Borealis collection (BBQ island and the pool borders) were used in this backyard to create a full entertainment living space. It includes a fire pit, a seating area, plus a dipping pool that falls into a full-size pool. Other outdoor elements, like water fountains and additional fire pits, were installed around the pool for a wow effect. These landscape stones blend perfectly well with nature's elements.

Waterfeature Gallery

CMS Landscapes

Burr Ridge Water Feature
Design ideas for a traditional backyard garden in Chicago with with pond.

Garden Design Ideas with a Fire Feature and with Pond

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.