Photo of a large traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in Portland with concrete pavers, a metal fence and a fire feature.

Western Exposure

TLC Gardens

David Winger
Large modern front yard full sun formal garden in Denver with concrete pavers and with rock feature for summer.

Mid-Century Backyard Landscape - Fox Point, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Overall view of the new backyard landscape for this Leenhouts designed mid-century modern home in Fox Point, Wisconsin. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury backyard full sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with a fire feature and decking.

Asian-Influenced Suburban Sanctuary

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

These clients' small yard had severe drainage issues, making it difficult for their large family to spend time outdoors. We worked with the clients to create several spaces in the small area that flowed together and met the family's needs. The modern-styled furniture spaces divided by flagstone pavers separated the spaces while an array of short plantings, Japanese maples, and Asian lantern decor introduced fluidity.

Fire and Water

Eco Landscape Design & Build

Innis Casey Photography
Inspiration for a large modern backyard partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a fire feature and gravel.

Central District Edible Garden

Board & Vellum

Landscape contracting by Avid Landscape. Carpentry by Contemporary Homestead. Photograph by Meghan Montgomery.
Mid-sized transitional backyard full sun garden in Seattle with a fire feature and gravel.

Woodland Garden

Chestnut Grove Design Group, Inc.

Photo by http://jessicadelaneyphotography.com/
This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Boston with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Wallace Neff Traditional

Gabriela Yariv Landscape Design

Jennifer Cheung
Photo of a large traditional backyard formal garden in Los Angeles with a fire feature.

Hillside Garden Landscape with Water Features and Beautiful Plantings

Accent Landscapes

Natural gas fire pits provide year round enjoyment. It is a perfect gathering spot for all seasons, whether slipping iced tea on a summer evening or warming up with a mug of cocoa on a cold winter night.

Eclectic Mountain Lyons

High Desert Designs, llc

Design ideas for a large eclectic backyard full sun xeriscape in Denver with natural stone pavers and with rock feature.

Multi-Game Sport Courts

Sport Court St. Louis

When you make the decision to install a Sport Court basketball or multipurpose game court in the backyard of your home, we understand you have a lot of choices to make. Sport Court game courts come in six different sizes, with endless variations as to color, design, sport and court elements such as a light system, rebounder and optional fence. Sport Court Powergame in Green and Dark Blue with White Basketball Lines and Black Multi-Sport Game Lines

Low Water Gardens

JPM Landscape

Landscape and design by Jpm Landscape
Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun garden for spring in San Francisco with natural stone pavers and with rock feature.

Fire Pit DIY

Erin Lang Norris

STORY: See how to make this stone firepit here: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/535448/list/How-to-Make-a-Stacked-Stone-Fire-Pit

Backyard Installations

EasyTurf

Synthetic turf is also quickly becoming an integral part of landscaping around swimming pools. The superior drainage capabilities of EasyTurf artificial grass make it the best choice for swimming pool landscaping.

Pat Brodie

Pat Brodie Landscape Design

This is a small condo backyard which was originally a steep hill and was not a useable space. We terraced with stone and created 2 seating areas.The main outdoor living space now has an outdoor kitchen and stone fireplace. The garden includes succulents, seasonal color, and drought tolerant plants.

Water Feature

Maximum Landscaping & Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury courtyard full sun garden for spring in Omaha with with rock feature, natural stone pavers and a vinyl fence.

Azure

Living Gardens Landscape Design

This is an example of a mediterranean backyard garden in Orange County with a fire feature.

Outdoor Living Spaces

MOD Construction, LLC

Custom outdoor concrete fire pit
This is an example of a small midcentury backyard garden in Salt Lake City with a fire feature.

Hilltop

Lindgren Landscape

This modern landscape includes a shipping container pool, natural Thermory wood decking, charcoal breeze patio @ a custom concrete fire pit. Slab steppers cut into synthetic turf add circulation and a graphic punch while staying low maintenance. Being perched on a hilltop, the pool shell and boulder walls retain the upper living spaces, and help transition to the rear elevation of the lot, and native open space beyond the fence.

Hummelheim - Insektenfreundlicher Familiengarten bei Berlin

Dendron Exterior Design - Gartengestaltung Berlin

Schiefer - Naturstein - Trockenmauer Slate - natural stone - dry stone wall Ausgleichspflanzung Berlin Brandenburg - Hecke aus einheimischen Wildsträuchern Hundsrose - Rosa canina - Dog Rose Felsenbirne - Amelanchier ovalis - Alder-leaved Serviceberry Schlehdorn - Prunus spinosa - Blackthorn

Garden Design Ideas with a Fire Feature and with Rock Feature

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.