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Backyard Escape

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

This is an example of a large traditional backyard partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Pergola

CHIP-N-DALE'S CUSTOM LANDSCAPING

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard full sun garden in Las Vegas with a fire feature.

Garden of Splendor

flora Distinctive Landscapes

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape in Denver with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

Wallace Neff Traditional

Gabriela Yariv Landscape Design

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

Fire Feature

Newport Ave Landscaping

Eric Parnell with www.thenwcollective.com/
Large arts and crafts backyard full sun garden in Other with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Highland Residence

Utah Landscaping

Amazing view from the upper deck looking out on the mountain view and down on the hot tub and firepit decks.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional backyard partial sun garden for summer in Salt Lake City with a fire feature and decking.

PNW Outdoor Living Reimagined

Casa Smith Designs, LLC

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

Encantó: Lake Winnipesaukee

Stephens Landscaping Professionals, LLC

Natural Boulders and Fieldstone Pavers
This is an example of a large country backyard partial sun garden for summer in Manchester with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Nashville Estate

Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.

With a lengthy list of ideas about how to transform their backyard, the clients were excited to see what we could do. Existing features on site needed to be updated and in-cooperated within the design. The view from each angle of the property was already outstanding and we didn't want the design to feel out of place. We had to make the grade changes work to our advantage, each separate space had to have a purpose. The client wanted to use the property for charity events, so a large flat turf area was constructed at the back of the property, perfect for setting up tables, chairs and a stage if needed. It also created the perfect look out point into the back of the property, dropping off into a ravine. A lot of focus throughout the project was the plant selection. With a large amount of garden beds, we wanted to maintain a clean and formal look, while still offering seasonal interest. We did this by edging the beds with boxwoods, adding white hydrangeas throughout the beds for constant colour, and subtle pops of purple and yellow. This along with the already breathtaking natural backdrop of the space, is more than enough to make this project stand out. Photographer: Jason Hartog Photography

The Settings Hillside

Gardens for Living

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional sloped shaded garden for summer in Charlotte with a fire feature and gravel.

Sherman Project - Sandy Springs, GA.

ARNOLD Masonry & Landscape

This is one of our most recent all inclusive hardscape and landscape projects completed for wonderful clients in Sandy Springs / North Atlanta, GA. Project consisted of completely stripping backyard and creating a clean pallet for new stone and boulder retaining walls, a firepit and stone masonry bench seating area, an amazing flagstone patio area which also included an outdoor stone kitchen and custom chimney along with a cedar pavilion. Stone and pebble pathways with incredible night lighting. Landscape included an incredible array of plant and tree species , new sod and irrigation and potted plant installations. Our professional photos will display this project much better than words can. Contact us for your next hardscape, masonry and landscape project. Allow us to create your place of peace and outdoor oasis! http://www.arnoldmasonryandlandscape.com/ All photos and project and property of ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape. All rights reserved © Mark Najjar- All Rights Reserved ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape ©

Governors Island Full Landscape Design Project

Belknap Landscape Company

Karen Bobotas
Design ideas for an expansive traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in Boston with a fire feature.

Modern Farmhouse

Brad Ramsey Interiors

Inspiration for a large country backyard full sun garden for spring in Nashville with a fire feature, river rock and a wood fence.

Moroccan Zellij

Blue Sierra Landscape Construction

Modern landscape with different gravels and poured in place concrete.
This is an example of a large midcentury backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in San Francisco with a fire feature, gravel and a wood fence.

Sunken Fire Feature

Newport Ave Landscaping

Eric Parnell with www.thenwcollective.com/
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts backyard full sun garden in Other with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Meditation Pavilion

Miriam's River House Designs, LLC

A close-up photo of the foundation stone work, and surrounding patio. Photo credits: Dan Drobnick
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian backyard shaded garden in Cleveland with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Entertainer's Dream Backyard

New Vision Co.

What a transformation, from poorly laid, uneven turf to a useable space for entertaining & relaxing. This backyard is now the ideal place to entertain, spend the chilly months by the firepit or beat the heat under an open-air pergola with views of tropical garden beds and a water feature.

Details

Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA

Large modern backyard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with a fire feature.

Garden Design Ideas with a Fire 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.