Photo of a large contemporary backyard full sun garden for spring in Santa Barbara with a garden path and mulch.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Other with a garden path and mulch.

Hamptons Landscape

Topaz Design Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in New York with a garden path and mulch.

Barboursville Project

Everman Designs, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun driveway in Huntington with a garden path and mulch.

Alderbook Lane Gardens

Larkspur Design

Meghan Farrell
This is an example of a mid-sized country front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Portland Maine with a garden path and mulch.

Flagstone Path Lined in Thyme

Regenesis Ecological Design

Thymus serpyllum (Creeping Thyme) creates an excellent ground cover between the flagstone pavers in this unique garden pathway.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Other with a garden path and mulch.

Sloped Front Garden with Curb Appeal - Low-Water/Deer Resistant - Northern Calif

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

This sloped hillside has been transformed into a beautiful tapestry of colors and textures present in every season. I specified drought tolerant plants and shrubs that are low-water, low maintenance and deer resistant. Located in Novato, CA - Marin County. Some photos were taken just after installation and others 2 couple of years later.

Bellevue Backyard Makeover and Outdoor Structure

Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLC

The main goals of this project was to make it more usable and enjoyable for the owner, to reduce maintenance and to created a covered area for enjoyment year-round. This design also kept the family's new puppy in mind - fencing it in for safety and planting with careful consideration of plants that are safe for dogs. The winding pathway for humans is reminiscent of a stream bed and there is also a narrow perimeter fence specifically for the pup! Ben Park

Secret Gardens

Oliver Design Associates

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden for spring in New York with a garden path and mulch.

Natural stone garden path and steps

Bevins & Company Landscape/Design

Mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Louisville with a garden path and mulch.

Rural Santa Barbara Sandstone Garden Walls and Landscaping with drought tolerant

Santa Barbara Home Design

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Backyard modern- La Mesa

Envy Landscape Design Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with a garden path and mulch.

spring flowers

City & Estate Gardener

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun formal garden in Providence with a garden path and mulch.

Modern New England Inspired Outdoor Living

Michael Norpell's Wall To Wall

Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard full sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and mulch.

English garden entry

Outdoor Creations Landscape & Design Inc.

A narrow full sun gated entry to a rear garden with lustrous cool season annuals transitioned by warm season perennials
This is an example of a small traditional side yard full sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and mulch.

Morro Heights

Estero Builders, Inc.

Sandprints Photography
Mid-sized modern front yard partial sun xeriscape in San Luis Obispo with a garden path and mulch for summer.

Blue & White Garden–Seekonk, MA

Andrew Grossman Landscape Design

Blue & White Garden with summer flowering perennials and shrubs.. Display Garden, Seekonk, MA.
Photo of a large traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Providence with mulch and a garden path.

County Farmhouse

A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC

Silo base ans split rail fencing planted out with perennials.
Photo of an expansive country backyard full sun garden for spring in New York with mulch and a garden path.

Minnetonka Barn/Home look-alike

Garden Structures & More

This project consist of a very large privacy fence system and two arbors with attached trellises. What I think I have accomplished here is a good marriage between the garden structure and the home. The home itself in what we call its "previous life" was a real operating barn. The attached photos that I have taken for this display show both before and after shots of the home and surrounding grounds.

Woodside Mountain Home

The Garden Route Company

A modern mountain home surrounded by forest land. The Garden Route Co created a garden estate that works with the natural surroundings. Sustainable construction methods ensures this landscape will be around for generations to come.

Garden Design Ideas with a Garden Path and Mulch

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.