This is an example of a traditional shaded garden in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Jardin secret rue Montorgueil

Swandy Wenker - Paysagiste

Photo of a traditional backyard garden in Paris with a garden path and decking.

Mid-Century Front Landscape - Racine

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

View of the new entrance to the historical John Randal McDonald designed home. We were retained for the landscape design partially because of our background in architecture and our understanding of the mid-century aesthetic. Renn Kuhnen Photography

Driveway, Front Yard and Backyard Landscaping

Neave Group Outdoor Solutions

Neave Group Outdoor Solutions
Large traditional front yard full sun driveway in New York with a garden path and gravel.

Villa Firenze

Richard Manion Architecture Inc.

Design ideas for a mediterranean garden in Los Angeles with a garden path.

Before and After Landscape Transformation

Living Designs By Linda

This is an example of a transitional front yard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Traditional Landscape

This is an example of a traditional formal garden in Orange County with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Bayside Zen Garden | Bayside, WI

LandCrafters, LLC

The raked garden has been a area for our client to dabble with various raking designs in the gravel.
Photo of a large asian backyard shaded garden in Milwaukee with a garden path and gravel.

Modern

Gordon Gibson Construction

Large modern front yard shaded garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Japanese Courtyard Garden

Hanselman Landscape and Gardens

Photo of a small asian garden in Philadelphia with a garden path and river rock.

California architecture new build

Cool Designs for Landscapes

Front yard of Spanish style architecture using colorful decorative tile on floating steps with succulents between.
Mid-sized mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape in Orange County with a garden path.

Iron Fences

Split Rail Fence Co Denver CO

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Denver with a garden path and mulch.

Laurelhurst Modern Garden

Northwest Native Landscapes LLC

Dramatic plant textures, modern hardscaping and sharp angles enhanced this mid-century modern bungalow. Soft plants were chosen to contrast with the sharp angles of the pathways and hard edges of the MCM home, while providing all-season interest. Horizontal privacy screens wrap the front porch and create intimate garden spaces – some visible only from the street and some visible only from inside the home. The front yard is relatively small in size, but full of colorful texture.

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.

Naples, FL - 41 West - Pelican Bay - Custom Home

User

arbor, palm tree, stepping stones, flower, shrub, lawn, pathway, path, creeping plant, gate, white gate
Design ideas for a transitional side yard garden in New York with a garden path.

Pathways, Patios & Stonework

User

Mid-sized contemporary side yard partial sun garden in Dallas with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

City Garden- Cedar Arbor

Bradford Associates, LLC

A lovely cedar arbor allows the climbing roses to frame the garden entrance.
Design ideas for a small traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Providence with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Secret Gardens

Oliver Design Associates

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in New York with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Druid Hills Atlanta Meditation Garden

Plants Creative Landscapes

Homeowner wanted a space for meditating. The white gravel is calming and represents water. Knox lighting core drilled into bluestone patio highlights the view of the space from her living room.

Viewing Garden for Zen Pavillion

The Art of Landscape

Jane Luce
Design ideas for a mid-sized asian backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in DC Metro with a garden path and gravel.

Garden Design Ideas with a Garden Path and with a Gate

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.