Design ideas for a contemporary full sun formal garden for summer in Moscow with a garden path.

Willow Glen, San Jose CA - Boulders & Grasses

Patrick & Topaze McCaffery - Taproot Garden Design & Fine Gardening "UPDATE: April 2017 - Calamagrostis foliosa (Mendocino Reed Grass) and Sesleria autumnalis (Autumn Moor Grass) surround moss and lichen covered Sonoma Fieldstone Boulders throughout this garden."

Woodland Contemporary

A New Leaf Garden Design, LLC

Inspiration for a small modern front yard full sun xeriscape in DC Metro with a garden path and gravel.

Color Pots

Tri-Scapes Landscaping

Mid-sized transitional front yard garden in Seattle with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY

GARDEN PROS

GARDEN PROS
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in Orange County with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Modern Prairie Front Landscape - New Berlin

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Sesleria autumnalis is planted as a groundcover around the urn and its pedestal, while 'Little Lime' hydrangea and 'Rozanne' geranium soften the front walk. Westhauser Photography

Northern Suburbs Contemporary Ranch

Reveal Design LLC

This front yard had to also act as a clients back yard. The existing back yard is a ravine, so there is little room to functionally use it. This created a design element to create a sense of space/privacy while also allowing the Mid Century Modern Architecture to shine through. (and keep the feel of a front yard) We used concrete walls to break up the rooms, and guide people into the front entrance. We added IPE details on the wall and planters to soften the concrete, and Ore Inc aluminum containers with a rust finish to frame the entrance. The Aspen trees break the horizontal plane and are lit up at night, further defining the front yard. All the trees are on color lights and have the ability to change at the click of a button for both holidays, and seasonal accents. The slate chip beds keep the bed lines clean and clearly define the planting ares versus the lawn areas. The walkway is one monolithic pour that mimics the look of large scale pavers, with the added function of smooth,set-in-place, concrete.

Garland Residence

Elizabeth Gourley Design

Inspiration for a large traditional sloped partial sun garden for spring in Boston with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Trex Fences

Split Rail Fence Co Denver CO

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden for fall in Denver with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

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.

Stillhouse Bluff Residence

Arielle C. Schechter, AIA

The front entry at dusk shows the exterior dining terrace to the left and the water garden to the right, separated by the natural stone entry path.Duffy Healey, photographer.

Home Free

Bohler Builders Group, Inc.

Traditional backyard partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and gravel.

Downtown Modern Townhouse- Backyard

Stephen Wang + Associates Architects

Manhattan Downtown Modern Backyard
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for summer in New York with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Magnolia Residence- Hillside Renovation

Kim Rooney Design

Hillside Garden Designed by Kim Rooney Landscape architect, located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle Washington. This photo was taken by Eva Blanchard Photography.

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.

Specialty Projects

Beach Bum Turf Co.

Photo of a large modern front yard partial sun driveway for spring in Tampa with a garden path and concrete pavers.

California Seaside Cottage Landscape | Santa Barbara CA

Natural Concepts Landscaping Contractors

design | Erin Carroll, Landscape Architect, Arcadia Studio photography | Kurt Jordan Photography
Photo of a beach style front yard partial sun garden in Santa Barbara with a garden path and brick pavers.

Valley Club Mid-Century

DD Ford Construction

Jim Bartsch Photography
Large midcentury backyard full sun formal garden in Santa Barbara with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Shady Entrance and Pathway

NATURALSCAPE DESIGN

Mid-sized country side yard shaded formal garden in Dallas with a garden path and brick pavers.

Back Yard Perfection

Scott Pfeiffer & Co.

Back yard flagstone walkway
This is an example of a large traditional front yard full sun garden in Other with a garden path and mulch.

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.