Soft colourful plantings along the pathway, seasonal interest begins in early spring and the planting is still colourful in late summer.
Small arts and crafts front yard partial sun driveway in New York with a garden path and brick pavers for summer.

Our Work

The Landscape Company

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

Jardin méditerranéen naturel

Sigmap-Jardin

L'automne, les graminées, les gaura et les santolines prennent le relais sur les floraisons de printemps et d'été.
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean side yard full sun xeriscape in Marseille with a garden path and gravel.

Side yard garden water feature

Designs by TAP

Cement bowl covered in beach glass and the old family trumpet the kids used in middle school band became a water feature that can be heard from the deck. (The water, that is, not the trumpet).

Day Residence

Nathan Wright Landscape Design

This is an example of a small traditional front yard full sun garden in Chicago with a garden path.

Contempory Waterfall

Art of the Land

Water feature was created to reflect light into the living areas and to give sound near the entrance patio. The assorted grasses move with the wind and change throughout the seasons. Photo Credit: Diane Huntress Photography

Tiny Gravel Garden

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

Jo Fenton
Small traditional backyard shaded formal garden in London with a garden path and natural stone pavers for spring.

Herndon/Reston 3 Residence

Imagine Gardens & Landscapes by Beverly Ricci, LLC

A budget-focused walkway solution using re-purposed flagstone from the homeowner's property. Pea gravel in steel edging provides the framework for this seldom used front entrance.

Felton pocket garden

Jan Nelson Landscape Design

Closeup of Autumn Flame flagstone path with small cobbles between. Photo by Jan Nelson
Photo of a small country front yard full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Rustic Montana Barn

Penny Lane Home Builders, LLC

Photos by Lynn Donaldson * Ghostwood Siding in 'Silver City' * Red Aluminium Windows *Native Landscaping with lichen-covered boulders and local Cottonwood trees * Custom overlaid garage doors * Weathered Copper Metal Roof * Bonderized Metal Siding in back of the house

Bainbridge Island Residence

Aaron G. Edwards Landscape Architect

A simple wooden boardwalk passes through the forest. The stone sculpture is by Aaron G. Edwards
Inspiration for an eclectic garden in Seattle with a garden path and decking.

Fencing and Gates

Prodigy Design

Los Felize Entry Gate with an Asian twist!
Photo of a large asian front yard partial sun formal garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

New espaliered apple and herb garden

User

Marilyn Alexander Landscape Design
Design ideas for a small traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in Portland with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Curved Brick Walkway and Bull Nose Steps

THE KING'S MASONS

Design ideas for a small traditional front yard shaded formal garden in DC Metro with a garden path and brick pavers.

Metal Hand Rail

Sion Structural and Ornamental

1.5 inch by 1.5 inch steel square tube, Paint Black Semi-Gloss
Mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with a garden path and gravel.

Fall Containers

Smalls Landscaping

Leave a spot in your landscaping to add a container to fill during the seasons to keep the color and landscape looking fresh.
This is an example of a small traditional front yard partial sun garden for fall in Chicago with a garden path and mulch.

Various Projects

Southern Landscape

Formal landscaping and veranda Designed and built by Southern Landscape
Small traditional side yard partial sun garden in Austin with a garden path for summer.

Fremont Firepit

Mark S. Garff, Landscape Architect

In Seattle's Fremont neighborhood SCJ Studio designed a new landscape to surround and set off a contemporary home by Coates Design Architects. The narrow spaces around the tall home needed structure and organization, and a thoughtful approach to layout and space programming. A concrete patio was installed with a Paloform Bento gas fire feature surrounded by lush, northwest planting. A horizontal board cedar fence provides privacy from the street and creates the cozy feeling of an outdoor room among the trees. LED low-voltage lighting by Kichler Lighting adds night-time warmth. Photography by: Miranda Estes Photography

Finished Designs

Jill Davis Design

Photo and Design by Jill Davis
This is an example of a small traditional front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Chicago with a garden path and mulch.

Suburban Modern with Pool

Little Miracles Designs

In a suburb less than 3 miles from Manhattan an old house underwent a major facelift. I had a good fortune of being invited to participate on the garden design and installation. In the front a simple corten steel frame lifts an arrangement of Carex Pensilvanica, that will mature into a lawn that will not need mowing. Playful clusters of Boxwoods add structure and winter interest.

Garden Design Ideas with a Garden Path

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.