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

Front and Side Yard Entrance Gardens in Reisterstown

Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Baltimore with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Lush Landscapes

Pleasant View Construction

Photo of a large traditional front yard full sun driveway for spring in St Louis with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Art Deco in Nedlands

Empire Lane Landscape Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun formal garden in Perth with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Sherwood Park - Stepping Stones

Infinite Possibilities Landscape & Design

Stepping stone placement and spacing is important within a contemporary backyard design plan. Spacing depends on the size of your stones and the desired aesthetic. For a contemporary look, we chose wider gaps between stones, creating a deliberate and eye-catching pattern. As for layout, we created a clear and intentional path with the stepping stones. You can opt for a straight path, a gently curving one, or even a geometric design, such as a grid or zigzag pattern, to achieve a contemporary feel. Placing the stepping stones and gravel strategically provides easy access to your garden beds and other areas of interest in your backyard. This path is both functional and visually appealing.

Santa Cruz Sustainable

K & D Landscaping, Inc.

Residential home in Santa Cruz, CA This stunning front and backyard project was so much fun! The plethora of K&D's scope of work included: smooth finished concrete walls, multiple styles of horizontal redwood fencing, smooth finished concrete stepping stones, bands, steps & pathways, paver patio & driveway, artificial turf, TimberTech stairs & decks, TimberTech custom bench with storage, shower wall with bike washing station, custom concrete fountain, poured-in-place fire pit, pour-in-place half circle bench with sloped back rest, metal pergola, low voltage lighting, planting and irrigation! (*Adorable cat not included)

Project | Woodland Edge

flaura

A young family desired the perfect garden to grow alongside their rural lives in Surrey’s countryside. We designed a meaningful space for our clients to journey through their garden and reconnect with the native woodland encompassing their home. We felt it was important to perforate the boundary, to open up the scenic views and incorporate the borrowed landscape.

Lincoln Estate

a Blade of Grass

Inspiration for a large traditional front yard garden in Boston with a garden path and brick pavers.

Mediterranean and Desert Plants Mingle

Eden Garden Design

Mediterranean plants, lavender and rosemary, mingling with desert plants like Wheeler's sotol and 'Pink Parade' red yucca. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/

Low Maintenance Front Yard Makeover

FCG Landscaping

Large country front yard full sun xeriscape in Sydney with a garden path and gravel.

Tropical Garden

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

Jo Fenton
Photo of a small tropical backyard partial sun garden for summer in London with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Charleston Charm meet Charlotte NC

Ambiance Garden Design, LLC

Suzanne Wilkerson
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Charlotte with a garden path and brick pavers.

Midwest Outdoor Living in a Bird Lover's Backyard

The Cleary Company

Daniel Feldkamp @ Visual Edge Imaging
Large traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Columbus with a garden path and natural stone pavers for summer.

Stillwater Landscaping

Landscape Renovations, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Minneapolis with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Ashton Woods Model Home - Fieldstone

MB Land Design

Photo of a mid-sized country front yard full sun formal garden for spring in Houston with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Photo of a large traditional courtyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Boston with a garden path and gravel.

Narrow Sausalito, CA Landscape Transformed For Outdoor Enjoyment & Usable Space

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

To gain more usable space in this narrow landscape and update the hardscaping and overgrown garden, my design reconfigured the pathway with poured-in-place concrete pavers accented by Mexican pebbles and a stunning variety of succulents and other site-appropriate plantings that thrive in shade and part sun. We removed the tree to create a patio area large enough to fit a table and chairs for a small group. Non-invasive/clumping Bamboo was added to help screen the patio and provide privacy. Other shade to part-shade plants were included that provide a variety of textures and colors throughout the seasons. Low-voltage lighting was installed for safety and ambiance. Design and Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Orlando Florida Poolside Landscape

Earthwise Horticultural Services

Scott Simpson Backyard pathway leading to pool using natural stones and low maintenance grass. Matching water fountain near the screen enclosure provides insulation from surrounding traffic noise. Lighting completed to provide evening accent.

Recent Projects

Green Florida Landscaping

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary side yard shaded garden in Miami with a garden path and gravel.

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.