Situated on the University Lakes in Baton Rouge, LA, these homeowners were initially looking for a fence to contain their two dogs. Several conceptual designs and revisions later, we arrived at the concept that was constructed. The homeowners have an 80+ year old Live Oak in the backyard that they wanted to be a feature of their new outdoor oasis. They also wanted a spa to be able to use year-round for themselves and family parties. With the focus being on creating a New Orleans-style courtyard and preserving the fantastic specimen Live Oak, a sideyard courtyard was born.

Specialty Projects

Beach Bum Turf Co.

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

Naperville Landscaping

KD Landscape

From above the planting plan can be seen in its entirety, providing both color and order to the landscape design.
Photo of a large traditional front yard full sun driveway in Chicago with a garden path and brick pavers.

Gallatin Gateway, MT Residence

9bark DESIGN

Debb Smith
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts front yard full sun formal garden for spring in Other with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Pueblo Modern Style Avenues Water Wise Landscape

Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.

Fourth avenue modern water wise landscape features beautiful Karl Foerster grass and ice plant. Rick Laughlin, APLD
Mid-sized modern front yard full sun xeriscape in Salt Lake City with a garden path and gravel for summer.

Freestone Estate Planting

Geared for Growing Landscape Services

This is an example of a large mediterranean backyard full sun formal garden for summer in San Francisco with a garden path and gravel.

Fun filled Backyards

Hawkeye Landscape Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean side yard shaded xeriscape for summer in Los Angeles with natural stone pavers and a garden path.

Front Walkway

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Rubaroc Steps & Walkway
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden in Dallas with a garden path and gravel.

Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel - Front Lawn Replaced, Novato, CA

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Plant combination of Asparagus Foxtail Fern and Dianella tasmanica variegata along with succulents and FX Luminaire low-voltage pathway lighting. The front areas of this landscape in Bel Marin Keys, Novato, were transformed from a tired, water thirsty-lawn into a contemporary setting with dramatic concrete pavers leading to the home's entrance. A variety of low-water plants for sun and part shade complete this project front yard transformation. Installed in February 2014. More plant updates early 2015. The back areas of this transformation is featured in a separate project: Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel http://www.houzz.com/projects/456093/Modern-Water-Side-Landscape-Remodel---Lawn-Replaced--Novato--CA

Front Entrance Landscape Lighting

LandArt

Front entry Banas flagstone walkway with surrounding gardens, with landscape lighting to highlight the path.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun formal garden for fall in Toronto with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

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Mary Adams Lines, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in New York with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Curving Pathway in Redstone

Ecoscape Environmental Design

Before the Ecoscape designers created this backyard terrace design, this space was an odd- shaped, upwardly sloping, compacted-dirt yard with a smattering of straggly turf, assorted weeds, and a few undesirable Russian olive trees. The graduated redstone pathway is the focal point, drawing the eye upwards, with terraced beds adding texture and visual interest. Sod was added in a few key spots, however it is the water-wise perennial plantings that provide much- needed nutrition for our pollinator friends. Instead of having a sad, uninspiring backyard, the homeowner gained a lot of functional garden space with the raised beds and rock outcroppings. When covered with snow, the shapes and curves created through stonework will keep this yard interesting throughout Colorado's long winter, which often goes right though April and May. As new plants emerge in the spring, the redstone creates pockets of warmth, helping them through the fluctuating low temperatures.

Dreams Made of Sand, Sun and Surf

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Large beach style front yard partial sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Bambou et escalier en pierre

Vanessa Cottin

Vanessa Cottin
This is an example of a large tropical backyard shaded garden for summer in Marseille with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Tuscany Villa Home in Highland Park, TX

Richard Drummond Davis Architects

Photo of a large mediterranean front yard full sun garden for summer in Dallas with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Mediterranean Garden in San Anselmo, CA

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Lovely plant combination of Loropetalum and Coleonema (Breath of Heaven). These are two great plant combinations that don't need a lot of water and provide nice leaf color and textures throughout the seasons. Located in a Sleepy Hollow/San Anselmo garden in northern California. Other plants n this garden include Phormiums, native Penstemon, Snow in Summer, Lambs Ears and other colorful plants that create a beautiful low-water tapestry of groupings. Photo and Design: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Portlock Residence

WhiteSpace Architects

Large tropical backyard partial sun garden in Hawaii with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Saratoga #2

DuBridge Landscape Architecture

Mid-sized mediterranean backyard full sun garden in Boise with a garden path and natural stone pavers for summer.

Creating enclosure and shade with Landscaping in your front yard

Smalls Landscaping

A Select Flagstone path from the front yard down a gentle slope was installed with a teak bench seating area incorporated midway for the client to rest on and enjoy the view on their way to the lower patio.

Cannes Architecte Paysagiste Garden Projects

Atelier Nelumbo Garden Design

Cannes landscape architecture
Large eclectic backyard shaded garden in Nice with a garden path and concrete pavers.

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.