Long garden looking back up to new house Paul Tierney Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard full sun garden for summer in Dublin with a vegetable garden and concrete pavers.

Raised Vegetable Bed / Ornamental Garden 2016

Glenna Partridge Garden Design

Благородство в деталях

OOO "УДАЧНЫЙ ПРОЕКТ"

Photo of a traditional full sun garden for summer in Saint Petersburg with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Arbors

Haver & Skolnick LLC Architects

A rustic cedar arbor is host to a number of climbing vegetable vines. Raised planting beds edged with blue stone define gravel paths. Robert Benson Photography

Gardens and Water Features

Norlen Landscaping, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts sloped partial sun xeriscape for spring in Other with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Raised Gardens and Dry Rivers

BE Landscape Design

Allen Haren
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden in Los Angeles with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Planter Boxes

Riedel Precision Landscaping, Inc.

Large country side yard full sun garden in Other with a container garden and gravel for summer.

Walpole Road

Habitat London

Inspiration for a contemporary backyard garden in London with a container garden.

Modern Condo

Double B Design, LLC

Steel trellis with layered planters and vines to provide multi level interest of plant materials. Cut stone pavers flush with turf for access through the space. Photo by Rachel Paul Photography

Modern Garden with a rustic twist

Yorkshire Gardens

Within this garden we wanted to create a space which was not only on numerous levels, but also had various points of interest. This garden is on a slope, but is also very wide. Firstly, we broke up the space by using rustic sleepers to create several raised beds,as well as steps which lead to differennt zones. This helps to give the garden a more traditional, country edge. The sleepers were also used to create a winding path through out the garden, marrying together the various areas. The path leads up to the impressive sunburst pergola and circular stone patio. This is the perfect spot to view the whole garden. At the other end of the garden another pergola sits amougnst a bustling flower bed, and will be used to train vining flowers. Along the back wall of the garden a raised bed is home to a stunning display of wildflower. This plot is not only a fabulous riot of colour and full of rustic charm, but it also attracts a whole host of insects and animals. While wildflowers looks great they are also very low maintenance. Mixed gravel has been used to create a variety of texture. This surface is intermittently dotted with colour with lemon thyme, red hot pokers and foxgloves. Stone has been used to create a warm and welcoming patio area. Flower beds at the front of the garden can be used for veg and other leafy plants. Overall we have created a country style with a very contemporary twist through the use of gravel, modern shape and structural landscaping.

Beautiful, Jupiter Front Yard

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Lovely, clean-lined landscape by Pamela Crawford featuring lots of bromeliads, containers, and Mexican beach pebble borders. See over 2000 photos of Pamela's work at pamela-crawford.com. Photographed by Allen Rokach.

RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden 2

Chris Snook

Photo: Chris Snook © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for a large contemporary formal garden in London with a container garden.

Villa es

Agence Valerie MOULIN FAURE

Inspiration for a large contemporary courtyard partial sun garden for summer in Montpellier with a container garden.

Driveways & Curb Appeal

Bricks and Stones Supply

Traditional style driveway using Techo-Bloc's Villagio pavers.
Expansive traditional front yard partial sun driveway in Philadelphia with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Container Gardens

Tina M. Yotka - Container Gardens Extraordinaire

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun garden for summer in New York with a container garden.

My Houzz: Bright and Cheerful Updates to an 1890s Colonial Revival

Danielle Sykes

Photo: Danielle Sykes © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for a country backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Boston with a container garden.

Showcase - English Garden

Sisson Landscapes

Sisson Landscapes
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden in DC Metro with gravel and a vegetable garden.

Garden Enclosure

Haver & Skolnick LLC Architects

A fieldstone wall, topped with a mahogany rail fence, provides a garden enclosure and a backdrop for pear espalier. Robert Benson Photography
Expansive country side yard full sun formal garden in New York with a vegetable garden and gravel for summer.

Burbank Elementary School Education Garden

Elizabeth Gourley Design

Photo by Glenn Wong
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary side yard partial sun garden in Boston with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

Leighton Ave Urban Farm

Alma Backyard Farms

Rebecca Yee Photography
Contemporary front yard full sun garden in Los Angeles with a vegetable garden and gravel for fall.

Garden Design Ideas with a Vegetable Garden and a Container Garden

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.