Inspiration for a large traditional backyard full sun garden for spring in Chicago with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Vegetable Garden

AJF Design

This is an example of a large country backyard formal garden in New York with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

Sustainable Hillsborough Garden

The Garden Route Company

Richard Radford
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean backyard partial sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a container garden and gravel.

Roof Deck Living

Christy Webber Landscapes

With amazing city views, its hard not to want to spend all your time living outside. With this design, you can. In one corner you have planters packed with seasonal vegetables that can be picked, rinsed and served, all within about 10 footsteps. Want some protein with that? No problem. The outdoor kitchen is set to feed a crowd, all while engaging friends over the bar, and into the dining area. Here, with built-in retractable pergola canopies, you can control your environment to whatever shade, sun, or night sky setting you desire. And then, when you can eat no more, kick-back and relax in the comfy, heated lounge seating area.

Spring Container Planting

Roots - An Urban Gardener's Oasis

This is an example of a traditional garden in Other with a container garden.

Madison Park House

Scot Eckley, Inc.

Illuminated colorful accent wall is a backdrop to a concrete planter and bench.
Inspiration for a midcentury backyard garden in Seattle with a container garden.

Garden & Planting Ideas

Town & Country Enterprises Inc

Foundation and sidewalk garden with accent garden wall
Inspiration for a traditional front yard full sun formal garden in New York with a container garden and mulch.

Portager Garden

McCullough's Landscape & Nursery

Nick McCullough
Inspiration for a transitional backyard full sun garden in Columbus with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Fall Annuals

Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.

Fall arrangement of kale, mums, peppers, pansies, and plumbago. Hannah Goering Photography
Photo of a large traditional backyard full sun garden for fall in Chicago with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Mitcham, SA

WAX Design Pty Ltd

Simon Bills
Large modern backyard garden in Adelaide with a vegetable garden.

Garden Residence

Ambler Design

For this garden residence in Stowe, Ambler Design, helped to conceive the home owner's every desire in the quest for the perfect garden. Once an underused sloped area of the front lawn, step stone pathways now connect the existing entry terraces to the yard and garden. A small terrace with garden gate provides a seating area to rest beneath the timber trellis.

Garden Design

David Bitton Architecte /db DESIGN

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard formal garden in Paris with a container garden.

Marylebone Lightwell

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

Jo Fenton
Small contemporary side yard shaded garden in London with a container garden and gravel for summer.

Zen Vegetable Garden… to die for!

Frank Crandall Horticultural Solutions

This zen inspired vegetable garden is so beautiful and unique! Our customer was beyond thrilled when she was the final product, and so were we! Enter through the gate and guide yourself down the spiral path that lets you see and have access to every inch of the garden. There are so many veggies this family will be enjoying fresh harvests well into fall! The flowers planted around the garden on the outside of the fence provide so much vibrant color they definitely won't need to buy any store made bouquets this year! Frank Crandall

Enchanted Garden

Linda McKendry Design

Edible garden, Greenhouse, kitchen garden, vegetable garden Katrina Combs
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Edible Urban Oasis

Mark S. Garff, Landscape Architect

In south Seattle, a tiny backyard garden needed a makeover to add usability and create a sitting area for entertaining. Raised garden beds for edible plants provide the transition between the existing deck and new patio below, eliminating the need for a railing. A firepit provides the focal point for the new patio. Angles create drama and direct flow to the steel stairs and gate. Installed June, 2014. Photography: Mark S. Garff ASLA, LLA

Entry Gardens

Garden Gate Landscaping

A modern ranch style home with a very generous front walk and entry garden. Rustic pavers are disbursed with Pa. flagstone paving. Night lighting leads the way for evening visitors. Annual and perennials add color amongst the trees and shrubs. ©Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc./Charles W. Bowers

GARDEN STRUCTURES

Dovetail Group LLC

Hand made raised garden beds, made from rough cut white oak boards allow for easy reach and access to all types of vegetables
Inspiration for a large country side yard full sun garden for spring in Philadelphia with a vegetable garden.

Cedar posts with decorative caps provide deer protection around a vegetable gard

Joan Rothenbucher Landscape Design

Photo of a traditional garden in New York with a vegetable garden.

Santa Ynez Ranch

Carson Douglas Landscape Architecture

William Carson Joyce
Photo of a mid-sized and australian native country backyard full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a vegetable garden and gravel.

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.