Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard xeriscape in San Francisco with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Split rail or post and rail fencing is a great option when you want to add a touch of rustic charm to your yard. We have a system that incorporates long-lasting cedar fencing, durable, attractive galvanized "cage mesh," below ground pest barrier, and raised beds filled with balanced organic soil. Beautiful, protected, and productive--that's our idea of a great garden.

Decomposed granite seating area with fire pit

June Scott Design

Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Exterior colors and furniture selection by Julie McMahon. Photos by Daniel Bosler

Natural Stone Mountain Landscape

Terry T. King Landscape Architecture

Dry stack rock walls, dry creek stream for spring melt
Design ideas for a small traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Boise with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Our Work

Pazmany Bros. Landscaping

Pazmany Bros. Landscaping is a second generation family owned and operated business. Established in 1981, we have been providing valued services to our customers in the local community for over 34 years.

Doc's Raised Garden Kits

Super-Sod

Super-Sod also offers Soil3 organic compost and Doc's Raised Garden Kits for vegetable gardening.
This is an example of a small arts and crafts side yard full sun garden in Atlanta with a vegetable garden.

South London Small family garden

Barbara Samitier Gardens

Espalier apple tree. Photo by Barbara Samitier
This is an example of a small contemporary backyard full sun garden for summer in London with a vegetable garden.

A Homefront Farmers "Classic" Garden, Darien, CT

Homefront Farmers

Our "classic" gardens include raised beds filled with nutrient rich organic soil, cedar post, rails, and caps, space efficient layout, animal resistant fencing w/ground barrier, a secure latching gate, and a "window box" featuring beautiful animal-detering flowers and herbs. A great garden for those who want the best!

Organic Vegetable Garden

Revolution Landscape

Cedar fence with raised cedar garden beds, container herbs, and custom steel planters with succulents.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun formal garden for summer in San Diego with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Sauvie Island Residence

Olson Design Build

Inspiration for a country full sun garden in Portland with a vegetable garden.

Paysage de Provence, 2 ans après

CONCEPTUELLES PAYSAGE ET DECORATION

@Boigontier
Inspiration for an expansive transitional full sun formal garden for summer in Marseille with a vegetable garden and gravel.

urban green house for public housing

ROSE architecture

Marie Philibert-Dubois
Small contemporary courtyard full sun garden in Montreal with a vegetable garden and gravel.

An Evolution for Land and Family

Mariani Landscape

This project represents the evolution of a 10 acre space over more than three decades. It began with the pool and space around it. As the vegetable garden grew, the orchard was established and the display gardens blossomed. The prairie was restored and a kitchen was added to complete the space. Although, it continues to change with a pond next on the design plan. Photo credit: Linda Oyama Bryan

Sunken Fire Feature

Newport Ave Landscaping

Eric Parnell with www.thenwcollective.com/
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts backyard full sun garden in Other with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens

User

Newly built vegetable garden parterre. Cedar raised beds are surrounded by wood chip pathways and enclosed by Critterfence, deterring both deer and smaller pests without detracting from the garden's architecture. Along the western edge, a pollinator friendly perennial planting frames the view from the deck.

Fire

Yard Art, Inc

Creating an outdoor space you can enjoy year round day and night. This Legacy Round Fir Bowl is made from GFRC, so it's fairly lightweight.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern backyard shaded garden for fall in San Francisco with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Mow-less Bounty

Roxy Designs

Photo: © Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Inspiration for a mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

Eagle Rock 2

Red Berm

Newly built house needed a landscape. So from dirt sprang a usable backyard with a firepit, barbeque, retaining walls, and lawn area for the dog.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Los Angeles with a fire feature.

Barber Cottage

MeadowGreen Group

BARBER COTTAGE Location: Omena, MI Scope: Design & Installation Features: Extensive estate landscape, entrance pillars, driveway, mortared and dry lay bluestone walks and patios, dry river beds, raised bocce ball court, volleyball court, natural stone pathways, natural stone retaining, water feature, fire pit, green egg stand, raised patio overlooking North Port & Old Mission.

Council Ring - Fire Pit

kday72

Council ring style fire pit designed in the spirit of the property's original landscape architect, Jens Jensen. Designed by: ENVIRONMENTS Studio Dimensions: Outer circle - 20' (6M) in diameter Interior fire pit circle - 5' (1.5M) in diameter

Garden Design Ideas with a Vegetable Garden and a Fire Feature

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.