This customer was looking to add privacy, use less water, include raised bed garden and fire pit...making it all more their style which was a blend between modern and farmhouse.

Simsbury Spa Retreat

Dian Barnes Landscape Design, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard full sun formal garden for fall in Bridgeport with with pond and concrete pavers.

Elegant Raised Vegetable Gardens

Nature's Perspective Landscaping

A space for growing vegetables and potting plants is made more aesthetically pleasing, with a geometric planter design, a large bubbling urn and natural clay pavers and bluestone slabs. A drip irrigation system keeps plants lush and thriving.

Tiny But Tranquil: A Re-Imagined Urban Small Space

Garden of Ease Landscaping & Design

Small and tranquil, this urban space makes use of the limited area to create a spa-like flow.
Design ideas for a small asian side yard partial sun xeriscape in San Francisco with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Vegetable Gardens

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
Design ideas for a traditional side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Salt Lake City with a vegetable garden and brick pavers.

Back Yards

Runde's Landscape Contractors, Inc.

Joe Runde
Design ideas for a transitional formal garden in Chicago with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Mudd

The Pond Gnome

The new waterfall is now a place that the birds REALLY enjoy!
Photo of a small mediterranean backyard full sun garden in Phoenix with with pond.

Backyard Renovation in Ann Arbor, MI

Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping

This was a backyard renovation. There was an existing plastic tub pond with many perennials around it. We took out everything, saved as many perennials as we could and installed a new rubber lined, natural ecosystem pond, stream and waterfall. We redesigned the area and created a couple different seating areas along with a pathway over the stream. Transplanted the perennials and added a few new plants to add interest all year long. A year after installation we added an accent spillway bowl to the feature. They make great additions to existing water features or make great stand alone features. They can add extra movement to dead spots in ponds and more oxygen to the water. We put tropical plants in the bowl for extra filtration as well.

Our Work

Pond World

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard full sun garden for summer in San Diego with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Homefront Farmers Garden Gate, Wilton, CT

Homefront Farmers

A good garden keeps the critters out while allowing easy access when you want to go grab a few cherry tomatoes or head of lettuce. All of our gardens are fully enclosed with attractive fencing and have at least one gate for convenient entrance. Other great features include raised beds filled with nutrient rich organic soil, weed-controlled isles covered with quality pea gravel, and all-natural (untreated) lumber.

Herb Gardens

Ecoscape Environmental Design

Mid-sized transitional backyard garden in Denver with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Simons: Vegetable Garden

4D Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in Seattle with a vegetable garden and mulch.

Traditional Kitchen Garden

Sue Hayward Garden Design Ltd

Herb garden Traditional Kitchen Garden Photo Sue Hayward
This is an example of a traditional backyard full sun garden in Other with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

Culver City Garden Oasis

BE Landscape Design

Allen Haren
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Los Angeles with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Potager Garden

Staab & Olmsted LLC - Landscape Architecture and F

A traditional garden in the French style that contains fruits, berries, herbs, cutting, and vegetable garden.
Photo of a traditional garden in Chicago with a vegetable garden.

House on Willow Hill

Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)

Design ideas for a traditional full sun garden in DC Metro with a vegetable garden and a wood fence.

Balinese Paradise

Magic Garden Dreams

Balinese style water garden including a pond less waterfall and 18’ stream, crossed by a custom made wooden bridge and stone mosaic pathway. 12’ x 16’ Pergola custom built to enjoy the sound of the running water.

Balinese Paradise

Magic Garden Dreams

Tropical garden with water feature

Jane Ashley Garden Design

Wildlife pond with waterfall in tropical themed garden in West London. Shallow pebble beach to enable wildlife to get out of the pond. The planting includes tree ferns, bamboo, banana plants, phormiums and grasses.

Stockbridge Residence

Verdance Landscape Architecture

The potager of stacked-stone beds hosts a kinetic sculpture as well as oversized Italian pots containing citrus trees.
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean backyard full sun formal garden for summer in San Francisco with a vegetable garden, gravel and a stone fence.

Garden Design Ideas with a Vegetable Garden and with Pond

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.