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

Easy veg garden

Hall Landscaping & Design

S Hall
Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Other with a vegetable garden and concrete pavers.

Vertical Gardening

Edger Landscape Design

Vertical supports keep crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, pole beans, and some squashes off the ground as well as provide visual interest. Cathy Edger, Edger Landscape Design

Central District Edible Garden

Board & Vellum

Landscape contracting by Avid Landscape. Carpentry by Contemporary Homestead. Photograph by Meghan Montgomery.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional side yard full sun garden for fall in Seattle with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

Raised Bed Potager

Thomas Wheaton Garden Design, LLC

A small, disused planting area in an urban neighborhood was converted into a tidy, productive kitchen garden by the addition of raised cedar beds.
Photo of a small traditional courtyard partial sun garden for summer in Boston with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

Productive Garden Palmers Green

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

Jo Fenton
Mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden in London with a vegetable garden and gravel for summer.

Potager

Catherine Rawnsley Garden Design

View from verandah
Photo of a small arts and crafts front yard full sun formal garden in Wellington with a vegetable garden.

Oropi Lifestyle

Garden Mentors

Companion planting, art and somewhere to sit make for a fabulous kitchen garden.
Design ideas for a small country garden for summer in Hamilton with a vegetable garden and concrete pavers.

Meditation Space, waiting for Spring to plant

Davis Land Design, Inc.

Davis Land Design
Photo of a mid-sized country backyard shaded garden in Boston with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

Alexandra Hills Courtyard

Orterra

This small front courtyard was designed to meet the families requirement to get the most out of their limited space. The garden has been designed to as an edible garden within which, natural play spaces have been allowed for children to engage with their outdoor environment.

Xeriscape Garden, Jungle Forest Garden, Vegetable Garden & Subtropical Garden

Roland Oehme Landscape Architecture

This is an urban single family home situated on a narrow lot that is about 1/8 of an acre and is only 2 blocks from the Pacific Ocean. I designed a completely new garden and installed everything along with the client’s help. The garden I designed consisted of an ornamental grass garden, a xeriscape garden with decomposed granite mounds, fruit trees and shrubs located throughout, a jungle forest garden, and raised brick vegetable beds in the rear. Previously, there was a wood deck covering almost the entire property that was removed by the owner. We installed root guard around all of the walkways. I installed the raised brick vegetable beds and walkways around the vegetable beds. Many of the plants were chosen to provide food and habitat for pollinators as well. Dozens of fruiting plants were located in the garden. So, it is called the “Garden of Eatin”. Landscape design and photo by Roland Oehme

le jardin potager

Vertigo jardins

Photo of a large country backyard garden in Nantes with a vegetable garden.

My Houzz: A Sanctuary With Bohemian Flair in the Pacific Northwest

Ellie Lillstrom Photography

Photo: A Darling Felicity Photography © 2015 Houzz
Design ideas for a mid-sized backyard full sun garden for summer in Seattle with a vegetable garden and decking.

Urban Farms

Outside InStyle

Mini Farm Boxes placed on front area Decomposed Granite.
Photo of a large contemporary front yard full sun garden in Los Angeles with a vegetable garden.

Edible Urban Oasis

Mark S. Garff, Landscape Architect

Edible Landscaping

My Landscape Guide

Vanilla strawberry hydrangea in the background. Little Lime Hydrangea on the right. Cedar raised beds with kale and curly leaf lettuce. Elliott Hallum

Vegetable Garden Design

Gatsby Home Services

Create your ideal summer retreat with a vibrant vegetable garden project! Utilize raised beds and drip irrigation to cultivate a lush, organic oasis in your backyard. From juicy tomatoes to crisp cucumbers, savor the flavors of summer with homegrown produce. Embrace the sun-kissed season and embark on your green journey today!

Central District Edible Garden

Board & Vellum

Landscape contracting by Avid Landscape. Carpentry by Contemporary Homestead. Photograph by Meghan Montgomery.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional backyard full sun garden in Seattle 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.

Modern Farmhouse Landscape Design (Colorado)

Tilly | Landscape Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden in Denver with a vegetable garden, brick pavers and a wood fence.

Garden Design Ideas with a Vegetable 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.