Country backyard partial sun garden in New York with a container garden and gravel.

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

Within the final design, this project boasts an interactive double water feature with a bridge-rock walkway, a private fire pit lounge area, and a secluded hot tub space with the best view! Since our client is a professional artist, we worked with her on a distinctive paver inlay as the final touch. With strategic coordination and planning, Alderwood completed the project and created a result the homeowners now enjoy daily!

Aménagement d'une terrasse et d'un jardin à Neuilly Sur Seine

Terrasse et Jardin de Paris

aménagement jardin en région parisienne à Neuilly Sur Seine. Utilisation de mobilier outdoor haut de gamme ultra résistant.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard partial sun garden in Paris with a container garden and decking.

Poolside Container Garden

Columbine Fine Landscape Gardening and Design

Photo of a backyard garden in New York with a container garden.

Formal pond less water feature

Cascade Garden Design

Another type of pond less water feature with the base underneath the dectitive pebble. This one is more of a formal look with a simple copper pipe going up the middle to create a soft bubbling effect. The pump is low voltage and only requires 30 watts to run so quite an efficient system. Surrounded by a beautiful bed of gebras is a great way to have a low to no maintenance water feature in your landscape.

Shade Gardens

Table2Garden

Mid-sized eclectic backyard garden in Other with a container garden and mulch.

Regent's Park, London

Thomas Hoblyn Garden Design

Small mediterranean rooftop full sun formal garden in London with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Un jardin de roses à Meaux

Jeanne Dubourdieu Création de Jardins

Vue depuis le cerisier vers la Marne. Le jardin se réveille tout juste... Les premières feuilles sortent.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Paris with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Idyllic Modern

David Thorne Landscape Architect

Marion Brenner Photography
Design ideas for a large modern front yard driveway in San Francisco with a container garden.

Cozy Courtyard

awld

This courtyard is much more interesting now that the lawn is gone. A cameron stone path is widened to fit a small seating area. Along the way, the client enjoys the sound of the water feature which draws many birds. From the seating area, butterflies can be seen seasonally visiting Sedum 'Autumn Joy'. The client has adorned the space with collected pieces.

Grandison Road

DH Design

Guy Lockwood
Design ideas for a contemporary backyard partial sun garden in London with a container garden and gravel.

NORTHCOTE HOUSE 02

STAR Architecture

This is an example of a modern side yard garden in Melbourne with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Hillside Spanish-Moorish Estate

Banyan Architects

Photo of a mediterranean backyard garden in Santa Barbara with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Sumner House, Christchurch

Herriot Melhuish O'Neill Architects

Photo: Russell Kleyn Landscaping: Craig Pocock of Design Environment.
Photo of a traditional formal garden in Christchurch with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

A Split Level Garden

Kate Gould Gardens

Copyright of Nicola Stocken
This is an example of a large tropical backyard formal garden in Hertfordshire with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

English Flower Garden

Plan-it Earth Design

Stroll through my flower garden Design by Amy Whitworth, Plan-It-EarthDesign.com; Installation by Donna Burdick, www.djlandscapecontractors.com; Custom Arbor by Don Sprague, GardenGalleryIronworks.com; Photo by Maryann Bond

Haus WH

Ferreira | Verfürth Architekten

Fotos: Julia Vogel, Köln
This is an example of a large contemporary side yard partial sun garden for summer in Dusseldorf with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Fountains

EcoScapes Landscaping

Photo of a large courtyard partial sun garden for fall in Albuquerque with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Landscape Projects

Landscape Pros, LLC.

Large asian backyard garden in San Francisco with a water feature and mulch.

Midway

KP Landscape

This is an example of a mid-sized country front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Salt Lake City with a water feature and mulch.

Garden Design Ideas with a Water Feature 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.