Photography: Nathan Schroder
Design ideas for a mediterranean garden in Dallas with a water feature.

Meadow Garden

The Garden Builders

The Garden Builders
Traditional backyard full sun garden in London with a water feature and brick pavers.

Camelback Residence

Green Project

Mediterranean full sun garden in Phoenix with a water feature.

Intimate Courtyard, Pond and Stream

Daryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens International

This small space was once the main parking area for this cottage lakeside home and was radically transformed into an intimate and inviting courtyard. Defined by a hand stacked fieldstone wall, granite stepping stones lead from the entrance of the garden and gradually wind their way over a stream bed and lead to the porch that borders the garden. Although set in a cold weather climate, the client requested that the garden be developed to have a lush tropical feeling yet remain consistent with the general surroundings. This was achieved by using a mixture of large leafed perennials such as Ligularia, Hosta and Petasites (Butterbur) ,along with various groundcovers and other perennials including Ferns, Iris and Japanese Forest Grass. The central feature of the garden is a naturalized meandering stream and pond filled with Koi. The use of water in the garden thematically ties the house and courtyard to the homes’ surrounding, an adjacent lake, and adds movement and tranquil sound to the space. Stepping stones appear to float across the surface of the water allowing the visitor another way to enjoy the space. Scale is essential with even the smallest detail needing to be well executed within such limited space. Photos by: George Dzahristos

A Designer's House

Cebula Design

Leo McKillop Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional courtyard full sun formal garden in Boston with a water feature and gravel.

Outdoor Kitchen, Waterfall, Spa, and Paver Patio

User

A waterfall flowing into a spa as viewed from one end of the outdoor kitchen. Behind the kitchen unit is a stone retaining wall. In front of the kitchen unit is a paver patio. Designed and built by Botanica Atlanta.

Mill Valley- Pool and Terrace

Integrated Design Studio, Inc.

Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard full sun garden with a water feature and decking.

Succulent Planters for California Cottage Gardens

Virginia Paca Architects

Virginia Paca
Inspiration for a mediterranean garden in Los Angeles with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Water features

Stride Studios

William Ripley
Inspiration for a traditional garden in Cincinnati with a water feature.

Woodland Waterfall | St. Louis, MO

Frisella Landscape Group

Frisella Nursery
This is an example of a large traditional backyard garden in St Louis with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Linear Synthesis

MARPA DESIGN STUDIO

Initial Concept Design: Entasis Group; Landscape Architecture Design: MARPA; Landscape Construction: Environmental Designs, Inc.
This is an example of a large contemporary backyard garden in Denver with a water feature.

Typical Residential Projects

Richard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape Architects

Richard P. Rauso, ASLA
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in Other with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Water Features

Goodman Fabrications / Bluflame - Fire / Water

Bluflame USA - Fire and water Manufactures of water features, Fire Features, and all other metal products.
Photo of a contemporary garden in Phoenix with a water feature.

Traditional Landscape

Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard shaded garden for spring in Chicago with a container garden and brick pavers.

Melville courtyards

Cultivart Landscape Design

ron tan
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard full sun garden in Perth with a water feature and decking.

Melville courtyards

Cultivart Landscape Design

ron tan
This is an example of a small tropical courtyard full sun garden in Perth with decking and a water feature.

Tuscan Villa

Carawan Architecture

Mark Singer Photography
Photo of a mediterranean courtyard garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.

Rustic OC Overlook

DSLA Design

Nick Straabe (Landscape Photographer)
Mediterranean garden in Orange County with a water feature.

Mid-Century Modern Home

AB design studio, inc.

1950’s mid century modern hillside home. full restoration | addition | modernization. board formed concrete | clear wood finishes | mid-mod style.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury side yard partial sun garden for summer in Santa Barbara with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Bedminster NJ

The Todd Group

Inspiration for a large traditional backyard formal garden in New York with a container garden.

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.