Large contemporary backyard partial sun xeriscape in Baltimore with a water feature and brick pavers for summer.

Beautiful prospective of the garden with statuary as a focal point Exterior Designs, Inc. by Beverly Katz New Orleans Landscape Designer
Traditional backyard garden in New Orleans with a water feature and brick pavers.

Hardscape

Embassy Landscape Group

Expansive traditional front yard full sun driveway in Kansas City with a water feature and brick pavers.

Hill Country Rustic Elegance

Southern Landscape

Paver path, stone staircase, and natural landscaping designed and constructed by Southern Landscape. The natural feel of the landscape accentuates the beautiful natural surroundings of the Texas Hill Country.

Old Florida River House

Pullman West

Inspiration for an eclectic garden in Orlando with brick pavers and a water feature.

Ogden Street

LAND BY DESIGN

A wonderful layering of ornamental trees and flowering shrubs lead along a reused permeable brick path from a zen patio and pergola and a breakfast patio to a beautiful tiered fountain at the end backed by arborvitae and clematis and new wood fencing. Special attention was paid in the site planning and garden design to the water wise design of this landscape. The brick is unmortared with a sand base to ensure the return of valuable water to the soil and plantings. Plantings are arranged according to water needs, good soil preparation was paramount, plantings are irrigated by drip system and a good covering of wood mulch was used.

Fountain Feature

Prewett, Read & Associates

Photo of a mid-sized transitional backyard partial sun garden in Houston with a water feature and brick pavers.

Welcoming Water

Gardening Angel

All dressed up for a wedding. We took a lovely entry and updated it with a landscape full of color and the soothing sounds of water. The first photo shown in the project is the design created in Photoshop. This gives the client an idea of how the finished project should look once the landscape matures. We used a simple color scheme of red, orange, yellow and white to compliment the house and walkway. The containers are Vietnamese pottery converted or plumbed into water vessels. The are positioned over an underground reservoir where the water spills through a rock bed and is recirculated through the pottery.

Intimate

Art of the Land

Inviting and private courtyard separates the townhome from busy Cherry Creek streets.
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard full sun formal garden for summer in Denver with a water feature and brick pavers.

Hazel Drive

Barclay Butera Interiors

Mark Lohman
Inspiration for a beach style courtyard shaded garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and brick pavers.

Bridle Path

Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.

This 2010 project in the Bridle Path was a full property design and construction job. A circular interlock driveway, water feature, and pops of red throughout the gardens creates an impression from the road. In the back a covered dining space, firepit, pool and lounge deck are elevated from the back of the property. This creates the perfect view onto full grown trees and hides the sports court and putting green below. Both front and back landscapes were designed and built to match the traditional architecture of the house, while maintaining a timeless aesthetic throughout the years.

Montecito Italianate Estate

Holly Lepere - Lepere Studio, Photographer

Inspiration for a mediterranean partial sun formal garden for spring in Santa Barbara with a water feature and brick pavers.

Water Feature and Planting Design - Waldorf, MD

LiveWell Outdoors

The completed water feature includes waterfall flowing three tiers down to fish pond with plantings including water lilies. The stones are placed in a way as to not look like a "rock monster threw up"; natural placement with some organization. Again mush improved from previous water feature. www.SharperCut.com

Entry Courtyard

L. Lumpkins Architect, Inc.

Entry Courtyard
This is an example of a large traditional courtyard shaded formal garden for spring in Dallas with a water feature and brick pavers.

Classical Courtyard garden pergola

Matthew Giampietro Garden Design

Landscape design and installation by Matthew Giampietro
Inspiration for a courtyard full sun formal garden in Miami with a water feature and brick pavers.

Spillway Bowls

Oasis Ponds & Patios

Spillway bowls are the perfect addition to any backyard garden. We love the way they turn out every time!
This is an example of a mid-sized front yard full sun garden for spring in New York with brick pavers and a water feature.

Custom Exteriors

Beer Architectural Group

Photo of an expansive traditional front yard full sun driveway for spring in New York with a water feature and brick pavers.

pavers

Costa Del Sol Landscape Construction & Pavers

Photo of a large transitional backyard partial sun garden in San Diego with a water feature and brick pavers.

Cool but Funky

Yorkshire Gardens

John Brennan
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun garden for summer in Other with a water feature and brick pavers.

Custom Projects

Marc Evan Swimming Pool Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Other with a water feature and brick pavers.

Garden Design Ideas with a Water Feature and Brick Pavers

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.