Frank Spiker
Inspiration for an expansive arts and crafts front yard shaded garden for summer in Detroit with a water feature and brick pavers.

Lawn and Landscape

Green Acres Landscaping & Aquascapes

Inspiration for a traditional front yard full sun garden in Other with a water feature and brick pavers.

European Inspired Estate, Montecito, CA

Leyva & Wilde, Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive traditional courtyard full sun formal garden for summer in Orange County with a water feature and brick pavers.

Backyard Retreat

Golden Leaf Landscapes

This is an example of a mid-sized asian backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Denver with a water feature and brick pavers.

Contemporary Pool Compliments English Garden Style

Verdant Grounds

A modern pool and pergola compliments the lush, European-style landscaping that continues from the front to the back landscape. Easy-to-maintain perennials and seasonal color are planted. And container gardens accent the pool area. The beautiful traditional architecture of this home demanded a lush English style garden design. The deep landscape beds accommodate an abundance of color and foliage interested throughout the year. The clean, contemporary pool design complements the more traditional architecture and landscape design. Put it all together and you have a beautiful and lush retreat for relaxing and entertaining in style.

ForeverLawn Projects

ForeverLawn of the Carolinas

Design ideas for a large mediterranean front yard full sun formal garden in Raleigh with a water feature and brick pavers.

Vellano Spec Home

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Photography by Mark Liddell and Jared Tafau - TerraGreen Development
Mid-sized traditional courtyard partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and brick pavers.

LIttle Tuscany

DW Distinctive Properties

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary backyard formal garden in Dallas with a water feature and brick pavers.

Terrassen

Gartenlandschaften Deckstein

Photo of a contemporary backyard garden in Cologne with a water feature and brick pavers.

Fox Island garden & water feature

Island Rock & Water, LLC

This is an example of an eclectic backyard full sun garden in Seattle with a water feature and brick pavers.

Formal Front Entry Fountain with Red Clay Pavers

Van Zelst Inc

The front entry of this Georgian home features a sunken reclaimed metal urn fountain set in bluestone and lined with tumbled Valders stone cobbles. The intersecting red clay pavers add a more formal touch.

Backyard Oasis

Choice Landscapes LLC

Choice Landscapes LLC
Photo of a mid-sized country backyard garden in Seattle with a water feature and brick pavers.

Curved Desert in Tucson

Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Phoenix with a water feature and brick pavers.

Residential Projects

Expert Fountain Pond & Pool

Photo of a mid-sized country backyard partial sun formal garden in Orange County with a water feature and brick pavers.

Bubbling Rocks & Urns/Vases

Serenity Falls Watergardens LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in Atlanta with a water feature and brick pavers.

Silverleaf 1

Pascale Land Design

Natural brick paver walkway leading to the front entrance to this Mediterranean home. Pascale Sucato
Design ideas for a large mediterranean front yard garden for spring in Phoenix with a water feature and brick pavers.

High function in a small side yard! Pergola, patio, raised bed, fountain, etc.

Ravenscourt Landscaping and Design LLC

An after visit a couple of years later!
This is an example of a small contemporary side yard full sun garden in Houston with a water feature and brick pavers.

Samihar

Claudio Modola Design

Arabic Courtyard with fountain and private sitting areas.
Inspiration for an expansive tropical courtyard partial sun formal garden in Other with a water feature and brick pavers.

Intimate Reception

Carolina Landscape, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional side yard partial sun formal garden for winter in Charleston with a water feature and brick pavers.

Mediterranean Landscape

Inspiration for a large mediterranean backyard garden in Santa Barbara with brick pavers and a water feature.

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.