This is an example of a tropical garden in Miami with a water feature.

Woodland Garden/Pond

ROOMS & BLOOMS

Tropical garden in Toronto with a water feature.

A little piece of Asia

Garden Mentors

Small asian courtyard garden in Hamilton with a water feature and gravel.

Large Water Feature

Designscape Horticultural Services

Long flowing water feature cascading into small pools, terminating with a waterfall into a pond. Photo Credit - Designscape
Mediterranean garden in Indianapolis with a water feature.

Modern Landscape

Mid-sized modern courtyard partial sun formal garden in San Diego with a water feature and decking for spring.

Wine Cellar

Billy Beson Company

Photography by Jason Dewey
Inspiration for a country garden in Minneapolis with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Rain Garden spillway - newly installed

Plan-it Earth Design

Garden for the Disconnected Downspout. Photo by Amy Whitworth, Installation by Mike Gagnon www.creativetouchlandscaping.com
This is an example of a small eclectic front yard partial sun garden for fall in Portland with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Grotto

Gilson Group Landscape Design

Grotto with waterfall was created using faux rock. Spaces were left in the rock for placement of plant material in order to create natural-looking environment.

Mediterranean Classic

Tommy Chambers Interiors, Inc.

Photography by David Phelps Photography. Hidden behind gates stands this 1935 Mediterranean home in the Hollywood Hills West. The multi-purpose grounds feature an outdoor loggia for entertaining, spa, pool and private terraced gardens with hillside city views. Completely modernized and renovated with special attention to architectural integrity. Carefully selected antiques and custom furnishings set the stage for tasteful casual California living. Interior Designer Tommy Chambers Architect Kevin Oreck Landscape Designer Laurie Lewis Contractor Jeff Vance of IDGroup

Spiritual elegance concealing function

Chase Building Group

The challenge was to create a sophisticated conservatory, hosting an array of technical functions, yet providing a real connection to the outdoors. A self-sustaining koi pond, motorized windows and shades, fire suppression system, radiant heating and diverse lighting systems were some of the functions cloaked by the sapele wood frame. The simplicity of the Jerusalem stone flooring, bluestone pond coping and marine varnished sapele wood create an understated grace, thereby letting the symbols, shape and feel of the space set the spiritual stage.

Mine Road Farm - exterior

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Photographer: Tom Crane
This is an example of an expansive country backyard shaded garden in Philadelphia with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Concrete water trough fountain.

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Inspiration for a country front yard garden in Seattle with a water feature.

Garden Architecture/Robert Trachtenberg

Garden Architecture

For this elegant landmarked Berkeley home, designed by Albert Dodge Coplin, we had the challenge of designing a garden that delicately blends Japanese and English style vernaculars at the request of the client. All photos by Robert Trachtenberg

Mountain Lodge

Wagner Hodgson

Situated on a 100 acre site, this landscape for a private residence draws it's inspiration from the classic mountain lodges of the northeast. Rich sweeping drifts of native perennials, grasses and shrubs create a relaxed, elegant composition that ground the home and define a variety of spaces for family gathering, entertaining and quiet reflection. Large caliper trees were planted to compliment the surrounding mature trees, providing a sense of permanence and timelessness. An existing pond was augmented and expanded for swimming with a 'diving rock' hand selected and perched at one end. The south-facing terrace is defined by large slabs of stone and a grand outdoor fireplace that gives way to views of the neighboring ski trails. Photo Credit: Westphalen Photography

New Peninsula Residence

Kaplan Architects, AIA

Kaplan Architects, AIA Location: Redwood City , CA, USA Landscape showing the dry creek meandering through the oak trees. The water collected from the roof and subdrain system around the house is diverted to a cistern and then spills out into this creek to a water retention pond. This provides a more environmentally sustainable way to deal with water run off.

Little Garden

FineLines Design Studio

Design and Photo Credit to Melda Clark
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional side yard partial sun formal garden for spring in Dallas with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

debora carl landscape design

Martin Residence Cardiff by the Sea, Ca
Design ideas for a mediterranean garden in San Diego with a water feature.

Patio Lighting at Night

James Martin Associates

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Garden Room

Dan Waibel Designer Builder

Design ideas for a traditional garden in Chicago with a water feature.

Photo Gallery various projects

JSL Landscape Design Build

Photo of a garden in Phoenix with a water feature.

Garden Design Ideas with a Water Feature and with Pond

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.