This fountain is a great addition to a front yard entry. Clean and simple with a subtle water noise for visual and auditory interest. The fountain is surrounded by boxwood hedges, Mexican Beach cobble, and white precast concrete.

Techo-Bloc Design Gallery

Thomas Lee Fisher Landscaping

Large traditional front yard full sun formal garden in Philadelphia with a water feature and natural stone pavers for spring.

MODERN BACKYARD REMODEL

Envy Landscape Design Inc.

Mid-sized modern backyard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Japanese Garden: second pond during the summer.

Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional backyard garden in San Diego with a water feature.

Drainage Solutions

Sunrise Landscape + Design

A patio was built and walkway installed to the shed. A pipe was installed underneath the walkway with in the rock bed area for water to flow easily during rain storms and drain away from the home.

Bellevue Water Feature Design

Environmental Construction, Inc.

Elegant water feature surrounded by ornamental trees and grasses welcome visitors to the Bellevue home. Designed by Environmental Construction, Kirkland, WA

Sculpture House Oakland

Dodie Shoemaker

California living indoor outdoor modern yard
Photo of a small modern backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in San Francisco with a water feature and concrete pavers.

English Country Garden

Pippa Schofield Garden Design

Pippa Schofield
Photo of a large traditional courtyard partial sun formal garden for summer in London with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

North Park Eclectic Landscape

Revolution Landscape

Urn water feature, saltillo steps with accent tiles, and drought tolerant plantings.
Small front yard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Aberfoyle Park Project

Master Landscapers of SA

Landscape Designer: Sphere Garden Design Studio
Photo of a large traditional front yard full sun formal garden for spring in Adelaide with a water feature and brick pavers.

Tahoe Mountain Living

Christine Karnofsky Garden Design & Consulting

Stone steps leading to patio with moss
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard partial sun garden in Other with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Swimming Pool and Landscaping - Mars, PA

Blackwood & Associates, Inc.

Large traditional backyard full sun garden in Other with a water feature and concrete pavers.

East Hampton Koi Pond

AH Ponds, Inc.

This is an example of a large asian backyard partial sun formal garden in New York with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Pond Build - Piscataway, NJ

Fitz's Fish Ponds

This pond has a large shelf for planting and a deeper area in the center for fish.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in New York with a water feature.

Pacific Northwest Outdoor Living

Dennis' 7 Dees Landscaping

Maxwell Monty Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard garden in Portland with a water feature.

Spanish Colonial Custom New Home, River Oaks

Mirador Builders

Inspiration for a large mediterranean backyard full sun driveway for spring in Houston with a water feature and gravel.

Wall Fountains

Estrella Custom Stone Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard garden in Phoenix with a water feature.

Los Feliz Modern Oasis

Becky Bourdeau Designs Inc

Shirak Agresta; Sidney Michael; Annette Gutierrez; Becky Bourdeau
Design ideas for a small modern backyard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with a water feature and gravel.

Country Pool Makeover

Bevins & Company Landscape/Design

The perennial gardens around the pool in all their exuberant glory!
This is an example of an expansive country backyard partial sun garden for summer in Louisville with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Folsom Front Makeover

Luxury Outdoor Living, Inc.

A once over grown front yard received a much deserved makeover resulting in an inviting walkway and sitting area near a water feature. The complete project was implemented by Professional Image Landscaping, Inc.

Garden Design Ideas with a Water Feature

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.