Steamboat Storm Meadow Drive Mountain/Asian Fusion

Japanese Garden with Hot Springs outdoor soaking tub. Landscape Design by Chad Guinn. Photo Roger Wade Photography The Rocky Regions best and boldest example of Western - Mountain - Asian fusion. Featured in Architectural Digest May 2010

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.

Blue & White Garden–Seekonk, MA

Andrew Grossman Landscape Design

Blue & White Garden with rectangular lily pond; azaleas, tree peonies, assorted Spring bulbs, perennials and flowering shrubs. Display Garden, Seekonk, MA.

Tucson Oasis

Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.

After photo of the new larger waterfall, patio, and dining area tucked underneath the existing mesquite trees. Photos by Meagan Hancock
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean backyard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Phoenix with a water feature and brick pavers.

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

Covington Farmhouse

Smoketree Landscape

Circular driveway with sugar kettle fountain
Design ideas for a mid-sized country front yard full sun driveway in New Orleans with a water feature and gravel.

Small modern garden landscaping in Clapham

Positive Garden Ltd

Small modern garden landscaping in Clapham. Porcelain tiles, drainage, painting, lighting. Water feature wall cladded with multi slate panels. Raised beds constructed from hollow/solid dense concrete blocks, rendered and painted. Designer: Honor Holmes Garden Design Positive Garden Ltd

Modern Yard

Wagner Design Group

This yard was an unusable muddy lawn flanked by tall Arborvitae. We removed the hedge and replaced it will a beautiful Ipe screen that serves as the backdrop to a concrete water feature that spills into a channel that runs the length of the patio. Corten steel planters contain Equisetum plantings, as well as Bamboo that screens a trampoline for the childrens fun. Pavers and black mexican pebbles make up the new hardscape for the patio.

Italian Villa

About Space Studios

Photo Credit: Nicole Leone
Inspiration for a mediterranean side yard shaded formal garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Zen Inspired Garden, Bradley Stoke

Katherine Roper Landscape & Garden Design

Katherine Roper
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian garden in Other with a water feature.

East Village Roof Garden

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Photo: Bilyana Dimitrova
Photo of a large traditional rooftop full sun garden in New York with a water feature and decking.

Redmond modern

Kim Rooney Design

Landscape by Kim Rooney
Design ideas for a large modern backyard partial sun formal garden in Seattle with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Volterra Yard

hesanflicka65

Mid-sized backyard full sun garden in Albuquerque with a water feature and gravel for summer.

Modern stainless steel water fountain and Garden

Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design

Design ideas for a small modern courtyard full sun garden in Houston with a water feature.

Exterior

Curtis Construction Services

Inspiration for a traditional garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

California Spanish Colonial

The Design Studio of Wendy Harper

California Spanish Colonial motor court entry and gated driveway with sport court was designed in 2007. We pay meticulous attention to details during construction. The main courtyard entry allows guests to be let off at the front door and the cars valeted for parties. The grass insets soften and warm the homes grand entrance. American Gas lamps adorn the columns and front entry. The paving is natural cobble banding with Santa Barbara stone curbing. The motor court pads and driveway are sand finished colored concrete. The grand staircase to the main front door is cut limestone paving. Mature Olive trees frame the entrance and a two sided weeping wall water feature adds a focal point from inside the courtyard, as well as, from the street view. Two full grown California Live Oaks were craned in to frame each corner of the house. The main driveway to the garages has double Custom Wood gates with a side pedestrian entrance, all connected to the security system and cameras. The safe gated driveway also doubles as a bike/trike area for the children and is adjacent to the half-court Sport Court and in-ground trampoline for family fun. Photos by: Ken Palmer

LotusLand South aka Sycamore Canyon Landscape

Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

This front yard used to be a circular asphalt driveway....we decided we would rather have a lovely garden instead
Inspiration for a large country front yard full sun xeriscape in Santa Barbara with gravel and a water feature.

Japanese Zen Garden Backyard with Fountain and Patio

Southwest Boulder & Stone

Award-winning Japanese landscape designer Kohei Owatari uses natural elements like water and stone to create relaxing environments amid modern life. A reverence for nature marks this eco-friendly and creative landscape design, where meandering pathways perfectly complement clean geometric lines and patterns. Natural stone was the ideal material to deepen the connection with the natural world. The unique leaf-shaped patio and the custom water trough are key elements that showcase Kohei’s exceptional creativity and design sense.

Mediterranean Montecito

Montecito Landscape

Sunset view courtyard of crushed stone with central pond and fountain is surrounded by plantings of Italian cypress, olives, lavender, rosemary and other drought tolerant Mediterranean plants. Photo by David Palermo Photography, Santa Barbara.

Memorial - Spring Valley

Designs By Elizabeth

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Houston with a water feature and brick pavers.

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.