This house was designed around a small courtyard. Photos by Casey Woods
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary courtyard partial sun formal garden in Austin with a water feature and gravel.

エクステリア&和庭リフォーム　埼玉県さいたま市

NOD GARDEN

Design ideas for a mid-sized asian backyard partial sun formal garden in Other with a water feature and gravel.

Beautiful Desert Succulent Zen Garden

Studio H Landscape Architecture

Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary partial sun xeriscape in Orange County with a water feature and gravel.

Flying Point Residence

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View of the outdoor zen garden. Photo by: Jeff Heatley
Mid-sized modern side yard partial sun garden in New York with a water feature and gravel for summer.

East Village Roof Garden

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Photo: Bilyana Dimitrova
Inspiration for a large modern rooftop full sun garden in New York with a water feature and decking.

Grounded - Modern Landscape Architecture

Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA

Grounded - Modern Landscape Architecture
This is an example of a modern garden in San Diego with a water feature.

Menomonee River Parkway Oasis

Hawks Landscape Inc.

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

Classical Japanese Meets American Techno-Luxe

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Large asian backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone pavers for summer.

Bonsai Pavilion

Altura Architects

Our client has a large collection of bonsai trees and wanted an exhibition space for the extensive collection and a workshop to tend to the growing plants. Together we came up with a plan for a beautiful garden with plenty of space and a water feature. The design also included a Japanese-influenced pavilion in the middle of the garden. The pavilion is comprised of three separate rooms. The first room is features a tokonoma, a small recessed space to display art. The second, and largest room, provides an open area for display. The room can be accessed by large glass folding doors and has plenty of natural light filtering through the skylights above. The third room is a workspace with tool storage. Photography by Todd Crawford

A Compact Zen Garden - BULLEEN

Gary Winter Landscape Design

Image by Gary Winter
Inspiration for a small asian front yard partial sun formal garden for spring in Melbourne with a water feature and gravel.

Japanischer Garten Kronach

Naturform Jethro Machacek

Ein schmaler Granitsteg führt über den Koiteich vorbei am kleinen Bachlauf auf die andere Seite des Gartens.
Design ideas for a mid-sized asian backyard partial sun garden for summer in Nuremberg with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Projekt 1

LIVING STONE GARDEN

This is an example of a large asian backyard partial sun garden for fall in Frankfurt with decking and a water feature.

Réalisations

L'Agence Gabrielle

Photo of a mid-sized tropical courtyard full sun garden in Rennes with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Unique Modern Water Feature & Garden Light Design

Studio H Landscape Architecture

Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary partial sun xeriscape in Orange County with a water feature and gravel.

Classical Japanese Meets American Techno-Luxe

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Design ideas for a large asian partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with natural stone pavers and a water feature.

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.