Photo of a large country side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Minneapolis with a vegetable garden, mulch and a wood fence.

Lawn Area

Terra Ferma Landscapes

The upper lawn for the kids to play with a vegetable garden on the side
This is an example of a small contemporary backyard partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a vegetable garden, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Summer abundance

Plan-it Earth Design

A native mock orange blooms as the vegetables in the raised bed begin to fill out. Lavender blooms along the edge of the patio, encouraging pollinators to visit. Design by Amy Whitworth Installed by Apogee Landscapes Photo by Amy Whitworth

Incredible edibles garden

North Leeds Garden Design

The main structure of the hard landscaping complete.
Inspiration for a small modern backyard partial sun garden with a vegetable garden, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Corner Raised Vegetable and Herb Garden

Landscape Logic

These are raised vegetable boxes at perfect height, 24" high. The are equipped with automatic drip irrigation system.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style backyard full sun formal garden for spring in San Diego with a vegetable garden, decomposed granite and a wood fence.

Сад у тёмных бревен

Ландшафтная мастерская Сергеевых

Scandinavian garden in Yekaterinburg with a vegetable garden, gravel and a wood fence.

Veggie garden boxes with crushed rock and bluestone paving

Village Landscape Architecture

Tall, square garden boxes provide a repeating rhythm and work as a transition from the more formal bluestone paving in the pool area. The double cedar fence with espalier fruit trees, hides (and mutes) the pool equipment and AC condenser area

Hazel Arches with Runner Beans

Luxury Garden Design

The combination of Hazel arches and Runner Beans form a stunning tunnel effect that adds beauty to the garden's central path.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Kent with a vegetable garden, brick pavers and a wood fence.

Mid-Century Sideyard Landscape - Fox Point, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

A concrete walkway connects the new driveway to the vegetable garden on the side of the home. Renn Kuhnen Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury side yard full sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with a vegetable garden and a wood fence.

Rooftop avec potager

Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris

Design ideas for a country rooftop full sun formal garden for spring in Paris with a vegetable garden, decking and a wood fence.

Garden with Greenhouse

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Raised vegetable garden using cattle watering troughs with a modern glass greenhouse.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern backyard full sun xeriscape in Dallas with a vegetable garden, gravel and a wood fence.

Ellipses nourricières - Jardin

Stéphane Larcin - Concepteur - Paysagiste

Dans ce jardin, à la structure légère et aux lignes courbes, se mêlent vivaces d’ornement, arbres et arbustes fruitiers et espaces potagers. Cette association subtile offre au visiteur une immersion dans un lieu propice à l’accueil d’une grande biodiversité à l’instar de nombre de pollinisateurs, d’une petite faune et d’une végétation spontanée au sein de la prairie naturelle.

Vegetable Garden Design

Gatsby Home Services

Create your ideal summer retreat with a vibrant vegetable garden project! Utilize raised beds and drip irrigation to cultivate a lush, organic oasis in your backyard. From juicy tomatoes to crisp cucumbers, savor the flavors of summer with homegrown produce. Embrace the sun-kissed season and embark on your green journey today!

House on Willow Hill

Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)

Design ideas for a traditional full sun garden in DC Metro with a vegetable garden and a wood fence.

West Coast English Retreat

Tierra Madre Fine Gardens

Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard full sun garden in Other with a vegetable garden, gravel and a wood fence.

Cheltenham Garden Re-design

Wilson Associates Garden Design

Spring colour next to the garden room.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in Other with a vegetable garden, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Contemporary Food Forest

Sweet Smiling Landscapes

This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in Santa Barbara with a vegetable garden, gravel and a wood fence.

Modern Farmhouse Landscape Design (Colorado)

Tilly | Landscape Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden in Denver with a vegetable garden, brick pavers and a wood fence.

Kitchen island and Side Yard Entrance

Landscape Logic

This is the outdoor kitchen that has a bar attached. We added lights at the top of the backdrop for ambiance.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for summer in San Diego with a vegetable garden, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Always-Ready Victory Garden

FormLA Landscaping

There is still enough sun for an abundant and always evolving chef's garden. This raised bed has a separate irrigation system, as most edibles will need a little more water the rest of this garden.

Garden Design Ideas with a Vegetable Garden and a Wood Fence

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.