A fresh landscape and patio update to compliment this beautiful modern house.
Design ideas for a small modern front yard full sun garden in Los Angeles with with privacy feature, river rock and a wood fence.

Privacy from the street

Plan-it Earth Design

A long trellis with arbor provides privacy for the sunken path around the house. People walking on the sidewalk would be able to see right into the house without it. Large round boulders create a natural retaining wall around this corner property Design by Amy Whitworth Photo by Amy Whitworth

Deer Grass Accents in Spring

FormLA Landscaping

In spring, Deer Grass continues to hold its own among the blooms, forming large mounds of true green.
Design ideas for a large country front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with with privacy feature, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

New build garden - Olympic park Stratford

Melanie Hick Garden Design

This blank canvas space in a new build in London's Olympic park had a bespoke transformation without digging down into soil. The entire design sits on a suspended patio above a carpark and includes bespoke features like a pergola, seating, bug hotel, irrigated planters and green climbers. The garden is a haven for a young family who love to bring their natural finds back home after walks.

Horizontal Stacked Fence

Crosben Contracting

Photo of a backyard garden in Kansas City with a wood fence and with privacy feature.

AFTER - Greater privacy with improved aesthetic

Metamorphic Design

The taller fence offers much greater privacy from upslope neighbors, and "de-clutters" the corner, making for a far more calming and streamlined view
Photo of a mid-sized modern backyard partial sun garden for spring in Vancouver with a wood fence and with privacy feature.

Northwest Backyard Sport Park

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

A sports court brings functionality to any space. A little college love was displayed on this family's court and nearby landscaping directed the focus to the court.

Stained Wood Privacy Fence

Bigfoot Fencing

Stained Wood Privacy Fencing in backyard
Photo of a country backyard garden in Other with with privacy feature and a wood fence.

Sculptural Recycled Timber Battens

Moss Boss Studios

Inspiration for a front yard garden in Central Coast with with privacy feature and a wood fence.

Front, back and center

BE Landscape Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic front yard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with with privacy feature, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Custom Wooden Fence Builds

Premium Fence Company

Custom Cedar Privacy Screen
This is an example of a small modern front yard full sun garden for summer in Vancouver with with privacy feature, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Modern Farmhouse Landscape Design (Colorado)

Tilly | Landscape Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden in Denver with with privacy feature and a wood fence.

Designing a Garden within budget in Chalfont

Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd

Like all projects this garden had a budget, we prefer to call this “An Investment”. The best place to start is with a design and materials specification. It’s at this point we can offer an accurate quotation and show off exactly what we can achieve within the budget.

Durham Contemporary Courtyard Garden

Eves & Lewis Landscape Design

Our ‘Romantic Courtyard Garden’ in Durham has been awarded a BALI medal for Design Excellence in the BALI National Landscape Awards for 2020. The brief for this garden was to create a private romantic space for dining and relaxation. A row of pleached ornamental pears (Pyrus chanticleer) and some strategically placed Beech trees provide privacy from several overlooking houses, this gives the space a feeling of green enclosure. A bespoke Oak pergola draws the eye upwards whilst also giving cover from neighbouring properties. A spherical water feature is the central focus here with a backdrop of grasses and dogwoods. Sawn ivory sandstone paving (Stonemarket Paleo) mirrors the interior ground floor of the house, bringing the inside out. This is contrasted by dark grey Baksteen pavers. Traditional materials used in a contemporary way mirror the architecture of the house. Planting is loose and informal. To combat impoverished soil, raised beds were made to create two large feature Rose beds containing mass plantings of David Austin Rosa ‘Princess Anne’ and cheerful Mexican daisies (Erigeron karvinskianus) Winter structure is provided by Osmanthus and Ilex crenata. A subtle lighting scheme extends the gardens use into the evening providing a stunning view from the house in the winter.

The Backyard Escape

Homely Design

Escape the everyday and relax in this inviting backyard retreat, complete with a fire pit and pergola for shade and ambiance.
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Cool, Compact Garden Design Castleknock

LandArt

This garden design in Castleknock was transformed from the typical dull garden, that comes with all new builds in housing estates these days, into a contemporary oasis. Our client wanted to enjoy her garden from morning sunrise right through to sunset, so we designed two patios, positioned to get the full benefit of the sun throughout the day. Like most new builds in housing estates, the garden and kitchen of the house are quite overlooked from the terrace of houses to the rear. For more privacy we incorporated a ‘Hedge in the Sky’ of evergreen Espalier Elaeagnus. We also made sure that there were generous planting areas left along all borders and that the lawn was framed with porcelain strips, for effortless lawn maintenance. Stepping stone pavers create an elegant design element in the small garden, guiding the way to the shed.

Kleiner feiner Privatgarten

Ekvard Baar Garden Design

Die schönen Spalierbäume (Corpnus Mai) und der individuell gefertigte Lärchenzaun bieten Sichtschutz zum nahen Nachbarn.
Photo of a mid-sized modern side yard full sun garden for summer in Cologne with with privacy feature, gravel and a wood fence.

New build garden - Olympic park Stratford

Melanie Hick Garden Design

Custom Trellis

Blue Bear Landscape Construction

Backyard patio with Dover Grey porcelain slabs, cut basalt step, custom trellis for privacy, new planters with plants and landscape lighting.
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Japanese courtyard in Malvern East

Groundswell Gardens

A Japanese inspired courtyard with bespoke water feature.
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Garden Design Ideas with with Privacy Feature 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.