Wavendon Gate Country Cottage Style Garden

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden in Buckinghamshire with natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Bluestone and Gravel Walkway Renovation

Ohana Natural Landscaping LLC

Rennovation of an old Bluestone Pathway around the house from the driveway to the back door :) Came out well!
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard full sun xeriscape in Richmond with with path, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Park Lane West

DD Ford Construction

Inspiration for a country partial sun garden in Santa Barbara with a wood fence.

Foster Contemporary Garden

PLT Design

Bespoke children's play space with climbing wall, slide, monkey bars and parallel bars. Artificial grass was used as the surface with impact safety foam underneath.

E5 Courtyard

Sarah Kay Garden Design

This awkwardly shaped North facing East London courtyard has been transformed into a low maintenance space for entertaining and relaxation.
Design ideas for a small traditional backyard partial sun garden for summer in London with with raised garden bed, natural stone pavers 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 with lawn edging and a wood fence.

Las Colinas

Integrated Home Improvement

This was a pretty standard, HOA Compliant fence construction project. We were happy with how fast we did it, considering it was on the larger side for residential wooden fence building.

Cambridge St, Pimlico, London

Filipa T | Landscape & Garden Design

Container planting is scattered around with annual planting for year-round interest, where a large Olive tree provides height.
Design ideas for a small traditional backyard partial sun garden in London with with flowerbed 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.

Kingston Garden

Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping

Mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden in London with natural stone pavers and a wood fence for summer.

Golf Course

Blooming Vistas

Gorgeous modern landscape with clean lines and stunning detail.
Photo of a mid-sized modern front yard full sun driveway in Dallas with with rock feature, gravel and a wood fence.

North East London: Garden Renervation and Lighting

Peter Reader Landscapes

The completed garden with renovated porcelain and new wide steps to the garden and a new garden patio, with a pergola and a water feature. The left bed has been redesigned with a clean porcelain look and new sumptuous planting to match.

Collombatti Cottage Renovation NSW 2440

The Renovation Broker

Fire pitt down by the dam, sleepers filled with river stone with custom made fire pitt and fallen down tree used for seating. Ginko tree planted ne3xt to area to give shade once grown.

Worcester Park 3

David Simpson Gardens

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun garden for summer in Surrey with a wood fence.

Mike's Hammock

Josh Wynne Construction

I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland. The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to match the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is. I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces. Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation. For those who cannot live tiny, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design Assistance Jimmy Thornton

Southport Residence and Landscape

Erskine Associates LLC

Photo of a large traditional front yard full sun formal garden for spring in New York with concrete pavers and a wood fence.

Burnley Cedar Fencing Project

Slatted Screen Fencing

The slatted Cedar fence panels have been treated with Owatrol wood protection to ensure a longer lifespan and to help keep that rich tone.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden for summer in Other with decking and a wood fence.

Williamsburg Roof Garden

Little Miracles Designs

In the heart of Williamsburg a fresh and vibrant design was created for a young family. Several rooms were created for multifunctional use at daytime and the evening.

Privacy Fence into Backyard

Level Posts Digging & Fences

Privacy Style Fence
Photo of a modern backyard garden in Other with a wood fence.

The Laurel

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Nothing like a good drone shot to provide a great overview of the project scope and how all the elements come together.
This is an example of a large transitional backyard full sun garden for summer in Chicago with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Garden Design Ideas with 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.