The uneven back yard was graded into ¬upper and lower levels with an industrial style, concrete wall. Linear pavers lead the garden stroller from place to place alongside a rain garden filled with swaying grasses that spans the side yard and culminates at a gracefully arching pomegranate tree, A bubbling boulder water feature murmurs soothing sounds. A large steel and willow-roof pergola creates a shady space to dine in and chaise lounges and chairs bask in the surrounding shade. The transformation was completed with a bold and biodiverse selection of low water, climate appropriate plants that make the space come alive. branches laden with impossibly red blossoms and fruit.

Laurelhurst Modern Garden

Northwest Native Landscapes LLC

Dramatic plant textures, modern hardscaping and sharp angles enhanced this mid-century modern bungalow. Soft plants were chosen to contrast with the sharp angles of the pathways and hard edges of the MCM home, while providing all-season interest. Horizontal privacy screens wrap the front porch and create intimate garden spaces – some visible only from the street and some visible only from inside the home. The front yard is relatively small in size, but full of colorful texture.

Victorian Style Estate

Mierop Design, FAPLD

This grand estate is surrounded by rolling hills, a hillside garden and tons of color! Garden include both full sun and part sun. Lisa Mierop
Large traditional backyard full sun formal garden in New York with a retaining wall and concrete pavers for winter.

Contemporary Landscape - Dramatic Transformation - San Rafael, CA

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Plant focus: Lomandra longifolia 'Breeze'. SEE PHOTOS TAKEN AFTER 2 YEARS. This San Rafael front landscape has been dramatically updated with a welcoming concrete pathway entrance, and complimented by a variety of architectural plants, hardy succulents, textural grasses and a majestic, fruitless olive tree. The dramatic transformation is enhanced by a raised corten steel planter at the pathway entrance with gravel and succulents. Two horizontal ipe wood structures provide contemporary accents. New raised concrete planters alongside the new concrete driveway define the property and showcase more colorful succulents. A beautiful gray house paint color and ipe accents complete the remodel. Drawings, Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Earlier Work

BORDEN Landscape Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical front yard full sun garden for winter in Tampa with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Court Drive

LAND BY DESIGN

A mix of black eyed susans, yucca, and ornamental grasses form the basis to this gorgeous and exuberant mass planting full of texture and color in the front yard landscape architecture garden design of this Kansas City home.

Landscape Renovation

Berkeley Design Group

Overgrown and Neglected Landscape Turned Low Maintenance and Welcoming
Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun garden for winter in Cincinnati with concrete pavers.

J&I K Arcadia Phoenix AZ

Ground Zero Landscape and Construction LLC.

Scapes and Stones
Design ideas for a large modern backyard full sun xeriscape for winter in Phoenix with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Modern Meets Boho

BOXHILL

Photography: Gerardine and Jude Vargas
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury backyard full sun xeriscape for winter in Phoenix with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Arbors/Pergolas/Fences

Borealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley Farm

A simple divider from the sidewalk without imposing. Perfectly planted with a vine as a curtain
Photo of a small asian front yard partial sun formal garden for winter in Seattle with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Hillside stair with custom rail and lighting

BE Landscape Design

Custom built for fire resistance. Board formed concrete seating and patio. Color added to blend into the existing granite hillside. Salt finish adds texture to camouflage into the surroundings. Custom metal pergola and under bench lighting add to the uniqueness of this hilltop hangout.

Contemporary Landscape - Dramatic Transformation - San Rafael, CA

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

This San Rafael front landscape has been dramatically updated. Detail of concert pavers surrounded by Mexican pebbles. Black metal edging separates the planting beds and pathway. Colorful succulents, such as these Echeveria 'Imbricata' and other low water plantings are featured throughout. Drawings, Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Greenwood, Seattle WA (after)

Michael Muro Garden Design

Design ideas for a small modern backyard partial sun outdoor sport court for winter in Seattle with concrete pavers.

Bird Key Modern Bungalow

BORDEN Landscape Design

Photographer: Ryan Gamma
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern front yard full sun driveway for winter in Tampa with concrete pavers.

Coolum Beach, QLD

Fluid Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style backyard partial sun garden for winter in Sunshine Coast with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Custom mailbox with house numbers

Bradford Associates, LLC

A custom mailbox with laser cut house numbers compliments the custom address sign at the front walkway.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun driveway for winter in Providence with concrete pavers.

Desert Modern

Landscape Design West, LLC

This colorful entry in the Catalina Foothills in Tucson, Az., is now vibrant and inviting, bursting with accent succulents that are high impact and low care. A rustic contemporary steel view fence keeps wildlife out and allows sight of the front doors and visitors now feel welcomed into this space! Colored and poured in place concrete pavers have replace an unsightly former courtyard and parking space. Night lighting gently illuminates this award-winning entry! Be sure to see the before photo of this project.

Retaining wall and paver patio on the beach

Yardworks, Inc.

Sound front property in need of an updated retaining wall system, patios and stairs down to the dock
Inspiration for an expansive beach style courtyard partial sun garden for winter in Other with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Creative Combining of Hardscape Materials

Mediterrasian Landscapes

This couple wanted to make their typical San Francisco backyard into something special. The yard had some nice plants but little useable space or attractive ground treatment. They had built a kidney-shaped planter with block walls as a weekend project a few years back, and they wanted to keep this. We came up with a design that used the kidney-shaped planter as a focal point. We added a lot of useable space with a bi-level concentric circular patio. By constructing the patio on two levels, we were able to keep most of the excavated soil on site instead of bringing it to the landfill. The outer circle consists of interlocking concrete pavers, while the raised inner circle is paved with natural Arizona flagstone. We enhanced the kidney planter by making another circular planter around it from matching wall blocks. The circular tree beds add interest by echoing the circle theme of the yard.

Modern stainless steel water fountain and Garden

Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design

Photo of a large front yard full sun xeriscape for winter in Houston with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Garden Design Ideas with Concrete Pavers for Winter

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.