Inspiration for a modern partial sun garden in Sydney with gravel and a wood fence.

Garden living space

Pineapple Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic garden in Kent with decking.

York - Private Garden

Yorkshire Garden Designer

Design ideas for an australian native traditional backyard formal garden in Other with a garden path and decking.

English Jewel Box

Mariani Landscape

A view through the garden rooms, a gravel path leads through to the many spaces. The path is lined with cushwa brick outlining the spaces. Terra cotta containers are filled with boxwood and petunia; pachysandra and bugleweed ground cover fill the flanking and center beds. A cast iron bench offers an opportunity to sit and enjoy the space, with the fountain creating a pleasant sound. The wall is graced with two standard form lilacs. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan

Back Yards

Runde's Landscape Contractors, Inc.

Joe Runde
Design ideas for a transitional formal garden in Chicago with a vegetable garden and gravel.

House in Angel

Studio 30 Architects

A comprehensive renovation and extension of a Grade 2 Listed Building within the Cross Street Conservation Area in Islington, London. The extension of this listed property involved sensitive negotiations with the planning authorities to secure a successful outcome. Once secured, this project involved extensive remodelling throughout and the construction of a part two storey extension to the rear to create dramatic living accommodation that spills out into the garden behind. The renovation and terracing of the garden adds to the spatial qualities of the internal and external living space. A master suite in the converted loft completed the works, releasing views across the surrounding London rooftops.

Fence& Gate @ Marina Del Ray

California Deck Builders

Clear Redwood Fence & Gate
Mid-sized country front yard full sun driveway in Los Angeles with a garden path and gravel.

Paths and Walkways

Oliver Nurseries

This is an example of a traditional shaded garden in New York with a garden path and gravel.

Lytle Road, Bainbridge Island - Shaded Creek

Bliss Garden Design, LLC

Bliss Garden Design
Design ideas for a contemporary backyard shaded garden in Seattle with gravel.

Doheny Estates

Foundation Landscape Design

Contemporary sloped garden in Los Angeles with a container garden and gravel.

Greenville, DE Landscape

Wallace Landscape Associates

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard shaded formal garden in Philadelphia with gravel and a garden path.

An East Bay Garden

Simmonds & Associates, Inc.

This property has a wonderful juxtaposition of modern and traditional elements, which are unified by a natural planting scheme. Although the house is traditional, the client desired some contemporary elements, enabling us to introduce rusted steel fences and arbors, black granite for the barbeque counter, and black African slate for the main terrace. An existing brick retaining wall was saved and forms the backdrop for a long fountain with two stone water sources. Almost an acre in size, the property has several destinations. A winding set of steps takes the visitor up the hill to a redwood hot tub, set in a deck amongst walls and stone pillars, overlooking the property. Another winding path takes the visitor to the arbor at the end of the property, furnished with Emu chaises, with relaxing views back to the house, and easy access to the adjacent vegetable garden. Photos: Simmonds & Associates, Inc.

Green Wall

Amelia B. Lima & Associates, INC.

A 4o feet long green wall creates a living colorful mural on a side yard. Amelia B. Lima
This is an example of a contemporary side yard garden in San Diego with gravel.

Terraced Garden

Belsize Gardens

This is an example of a contemporary garden in Other with a retaining wall and decking.

Modern ADU

McDunn ADUs

Design ideas for a contemporary partial sun garden in San Francisco with gravel.

Leucadia Mid Century

DZN Partners

PixelProFoto
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury backyard partial sun formal garden in San Diego with a container garden and gravel.

River Knoll

Outdoor Lifestyles

Design ideas for a traditional backyard formal garden in New York with a garden path and gravel.

Branxholm Park House, Scottish Borders

Inside Story Photography

Inside Story Photography - Tracey Bloxham
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in Other with gravel.

Small Yard conversion with Path and Low Water use Plantings

User

This yard started with dead grass, no irrigation to the back planter, water seeping through the block wall and the yard felt small. We removed all grass, removed the dirt in the planter, tar backed the wall and added a valve and PVC line for irrigation. We then started the new design incorporating small moundings with a natural path and low water use plantings. Deana M. Chiavola

Driveway, Front Yard and Backyard Landscaping

Neave Group Outdoor Solutions

Neave Group Outdoor Solutions
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard full sun driveway in New York with a garden path and gravel.

Garden Design Ideas with Gravel and Decking

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.