Design ideas for a large traditional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Kent with a retaining wall, river rock and a stone fence.

Floyd Residence

Garden Environments

Durham, NC
This is an example of a large midcentury front yard partial sun xeriscape in Raleigh with with waterfall and river rock.

Low Wall / Court - Corten House

Charles Di Piazza Architecture

The Court / Corten Garden is shared as a neighborhood gathering space, and provides a setting for a variety of intimate social events. The two domains of the garden are made distinct by a low wall, which is backed by plantings that will continue to grow and provide a visual separation between the two spaces.

Mediterranean garden in Los Alto Hills

User

This garden had an historic collection of native California and Mexican fan palms, clustered around a water-needy lawn. We removed the lawn, added a new layer of drought tolerant smaller palms, and an underplanting of mediterranean type shrubs and perennials.

Piedmont Bed Designs

CHS Superior Landscaping

Garden bed that wraps around side of house with natural stone and plantings with brick edging.
This is an example of a large modern side yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Other with with lawn edging and river rock.

Coastal Residenceo

D'Urso Landscaping and Construction, Inc.

Landscape lighting
Photo of a large transitional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with with rock feature and river rock.

Curbside Appeal for Classic Brick Gem

Ambiance Garden Design, LLC

Updated landscape to address lack of curb appeal in neighborhood. This landscape creates flow and interest throughout the property. A rock garden was installed in the back yard to address erosion and drainage issues at end of the back area.

Curbside Appeal for Classic Brick Gem

Ambiance Garden Design, LLC

Los Angeles View Home

June Scott Design

Situated above Lake Hollywood, this expansive terrace was part of a masterplan for the property. It is composed of simple, elegantly-balanced elements that link together to offer the clients a range of pastimes to enjoy with friends and family.

Rain Garden - Rock-Lined Swales (Dry Creek Beds)

Ravenscourt Landscaping and Design LLC

A rain garden dry stream bed.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden in Houston with river rock.

1196 on Vogelsanck

Crontech Consulting

Mid-sized modern front yard partial sun formal garden in Other with a garden path and river rock for summer.

European Inspried Front Walkway

Grounded Landscape Designs

Decorative retaining wall
Design ideas for a small front yard full sun garden in Denver with a retaining wall and river rock.

Nightlighting

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

Melissa Jones Photography
Design ideas for a traditional garden in Seattle with with waterfall and river rock.

Golden Spiral - Beecroft

The Other Side Landscapes Pty Ltd

Based on the a logarithmic spiral this garden required extensive protection of existing structures through the demolition of an existing swimming pool and the construction of a sweeping spiral like face brick retaining wall. The wall has a double bull nose capping and is raked and curved to meet the existing contours. The garden was intended to be functional, productive, provide habitat for a range of native fauna, relaxation and recreation for the owners. Features of this sustainable landscape include the hardwood bespoke day bed, circular frog pond, custom made and sourced special dry pressed bricks, and the sustainable, productive and elegant plantscaping. Photos by Peter Brennan

DG path with natural edge

Satori Garden Design

Arleen Ferrara
Inspiration for a mediterranean front yard garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and decomposed granite.

Atherton Complex

Blue Sierra Landscape Construction

New landscape remodel, include concrete, lighting, outdoor living space and drought resistant planting.
Design ideas for an expansive modern backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in San Francisco with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a wood fence.

East Prairie Creek

Blooming Vistas

This is an example of a modern backyard garden in Dallas with river rock.

Belmont Modern

Avenue 39 Landscape Design

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.

Naples Reserve Tropical Landscape

Custom Outdoor Creations

Front yard design in Naples Reserve with modern tropical plants lined with a Mexican beach pebble border. Included larger bromeliads, bird of paradise with multiple blooms, multiple 14' foxtail palms, an agave, red ti, foxtail ferns and mammy crotons. This design is supposed to look full after plants mature.

Texas French Bread Garden

Charles Di Piazza Architecture

Texas French Bread Garden occupies a space between the public and private - an appropriate gesture for a site that buffers a neighborhood from a local eatery. The garden consists of a seating area arranged behind layers of native plantings, low walls, and rain gardens. These devices create a space that at once opens and closes itself to views and accessibility.

Garden Design Ideas with Decomposed Granite and River Rock

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.