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

Design ideas for a large backyard full sun garden for spring in Nashville with a fire feature, river rock and a wood fence.

Peterson Property

Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design

water features, bubbler, flagstone hardscaping, rock garden, outdoor seating, outdoor living space
Inspiration for a traditional backyard garden in Portland with river rock.

Dramatic Streetscape Planting

Eden Garden Design

Striking Texas native botanical design with local river rock top dressing. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/

Sunol Landscape

Huettl Landscape Architecture

Photo of a modern xeriscape in San Francisco with river rock.

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

Planter and Path

B. Jane Gardens

Inspiration for a contemporary full sun garden in Austin with with raised garden bed and gravel.

Back Yards

Runde's Landscape Contractors, Inc.

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

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.

Franklin

William Howard Studio

Contemporary backyard partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall 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.

Woodcote garden

Joanne Winn Garden Design

Nicola Stocken-Tomkins
This is an example of a country backyard full sun garden in London with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Plant Bed Ideas with Garden Path, Winnetka,IL.

Schmechtig Landscapes

Request Free Quote Plant bed ideas with garden path and cafe table and chairs in Winnetka, IL. by Schmechtig Landscapes

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.

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.

Garden Design Ideas with Gravel 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.