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

A slice of Tuscany in Northern California.
Design ideas for a traditional garden in San Francisco with a water feature and gravel.

Contra Verde

TLC Gardens

Inspiration for a modern backyard full sun formal garden in Denver with a fire feature and gravel.

Woodley Rd. Winnetka, IL

Mike Crews Photography

Mike Crews Photography
This is an example of a traditional backyard formal garden in Chicago with gravel.

Orinda Residence 4

Thuilot Associates

Inspiration for a modern backyard garden in San Francisco with gravel and a fire feature.

Eclectic Landscape

Arterra Landscape Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard garden in San Francisco with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Cor Ten Raised Beds

CSDesign llc

Inspiration for a contemporary backyard full sun garden in Seattle with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Central District Edible Garden

Board & Vellum

Landscape contracting by Avid Landscape. Carpentry by Contemporary Homestead. Photograph by Tina Witherspoon.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional backyard partial sun garden in Seattle with gravel.

desierto curvazon

Bianchi Design

This is an example of a mid-sized front yard xeriscape in Phoenix with gravel.

Details

Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA

Large midcentury front yard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with a retaining wall 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.

Fruit Trees with Soil-Biulding Meadow Understory

Regenesis Ecological Design

Photo of a large traditional backyard full sun garden in Other with a retaining wall and gravel.

Design/ Build- Rustic Retreat

Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.

Hear what our clients, Lisa & Rick, have to say about their project by clicking on the Facebook link and then the Videos tab. Hannah Goering Photography

Grow zone wider view from patio - built

Metamorphic Design

Raised planter boxes arranged to maximize light and micro climate conditions
Photo of a large country backyard full sun formal garden in Vancouver with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Eco Modern

Eco Landscape Design & Build

This is an example of a large modern front yard shaded xeriscape in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and gravel.

Surface Drains

Aqua Tech Solutions LLC

Large traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Other with gravel for summer.

Green Dodonaea Hopseed Privacy Screen

Outside InStyle

Green Dodonaea Hopseed privacy hedge protects young Avocado Tree. Photo by Katrina Coombs
Photo of a mid-sized modern front yard full sun formal garden in Los Angeles with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Manhattan Beach Modern Cottage

June Scott Design

Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Photos by Daniel Bosler

Creston Contempory Landscape

WA Design Architects

board formed concrete wall
This is an example of a large midcentury side yard shaded xeriscape in San Francisco with gravel.

Topanga Canyon

Hawkeye Landscape Design

Photo of a large asian sloped partial sun xeriscape for summer in Los Angeles with gravel and a garden path.

Garden Design Ideas with Gravel

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.