ForeverLawn synthetic grass between marble tile pavers creates a contemporary pool deck.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape in Raleigh with with fireplace and natural stone pavers.

Historic Evanston Retreat

Greenwise Organic Lawn Care and Landscape Design

Bluestone paths traverse the property, unifying outdoor rooms and directing flow from one space to the next. Photo: Linda Oyama Bryan
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Chicago with natural stone pavers and with fireplace.

Lilian Rice, Estate landscape, Rancho Santa Fe, courtyard, pavers

The Design Build Company

Landscape and hardscape renovation - of Lilian Rice historical Rancho Santa Fe home. The Design Build Company designed the rear patio loggia, terraces, and courtyard along with fountains and mediterranean landscape plantings

Barrington Hills Residence

Grant and Power Landscaping

Large contemporary backyard full sun garden in Chicago with with fireplace and natural stone pavers for summer.

Bye Bye Sports Court

Petros Design

This terraced garden replaces an old sports court. The court is still serving as the patios in the middle terrace. Natural Bluestone was integrated in additional patios by the house and the lower terrace. The lower terrace serves as a water slowing drywell but is an excellent place to sit by an open fire pit and watch the Alpenglow on Mount Saint Helens and Mount Adams or watch the dancing city lights.

Irvine

EBTA Architects

Inspiration for a mediterranean garden in Orange County with natural stone pavers and with fireplace.

Muskoka Rocks

The Landmark Group

Design ideas for an arts and crafts courtyard garden in Toronto with with fireplace and natural stone pavers.

Broadmore Residence

Kim Rooney Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized backyard partial sun formal garden in Seattle with natural stone pavers and with fireplace.

Mountain View Square

kds design group

Exterior addition to rear elevation to an existing ranch style home.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden in San Francisco with with fireplace, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

3 Season Room Feature

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

We designed a three season room with removable window/screens and a large sliding screen door. The Walnut matte rectified field tile floors are heated, We included an outdoor TV, ceiling fans and a linear fireplace insert with star Fyre glass. Outside, we created a seating area around a fire pit and fountain water feature, as well as a new patio for grilling.

Golf Course Views

Rosborough Partners Inc.

The outdoor fireplace area in the rear of the home provides a warm atmosphere where family and friends gather during cool spring and fall evenings. Ensuring the custom bluestone and granite cobble border design is always ready for guests, our team must remove organic debris weekly and prevent weeds to keep this stunning space well cared for.

Pelham Place

Jo Cowen Architects

Photo of a small contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden in London with with fireplace and natural stone pavers.

Small Modern Backyard Patio | Patios

Southview Design

Modern backyard patio with a unique and streamlined aesthetic.
Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard partial sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with with fireplace and natural stone pavers.

Upper Valley Renovation

GO Designs Inc.

Refined Outdoor Living...our clients were looking to upgrade their outdoor spaces. The existing pool just wasn't the great space they thought it should have been. But bringing it together was harder than it looked. Destination spaces was one idea for gathering family and friends. Smores, coffee and night caps around the firepit. Cozy nights in front of the fireplace was a must & with a shade structure attached, cooling off was easy. Seating areas for lounge chairs, chaises around the pool made entertaining easy. 3 fountain jets creates that just right sound and a fun place for swimming under! The icing on the cake was the perimeter landscape & lighting. Memories will be created for years to come. Cozy, yet festive is always the best of both worlds!

Waterfall Feature

Frontiers Landscape

A natural waterfall feature in a client's back yard. As with all our landscape projects, we aim to make any back yard feature like this look natural and not man-made.

Sophisticated Surrounding

SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction

The inviting fire draws you through the garden. Surrounds Inc.
Photo of a large traditional backyard garden in DC Metro with natural stone pavers and with fireplace.

Ranch Ridge Retreat

Providence Design

Photography: Rett Peek
This is an example of a traditional garden in Little Rock with natural stone pavers and with fireplace.

Landscape Design

WINN Design+Build

Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard full sun garden for summer in DC Metro with with fireplace and natural stone pavers.

Bye Bye Sports Court

Petros Design

Outdoor Fireplaces

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Design ideas for a large transitional backyard full sun garden for fall in Chicago with with fireplace and natural stone pavers.

Garden Design Ideas with with Fireplace and Natural Stone Pavers

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.