This is an example of a large traditional front yard full sun formal garden for winter in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Paradise

Greif Architects + LIVING ARCHITECTURE

Inspiration for an expansive asian front yard full sun formal garden for winter in Seattle with with pond and natural stone pavers.

IdealMow Meadow

FormLA Landscaping

The garden isn't completely lawn-free. It hosts an IdealMow lawn of native Dune Sedge. It thrives with no chemical fertilizers or pesticides and uses only 20 percent of the water required by a turf grass lawn. A "smart" subsurface, hydrozoned drip irrigation system on weather based controllers delivers exactly what the hydrozoned foliage needs, right to its roots. This aids foliage health and eliminates water loss to evaporation. To keep its lawn-like appearance, the grass needs mowing only a few times a year. If left to grow, it forms true-green waves.

Eastern Red Cedar's used in Natural landscape design

Treeland Nursery

A row of Eastern Red Cedar Trees planted and sold by Treeland Nursery. Learn more about our available trees here http://treelandnursery.com/trees_eastern_red_cedar.asp

Cultured Stone

Greenheart Landscapes

Front Yard Curb Appeal
This is an example of a mid-sized modern front yard full sun xeriscape for winter in Phoenix with natural stone pavers.

Pocket Garden

Charles C Hugo Landscape Design

rob karosis
Inspiration for a small traditional backyard shaded garden for winter in Portland Maine with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Hillside Landscape Sanctuary in Northern California

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

This vast hillside in San Anselmo, Northern California has evolved over the years and is the personal sanctuary of Landscape Designer Eileen Kelly, owner of Dig Your Garden Landscape Design. Succulents have always been one of Eileen's favorites for their dramatic textures and low-water needs. Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design http://www.digyourgarden.com

ホテルロビー庭園

F.T Garden Design

新築ホテルの外構、ロビー前庭
Design ideas for an asian front yard garden for winter in Osaka with natural stone pavers.

Exteriors

John Herder Building

Owners enjoy the ability to shower off after long hike or bike ride. Outdoor shower joins the spa like sauna bathroom.
Design ideas for a contemporary side yard partial sun xeriscape for winter in Phoenix with natural stone pavers.

Balgowlah Heights

Joanne Green Landscape & Interior

This project had two required outcomes; develop a bolder garden presence in both the front and back garden, while creating a unique area in the backyard for teenage boys to entertain in. The backyard was a very rocky site which included a bald, exposed rock and multiple levels, but which had an innate native feel - so this was built upon by planting a number of beautiful Australian species, such as Bracelet Honey Myrtle, Kangaroo Paw, Mat Rush, selected succulents, Coastal Rosemary, Japanese Box topiaries, Sweet Viburnum, Bird-of-Paradise, Box and Keteleeri Juniper. To carry the native feel throughout the entire redevelopment, the backyard construction included feature sandstone walling, timber bollards to support lighting and sandstone steps with decomposed granite. To ensure the area fulfilled its entertainment goal, a fire pit was created with timber seating surrounds and a new BBQ enclosure installed, complete with lighting and a gas BBQ for year-round functionality. The exposed rock was turned into a unique feature piece and the garden was punctuated with sculptures, tallowwood posts, sawn sandstone, castlight fittings and terrazzo pots to imbue a modern bent. This feel was carried throughout the front yard where new feature walling, pots and lighting complemented the same plant varieties. The end result is a bold modern garden which boasts year-round entertainment functionality and can be enjoyed by all ages.

Tavormina

ServeScape

Urban Agriculture Inc.
Photo of a small arts and crafts backyard full sun formal garden for winter in Atlanta with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Natural Eclectic Garden

Revolution Landscape

Photo of a mid-sized beach style backyard full sun xeriscape for winter in San Diego with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Harrison Boulevard

The Garden Artist LLC

Blu Fish Photography
Mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Boise with a garden path and natural stone pavers for winter.

Fabulous Containers, Planters and Urns

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Curly willow, red Eucalyptus and assorted greens are aglow on a crisp December night. The source of the light is a battery operated fixture tied into a timer.

Spectacular Canyon View Terrace

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

The custom pergola over the Jacuzzi creates shelter and privacy from neighbors and includes a bench for post-dip relaxation and steps on the canyon side to ease access. Beautiful light patterns are created by the intricate pattern of the roof and the curtains add a touch of romance. Photo by Marcus Teply

Sausalito Front Landscape Remodel With Bluestone Stairs & Patio

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

The compact front landscape of this Sausaltio home underwent a major transformation. Much of the failing concrete retaining walls were removed to gain more patio space. Ledger stone veneer was installed on existing walls. A new built-in BBQ/grill with full range bluestone for counter tops, patio floor and stairs. I also designed a contemporary, stepped, horizontal redwood fence along both sides of the sloped driveway. Low water plantings including low light succulents were included in this contemporary facelift, to include Echeveria imbricata, Sedum 'Angelina', Agave attenuata. Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

2015 Holiday Containers

Cording Landscape Design

A shallow concrete urn from Campania International is perched on an 18" curved granite seatwall with a 3" bluestone cap. Filled for the holidays and winter season, they bring a touch of color in an otherwise dreary winter landscape.

Custom Garden Pathways

Jill Davis Design

Removed old rail road ties and built this beautiful retaining wall and walkway,
This is an example of a large traditional front yard full sun formal garden for winter in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Year-Round Blooms and Vitality

FormLA Landscaping

Even deep in winter, the Matloff's exit the front door to a garden filled with blooms, texture, and vivacious color. The Indian Mallow to the left blooms with stunning sprays of yellow flowers most of the year.

Attractive fence designed for privacy and security

Village Landscape Architecture

Modern home privacy fence design in Sonoma County
Large modern backyard partial sun driveway in Other with with privacy feature, natural stone pavers and a wood fence for winter.

Garden Design Ideas with Natural Stone Pavers for Winter

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.