Coan Waterfront Landscape, Camano Island, WA

Lankford Associates Landscape Architects

From the street, a round rock pathway leads to a small seating area next to the water with a small fire pit. Low maintenance, drought resistant and salt tolerant plantings were used in mass and clumps. This garden has become the focus of the neighborhood with many visitors stopping and enjoying what has become a neighborhood landmark. Located on the shores of Puget Sound in Washington State. Photo by R. Scott Lankford

Contemporary Townhouse Garden

Plantology Ltd

Contemporary townhouse wildlife garden, with meandering gravel paths through dynamic herbaceous planting with corten water features.
Mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden in West Midlands with with flowerbed and river rock.

Curb Appeal

NS Landscapes

Concrete edging and low maintenance planting beds.
This is an example of a large traditional front yard garden in Minneapolis with with flowerbed 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.

North Shore Oasis

CHS Superior Landscaping

Full lawn sodded with Kentucky blue grass, along the north shore with tree plantings and natural stone garden beds with plantings.
Large backyard partial sun formal garden in Other with with flowerbed and river rock for spring.

River Landscaping

Big Rock Landscaping

Lining this front yard stream with flower beds and boulders gives the area a natural look as well as adds color and texture.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional front yard garden in Salt Lake City with with flowerbed and river rock.

Tropical landscape make-over in Portosol

Green Team Solutions

Backyard make-over. Building on existing elements (Palm trees) we removed a lot of outgrown and outdated material and freshened up the patio borders with colorful canna's, various bromeliads, Alocasia California, and a fresh layer of mulch and landscape pebbles. Landscape boulders break up the lines and specimen Bromeliads provide touches of interest.

Country garden in Shropshire A

Square Foot Garden Design

Large flower bed along side a gravel drive
This is an example of a large country front yard full sun garden in West Midlands with with flowerbed and river rock.

Landscaping

PLS Landscaping

Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Other with with flowerbed and river rock.

Drought Tolerant Lush Landscape

Treehouse Landscape Design

Design by Taryn Tree
Mid-sized traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with with flowerbed and river rock.

Front yard curb appeal

NS Landscapes

Low maintenance planting beds are a great way to add curb appeal to your home.
Inspiration for a large transitional front yard garden in Minneapolis with with flowerbed and river rock.

Tropical landscape make-over in Portosol

Green Team Solutions

Front yard make-over. Building on existing elements (Palm trees) we removed a lot of outgrown and outdated material and freshened up the patio borders with colorful canna's, various bromeliads, Alocasia California, and a fresh layer of mulch and landscape pebbles. Landscape boulders break up the lines and specimen Bromeliads provide touches of interest.

North London Town Garden Re-design

Tilia Garden Design

I planted mainly perennials with year round summer. The read of the garden is part shade so we planted up lots of shade loving plants with difference textures. The top of the garden is in full sun and is an explosion of colour with a colour palette of maroon, purple, pink, blue and contrasting yellow

Back yard Renovation - Mulch Beds

Outside Dreams Landscape Design and Construction

Mulch beds, river rock beds, plantings
Small backyard full sun formal garden in Denver with with flowerbed and river rock.

Backyard Makeover

Good Thyme Landscapes LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Portland with with flowerbed and river rock.

Curbside Appeal for Classic Brick Gem

Ambiance Garden Design, LLC

Country garden in Shropshire A

Square Foot Garden Design

Rear garden
Large country front yard full sun garden in West Midlands with with flowerbed and river rock.

Backyard Hillside Drought-tolerant Design

Flores Artscape

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Contemporary Townhouse Garden

Plantology Ltd

MODERN OASIS

C&H Landscaping

All new xeric, low water plantings and planting beds. Walls were faced with stucco and brick to match the home, and capped with dimensionally cut flagstone. Multi-color river rock and granite boulders bring us back to the mountains and provide more texture in these beds.

Garden Design Ideas with with Flowerbed 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.