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

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.

River Rock Pathway

Stone Garden

A muddy side yard was transformed by using river rocks to create a pathway outlined in stone. An Asian arbor was added to welcome guests into the backyard.

A plant lovers' Coastal Retreat

Colin Cooney Designs

Colourful planting displays in this coastal garden design on the Wild Atlantic Way
Inspiration for a large country front yard full sun garden for summer in Other with river rock and a stone fence.

Hardscaping Projects

Sebastian's Tropical Landscape Design, LLC.

This rock pathway connects the front yard via a side yard pathway to the backyard creating a beautiful aesthetic flow that compliments the homes beauty and curb appeal.

Konar

Garden Environments

Design ideas for a small country side yard partial sun garden in Raleigh with river rock.

Wooten Backyard Living

Native Edge Landscape

These homeowners were looking to up their hosting game by modernizing their property to create the ultimate entertainment space. A custom outdoor kitchen was added with a top of the line Delta Heat grill and a special nook for a Big Green Egg. Flagstone was added to create asymmetrical walkways throughout the yard that extended into a ring around the fire pit. Four rectangular trellises were added along the fence and shed, with an all metal pergola located at the back of the pool. This unique structure immediately draws the eye and adds a playful, artistic element to the rest of the space. The use of various sized rocks, gravel, and flagstone give a rough texture that creates a symbiosis with the metalwork. Silver Falls Dichondra creates a beautiful contrast to the rocks and can be found all over the property along with various other grasses, ferns, and agave. A large area of gravel rests on the side of the house, giving the client room to park a recreational vehicle. In front, a privacy fence was added along one of the property lines, leading into a drought resistant, eco-friendly section of yard. This fence, coupled with a giant boulder, doubles as a safety precaution in case drivers miss the turn and run into their lawn. This updated landscaping adds an effortless flow for guests to move from the front yard to the back while creating a very open, welcoming feel to all who enter.

Garden Landscaping in Austin, TX

YardDoc

Here is another garden landscape with a different feel and design. It has a very organic feel to it, almost as if Mother Nature created it herself. The low growing plants slightly overhang the pathway, which further enhances the natural tone. The small plants in between the paving stones suggest that this path is very much part of the natural world. This is a very rustic design style and works extremely well when you wish to give parts of your garden less of that man made look.

Mount Pleasant Garden

Naturesque

Small contemporary backyard shaded xeriscape in Perth with with raised garden bed and river rock for summer.

Back Yard Oasis

TruCare Home Improvement

This project scope was to take a boring builder back yard and converted it to a SW oasis with drainage, walkways, raised beds, fire pit, plants, trees, mulch, outdoor lighting, irrigation and more. No more boring builder yard here!!

In Ground Fire Pit

Big Rock Landscaping

In ground fire pits are a great way to add the warmth of fire in a unique way to your yard.
Large traditional backyard garden in Salt Lake City with a fire feature and river rock.

River Rock garden

Gorski Landscaping

Beautiful rock garden surrounding pool with assorted hosta
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical backyard partial sun xeriscape for spring in New York with river rock.

Landscaping and river rock drainage swale

Dreamwork Home Improvements

The swale creates an interesting and beautiful focal point for the shaded front yard
Traditional front yard garden in Philadelphia with river rock.

French Tudor-Style Home

Anthony James Master Builders, LLC

A manmade pond on this property in Westfield, NJ creates the ultimate at-home retreat and oasis.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean backyard full sun formal garden in New York with with pond and river rock.

Outdoor Living Projects

Beall's Nursery & Landscaping

Design ideas for a traditional front yard full sun garden in Other with a water feature and river rock.

Low Water Gardens

JPM Landscape

Landscape and design by Jpm Landscape
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional backyard garden in San Francisco with river rock.

Lake Geneva, WI Residence (A)

Van Zelst Inc

Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
Inspiration for a traditional backyard garden in Chicago with a water feature and river rock.

Golf Course

Blooming Vistas

Gorgeous modern landscape with clean lines and exquisite detail.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern backyard shaded garden in Dallas with with rock feature, river rock and a wood fence.

Side yard Landscape with Putting Green

JLM Construction

Showing: *Custom designed putting green with a Sail Awning for shade around the hot tub and Putting Green *Small pergola built over the new Custom BBQ counter with grill & storage *String lights are used throughout the yard instead of overhead lights in the pergola

Water Feature

Moose Metal

Custom Water Fountain
This is an example of a mid-sized modern front yard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a water feature and river rock.

Garden Design Ideas with 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.