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.

Mediterranean Style Home and Gardens

David Morello Garden Enterprises, Inc.

David Morello
This is an example of a traditional backyard garden in Houston with with lawn edging.

Pergolas and Arbors

Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc.

These Landscape Architectural elements were designed and installed by Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc. Great Oaks used pergolas and arbors to accent the patio's, sitting areas, and outdoor living spaces.

Piedmont Bed Designs

CHS Superior Landscaping

Garden bed that wraps around side of house with natural stone and plantings with brick edging.
This is an example of a large modern side yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Other with with lawn edging and river rock.

Cinco Ranch Backyard Retreat

Sage Pools, Scapes & Design

Custom built swing with cedar timbers
This is an example of a large eclectic backyard full sun garden in Houston with with fireplace.

Marquette | 2017

Coats Homes

Large contemporary front yard full sun garden in Dallas with with fireplace.

Traditional Garden

Design ideas for a small traditional backyard garden in London with natural stone pavers and with lawn edging.

CHALET MORALEJA

NIZA JARDINERIA

Contemporary backyard partial sun garden in Madrid with with lawn edging.

Fieldstone Planter edging and banding, wrought iron railing, water feature and Z

Southern Dreamscapes LLC

The Zoysia 'carpet like' turf extends to the Fieldstone banding and planter edging. We see newly installed plants and a wrought iron handrail along the serpentine wall. In the distance, is the focal point, a Sculpture / water feature, providing a serene sitting area

LaurelRock Company: High Meadow Farm

LaurelRock

Neil Landino. Design Credit: Stephen Stimson Associates
Design ideas for a large contemporary sloped full sun formal garden in New York with concrete pavers and with lawn edging.

Resort Style in the backyard

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

Large contemporary backyard formal garden in Seattle with mulch and with lawn edging.

Best Project Shots

Designscapes Colorado Inc.

Phil Steinhauer
Traditional backyard garden in Denver with with fireplace.

Windsor Companies

The entire grounds of this Lake Minnetonka home was renovated as part of a major home remodel. The orientation of the entrance was improved to better align automobile traffic. The new permeable driveway is built of recycled clay bricks placed on gravel. The remainder of the front yard is organized by soft lawn spaces and large Birch trees. The entrance to the home is accentuated by masses of annual flowers that frame the bluestone steps. On the lake side of the home a secluded, private patio offers refuge from the more publicly viewed backyard. This project earned Windsor Companies a Grand Honor award and Judge's Choice by the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association. Photos by Paul Crosby.

Stone Cottage Renovation

Woodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLC

Traditional front yard garden in Manchester with with lawn edging.

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.

Dana Point Contemporary

Living Gardens Landscape Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary garden in Orange County with with fireplace and concrete pavers.

Backyard Landscape For Modern Home

Big Rock Landscaping

This modern backyard boasts a light, neutral color pallet and plants like yuca an ornamental grasses.
This is an example of a contemporary backyard xeriscape in Salt Lake City with with lawn edging, concrete pavers and a wood fence.

Rock Installation, Edging and Trimming

American Landscape Company

Photo of a front yard garden in Minneapolis with with lawn edging.

Sir Grange House - Calamvale 4116

Jimboomba Turf Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern front yard partial sun driveway in Brisbane with with lawn edging.

Garden Design Ideas with with Fireplace and with Lawn Edging

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.