A path through the Stonehouse Meadow, with Monarda in full bloom. Ecological landscaping
This is an example of an expansive country front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Toronto with with flowerbed and a stone fence.

English Cottage Garden

HollandGreen Landscapes

A stunning English cottage country garden design, with large beds of vibrant summer flowers, including swathes of Salvia through mixed borders of perennial and herbaceous planting to create soft movement and textures. We designed different areas to the gardens, each evoking a different ambiance. The gardens include a new heated pool and a sunken spa, with stunning views over the sun-lit fields beyond.

Expansive Rain Garden (Bioswale)

FormLA Landscaping

Los Angeles requires the incorporation of rain gardens (bioswales) in projects of this size. The Matloffs chose to nearly double the size of the required bioswale and to place it in the front garden, where they could harness its power to educate the neighborhood. Under the rocks at the center of this photo sit drains that both receive and direct water.

Landscape | A Beautiful Outdoor Living Space - The Rowhouse Building

Charm City Landscapes, LLC

From the rear garden, homeowners and visitors can look over the garden to the central patio and to the house deck, allowing for unobscured sightlines throughout the lengt of the property.

Eleganter Stadtgarten

besgen Landschaftsarchitektur

Mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden in Bonn with with flowerbed, brick pavers and a stone fence for summer.

Участок на склоне с лугом и лесом.

Ландшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой

Пульсатилла или Прострел - прекрасно развивается на этом участке в природном стиле, расположенном на склоне. Мы старались сохранить и аккуратно дополнить существующие сообщества растений, частично сохранившиеся на участке.

Joyous Wildlife Habitat in Santa Monica

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

Boulders and a riot of California native and climate appropriate drought tolerant plants create a joyous garden.
Photo of a small eclectic front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with with flowerbed, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

English Cottage Garden

HollandGreen Landscapes

Stonehouse Meadow - Summer

Lavish Gardens

The Stonehouse Meadow garden path in summer, with echinacea, blazing star, hyssop, bergamot in full bloom.
Inspiration for an expansive country front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Other with with flowerbed, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

Joyous Wildlife Habitat in Santa Monica

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

The garden encapsulates the elements of a natural habitat.
This is an example of a small eclectic front yard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with with flowerbed, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

Putney

Harry Holding Studio

A contemporary garden for a family in South London. A sunset deck at the back provides space for drinks and nights spent round the fire. Sculptural pebbles bring unity across the garden and act as seats to perch and soak up the different perspectives. The planting is naturalistic and wildlife friendly, seen here in spring with the tulips in full bloom.

Sunken Garden- Rear Entry

Columbine Fine Landscape Gardening and Design

A small formal perennial garden creates a beautiful green space between three buildings.
Design ideas for a courtyard full sun formal garden in New York with with flowerbed, gravel and a stone fence.

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!

Putney Heath

Lucy Willcox Garden Design

Alan Titchmarsh came to film our Putney Heath garden for his new series of Love Your Garden on ITV. To be aired this summer!
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in London with with flowerbed, decking and a stone fence.

Jardín Monasterios

CITRUS

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary side yard garden in Valencia with with flowerbed and a stone fence.

Villa M&G

manuarino architettura design comunicazione.

Ingresso alla piscina
Photo of a contemporary backyard full sun garden for summer in Other with with flowerbed, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

Massif du parc

Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris

This is an example of an expansive country sloped partial sun formal garden for summer in Paris with with flowerbed, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

Spanish Interior Design & Garden | Escondido

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

roses mixed with blue chalk sticks lined the double pathways
Design ideas for a large mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in San Diego with with flowerbed, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

Spanish Interior Design & Garden | Escondido

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

romantic garden filled with roses, French lavender, angel trumpet trees, and many other specialty specimens throughout.
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in San Diego with with flowerbed, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

Gibbes Court

Hay Hill Services

Photo of a large backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Other with with flowerbed, brick pavers and a stone fence.

Garden Design Ideas with with Flowerbed and a Stone Fence

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.