Farmhouse Front Landscape - Hawthorn Woods, IL

A large border bed sweeps around the corner of this Illinois home, framing the large porch. Plants are a mixture of long blooming perennials, flowering shrubs and ornamental grasses. Renn Kuhnen Photography

Outdoor Living

Conceptual Outdoor Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden in Other with with flowerbed and mulch.

Easy Livin'

Sustainable Horticultural Environments

New landscape for home renovation. Clients wanted colorful low maintenance while having elegance and beauty.
This is an example of a large country front yard full sun xeriscape in Orlando with with flowerbed and mulch.

Low-water Drycreek Garden

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

One year later, plants have filled in!
Photo of a mid-sized country front yard xeriscape in San Francisco with with flowerbed, mulch and a metal fence.

Black Mulched Flower Beds

Archer Services

Black mulched beds are home to bright green plants of varying types, including tropical varietals.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden in Houston with with flowerbed and mulch.

Private Residence

Ream Design LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts side yard shaded formal garden for summer in Boston with with flowerbed and mulch.

Homestaging : Le jardin des délices

Céline Marie GESSIER

Plantations en bordure du jardin. Utilisation de végétaux et fleurs persistants, ainsi que de pots en terre cuite, Le contraste fort de la couleur du mur, inspirée du bleu Majorelle, contribue à rehausser l'ensemble des plantations et éléments décoratifs.

Aspen Estates

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

Our client hired us to renovate their yard to increase the privacy from the new ring road by planting another 21 trees in their backyard along with working on some bedding areas. Easy peasy!!

Spring Branch New Design & Install

Sage Pools, Scapes & Design

Large eclectic backyard partial sun garden in Houston with with flowerbed and mulch.

A Garden in the Five Points Neighborhood, Athens GA

Medicine Wheel, LLC

Design ideas for a large eclectic backyard partial sun garden in Other with with flowerbed and mulch.

Naperville Patio Gardens

Apple Blossom Landscape Concepts, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in Chicago with with flowerbed and mulch.

MIFGS - Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show 2023

Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal

My garden was Sapna Bagh which translates to “garden of dreams”. It is an eclectic garden that attempts to represent the joy of coming home & immersing yourself in your carefully curated space.⁠ Brimming in the moods, colours & textures created by your very own collection of plants, heavily influenced by your cultural origins, travels & interests. ⁠ ⁠It’s a garden style that’s bold, uniquely you, fun & exciting to experience every time you’re in the garden, every season!⁠ The design uses plants in different ways to create a living artwork, i.e. akin to a painting or sculpture in a gallery. It evokes the senses & creates an emotional response to the curation.⁠ There is a lot of detail & thought that goes into planning a garden and one which uses layers of hidden elements of symbolism which I’m finding underrepresented in design practice in residential spaces (given the heavy focus on practicality and aesthetics). For example, this garden incorporates a “living” horse sculpture with several meanings. At one level, the horse represents the spirit of joy, adventure and wonderment, but it also links to a personal connection with this majestic creature as my spirit animal. ⁠It also aligns with my /(cultural) zodiac sign. The horse, in many cultures, embodies a sense of independence &adventure, which extends to this garden via the plant selection representing the bountiful forms, textures and beauty existing in nature to explore and experience! ⁠ ⁠⁠The colours red, yellow & blue nod to some of my cultural roots whilst adding to the cheer, elevating my thoughts and life outlook! I’m celebrating that I’m a plant collector for an excellent reason!⁠

Landscaping

PLS Landscaping

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with with flowerbed and mulch.

Front yard curb appeal

NS Landscapes

Low maintenance planting beds for upgraded curb appeal.
Photo of a large transitional front yard garden in Minneapolis with with flowerbed and mulch.

North KCMO

Creative Outdoor Spaces

Newer homes and neighborhoods become so much brighter and welcoming with a fresh landscape. These garden beds and retaining wall create a welcoming form to the front yard.

Mount Bonnell Native Oasis

Native Edge Landscape

Large traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in Austin with with flowerbed, mulch and a metal fence for summer.

Ascot Interior, Landscape & Streetscape Renovation

Dion Seminara Architecture

Ascot Interior, Landscape & Streetscape Renovation
This is an example of a mid-sized modern front yard partial sun garden in Brisbane with with flowerbed and mulch.

Low Maintenance Gardens

Mary-Jo Melnyk Garden Designs

Simple and elegant curb appeal for a new build. Low Maintenance for easy care and upkeep. more evergreens, for year round interest.
Small traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Toronto with with flowerbed and mulch for summer.

Estate Landscaping with Privacy

Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.

This is an example of an expansive contemporary front yard partial sun driveway for summer in Chicago with with flowerbed and mulch.

Spring Bulb Planting - Mequon, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Grape hyacinth offer a cool contrast to the warm orange and yellow tones.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun garden for spring in Milwaukee with mulch and with flowerbed.

Garden Design Ideas with with Flowerbed and Mulch

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.