Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Fall containers frame a secondary entrance. The natural stone pavers while the depth of the front yard is divided in levels and layers.
Large transitional front yard full sun garden in Chicago with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers for summer.

Projet Déco Jardin

Elodie Dugué Photographe

Réalisation exceptionnelle sur l'aménagement entier du jardin : terrasse, piscine et espace vert.
Photo of a large backyard full sun garden for summer in Nantes with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers.

A Gentle-Woman's Estate

The Outdoor Room, LLC

view over summer Nikko Hydrangeas to new transitional Patio and modern Adirondack Chairs.
Photo of a large transitional backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in New York with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers.

A contemporary Cotswold garden

Joanne Alderson Design

Tudor house & contemporary extension seen through this wild flower meadow with camassia
Photo of a large contemporary side yard full sun driveway for summer in Oxfordshire with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers.

Barn Conversion with Formal Gardens

Apt Studios

Large backyard full sun formal garden in Other with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers for summer.

Transitional Bluestone Walk - Mequon, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

This view shows the opposite curves of the front walk and planting bed to the left. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Large transitional front yard full sun garden in Milwaukee with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers for summer.

Круговорот цвета. Дубровка 2021

ARCADIA GARDEN Ландшафтная Студия

Семейное поместье в стародачном поселке благодаря полной реконструкции интерьеров и расширению в два раза площади участка получило достойное продолжение в абсолютно новом облике. Среди лесных деревьев и окружающих построек соседей мы создали уединенный оазис для полноценного отдыха очень активного семейства, приезжающего на выходные дни, обожающего приемы гостей и посиделки у камина. Интерес к растениям нам удалось развить, поразив хозяев широкими возможностями нашего ассортимента и выразительностью приемов создания непрерывного цветения. В геометрии планировки отталкивались от линий существующего гранитного мощения. В плавный перепад рельефа в 2,7 м , сосредоточенный на новой территории мы удачно вписали сферические линии террас -ступеней и площадки для загара. Сверкающие на солнце дорожки из стабилизированного гравия своим теплым оттенком отлично гармонируют с домом и переливающимся лабрадоритом бетонного мощения. Ажурная игра света и тени, созданная растущими на участке березами, дубами, елями определяют сценарий отдельных зон - тенистая дорожка из плитняка, кедровая роща с луговыми цветами, солнечные газоны и цветник из высоких изысканных многолетников под большим дубом. Смена окружения придает уникальный вкус каждой жилой зоне на открытом воздухе, обеспечивая радость и непринужденность семейного общения и досуга.

Wheelers Hill

Intrinsic Landscapes

The job was very detailed and involved bluestone paving, aggregate concrete, granite alfresco, brick feature fence, floating seat cladded with bluestone, steel pergola, feature screens, planter boxes, pots, steppers, irrigation, synthetic turf, custom drainage, lighting and of course beautiful plants. Working with a sloping block was challenging however it was levelled precisely and accurately.

Sonoma Splendor

K. Dakin Design Inc.

This second home outside of Sebastopol, CA is perched on a ridge with sweeping views of Bodega Bay. The stunning scale of this environment also provides challenges to creating the feeling of shelter - making the house a home. Dakin approached this project with sight lines in mind, placing a large boulder so that it anchors a “near” view from inside the home to balance vastness of the ridge and ocean beyond. This attention to the owner’s perspective is also expressed through a layering of climate appropriate plants and California natives seen through the kitchen window. California evergreens such as camellias, silk tassels and madrones harmonize with existing sequoias, redwood groves and a wildflower meadow on site. The diversity of this climate zone is on display in this project, which also features succulents, Douglas fir and an olive grove. In addition to ocean weather, populations of gopher and deer on site made it necessary for Dakin to protect plant roots with baskets and select plant species resistant to deer.

Water Feature

Schumacher Associates

A beautiful water feature creates an oasis for this shady back yard garden.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard shaded xeriscape for summer in Philadelphia with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers.

Spring Bloom

Michael J. Dul & Associates, Inc.

Photo of a front yard driveway for spring in Detroit with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers.

Backyard Flagstone Patio

Mary-Jo Melnyk Garden Designs

A gardeners retreat! A perfect place for growing flowers and fragrant shrubs, that has privacy and space to relax.
Inspiration for a small traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Toronto with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers.

Bromma

Bengtsson Design

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian backyard formal garden in Stockholm with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers.

Bromma

Bengtsson Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian backyard formal garden in Stockholm with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers.

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.

Stonehouse Meadow - Early Summer

Lavish Gardens

The Stonehouse Meadow in early summer. Forever changing with the seasons, this garden is a haven for song birds, butterflies and pollinators. A mixture of Ontario native wildflowers, perennials and herbs comprise of this expansive meadow and grassland garden.

Exterior

Rikki Snyder

Photo by: Rikki Snyder © 2012 Houzz
This is an example of a beach style front yard full sun garden for summer in Philadelphia with natural stone pavers and with flowerbed.

Del Mar Charmer

Jackie and the Beanstalk

The smallest patio is for sharing coffee or tea in the shade. Cushions have been ordered for this vintage furniture.
Photo of a small eclectic backyard partial sun xeriscape in San Diego with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers.

Wandsworth Common - Family Garden

The London Gardener Ltd

We remodelled a garden we installed some 5 years earlier as the children had grown older and our client wanted an outdoor room to use as a gym, snug and have a separate area within the pod for garden storage. Podspace were commissioned to design a bespoke pod to fully utilise the width of the garden. We then worked our new planting around to give a generous lounge area in which to enjoy the sun, while still keeping the dining area close to the house. A wide path was used to connect the spaces and many of our original and now mature plants were kept. We added new planting borders which were planted with more structural and varied evergreens to create 'cloud' hedges.

A New England Inspired Landscape

Designscapes Colorado Inc.

A simple yet inviting dining terrace was built with two-inch thick Colorado Buff Flagstone. This outdoor living space is an extension of the home, used for grilling and entertaining and is ideal for lots of

Garden Design Ideas with with Flowerbed and Natural Stone Pavers

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.