Concrete Stairs from Stone Patio to Lawn

Transitional sloped garden in San Francisco with with lawn edging, brick pavers and a wood fence.

Blue Wagon Synthetic Turf Supply (Peninsula)

Outdoor Kitchen, Steep Arbor, Electric Heaters, Pizza Oven, Egg, Poured in Place Concrete Counter, Fire Pit, Synthetic Turf, Landscape Lighting, Planting.

Featured Projects

Cunha Pavers, Inc.

Mid-sized backyard xeriscape in San Francisco with with lawn edging, mulch and a wood fence.

Traditional, Stylish & Grand Extension - with open-plan spaces

ArchiNature Photography

This is an example of a large traditional backyard full sun garden for spring in London with with lawn edging, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

669 on Morsvalla

Crontech Consulting

This is an example of a mid-sized modern front yard partial sun garden for summer in Other with with lawn edging, concrete pavers and a wood fence.

Oakland Project

Blue Wagon Synthetic Turf Supply (Peninsula)

Outdoor Kitchen, Steep Arbor, Electric Heaters, Pizza Oven, Egg, Poured in Place Concrete Counter, Fire Pit, Synthetic Turf, Landscape Lighting, Planting.

Backyard Renovation

Prestige Landscape & Tree Service LLC

Photo of a large backyard full sun garden for fall in Portland with with lawn edging, concrete pavers and a wood fence.

SE4 Garden - complete re-scape

Terra Firma Landscapes London Ltd

This garden re-scape included levelling the entire area, installing sleeper retaining walls, new paving, a brick we all at the end of the garden, new fencing and fresh turf.

Landscaping Projects

Double N Landscaping

Large traditional backyard full sun xeriscape in Denver with with lawn edging, river rock and a wood fence.

Residential Landscape in Merced

Evergreen Landscape Service

Large traditional backyard full sun garden in Other with with lawn edging, mulch and a wood fence.

E11 Industrial Style Family Garden

Sarah Kay Garden Design

The cast concrete sofa has an integral planters to give the dining area an enclosed feeling
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in London with with lawn edging, concrete pavers and a wood fence.

Residential

Genesis 1:11

This is an example of a small contemporary front yard partial sun driveway for summer in Other with with lawn edging, concrete pavers and a wood fence.

Miami Vice Patio - Before

The Garden District

Design ideas for a mid-sized xeriscape in Miami with with lawn edging and a wood fence.

Traditional, Stylish & Grand Extension - with open-plan spaces

ArchiNature Photography

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard full sun garden for spring in London with with lawn edging, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

N-HOUSE

AECREAHOME

This is an example of a mid-sized courtyard full sun xeriscape in Other with with lawn edging, decking and a wood fence.

Waterfront Property - Cedar Fence

Premium Fence Company

Inspiration for an expansive beach style backyard full sun garden for summer in Vancouver with with privacy feature, with a gate, with lawn edging, with path, a wood fence and concrete pavers.

Jardin à L'Etang la Ville

Dessinatrice d'Espaces

Modifier la rambarde créer le cheminement mettre à plat tailler les lauriers agrandir la terrasse
Mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun driveway in Paris with with lawn edging, natural stone pavers and a wood fence for spring.

Traditional Garden

Dave Green Gardens

This traditional garden included a large sandstone patio that wrapped around the house and sloped down towards a summerhouse positioned to be in the sunniest part of the garden. The summerhouse and pergola were created with larch, oak and cedar and designed to have a rustic character. Steel steps in the lawn helped to transition from the upper lawn to the lower area.

Backyard Renovation

Prestige Landscape & Tree Service LLC

Large backyard full sun garden in Portland with with lawn edging, concrete pavers and a wood fence for fall.

Coastal Contemporary Garden

Hannah Martin Design

In this project, the challenge was to create a contemporary garden that is an extension of the living space from the house. I designed a series of garden rooms which had a different purpose but flow seamlessly together, from one space to the next. Large sliding doors from the open plan kitchen open out onto an enclosed deck with an intimate dining area. The spaces are linked by a cream Cotswold gravel path edged in light toned granite, which brings unity in the garden. Lawns at the front of the property are set into large Corten steel rings, softened by naturalistic planting of ornamental grasses and perennials carefully selected for the sandy free draining soil. The design provides spaces to relax and entertain enjoying the sunshine outside.

Garden Design Ideas with with Lawn Edging and a Wood 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.