Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in Perth with with lawn edging and decking.

The home was perched on a massive expanse of lawn that we "right sized" by composing garden beds in correct proportion to the home. The Client wanted beauty, opulence, lushness, and sensual delight. Climbing roses waves their blossoms in air, backlight by river water light. Ornamental grasses spray like whitewater from between romantic garden favorites: peonies, daisies, delphinium, catmints. Each species was selected for its solid performance, be it everblooming blossoms, fragrance, or architectural stature. Repetition, proportion, form and rhythm bring order and ease to the eye, whether something is in flower or not.

Contemporary Curb Appeal & Outdoor Living

GO Designs Inc.

Completing the Vibe...Cool & Contemporary Curb Appeal that helps complete our clients special spaces. From the start...it feels like it was here all along. The perimeter tree line serving as a partial wind break has a feel that most parks long for. Lit up at night, it almost feels like youre in a downtown urban park. Forever Lawn grass brightens the front lawn without all the maintenance. Full accessibility with custom concrete rocksalt deck pads makes it easy for everyone to get around. Accent lighting adds to the environments ambiance positioned for safety and athletics. Natural limestone & mossrock boulders engraves the terrain, softening the energy & movement. We bring all the colors together on a custom cedar fence that adds privacy & function. Moving into the backyard, steps pads, ipe deck & forever lawn adds depth and comfort making spaces to slow down and admire your moments in the landscaped edges.

Garden Landscaping in Austin, TX

YardDoc

Lighting options for your landscape project are only limited by your imagination. Soft white or colored lighting can dramatically alter the look and feel of a selected area of your garden. In this photo, you can see the Asian style lanterns we installed. We positioned the one in the foreground to highlight one area of the garden. We placed the other two on either side of the steps leading to the deck. They not only provide a strong light source to provide safety, but they also act to entice the visitor to climb the steps and explore another area of the garden landscape.

Simms Lane

Byres Building Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized country backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Christchurch with with lawn edging and decking.

長湫の家／アイランドキッチンとアトリエのある家

松原建築計画／matsubara architect design office

雑木と枕木のアプローチ
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian front yard full sun outdoor sport court for spring in Nagoya with with lawn edging and decking.

Modern Custom Home

Design Appruv, Inc.

This is an example of a small modern backyard partial sun xeriscape for spring in San Diego with with lawn edging and decking.

Nedlands Garden

sustainable garden design perth

Patterson Group Architects Peta-anne photography
This is an example of a contemporary backyard xeriscape in Perth with decking and with lawn edging.

Espace de vie du jardin

Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris

La propriétaire de ce jardin souhaitez un espace dinatoire et un espace solarium. Une végétation luxuriante en rapport avec ses nombreux voyages équatoriaux. Nous avons donc opté pour un grand plancher en bois exotique et une végétation de sous bois du sud est asiatique.

Niddrie Space

Embrace Garden Design

The perfect space fro adults and kids alike, large deck for entertaining, whilst watching the kids play on the trampoline, or frolic on the lawn!
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Melbourne with with lawn edging and decking.

モダンクラシカルな住まい

Earnest architects

夜の庭から建物を眺める。開放的な住まいを外壁が包み込み、家族だけの穏やかな時を紡ぐ。
Design ideas for a modern courtyard full sun formal garden for summer with with lawn edging and decking.

Croydon South Unit Development

JTDODD

Backyard with instant turf
Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in Melbourne with with lawn edging and decking.

Narabeen

Lifestyle Home Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun xeriscape in Sunshine Coast with with lawn edging and decking.

Baldivis Garden

Naturesque

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in Perth with with lawn edging and decking.

Barnes Family Garden

Sustainable Landscapes

lawn flush to decking with a sandstone edge
Photo of a large traditional backyard partial sun garden in London with with lawn edging and decking.

弧を描いた吹き抜けにうっとりする家

株式会社ノアデザインインク　一級建築士事務所

ウッドデッキと芝生の庭
Photo of a mediterranean side yard full sun formal garden in Tokyo with with lawn edging and decking.

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.

相模原の家

株式会社結設計

Photo of a mid-sized modern front yard full sun outdoor sport court for summer in Other with with lawn edging and decking.

Simms Lane

Byres Building Group

This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Christchurch with with lawn edging and decking.

Reduzierter Reihenhausgarten

besgen Landschaftsarchitektur

Design ideas for a small contemporary partial sun formal garden for fall in Bonn with with lawn edging and decking.

Garden Design Ideas with with Lawn Edging and Decking

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.