The instructions were clear, make it cozy and comforting. Incorporate natural materials, don't hurt the environment, use lots of native plants, create shade, attract bees, butterflies and humming birds. BELandscape design, created a backyard that is an escape for this hard working couple. Scroll to the 'Before' photos to fully appreciate this backyard transformation.

Richmond Asian Garden

Northwest Native Landscapes LLC

This compact, urban backyard was in desperate need of privacy. We created a series of outdoor rooms, privacy screens, and lush plantings all with an Asian-inspired design sense. Elements include a covered outdoor lounge room, sun decks, rock gardens, shade garden, evergreen plant screens, and raised boardwalk to connect the various outdoor spaces. The finished space feels like a true backyard oasis.

Flagstone and Landscaping

Schwartz Stone Co.

4x4 stone edging will not rust like metal edging.
Photo of a garden in Other with with lawn edging.

Los Tilos Hollywood Hills modern indoor outdoor home with sliding glass pocket w

Whipple Russell Architects

Los Tilos Hollywood Hills modern indoor outdoor home with sliding glass pocket walls & terraces on every floor. Photo by William MacCollum.
Large modern side yard full sun formal garden in Los Angeles with with privacy feature.

Skagit Bay Waterfront, Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

South facing terrace.
Photo of a mid-sized beach style front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Seattle with with privacy feature and natural stone pavers.

An Elegant Swimming Pool

Mosby Building Arts

An historic St. Louis home by architect Frederick Dunn has a refurbished yard designed in harmony with the clean lines of the home and grounds. A brick and metal staircase with retaining walls is the new approach to the re-graded rear yard with a heated pool, fountain and the choice of lounging on limestone or grass patio areas. Photo by Toby Weiss for Mosby Building Arts

Cont. Alamo

AFLA-Landscape Design

This is an example of a traditional backyard shaded garden for fall in San Francisco with with lawn edging.

スタイリッシュモダンガーデン

株式会社ハヤマホーム

リビング前の目隠し塀とフェンスです。デザインパネルがアイストップの役割を果たして家の中への注意をそらしてくれます。
This is an example of a mid-sized modern front yard partial sun xeriscape for fall in Kobe with with privacy feature, natural stone pavers and a vinyl fence.

Ristrutturazione Appartamento

STUDIO ASSOCIATO FUGAZZA

This is an example of an expansive modern front yard partial sun formal garden in Other with with privacy feature and natural stone pavers.

INVERNESS RD

LunnScape

Florida Landscaping design done to renovate dated landscaping . Upgraded landscaping lighting with traditional bronze fixtures. Our landscape combines plants with different textures to create an intriguing natural effect.

La Sombra - Built-In Bench Seating

Hush House

Slightly dramatic view of the space featuring the welcoming built-in bench, dappled vine-screen sunlight, and warm ipe wood deck.
Small modern front yard partial sun formal garden in Austin with with privacy feature, decking and a metal fence for summer.

Contemporary front garden

Roeder Landscape Design Ltd

The property had quite a large front drive & the client wanted to create a private front garden. We removed the deciduous hedge planting and replanted evergreen hedging, giving a much smarter look. The front drive was reduced by half and divided with a tall yew hedge, slatted cedar fencing and bamboo screening.

Churton Park 2

Homescapes

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape in Wellington with with privacy feature, decking and a wood fence.

Pagewood Deck

Blue water Carpentry & Construction

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Sydney with with lawn edging, concrete pavers and a metal fence.

BALWYN NORTH_2

Whyte Gardens

A row of waterhousias were placed along the boundary to create privacy. The design included a space for outdoor dining, a fireplace and an bar.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary courtyard full sun garden for spring in Melbourne with with privacy feature and natural stone pavers.

Asian Fusion

Sander Design Landscape Architecture

John Loper
Small asian backyard garden in Toronto with with privacy feature.

Andrew Renn Design, Beautiful gardens of Melbourne Australia

Andrew Renn

Andrew Renn Design, Beautiful gardens of Melbourne Australia
Inspiration for a traditional backyard formal garden in Melbourne with natural stone pavers and with lawn edging.

Donabate

JEArchitecture

Patio space to rear
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Dublin with with lawn edging, concrete pavers and a metal fence.

Jardin à Antony (92)

Sophie Durin | Empreinte Paysagère

This is an example of a traditional garden in Paris with with privacy feature and brick pavers.

Paysages

Les Jardins de Franki

Brise vue en bois exotique
Contemporary courtyard full sun garden in Nantes with with privacy feature and decking.

Garden Design Ideas with with Lawn Edging and with Privacy Feature

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.