Photo of a contemporary garden in Vancouver with with raised garden bed.

Because the sunniest place to grow vegetables is in the front yard, custom Cor-ten steel planters were designed as an attractive sculptural element, their graceful curves complementing the organic flow of the landscape. Informal gravel provides stable footing to walk and work, while remaining permeable to rain. Dwarf citrus grow in pots, and foundation plantings of Ribes sanguineum and Phormium 'Guardsman', and Ficus pumila vine anchor the home. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.

Landscape, Environmental Concepts

Environmental Concepts

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Las Vegas with with raised garden bed and brick pavers.

Planter and Path

B. Jane Gardens

Inspiration for a contemporary full sun garden in Austin with with raised garden bed and gravel.

Golf Course View

Rosborough Partners Inc.

Gorgeous landscape designed around a stunning home site situated on a golf course with amazing views. Elements of the landscape are punctuated with unique garden art, water feature private patio and entertaining area.

Projects

User

This is an example of a transitional courtyard garden in Oklahoma City with with raised garden bed.

Mediterranean Style Home and Gardens

David Morello Garden Enterprises, Inc.

David Morello
This is an example of a traditional backyard garden in Houston with with lawn edging.

Pergolas and Arbors

Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc.

These Landscape Architectural elements were designed and installed by Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc. Great Oaks used pergolas and arbors to accent the patio's, sitting areas, and outdoor living spaces.

Memorial 5 - Landscape Design, Installation & Maintenance

Hogue Landscape Services

Mid-sized mediterranean front yard full sun formal garden in Houston with with raised garden bed and natural stone pavers for summer.

Piedmont Bed Designs

CHS Superior Landscaping

Garden bed that wraps around side of house with natural stone and plantings with brick edging.
This is an example of a large modern side yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Other with with lawn edging and river rock.

Mercer Island Modern Entertaining

Kismet Design- Landscape Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized modern backyard garden in Seattle with with raised garden bed and natural stone pavers.

Vegetable Raised Beds in Oak

Luxury Garden Design

The Oak Raised Beds offer a unique feature: an oak beam, laid flat, which provides a comfortable spot to sit and enjoy the surrounding garden. It gives you the opportunity to take a brief pause and savour a cup of coffee while admiring your edible garden.

Going Native in Bel Air

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

A raised Ipe bed is tall enough so that you don't have to bend down and big enough to grow a big variety of vegetables all year round.
Large modern side yard shaded driveway in Los Angeles with with raised garden bed, concrete pavers and a wood fence for summer.

Landscape Projects

Full Armor Build by Design LLC

A beautiful Landscape Design with rustic stone.
Mid-sized tropical front yard full sun xeriscape in Houston with with raised garden bed and natural stone pavers for spring.

E5 Courtyard

Sarah Kay Garden Design

An Acer 'Red Emporer' provides a striking focal point throughout Summer into Autumn
Inspiration for a small traditional backyard partial sun garden for summer in London with with raised garden bed, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Anderson

Banyon Tree Design Studio

Custom iron gate, iron fence, stone walls, bluestone, granite cobbles, terra cotta tile, custom water feature, grotto, cafe lights
Inspiration for a mediterranean courtyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Seattle with with raised garden bed, natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

Primrose Hill

Emma O'Connell Garden Design

Ferns and other shade-loving planting in brick-clad raised planter.
Photo of a small contemporary backyard shaded garden in London with with raised garden bed and brick pavers.

Garden & Shed

Penelope Daborn Ltd.

This is an example of a beach style full sun garden in Portland Maine with with raised garden bed, gravel and a wood fence.

Not Just a Side Yard

Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping

Photo of a small contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with with raised garden bed.

Architektonischer Vorgarten

Paus Gartendesign

Photo of a large contemporary front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Essen with with raised garden bed and concrete pavers.

Garden Design Ideas with with Lawn Edging and with Raised Garden Bed

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.