This is an example of a large mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape in Phoenix with with lawn edging.

Sandringham Garden | Nadia Gill Landscape Architect, Nish Photography

Sandringham garden - planting
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun garden for summer in Melbourne with with lawn edging and natural stone pavers.

River Crossing

Parker Homes

This is an example of a large transitional backyard partial sun xeriscape for fall in Austin with with lawn edging, natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

seacliff modernist residence / huntington beach

Moss Yaw Design studio

a suspended wood trellis and smooth stucco provide the palette for a modernist backyard featuring a new pool, fire pit and seating
This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard full sun formal garden in Orange County with with lawn edging and concrete pavers.

Auburn Bay Lakefront

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

The next door neighbour that we also designed and built in Auburn Bay wanted a more traditional yard with lots of grass areas for the kids to play.
Photo of a large contemporary front yard garden in Calgary with with lawn edging and mulch.

Highgate

Bluestone Landscapes Ltd

Inspiration for a large country backyard full sun outdoor sport court in London with with lawn edging and natural stone pavers.

Edmonds, Washington Border Garden

Symbiotic Landscape, LLC.

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean backyard partial sun garden in Seattle with with lawn edging and natural stone pavers.

Potomac Landscape Project

Boss Landscape Design

Photo of a large backyard full sun formal garden for summer in DC Metro with with lawn edging.

Eclectic Modern Craftsman

Brooke Kirmer

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic backyard partial sun garden for spring in Wichita with with lawn edging and brick pavers.

Greenery Framed Walkway

Landscape Management Group

Traditional partial sun garden in Columbus with with lawn edging.

Newlands

EVOKE

Photo of a small arts and crafts front yard partial sun driveway in Denver with with lawn edging and concrete pavers.

Gardens & Walkways Refresh, Scituate, MA

Maureen Allen Landscapes

Design ideas for a large beach style front yard full sun garden in Boston with with lawn edging and natural stone pavers.

Hudson Bend Hilltop Estate

Native Edge Landscape

These homeowners came to us wanting to update their property with new plantings at the street, which matched the existing landscaping of the neighborhood, as well as update the various beds around their foundation. The existing beds throughout the property became overgrown and needed a bit of breathing room to allow space for the new plants to fill in. The old vegetation was ripped out and replaced with both native, and adapted plants. The wooded area in the backyard was rid of debris, and a drainage system was added using the rocks that were in their previous landscape design. Not only were the materials able to be recycled, they are now used to help prevent continued erosion of the hillside by taking the water from the sloped driveway and giving it a path toward the woods. Limestone was the chosen replacement because it is cohesive with the neighbor’s landscaping and the pre-existing stairs in the backyard. Blocks of limestone were used to line the new beds and build a new fire pit to accessorize the beautiful view!

Tenuta Il Molinetto

AE Studio

Vista del Casale dal giardino
This is an example of an expansive country front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Rome with natural stone pavers and with lawn edging.

Southwest Contemporary Desert Oasis

Denomy Designs

Inspiration for a small backyard partial sun xeriscape in Phoenix with concrete pavers, with lawn edging and a metal fence.

Contemporary Planting Area w/ Cobble

Conscious Environments Inc.

A walkway is bordered with synthetic lawn and drought tolerant landscape w/ Australian natives and succulents. Mexican Beach cobble and white precast concrete are additional accents to this space.

Coopers #7

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

Our client contacted us wanting to create a relatively maintenance free yard that focuses on relaxing family time spent in the sun as opposed to yard work. We designed and built the project utilizing synthetic grass, aggregate bedding and wonderful paving stone patio with a large cedar privacy pergola as the main focal point. Lighting & concrete edging along with step stones finished off this stunning project!!

St Anns

Anderson Homes Pty Ltd

Design ideas for a large modern backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Melbourne with with lawn edging and mulch.

Sandringham Garden | Nadia Gill Landscape Architect, Nish Photography

Nadia Gill Landscape Architect

Sandringham garden - planting
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Melbourne with with lawn edging 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.

Garden Design Ideas with with Lawn Edging

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.