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.

West Lake Hills | Steel Planter

Twistleaf

Photo by Brittany Dawn Short
Design ideas for a contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape in Austin with with path and concrete pavers.

Modern Farmhouse Front Walk Landscape - Mequon, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Along with natural stone garden walls, a long, linear bed of the ornamental grass Molinia 'Moorflame' provides visual layering along the concrete front walk. Renn Kuennen Photography

Coastal Residence

D'Urso Landscaping and Construction, Inc.

informal granite steps
Inspiration for a large transitional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with with path and natural stone pavers.

Flagstone Pathway

Stone Garden

A NC Chocolate Gray flagstone pathway gently guides guests to the pool area in this tranquil back yard.
Design ideas for a backyard garden in Other with with path and natural stone pavers.

Estate garden with contemporary features

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

Photo of a contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with with path and natural stone pavers.

Moderne Strukturen in der Architektur des Hauses und der Weggestaltung.

Rinn Beton- und Naturstein

Die Moderne Architetur des Hauses wurde bei der Gestaltung der Außenanage aufgegriffen. Der Eingang ist minimalistisch dekoriert. Die Signoplatten führen entlang des Hauses zum Garten. die dunkelgraue Farbe in Kombination mit dem Abstand zwischen den Platten wirkt schlicht und elegant.

Stone West Country Estate

Gravel To Gold, Inc.

South African native plants light up the sunset garden
Inspiration for an expansive side yard full sun xeriscape for summer in San Diego with with path and natural stone pavers.

Stairsteps & Walkways

Aria Alfresco

A simple flagstone stepper pathway is soft set into wood mulch for access from one patio to the other.
Mid-sized contemporary backyard garden in Denver with with path and natural stone pavers.

Buddha meditation garden

Family Tree & Garden

A wandering meditation garden circling around a giant buddha, purchased by the homeowner
Design ideas for a mid-sized asian backyard full sun xeriscape in Santa Barbara with with path and natural stone pavers.

Riverdale Front Yard

Green Apple Landscaping

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun garden for summer in Toronto with with path and concrete pavers.

Granite Bay Front Yard with Artificial Turf and Paver Pathway

Holt Landscape Inc.

Front Yard Paver Pathway with Artificial Turf and Drought Tolerant Landscape
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional xeriscape in Sacramento with with path and natural stone pavers.

Los Altos Contemporary

Design Focus International

Photo credit: Lauren Devon
This is an example of a large contemporary backyard shaded garden in San Francisco with with path and natural stone pavers.

Fieldstone Planter edging and banding, wrought iron railing, water feature and Z

Southern Dreamscapes LLC

The Zoysia 'carpet like' turf extends to the Fieldstone banding and planter edging. We see newly installed plants and a wrought iron handrail along the serpentine wall. In the distance, is the focal point, a Sculpture / water feature, providing a serene sitting area

Stone Cottage Renovation

Woodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLC

Traditional front yard garden in Manchester with with lawn edging.

Outdoor Stairs In Modern Yard

Big Rock Landscaping

The clean lines of these modern stairs don't feel harsh or uninviting, in part because of the railroad tie borders and the greenery in the garden beds. Adding hardscape like this to a landscape plane requires the expertise of a company that has both design and installation skill. Big Rock Landscaping has both!

CONNEMARA™ PATH

ORIJIN STONE, LLC

This Minnesota Artisan Tour showcase home features stone in spaces that it will be enjoyed the most. ORIJIN STONE Connemara™ Sandstone is used for the front walkway and stoop, premium ORIJIN Blue Select Bluestone is used for the custom stair treads as well as the custom fire place surround. An expansive ORIJIN Ferris™ Limestone patio is found in the backyard, creating an entertaining space that continues under the deck. Eden Prairie, MN residence. DESIGN & INSTALL: MN Green Landscaping BUILDER: Wooddale Builders, Inc. PHOTOGRAPHY: Landmark Photography

Mid-Century Accessible Landscape - Wauwatosa, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

A linear grouping of calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster grasses is centered on the dominant chimney of the home. Photo by Renn Kuhnen Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury front yard full sun garden in Milwaukee with with path.

Balinese Paradise

Magic Garden Dreams

Balinese style water garden including a pond less waterfall and 18’ stream, crossed by a custom made wooden bridge and stone mosaic pathway. 12’ x 16’ Pergola custom built to enjoy the sound of the running water.

PNW Outdoor Living Reimagined

Casa Smith Designs, LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in Portland with concrete pavers, a metal fence and with path.

Garden Design Ideas with with Path and 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.