Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard full sun formal garden for fall in Bridgeport with with pond and concrete pavers.

Tiny But Tranquil: A Re-Imagined Urban Small Space

Garden of Ease Landscaping & Design

Small and tranquil, this urban space makes use of the limited area to create a spa-like flow.
Design ideas for a small asian side yard partial sun xeriscape in San Francisco with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Mudd

The Pond Gnome

The new waterfall is now a place that the birds REALLY enjoy!
Photo of a small mediterranean backyard full sun garden in Phoenix with with pond.

Backyard Renovation in Ann Arbor, MI

Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping

This was a backyard renovation. There was an existing plastic tub pond with many perennials around it. We took out everything, saved as many perennials as we could and installed a new rubber lined, natural ecosystem pond, stream and waterfall. We redesigned the area and created a couple different seating areas along with a pathway over the stream. Transplanted the perennials and added a few new plants to add interest all year long. A year after installation we added an accent spillway bowl to the feature. They make great additions to existing water features or make great stand alone features. They can add extra movement to dead spots in ponds and more oxygen to the water. We put tropical plants in the bowl for extra filtration as well.

Our Work

Pond World

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard full sun garden for summer in San Diego with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Brookline Brownstone

a Blade of Grass

The formal rectangular lawn anchors the viewing garden, with colorful planting accents and the pergola as a focal point and sitting area.
Mid-sized traditional side yard full sun formal garden in Boston with natural stone pavers and with lawn edging.

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.

Tropical garden with water feature

Jane Ashley Garden Design

Wildlife pond with waterfall in tropical themed garden in West London. Shallow pebble beach to enable wildlife to get out of the pond. The planting includes tree ferns, bamboo, banana plants, phormiums and grasses.

River Rock Pathway

Landscapes by Terra

A mixture of hard edges with the river rock and soft accents with the greenery and mulch makes this landscape the best of both worlds.
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard full sun xeriscape in Columbus with with lawn edging and river rock.

Jardin historique

NaturEden

Design ideas for a traditional partial sun garden in Montreal with with pond and a stone fence.

Front Yard Low Maintenance Garden Design

Landscape Logic

Landscape Logic created a very colorful but drought-tolerant and low-water use garden in the front yard. It has accent landscape lighting to showcase the plants and trees at night.

Landscape view showing natural grasses leading up to the entry.

Haver & Skolnick LLC Architects

The sweeping curve of native grasses leads to the entry. Robert Benson Photography.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country side yard full sun xeriscape for summer in New York with with lawn edging and natural stone pavers.

Redmond Foss

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

Design ideas for a traditional backyard garden in Seattle with with pond and natural stone pavers.

vue depuis le fond du jardin vers l'espace aménagé

Kael Createur de Jardins

Lionel KERZERHO
Photo of a small tropical backyard partial sun garden for summer with with pond.

Ranch Residence

Stan Clauson Associates, Inc.

Photos taken by Melon Gosha
Large country front yard partial sun garden in Denver with with pond.

CHALET MORALEJA

NIZA JARDINERIA

Contemporary backyard partial sun garden in Madrid with with lawn edging.

Interior & Exterior Environmental Designs

Expansive traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in San Diego with with pond and brick pavers.

Lakewood

LAND BY DESIGN

Naturalistic plantings and huge monolithic boulders were used to convey the feel of a naturalistic water feature comprising waterfalls and a pond enjoyed especially from the adjoining patio and pergola.

Spillway Bowl & Basin

AquaLife Ponds Inc.

Creates multiple design possibilities. Our basin package keeps it simple with two bowls, one spilling into the next. Custom design includes liking several together for an impressive display. Starting at $4,100 installed.

Tydan Landscape Design, Inc Office

TYDAN Landscape Design Inc.

Photo of a large transitional backyard garden in Toronto with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Garden Design Ideas with with Pond 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.