Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden for summer in London with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Outdoor Pond with Natural Stone Fire Pit

Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with with rock feature and river rock.

Water Features

MayCreek Landscaping

Inspiration for a mid-sized asian backyard full sun formal garden for fall in Seattle with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Backyard Remodel

User

Mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with with pond and concrete pavers.

Outdoor Design & Plantings

Q Design Group LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Other with with pond.

Low Water Gardens

JPM Landscape

Landscape and design by Jpm Landscape
Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun garden for spring in San Francisco with natural stone pavers and with rock feature.

Pondless Water Feature

Parker Landscape Design

A pondless water feature constructed for beauty. Shelves of Moss rock boulder were constructed at precise elevations to create a tranquil sound of flowing water. Water feature was designed for safety - our customer has small children and they did not want any depth of standing water. Lighting accentuates the surrounding landscape, water and boulder to provide a wonderful evening ambiance.

Driveway Contains Dry Rivers

FormLA Landscaping

Dry river-esque bands of rock in the driveway direct stormwater into planted spaces. This band, at the end of the drive, directs water into bright green Dwarf Coyote Bush.

Hardscaping Projects

Sebastian's Tropical Landscape Design, LLC.

This rock pathway connects the front yard via a side yard pathway to the backyard creating a beautiful aesthetic flow that compliments the homes beauty and curb appeal.

Lake Point New Backyard Retreat

Chopper Landscaping

The customer wanted to build his new home front and backyard. He requested an experienced landscaper to do build the whole backyard for their family enjoyment. The first step was designing, we created a 3d Design and explained to the customer the best material options. We consider the drought the Utah state was enforcing, and only install 30-40% of the property with Blue Kentucky grass. We added Organic Mulch and the Hardscaping Pavers in the backyard, including a seating area with a Firepit. The landscaping edging was done with stone and the entrance with Belgard Holland borders. The driveway was a 4,000PSI.

Peace of Mind or Privacy | Fence Collection by ProScapes

ProScapes

Photo of an expansive front yard full sun driveway for fall in Seattle with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Jardin secret rue Montorgueil

Swandy Wenker - Paysagiste

Inspiration for a traditional backyard garden in Paris with with pond and decking.

Water Features

MayCreek Landscaping

Inspiration for a mid-sized asian backyard full sun formal garden for fall in Seattle with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Award Winning Portfolio

Daniel's Landscape & Design, LLC

Design ideas for a large country backyard full sun garden in Denver with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Low-water drycreek garden

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with with rock feature, river rock and a metal fence.

Backyard - Japanese Garden

DabneyCollins

Cypress posts and cedar bridge. http://www.jerryfinleyphotography.com/

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.

Duckham Cabin

Dan Duckham Architect

"Willow Pond", pedal boat dock and Laurel Knob reflected in pond
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard garden in Other with with pond.

Waterfeature Gallery

CMS Landscapes

Downers Grove Water Feature
This is an example of a traditional garden in Chicago with with pond.

Simsbury Spa Retreat

Dian Barnes Landscape Design, LLC

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

Garden Design Ideas with with Pond and with Rock 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.