This is an example of a mid-sized asian backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Ottawa with with pond.

One of the small fountainscapes we offer.
Inspiration for a small tropical backyard full sun garden in San Diego with a water feature, with pond and natural stone pavers.

Gravel gardens

Rebecca Webb Garden Designs

This garden was in almost complete shade all day and the soil was permanantly damp. This allowed us to create a small, shallow wildlife pond and surround it with moisture loving plants.

Family Farmhouse

Whitten Architects

Pond
Large country backyard full sun xeriscape in Portland Maine with with pond for winter.

Native Landscape and Water Garden

Plymouth Nursery & Landscape Company

Pond, Waterfall, Landscaping, Flagstone Patio
This is an example of a small country backyard garden in Philadelphia with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Courtyard garden renovation - Vaucluse

Vogue & Vine - Landscape Designers Sydney

We were called in to renovate this existing courtyard garden space in leafy Vaucluse in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. There was great existing paving which we cleaned up and our team completely trimmed the trees to allow more light through and tidy up the space. We added new pots and a bridge to allow easy access around the large courtyard. We also installed a water feature to create an inviting sense of calm. Our clients now use this space almost everyday and love their outlook that we have created.

Pond Water Features

Great Lakes Landscape Design

This is an example of a small tropical backyard garden for summer in Detroit with with pond and river rock.

Before/After Photos

Eileen G Designs

caprock water feature
Design ideas for a front yard garden in Miami with with pond.

Création d'une piscine naturelle

PROJARDINS

PROJARDINS
Mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun garden in Paris with with pond and decking for summer.

Moist shade planting

User

Inspiration for a small traditional backyard shaded garden in Seattle with with pond.

Dry Creek

AZOAT Landscapes

Natural dry creek bed that functions off the house downspouts when it rains.
Design ideas for a small backyard garden in Minneapolis with with pond.

Purser

Cedar Hollow Landscaping

This is an example of a small traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Salt Lake City with with pond and natural stone pavers.

つくばのヒーリングガーデン：茨城県つくば市

株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士事務所

Desngn / Photo by Ogino Takamitsu ATELIER
Design ideas for an expansive midcentury courtyard partial sun xeriscape in Tokyo with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Cottages at Triangle Ranch

Josh Wynne Construction

River Cottage- Florida Cracker inspired, stretched 4 square cottage with loft
This is an example of an expansive country backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in Tampa with with pond.

Side yard garden path

Designs by TAP

Small retaining wall built out of broken sidewalk from frontt yard, mixed materials of brick, pebbles and beach rock to create path. Trees added to provide height and dimension and create a privacy from house next door.

Landhausgarten in Ennepetal

eggergärten

Der Garten im Landhausstil lädt mit seinen vielen unterschiedlichen Plätzen zum verweilen, flanieren, ausruhen und bewundern ein.
Design ideas for an expansive country partial sun garden in Dusseldorf with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Chipp St

Chalk Studio

White stones make up the ground surface beyond the timber decking. The internal courtyard off the dining area provides light and air from outside also helping to regulate the temperature of the house.

Purser

Cedar Hollow Landscaping

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Salt Lake City with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Garden and Landscapes

Roxas Garden (Test Account)

Photo of an expansive asian backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Melbourne with with pond and gravel.

Courtyard garden renovation - Vaucluse

Vogue & Vine - Landscape Designers Sydney

Garden Design Ideas with with Pond

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.