This is an example of a large midcentury garden in Gold Coast - Tweed.

Central courtyard forms the main secluded space, capturing northern sun while protecting from the south westerly windows off the ocean. Large sliding doors create visual links through the study and dining spaces from front to rear.

Templestowe

LBB Projects

Contemporary garden in Melbourne.

Southfields Garden

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.

West Coast English Retreat

Tierra Madre Fine Gardens

Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard partial sun garden in Other with gravel.

Wide shallow garden

Neil Jones Design

A striking contemporary outdoor space to make the most of this wide, shallow garden with strong connections with the house. The design approach provides three key spaces across the width of the plot for outside dining and covered lounge seating; feature seating to act as a focal point; and formal lawn for flexible use. The garden features red accents in the pots and furniture, reflecting the interior design and a metal lourved furniture ensures the outdoor space can be enjoyed in all weathers.

Bighorn Palm Desert luxury home modern entrance landscape design

Whipple Russell Architects

Bighorn Palm Desert luxury home modern entrance landscape design. Photo by William MacCollum.
Design ideas for a large modern front yard full sun formal garden in Los Angeles with with pond, gravel and a wood fence.

Matisse Garden

Amy Martin Landscape Design

Transitional partial sun garden in Boston.

Mediterranean garden in Los Alto Hills

User

This garden had an historic collection of native California and Mexican fan palms, clustered around a water-needy lawn. We removed the lawn, added a new layer of drought tolerant smaller palms, and an underplanting of mediterranean type shrubs and perennials.

Carmel House

Joni L. Janecki & Associates, Inc.

Lepere Studio
Design ideas for a mediterranean backyard garden in Other with natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

A country garden in the Cotswolds

Bowles & Wyer

Country garden in Hertfordshire.

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.

Pergolas and Arbors

Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc.

These Landscape Architectural elements were designed and installed by Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc. Great Oaks used pergolas and arbors to accent the patio's, sitting areas, and outdoor living spaces.

Seneca Residence

Verdance Landscape Architecture

The custom arbor creates a cool intimate sitting area thanks to a cantilevered steel canopy with die-cut panel by Parasoleil. Arizona flagstone pavers and a boulder fountain ground the space in lush plantings. 'Koi' artwork (acrylic on reclaimed glass windowpane) by owner. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.

Petit jardin exotique avec mini-piscine

Sigmap-Jardin

Inspiration for a tropical front yard full sun garden in Marseille with decking.

Swim Spa, Outdoor Kitchen & Pergola Project

London Essex Outdoor Living

Full garden project with an outdoor kitchen, seating/bar area, aluminium pergola and swim spa with millboard decking/Italian porcelain tiling.
Design ideas for a large modern backyard full sun driveway for summer in Essex with decking.

Complete Landscape design & Installation

Lush Gardens Inc

This Project Includes Ipe Decking, Outdoor Kitchen, Patio Cover, Fencing, Planting, Sodding & Irrigation
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Los Angeles with decking and a wood fence.

Barn Conversion and Extension - Image by Carole Drake - www.caroledrake.com

wray-mccann architect limited

This is an example of a country garden in Devon.

Garden Architect Nice | L'Éden secret

Riviera Gardens. Architecte Paysagiste Côte d'Azur

Remplie d'une vibration zen joyeuse, cette pièce verte offre l'expérience d'un voyage entre Sichuan et Bali. L'admiration de la propriétaire pour les pandas nous a inspiré pour dessiner des lignes fluides d'aménagement avec des galets. L'eau n'aurait pas pu être omise; elle circule librement depuis une pièce en bamboo dans un petit étang avec des poissons et une végétation aquatique. Le site à moitié ombragé est dominé par des fougères géantes, des bambous parapluie et des bananiers. Un banc en bois fait sur mesure et un deck accentuent l'émotion "hygger" du lieu. Gardénias, jasmins étoilés et sarcocoques relèvent la palette avec leurs parfums enivrants. Transfigurée par un éclairage théâtral réglable, vue depuis l'intérieur et depuis l'extérieur, la scène nocturne fascine.

Japanese Inspired Backyard Santuary

Bradford Associates, LLC

Drone technology shows the backyard after construction and installation was complete.
Photo of a small asian backyard partial sun garden for summer in Providence with with pond and decking.

Pergola 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.