A tiny urban space packs a visual punch. Photo by Amy Whitworth, Installation by Jaylene Walter www.jwlic.com
Inspiration for a traditional courtyard garden in Portland with with raised garden bed.

Seneca Residence

Verdance Landscape Architecture

Because the sunniest place to grow vegetables is in the front yard, custom Cor-ten steel planters were designed as an attractive sculptural element, their graceful curves complementing the organic flow of the landscape. Informal gravel provides stable footing to walk and work, while remaining permeable to rain. Dwarf citrus grow in pots, and foundation plantings of Ribes sanguineum and Phormium 'Guardsman', and Ficus pumila vine anchor the home. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.

Contemporary Outdoors

Strell Design

Vertikoff
This is an example of a contemporary garden in Albuquerque with with raised garden bed.

Contemporary Cottage Garden teak table and chairs

Troy Rhone Garden Design

Cottage Garden
Photo of a traditional garden in Birmingham with with raised garden bed.

Newton Pool

Sudbury Design Group

A mountain lake style pool nestles into this West Newton property surrounded by lush plantings and colorful annual and perennial boarders. An ample entertaining space lends itself to summer enjoyment. Richard Mandelkorn Photography

Queen Anne Makeover

Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLC

These Queen Anne homeowners had completely remodeled their home and were looking for a low maintenance, enjoyable yard that would accentuate their views and provide outdoor space for their dogs. Another important goal was to attract birds and pollinators to the garden, in part for photographic opportunities. A series of Corten planters create planting space along the back property line while leaving plenty of room for artificial turf that the family dogs can enjoy. A recirculating urn water feature creates a pleasant sound, a focal point and most importantly, attracts birds to the garden. Privacy screens designed using OutDeco panels create interest on both sides and focus views to the mountains in the background. Front and backyards were completely redesigned for ease of maintenance.

Primrose Hill

Emma O'Connell Garden Design

Ferns and other shade-loving planting in brick-clad raised planter.
Photo of a small contemporary backyard shaded garden in London with with raised garden bed and brick pavers.

Wellesley Family Garden

Inge Daniels Design LLC

These custom raised planters and trellis for future fruit trees are finely-crafted of yellow alaskan cedar.
Inspiration for a transitional side yard full sun garden in Boston with gravel and with raised garden bed.

Houghton Residence

Jovak Landscape & Design Ltd.

Call of the Wild Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard garden in Vancouver with with raised garden bed.

E17 Secluded Family Garden

Sarah Kay Garden Design

Japanese Anemones and Miscanthus provide semi transparent screens to the rest of the garden
Mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun garden in London with with raised garden bed and natural stone pavers for summer.

Modern Garden with a rustic twist

Yorkshire Gardens

Within this garden we wanted to create a space which was not only on numerous levels, but also had various points of interest. This garden is on a slope, but is also very wide. Firstly, we broke up the space by using rustic sleepers to create several raised beds,as well as steps which lead to differennt zones. This helps to give the garden a more traditional, country edge. The sleepers were also used to create a winding path through out the garden, marrying together the various areas. The path leads up to the impressive sunburst pergola and circular stone patio. This is the perfect spot to view the whole garden. At the other end of the garden another pergola sits amougnst a bustling flower bed, and will be used to train vining flowers. Along the back wall of the garden a raised bed is home to a stunning display of wildflower. This plot is not only a fabulous riot of colour and full of rustic charm, but it also attracts a whole host of insects and animals. While wildflowers looks great they are also very low maintenance. Mixed gravel has been used to create a variety of texture. This surface is intermittently dotted with colour with lemon thyme, red hot pokers and foxgloves. Stone has been used to create a warm and welcoming patio area. Flower beds at the front of the garden can be used for veg and other leafy plants. Overall we have created a country style with a very contemporary twist through the use of gravel, modern shape and structural landscaping.

Southlands

Botanica Design

Photo of a contemporary garden in Vancouver with with raised garden bed.

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Rooted Garden, Inc

Mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun formal garden with with raised garden bed and gravel for spring.

Vegetable garden

Claudia Barber

Traditional garden in Burlington with with raised garden bed.

Museum District 1 - Landscape Design, Installation, Maintenance

Hogue Landscape Services

Inspiration for a small modern front yard full sun formal garden for spring in Houston with with raised garden bed, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Сад у тёмных бревен

Ландшафтная мастерская Сергеевых

Photo of a scandinavian garden in Yekaterinburg with with raised garden bed, gravel and a wood fence.

Garden

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Container gardens sit next to a concrete paver driveway and modern home just nextdoor.
Inspiration for a small contemporary front yard full sun garden in Los Angeles with with raised garden bed and a wood fence.

Landscaping

PLS Landscaping

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with with raised garden bed and natural stone pavers.

New Garden Design and Makeover

Designing Inside Out

The beautiful green of the shrubs chosen will help give life and soften this raised garden and front wall of the home.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard formal garden in Sydney with with raised garden bed and natural stone pavers.

Edible Gardens

Botanica Landscape Inc.

Raised beds made of redwood, lined with pond liner, create a beautiful front garden
This is an example of a mid-sized country front yard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with with raised garden bed.

Garden Design Ideas with with Raised Garden Bed

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.