This is an example of an asian garden in San Francisco with with waterfall.

minimalist concrete water feature, concrete wall, lush planting
Photo of a mid-sized modern front yard full sun formal garden in Seattle with with waterfall and concrete pavers.

Woodside Estate

Design Focus International

This is an example of a traditional garden in Other with with waterfall.

Hillside Overlook

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Design ideas for a large transitional backyard partial sun outdoor sport court for summer in Chicago with with waterfall and natural stone pavers.

North Bend Rainforest Resort

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

What once was a sloped, roughly terraced, and unusable grassy backyard is now an expansive resort. These clients' outdoor dreams came true with this large paver patio that expands the length of the home, a double water feature focal point and two fire pits.

Bubbling Pot

Archer Services

An outdoor water feature, this bubbling pot brings all of the other landscaping elements together nicely. The water feature adds just the right touch of sophistication to this beautifully landscaped front yard.

Project "S"

Stephen Coan Garden Design – Design/Install

This is the stone lined inflow channel during construction for the rain garden. This channel runs from the homes downspout and out to the rain garden. The rain garden is set up to take in and absorb the rain that falls on 1/2 of the homes roof and is sized for a 1 1/5" amount of rain in 30 minutes.

Water Features

Aria Alfresco

This front yard patio is surrounded by stripstone walls and planter boxes, with a stripstone water wall as the centerpiece of the area. Calming water sounds and the beauty of natural stone create a unique outdoor living experience.

Beautiful Outdoor Living in Gleneagle

Accent Landscapes

Our clients really loved the sound of water. The water feature next to the covered patio space was designed to maximum the sound
Large eclectic backyard full sun garden in Denver with with waterfall and gravel for summer.

Modern Oasis

Mom's Design Build

With an existing pool and retaining walls, we took this space and made it more modern offering many various spaces for lounging, enjoying the fire, listening to the water feature and an upper synthetic turf area for playing games. It is complete with bluestone pavers, a modern water feature and reflecting pool, a raised ipe deck, synthetic turf, glass railings, a modern, gas fire bowl and a stunning cedar privacy wall!

Floyd Residence

Garden Environments

Durham, NC
Photo of a large midcentury front yard partial sun xeriscape in Raleigh with with waterfall and river rock.

Retaining Wall Renovation with Water Fall - Highlands Ranch, CO

Outside Dreams Landscape Design and Construction

New water feature uniquely designed to coordinate with the new retaining walls.
Inspiration for a sloped xeriscape in Denver with with waterfall and river rock.

Water garden

AQL Landscape Design

Contemporary take on a Japanese water garden - with tropical planting, water fountain, pond and of course Koi! Landscape design and construction by AQL

Escaliers de jardin avec bassin d'agrément

Chatelain Paysages

Escaliers en pierre naturelle. Terrasse en bois Bassin d'agrément Plantation
Inspiration for a contemporary sloped garden in Other with with waterfall and river rock.

Ottawa - Sherwood Landscape Project

Perspective Renovations

Design ideas for a transitional xeriscape in Ottawa with with waterfall and natural stone pavers.

Mature Trees In Front Yard

Big Rock Landscaping

Another view of this front yard shows how the gravel, cement pavers, and retaining walls blend seamlessly with the green elements of the space- that mature trees, lawn, and shrubs.

Before Waterfall

Magic Garden Dreams

Imagine stepping outside your home to your very own backyard oasis, complete with a stunning ecosystem pond. You get to sit back, relax, feed the fish and enjoy the sound of running water. It is a personal vacation spot for the entire family and a reason for you to spend more time outdoors. Our ponds are made from only the top of the line pond products that create 100% all natural ecosystems. We install Aquascape ponds that are self-sustaining and require very little to no maintenance, providing an opportunity to have fish and interesting new varieties of plants. Bird lovers will be delighted in the new variety of beautiful feathered friends that your pond will attract. And of course you can create your own aquatic family of fish, koi, water lilies, pond plants and all the other enchanting creatures that flourish and thrive in their new home.

Garden Lighting

Lectec Ltd

30mm deck lights in stainless steel
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with with waterfall and natural stone pavers.

Modern Oasis

Mom's Design Build

Backyards

Greenbee Landscape, Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional sloped full sun garden in Los Angeles with with waterfall and gravel.

Garden Design Ideas with with Waterfall

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.