A little splashing is a good thing here, as fragrant White Sage and delicate Lilac Verbena will enjoy the drink!
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with with waterfall, concrete pavers and a stone fence.

Patio staircase

studio dre

This is an example of a contemporary garden in Other with a retaining wall, with waterfall and a wood fence.

Waterscapes

Green Scapes, Inc.

Dreaming of a pond? Look no further! Green Scapes is here to turn your dream into a reality. Whether you want us to handle the design and installation or provide you with everything you need for a DIY project, we’ve got you covered. Our experienced team is always available to provide helpful advice on installation techniques and DIY projects. Visit our office today to explore our wide range of Aquascape supplies, including pond liners, pumps, filters, and more! ・・・ design. build. supply. create. ・・・

Quaint Corner Resort

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

This couple wanted to get the most out of their small, suburban backyard by implementing an adult design separate from the kids' area, but within its view. Our team designed a courtyard-like feel to make the space feel larger and to provide easy access to the shed/office space. The delicate water feature and fire pit are the perfect elements to provide a resort feel.

Portfolio

Epic Interlock and Landscape

On those cool summer nights, soak up the soothing sounds from the waterfall while resting by the pool. The wooden Trellis adds just the right amount of privacy!

Russell Rear Yard Renovation

Ultrascape Construction

Beautiful natural stone waterfall. Features a dry pond on automatic water fill (as featured here-in), or the dry pond feature can be manually overridden to create a water filled pond. Natural tropical landscape plantings accentuate the waterfall. Features a split level paver patios connected by paver walks and steps.

Enjoying the View

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.

Santa Cruz Sustainable

K & D Landscaping, Inc.

Residential home in Santa Cruz, CA This stunning front and backyard project was so much fun! The plethora of K&D's scope of work included: smooth finished concrete walls, multiple styles of horizontal redwood fencing, smooth finished concrete stepping stones, bands, steps & pathways, paver patio & driveway, artificial turf, TimberTech stairs & decks, TimberTech custom bench with storage, shower wall with bike washing station, custom concrete fountain, poured-in-place fire pit, pour-in-place half circle bench with sloped back rest, metal pergola, low voltage lighting, planting and irrigation! (*Adorable cat not included)

Calming French Garden

Landscape Logic

This French garden is compact yet full of passion, serenity, and of course, tranquility. Landscape Logic Photo: J.Dodd
Mid-sized mediterranean backyard full sun formal garden in San Diego with brick pavers, with waterfall and a metal fence.

Moroccan style tiles water feature

Earth Designs Garden and Build London and Essex

These beautiful Moroccan inspired tiles create the perfect focal point in this tiny urban garden. Cleverly lit and complete with water feature for a relaxing sensory experience.

Wimbledon Garden

Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping

Photo of a contemporary backyard garden for summer in London with with waterfall, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Fountain

Village Landscape Architecture

Water feature with subsurface sump in front of a stucco seat wall with bluestone cap. Seat wall works great as informal impromptu seating with patio on one side and for the bocce court on the other.

Beacon Hill Back Yard

The Sculpted Earth

Belgard Catalina Grana pavers in Victorian color with charcoal color boarder. 24x24" Vancouver Bay stepping stones through grass lead to Timbertech composite deck. Low voltage landscape lighting highlight patio , Maples in pots and steps up to deck. Plantings of Acorus, Heuchera and Hellebores line the patio edge.

Quaint Corner Resort

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

Santa Cruz Sustainable

K & D Landscaping, Inc.

A Tranquil Place, Essex

Jon Gower Garden Design

Contemporary Garden Design
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun garden for summer in Essex with with waterfall, brick pavers and a wood fence.

Japanese courtyard in Malvern East

Groundswell Gardens

A Japanese inspired courtyard with bespoke water feature.
Design ideas for a small asian courtyard partial sun garden in Melbourne with with waterfall, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Contemporary New Build Garden

Apt Studios

This is an example of a small modern backyard partial sun garden for summer in Other with with waterfall, decking and a wood fence.

Highlights

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

Newly installed yard with re-circulating fountain made from basalt columns, concrete firepit, new pavers, plants, wires for vines to grow on.
Design ideas for a contemporary backyard garden in San Francisco with with waterfall, concrete pavers and a wood fence.

Heswall

Bespoke Outdoor Spaces

Low maintenance extensive garden space for entertaining, exercise and outdoor cooking
This is an example of a large contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Other with with waterfall, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

All Fence Materials 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.