Inspiration for a large asian formal garden in San Francisco with with pond.

Contemporary townhouse wildlife garden, with meandering gravel paths through dynamic herbaceous planting with corten water features.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden in West Midlands with with flowerbed and river rock.

Landscaping | Outdoor Design & Build - Coastal Cities

The Happy Go-Lucky | Luxury Residential Group

Inspiration for an expansive beach style backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Orange County with with privacy feature, concrete pavers and a stone fence.

Relaxing Zen Yard

Sarita Landscape Inc

Decomposed granite path with added flagstone that surrounds the tree in the property.
Design ideas for a mid-sized asian backyard full sun formal garden for summer in San Diego with a garden path, decomposed granite and a wood fence.

Sakura House

Arbordale Landscaping

Small contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden in Toronto with a garden path, concrete pavers and a wood fence for summer.

SNAPSPORTS Multi-Sport Backyard Court build

SnapSports® Athletic Floors & Outdoor Courts

With this SNAPSPORTS® Home Game Court, family and friends can play many sports on just 'One Court™' - Basketball, Pickleball, Volleyball, Inline Hockey, Tennis, Futsal, and more. Home court features: ? LED lighting for nighttime playevolution® PS surfacing which serves up a superior level of grip, so the ball bounces correctly and consistently for all sports, including Pickleball. ? DuraSlam® adjustable basketball goal ? Mult-Sport Game Net Systems and Court Lines ? LED lighting for nighttime play

Froxfield, Hampshire

Rebecca Smith Garden Design

Wildflower Turf laid in spring 2021.
Photo of an expansive traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Dorset with a garden path.

Green Retreat

HollandGreen Landscapes

A Japanese style garden with the aim of creating an ambiance of tranquillity. Our design included the gentle sound from a water feature and shelter to sit in under a feature pod seat with illumination for the warmer evenings. Lush green planting and a variety of textures surround the stepping stone path that meanders through the front and rear garden space.

Orlando Street Backyard Paradise

Anna Design LLC

Absolute stunning back yard design for Orlando St customer. Clean, simple and stylish. What can be better for family time.
Large mediterranean backyard full sun formal garden in Los Angeles with with fireplace, decomposed granite and a stone fence for summer.

Stone Barn

Druffel Design & Landscape

Inspiration for a small traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Cincinnati with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a metal fence.

University Avenue in Palo Alto

User

This home was not even visible from the street because of the overgrown and neglected landscape. There was no obvious entrance to the front door, and the garden area was surprisingly spacious once the over grown brush was removed. We added an arbored and walled patio in the rear garden, near the kitchen, for morning coffee and meditation. .

Michelle's Garden

The Form Firm Inc.

Enclosed raised garden bed outfitted with pergola and lattice for climbing vegetables. Fenced in to keep out deer and other vegetable hungry critters. Constructed out of Douglas fir and coated with a UV protector to prevent sun bleaching. Irrigation with timers installed for easy watering.

Garden Transformation

Oakland Group

Outdoor porcelain patio and pathway, new lawn and block edging, border sleepers to create raised planting beds, fencing and in-lite low voltage 12v outdoor lighting. Project managed and tailored to customer's requirements. Low maintenance and enjoyable for years to come!

Mini-piscine dans un jardin de ville

La Nostra Secrets d’Intérieur

Jardin existant avant travaux (démarrage travaux) Crédits photos La Nostra Secrets d'Intérieur, toutes utilisations est strictement interdite
Inspiration for a contemporary courtyard full sun formal garden for summer in Marseille with with pond and decking.

Arlington Mid-century Landscaping

Boss Landscape Design

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in DC Metro with with path.

Shrub Screening

Ash and Line

Photo of a mid-sized modern backyard formal garden in Houston with with privacy feature and gravel.

Garden Architect Villefranche-sur-Mer | L'élégance intemporelle d'un Château

Riviera Gardens. Architecte Paysagiste Côte d'Azur

Perché au dessus d'une des plus emblématiques rades de la Méditerranée, ce parc historique a été rénové afin de créer un espace de bien-être, distinctif et équilibré. Au fur et à mesure que la brume du matin se lève, sa composition est dévoilée, faisant apparaître les arbustes taillés, les palmiers reine et la splendide lavande. Étant une interprétation unique du jardin à la française, il résulte de l'extension des parterres existants vers un design plus généreux avec des courbes élégantes. La propriété est entourée de haies hautes qui donnent une sensation de confinement et cadrent avec grâce la vue. Des objets d'art anciens, des poteries et des sculptures rehaussent le sens du lieu.

Finchley terraced garden

Nordland Landscapes

his terraced garden had seen better days and was riddled with issues. The client wanted to breathe fresh life into this outdoor space so that they could enjoy it in all weathers. The first issue to address was that the garden sloped quite dramatically away from the house which meant that it felt awkward and unuseable. Also, the decking was rotten which made it slippery and unsafe to walk on. The small lawn was suffering from poor drainage and the steep slope made it very difficult to maintain. We replaced the old decking with one constructed out of composite plastic so that it would last the test of time and not suffer from the effects of our damp climate. The decking area was also enlarged so that the client could use it to sit out and enjoy the view. It also meant they could have a large table and chair set for entertaining. The garden was split into two levels with the use of a stone-filled gabion cage retaining wall system which allowed us to level both upper and lower sections using a process of cut and fill. This gave us two large flat areas which were used as a formal lawn and orchard and wildflower area. When back-filling the upper area, we improved the drainage with a simple land drainage system. Now this terraced garden is beautiful and just waiting to be enjoyed.

Chiswick Contemporary courtyard

Nordland Landscapes

This garden was overgrown and not used at all by the property owners. The homeowners wanted a contemporary courtyard that was family friendly and modern. To achieve this, materials were chosen to match the stylish interior of the house. Also by using lighter coloured material we were able to brighten up the garden. The printed porcelain paving gave a contemporary modern feel whilst introducing added interest. Cedar batten fencing was used to clad the boundaries to minimise the oppressive feel of the high boundaries and to introduce more light into the garden. The cedar timber floating bench now provides a place to sit and entertain. It is also the perfect height for the clients’ children to use as a play bench. To brighten up the dull and dark corner by the french doors, the original steps were clad in beautiful blue and grey encaustic tiles to add much needed colour and interest in an area that had been previously neglected. This contemporary courtyard is now bright and welcoming and used by the property owners and their children on a daily basis.

Modern Backyard Oasis in Moorestown, New Jersey

Techo-Bloc

This backyard landscape design is inspired by our Blu Grande Smooth patio slab. Perfect paving slab for modern poolsides and backyard design, Blu Grande Smooth is a large concrete patio stone available in multiple colors. It's smooth texture is sleek to the eye but rougher to the touch which avoids it from getting slippery when wet. The large rectangular shape works as an easy add-on into Blu 60 regular modular patterns but can also work as a stand-alone to create a very linear look. Check out the HD2 Blu Grande Smooth which is all about seamless looks with a tighter/poreless texture and anti-aging technology. Check out our website to shop the look! https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/slabs/blu-grande-smooth/

Garden - Outdoor Sport Court and Formal Garden Design Ideas

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.