Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard shaded garden for spring in Chicago with a container garden and brick pavers.

Golf and Putting Greens

Heavenly Greens

Golf greens, putting greens, residential, commercial, heavenly greens, artificial turf, artificial grass, artificial putting greens, synthetic turf
Photo of a large traditional backyard xeriscape in San Francisco with concrete pavers.

Small Fairy Fountain Basin

Magic Garden Dreams

One of the small fountainscapes we offer.
Inspiration for a small tropical backyard full sun garden in San Diego with a water feature, with pond and natural stone pavers.

Montreaux

Maximize Design

Lush planting with a lot of plants listed on the Irish pollinator plan.
This is an example of a large mediterranean backyard full sun garden for spring in Dublin with with flowerbed.

Giardino naturale

Stefano Assogna

Suolo argilloso e tufaceo, assenza totale d'irrigazione, gestione e cura limitate a soli due interventi l'anno. Nel mio giardino sperimento la resistenza delle piante mediterranee in terreni "sulla carta" non adatti. L'assenza totale d'irrigazione mi ha portato negli anni a selezionare le specie più resistenti alla siccità e a riproporle poi nei miei lavori. La gestione si limita a due interventi di potatura suddivisi in uno a fine estate ed un altro a fine inverno. Il diserbo manuale delle infestanti è ridotto all'osso per via dell'allelopatia e della funzione di coprisuolo che hanno molte piante mediterranee. Nonostante tutto le piante godono di ottima salute e per quanto la vivacità del giardino vada di pari passo con le precipitazioni, le sorprese non mancano mai. Un giardino che aiuta a capire i ritmi della natura, facile da gestire e perfettamente replicabile.

Heights Backyard Artificial Grass

Turf Supply USA

The final photo of this great , small and functional backyard. With artificial turf in place and the existing landscaping this backyard becomes very functional!

Beachy Property Landscaping

Premiere Aquascapes

Accent landscaping next to the driveway, a welcoming sight to guests. Photo by Wayne
This is an example of a small traditional front yard full sun driveway for summer in Other with a garden path and mulch.

Landscapes - Beautifully Natural,Sustainable & Functional

Lynch Landscaping Inc.

Great ground covers and natural stone - always a good combination - OA
Inspiration for a small contemporary shaded garden in Portland Maine with natural stone pavers.

Rustic Montana Barn

Penny Lane Home Builders, LLC

Photos by Lynn Donaldson * Ghostwood Siding in 'Silver City' * Red Aluminium Windows *Native Landscaping with lichen-covered boulders and local Cottonwood trees * Custom overlaid garage doors * Weathered Copper Metal Roof * Bonderized Metal Siding in back of the house

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

Bundoora - Productive Gardening Project

Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal

Bundoora, small but abundantly productive vegetable patch!
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard full sun garden for summer with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

Ellicar Natural Pool

Ellicar Pools

Full sun garden with decking for summer.

Planting of Buxus, hydrangeas and ligularia

Mosaic Design

Chris Prebble
This is an example of a small traditional garden in Wellington.

Spring and Summer Container Design

The Crafted Garden

Standard Hibiscus plants with Ipomea vine and New Guinea Impatiens. Four corner repeat.
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in New York with a container garden.

N16 Container Garden

Sarah Kay Garden Design

Carex, Festuca and Choisya in concrete planters
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard partial sun garden for fall in London with a container garden.

Small Spaces

Maria Hickey & Associates Landscapes

small space Small budget Thornless roses!!
Design ideas for a small traditional front yard shaded formal garden in Boston with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Our Work

Bellis Stone Landscape Design & Build

Inspiration for a small front yard garden in Toronto.

Traditional Landscape

ajmillerla.com

Small traditional backyard shaded xeriscape in New York with a garden path and natural stone pavers for spring.

Very Small Xeriscape Cottage Garden

English Landscape LLC

This is an example of a small mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Kansas City with gravel.

Bocce Ball Courts

Heavenly Greens

Bocce Ball, residential, commercial, heavenly greens, artificial turf, artificial grass
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with concrete pavers.

Green 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.