A small space was reimagined for clients on Lake Washington by Landscape Architect Mark S. Garff. In this photo a gabion basket wall holds back the steep slope, creating a flat garden area for viewing. A new horizontal board fence adds privacy and creates an intimate seating area at the water's edge. Photos by Mark S. Garff.

Flower Power

Greenwood Design Associates, LLC

Lavender with Gaura 'Siskiyou Pink'. I was invited to do the planting design for this compact hillside project after the hardscape was complete. The home is situated on a corner lot, and a number of very narrow beds and stepped planting arrows wrap the house in a "C" shape. The homeowner was looking for plantings that would be soft and inviting for her children, and welcome birds, bees, and butterflies to the garden. Kelly Greenwood

Church Cottage

Rory Andrews Landscape Design

This is an example of an expansive country backyard full sun garden in Oxfordshire.

From Lawn-scape to Wildscape

Billy Goodnick Garden Design

For maximum effect, plants are massed in large groups of the same plant. Yellow flower - Bulbine frutescens; grey ground cover - Senecio mandraliscae; purple flower - Cistanthe grandiflora; red grass - Pennisetum 'Eaton Canyon'

Garden Design - Traditional Plantings

Putney Design

Transitioning from front yard and pool area to rural landscape: Shrub border (left) with Hydrnagea, Japanese Maple, Wisteria, Weeping Mulberry, Magnolia. The natural lawn is enclosed by a row of trees (right) including Burr Oak and Crabapple. At background the Sugar Maples are turning their autumn yellow, and the meadow wildflowers are dusky gold and brown. Westminster West/ Putney, Vermont.

Mediterranean Landscape

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean front yard full sun garden for summer in Chicago with a garden path and mulch.

Blowing Rock // Garden Bridge

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Photo By: Darrell Taylor
This is an example of a mid-sized country side yard shaded garden in Charlotte with a garden path.

Fountain redesign

ForeverLawn of the Carolinas

ForeverLawn installed over AirGrid 2 to allow for flow of water under synthetic turf.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional courtyard shaded garden in Raleigh with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Dry Stream Bed and Paver Path in SW Portland, Oregon

Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Center

This backyard space used to effectively be half this size. In an earlier stage of the properties ownership... a large garden space was fenced in and lay fallow. Now, this large lawn is well used by a Boxer puppy and its owner. An architectural slab paver walkway connects the patio space and the hobby shed. Photography by: Joe Hollowell

GO Home

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Lupine, Hawkweed and Orchard Grass along the edge of the old field surrounding GO Home. © 2011 Ann Kearsley Design
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun garden in Boston with natural stone pavers.

Low Maintenance Xeriscape in Monument

Accent Landscapes

A blend of native grasses and wildflowers brought to life this bright and beautiful front yard space. In addition to looking great, this area is low maintenance and water friendly.

The Sunken Fire Pit & Garage Conversion Project

Golden Gardens And Building

Sunken Fire Pit . The bespoke features are extraordinary with some that are so technically challenging they are almost unique in the UK. Advanced drainage sump system connected to mains, all block work done to the millimetre, re enforced steel bars incorporated into the hollow concrete blocks then filled with concrete

Modern Farmhouse Landscape Design (Colorado)

Tilly | Landscape Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden for summer in Denver with a container garden.

Cambridge St, Pimlico, London

Filipa T | Landscape & Garden Design

Container planting is scattered around with annual planting for year-round interest, where a large Olive tree provides height.
Design ideas for a small traditional backyard partial sun garden in London with with flowerbed and a wood fence.

Barbecue Comand Center

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Russel Lupine Blue,
Design ideas for a small eclectic backyard full sun garden in San Francisco with a container garden.

Entry Garden

Schumacher Associates

Phlox subulata kicks of the spring with its showy pale purple blooms. Contrasting with the purple blooms are the orange-red tulips and the yellow of Sedum 'Angelica'.

Potted Arrangements

Superscapes

Super pleased with how these turned out!
Photo of a large country backyard full sun garden for summer in Other with a container garden.

Birmingham Job

Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc.

Design ideas for a small traditional backyard garden in Detroit.

The Sherman Residence

Easy Landscape Plan, LLC

FINAL INSTALLATION PHOTO AUSTIN, TEXAS DIY WITH THE HELP OF CAREFULLY SELECTED PLANT MATERIALS AND BED LAYOUT BY EASY LANDSCAPE PLAN DESIGN BY: THE EASY LANDSCAPE PLAN TEAM INSTALLATION BY: THE SHERMAN RESIDENCE PHOTO BY: THE SHERMAN RESIDENCE

The Sherman Residence

Easy Landscape Plan, LLC

PHOTO TAKEN AT 3 MONTHS AFTER INSTALLATION. AUSTIN, TEXAS DIY WITH THE HELP OF CAREFULLY SELECTED PLANT MATERIALS AND BED LAYOUT BY EASY LANDSCAPE PLAN DESIGN BY: THE EASY LANDSCAPE PLAN TEAM INSTALLATION BY: THE SHERMAN RESIDENCE PHOTO BY: THE SHERMAN RESIDENCE

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.