Photo of a large contemporary side yard full sun garden for spring in Moscow with natural stone pavers.

Naturalized woodland setting in suburban Philadelphia

This 300 year old springhouse in the back yard was surrounded by bramble,small trees and was falling apart. We rebuilt the spring house inside and out and redid the landscaping. The crumbling concrete walk was replaced with granite dust for an informal walk to the spring house.

Gärten voller Ideen

Rekers Garten- u. Landschaftsbau, Gartenbaumschule

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

Xanten Retreat

Vaastu Design Studio, LLC

Vaastu design and consultation for a wellness retreat in Xanten, Germany. Photo credit: Rama Winter
Photo of a traditional backyard garden in Austin.

Impressionen

User

Design ideas for a country full sun garden in Cologne.

Hertfordshire Garden

McWilliam Studio

The dew pond is a defining element in the garden, a rarity that few other gardens share. This has been used as a focus not just of the garden but as a driving force behind the design solution.The traditional formation of dew ponds was explored in which chalk was ground and mixed into a fine cement which was then spread on the surface of the pond excavation. This led in turn to the creation of elegant, free standing screen walls which frame and sometimes reflect this construction method and use of materials. Screen walls re-appear informally through the garden partly as a means of spatial definition, creating privacy, glimpsed views, colour and light and partly to offer protection to the more delicate planting of the gravel garden. A wild flower meadow uses species appropriate to this location. Extensive border plantings with a diverse range of perennials and grasses introduce dramatic waves of colour and texture across wide areas of the garden, new hedges replicate the wall structures to create a softer but architectural element and a dry garden habitat provides a sheltered space for dynamic textural plants and bulbs. Driveway planting softens the garden into the setting of Chorleywood Common and screens the house from the road to settle the property as a whole into its local context. This garden has been featured in The English Garden, Pro Landscaper and Gardens Illustrated

Gartenprojekte

KÖMMERLING Landschafts-und Gartenbau

Contemporary shaded garden in Dusseldorf with a garden path and gravel.

Impressionen

Klaiber & Hansberg GbR

Contemporary garden in Nuremberg.

Gartenprojekt

De Vries Galabau

Design ideas for a traditional partial sun garden in Hanover.

Gartenplanung

THEISSEN Bau + Garten

Photo of a large traditional garden in Cologne with a water feature and decking.

Howard Roberts

Liquidscapes

We had a storm and the house and a wonderful rainbow followed, so I wanted to share it with everyone, along with our pool and landscape.
Photo of a traditional backyard garden in New York.

鎌倉山の庭

ミドリノトリ　Landscape Design　

Design ideas for an asian garden in Other.

Galerie

GRAGE Garten- und Landschaftsbau

Photo of a large traditional sloped full sun garden in Bremen with a retaining wall.

The Great Canadian Landscaping Company

The Great Canadian Landscaping Company Ltd.

Photo Credit: Chris O'Donohue
Photo of a large contemporary backyard partial sun garden in Vancouver with concrete pavers.

Tropical Landscape

Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical partial sun garden in Atlanta with a garden path.

Traditional Landscape

Large traditional front yard full sun driveway in DC Metro with natural stone pavers.

Traditional Landscape

This is an example of an expansive traditional backyard garden in New York.

Ealing Traditional Garden

Garden Arts

D Cadwallader
Design ideas for a traditional backyard garden in London.

Japanese Garden Pond

Floren Design Ltd.

Pond in Japanese garden
Expansive country side yard full sun formal garden in West Midlands with with pond for fall.

Private Residence West Side Vancouver

Swick's Landscaping

Complete landscape Installation and weekly maintenance have made this a stand out property. A traditional design on a very large estate with custom installation. Images by Provoke! Studios

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.