Gas fire place and modern sitting area
Photo of a large modern backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Los Angeles with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Montana Getaway

Selective Designs by Shane LeBlanc

Christy Epperson
Inspiration for a large country backyard garden in Other with natural stone pavers and a water feature.

Clappentail Park

Alice Meacham Gardens

AM Gardens
Large traditional backyard shaded formal garden in Dorset with a container garden and mulch for fall.

Modern Tranquility

Campion Walker Landscapes

To anchor a modern house, designed by Frederick Fisher & Partners, Campion Walker brought in a mature oak grove that at first frames the home and then invites the visitor to explore the grounds including an intimate culinary garden and stone fruit orchard. The neglected hillside on the back of the property once overgrown with ivy was transformed into a California native oak woodland, with under-planting of ceanothus and manzanitas. We used recycled water to create a dramatic water feature cut directly into the limestone entranceway framed by a cacti and succulent garden.

Stone staircase for Japanese-style home

Hanselman Landscape and Gardens

Inspiration for a large asian backyard shaded garden for summer in Philadelphia with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Waterfall, Natural Stone Patio, Walkway, and Steps in Stephentown, NY

Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.

Andrew Zema
Large country backyard garden in Boston with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

gallery of landscape work

The Distinctive Gardener

This garden is in a small 600 sq.m house block. The pond and garden are done in the fashion of the ying yang symbol. This photo was taken 18 months after completion. A real pleasure to create this garden.

Edinburgh Ornamental Productive Garden

McQue Gardens

Paul Johnston of Copper Mango
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard full sun garden in Other with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

Magnolia Residence- Hillside Renovation

Kim Rooney Design

Hillside Garden Designed by Kim Rooney Landscape architect, located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle Washington. This photo was taken by Eva Blanchard Photography.

Putt, Putt, Play!

2 Crazy Gardeners Landscaping

This is an example of a large contemporary backyard partial sun outdoor sport court for summer in Other with with outdoor playset.

Hillside Garden Landscape with Water Features and Beautiful Plantings

Accent Landscapes

Natural stone slabs create stairways as beautiful as they are practical.
Inspiration for a large eclectic backyard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Denver with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Garden with oval lawns

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

Jo Fenton
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in London with natural stone pavers.

Waterfalls

Desert Environments Landscape

Large country backyard full sun garden in Phoenix with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Stephen Wang + Associates Architects

Inspiration for a large traditional backyard full sun formal garden in New York with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Patios

Ronni Hock Garden & Landscape

Large traditional backyard garden in New York with concrete pavers.

Graceful planters make a statement

Urban Habitats Landscape Studio

Black ceramic planters containing privet standards and festive annuals flank the stone patio stairs leading from a wrought iron railed outdoor eating area to a formal gravel path. Colorful garden beds are bordered by English boxwood in classic Arts and Crafts style.

Glen Ellyn Brick Patio

KD Landscape

An overview of the back yard shows one method of effectively dividing a patio into different rooms without chopping up the space. The small carriage walk on the left, while seldom used, binds the spaces and completes the design thought. Landscape design by John Algozzini. Photo Courtesy of Mike Crews Photography.

Buczek 's

J&A Stone Work

Photo of a large traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Raleigh with a garden path and gravel.

Container Plantings + Trellises

Weatherill & Associates

Inspiration for a large traditional backyard full sun garden in San Francisco with concrete pavers.

An Estate in Virginia'a Wine Country

Revolutionary Gardens

A Tamukeyama Japanese maple overhangs the streambed cascading into this Culpeper, Virginia pool landscape
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard full sun garden in DC Metro with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Large Backyard 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.