TLC Steel Pergola Invites Alfresco Dining

Alfresco dining underneath the pergola at Gallagher Farm in Boulder, Colorado
Design ideas for a large country backyard partial sun garden for summer in Denver with natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

huntington harbour waterfront contemporary

Moss Yaw Design studio

cor-ten (weathering) steel vertical louvers for privacy fence at concrete wall
Photo of a large industrial front yard partial sun driveway in Orange County with with a gate, natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

Modern Rambler

Davies Design Build

Large traditional backyard full sun outdoor sport court in Salt Lake City with a metal fence for summer.

PNW Outdoor Living Reimagined

Casa Smith Designs, LLC

This is an example of a large traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in Portland with concrete pavers, a metal fence and with path.

Commercial Aluminum Fence

Freedom Fence & Railing

Looking for stylish privacy that lasts for 20+ years? Aluminum fence installation is the solution you need! Homeowners and property owners in Pittsburgh, PA continue to choose aluminum fence installation because it’s low-maintenance, sleek, and affordable. The residential and commercial aluminum fencing that we install not only looks lovely but functions exceedingly well, too. The fence panels are powder coated with extreme attention to detail to help prevent chipping, scratching, and fading.

Summer Gardens & Pool Paradise, Allentown, NJ

Garden Artisans LLC

Our client's childhood memories of summer fun in her parents' pool and family time on Long Beach Island, NJ is what she wanted to recreate for her own children in the comfort of their backyard. The client's wish list included a pool that was versatile for all ages and activities. We teamed up with Liquidscapes to assist with the pool design process to ensure functionality and quality was achieved. The saltwater pool has a swim lane, sun-shelf, deck jets, built-in seating and a raised spa with an 8' spillway! The pool deck is built with limestone, which remains cool in the hot sun. A custom pavilion cantilevers the deep end of the pool serving as a shady poolside lounge. The wavy garden beds were designed to complement the freeform shape of the pool. The landscape consists of multi-layered magnolias, ilex, and cryptomeria to ensure privacy year round. Fagus, lagerstroemia, and cotinus add in-season privacy, color, and contrast. The large garden beds are filled with lush hydrangeas, perennials, perennial grasses, and ferns. During our presentation for the front of the property, which is the final phase of this project, our client said to us: "Over the years we have dealt with many design and build companies and we're very happy we finally found one that is a pleasure to work with and cares about delivering high quality results.”

Saguaro Grove

AFT Construction

Large transitional backyard full sun outdoor sport court in Phoenix with a fire feature, concrete pavers and a metal fence for summer.

Barton Hills Contemporary Curb Appeal

Native Edge Landscape

After this home was completely rebuilt in the established Barton Hills neighborhood, the landscape needed a reboot to match the new modern/contemporary house. To update the style, we replaced the cracked solid driveway with concrete ribbons and gravel that lines up with the garage. We built a retaining to hold back the sloped, problematic front yard. This leveled out a buffer space of plantings near the curb helping to create a welcoming accent for guests. We also introduced a comfortable pathway to transition through the yard into the new courtyard space, balancing out the scale of the house with the landscape.

Custom Design for South Charlotte Tear down

Linnane Homes

Design ideas for a large backyard partial sun garden for summer in Charlotte with a metal fence.

Modern Landscape

Inspiration for a large modern backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Denver with with flowerbed, natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

huntington harbour waterfront contemporary

Moss Yaw Design studio

corten steel planter and gravel bed for streetside exterior drought-tolerant landscaping
This is an example of a large asian front yard partial sun xeriscape in Orange County with river rock, with lawn edging and a metal fence.

Luxurious Brentwood Home

Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.

Herb garden
This is an example of a large modern backyard full sun formal garden in Los Angeles with a container garden, with raised garden bed, a vegetable garden, concrete pavers and a metal fence.

Poolside Patio and Garden in Montclair

DC Freeman

This Mediterranean home had a tiered backyard with the lower level as the pool. With a total overhaul we created and beautiful oasis. The natural bluestone pavers and retaining wall we created aa space for pure relaxation.

Modern Farm House Master Plan

Meraki Create LLC

Modern Farmhouse pool and landscape with large outdoor pavilion outdoor kitchen, fireplace and synthetic lawn putting area. 120 year old ancient olive trees, new lawn areas, new planting. Designed by: Meraki Create LLC, dba Natural Beauty Installed by: Majestic Builders Inc.

Topanga Canyon Hideaway

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

The custom concrete bench was designed to nestle into the hillside in a separate patio space paved with decomposed granite. It is strategically placed to take in the beautiful canyon vista.

PK17 - Garden Path

Cascade West Development

This Modern Multi-Level Home Boasts Master & Guest Suites on The Main Level + Den + Entertainment Room + Exercise Room with 2 Suites Upstairs as Well as Blended Indoor/Outdoor Living with 14ft Tall Coffered Box Beam Ceilings!

Hillsborough Mediterranean Resort Living

Kristen Rudger Landscape Design

Large mediterranean backyard garden in San Francisco with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

Lakeside Living

SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture - Montana

A custom-designed steel pattern is laser cust through metal sheets and used as a fence.
Design ideas for a large contemporary sloped full sun formal garden for summer in Other with with path, gravel and a metal fence.

PNW Outdoor Living Reimagined

Casa Smith Designs, LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in Portland with concrete pavers, a metal fence and a water feature.

Buena Vista Way

Goodman Landscape Design

Mid Century Modern home by Gerald McCue, landscaped by Goodman Landscape Design. Clients desired a mediterranean bent with a modern approach. From the long driveway edge to the front door, the entire front garden was re-envisioned and built on a tight budget.

Large Garden Design Ideas with a Metal Fence

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.