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Modern Farmhouse

Brad Ramsey Interiors

Design ideas for a large backyard full sun garden for spring in Nashville with a fire feature, river rock and a wood fence.

The Driveway's Rock Bands Are Bird Baths

FormLA Landscaping

The rock bands traversing the sloped drive do more than direct rainfall into the garden where it can fuel growth and resilience. They offer shallow, fresh water for pollinators and birds. On rainy days, they dance with feathered friends.

Side yard Landscape with Putting Green

JLM Construction

Showing: *Custom designed putting green with a Sail Awning for shade around the hot tub and Putting Green *Small pergola built over the new Custom BBQ counter with grill & storage *String lights are used throughout the yard instead of overhead lights in the pergola

Garden Path

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Outdoor kitchen with pergola.
Inspiration for a large transitional backyard full sun garden for summer in Chicago with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Landscaping

PLS Landscaping

Photo of a large modern backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with with raised garden bed, brick pavers and a wood fence.

Wandsworth

The London Gardener Ltd

We were asked to redesign a large garden in Wandsworth, SW18. It needed to be child-friendly, with a sunken trampoline and a large real grass lawn and plenty of space to entertain and enjoy the sun. Also our client was anxious to keep the garden private, and to block views into the garden where possible. We were fortunate to be able to enjoy a number of mature trees in other gardens, and this allowed us to focus more on the medium and lower layers of planting. We mixed long-flowering shrubs and perennials with small multi-stemmed trees, all of which were planted with a long season of interest in mind. The planting around the sunken trampoline had to be kept low so the children could be seen from the house, and also robust incase it got landed on!

Restauro Complesso ViaNuova

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Giardino esterno
This is an example of a large country front yard full sun formal garden for winter in Florence with with lawn edging, brick pavers and a wood fence.

California Spanish Modern Sanctuary

Califia Ecodesign

Native sages and Mediterranean wild mints and lavenders dance together under a canopy of palo verde, citrus and strawberry trees. Jasmine, bougainvillea, figs, olives and a sizable vegetable garden and orchard round out the planting profile. Not to mention the ultra low-water NO-MOW lawn. Used regularly for dogs & soccer.

Espace de vie du jardin

Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Paris with a garden path, decking and a wood fence.

Wood Fences

Dakota Unlimited

This is an example of a large transitional backyard partial sun formal garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Dallas June Wedding

Blooming Vistas

This is one of my absolute favorite gardens. I love the fact that there are zero annuals, plants you have to replace every year, in this photo yet it is overflowing with color! 'May Night' salvia in the foreground followed by 'Martha Gonzales' red rose, salvia 'Amistad', yellow iris given by a dear friend, dwarf elm, 'Crimson Queen' Japanese maple, 'Teddy Bear' magnolia and dogwood.

Lotus on Orange

Josh Wynne Construction

Ryan Gamma
Photo of a large contemporary courtyard full sun formal garden in Other with a water feature, concrete pavers and a wood fence.

Glen Iris

Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal

A mixed planting palette with everything thrown in as long as it works visually! Edibles, exotics, natives and bulbs, grasses and even succulents!! Love tiled feature wall which actually hides a large amenities and shed area but looks as if it's an extension of the existing cottage structure.

Retaining Wall Construction

All One Landscape, Inc.

Newly built retaining wall with new fencing
Photo of a large modern backyard full sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and a wood fence.

Cedar Wood Fences

PLS Landscaping

Design ideas for a large side yard garden in Other with with privacy feature and a wood fence.

Mountain View

Blue Sierra Landscape Construction

Modern landscape with custom IPE deck and in ground spa, drought resistant planting, outdoor lighting
Inspiration for a large midcentury backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in San Francisco with with raised garden bed, decking and a wood fence.

Garden Gate

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Landscape Design. A smooth cedar entry gate and fence opens above a dimensional full color range bluestone path. The cross-lapped lattice fence topper repeats the shadow pattern created as downlight casts through the pergola’s rafters and purlins.

Animal fences

Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.

We understand the importance of keeping your animals and pets safe. With over 35 years experience, our fence pros will listen to your needs and unique concerns, then design/build a handsome, sturdy fence that will last for years to come. Our fences will also add value and beauty to your property — that's especially important when it comes time to sell.

IdealMow Meadow

FormLA Landscaping

The garden isn't completely lawn-free. It hosts an IdealMow lawn of native Dune Sedge. It thrives with no chemical fertilizers or pesticides and uses only 20 percent of the water required by a turf grass lawn. A "smart" subsurface, hydrozoned drip irrigation system on weather based controllers delivers exactly what the hydrozoned foliage needs, right to its roots. This aids foliage health and eliminates water loss to evaporation. To keep its lawn-like appearance, the grass needs mowing only a few times a year. If left to grow, it forms true-green waves.

Large Garden Design Ideas with a Wood 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.