contemporary garden with child's play Radlett

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard garden in London with natural stone pavers.

Design ideas for a large eclectic backyard full sun xeriscape in Denver with natural stone pavers and with rock feature.

Lafayette 2

Envision Landscape Studio

Inspiration for a large modern sloped full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a retaining wall and gravel.

Rancho Santa Fe Edible Garden

Jackie and the Beanstalk

Juicy summer freestone peaches just waiting to be picked
Inspiration for a large mediterranean backyard full sun garden in San Diego with a vegetable garden and decomposed granite.

Antique Fountain

Paul Maue Associates Landscape Architects

This antique boy and goose fountain is surrounded by a European Hornbeam hedge at the edge of an arrival courtyard. During the Summer annual and tropical planters are placed in and around this feature to help animate it.

White Falls

SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction

Landscape Architect: Chad Talton
Photo of a large traditional backyard garden in DC Metro with brick pavers.

Low Maintenance Xeriscape in Monument

Accent Landscapes

This beautiful colorful area was grown in from a native wildflower seed blend. It's a very low maintenance area that non the less stuns.
Design ideas for a large contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in Denver with with flowerbed.

LONDON - Notting Hill

Cityscapers

Nigel Gomme
Inspiration for a large tropical backyard garden in London with decking.

Seaside Low Maintenance Landscapes

Maria Hickey & Associates Landscapes

Maria Hickey
This is an example of a large beach style front yard full sun driveway for summer in Boston with gravel.

Summit

Biglin Architectural Group

This is an example of a large mediterranean garden in Los Angeles with a vertical garden.

Cable Railing & Metal Railing

California Deck Builders

This is an example of a large contemporary backyard full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles.

Outdoor Features

Glen Allen Grounds Management, LLC

Photo of a large traditional front yard full sun driveway for summer in Richmond with brick pavers.

Réaménagement total d'un jardin

AIMM Studio

Inspiration for a large traditional backyard partial sun garden for spring in Bordeaux with with privacy feature, gravel and a wood fence.

Orchard

Janice Parker Landscape Architects

The cherry tree orchard is lush and vibrant in the spring. Photo Credit: Neil Landino
This is an example of a large country backyard full sun formal garden for spring in New York.

Blending Contemporary Simplicity with Classic Elegance

Elemental Design Group

Pergola decorated with Cersis and Wisteria
Photo of a large contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in San Francisco with a wood fence.

Larsen

Terra Design

Photo of a large traditional backyard full sun garden in Seattle with a water feature and brick pavers.

Kenwood Craftsman

Dean Bjorkstrand, Inc.

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts backyard full sun driveway in Minneapolis with a retaining wall and brick pavers.

Petaluma Hilltop Garden

FDC Design Build

Design ideas for a large mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in San Francisco with a garden path.

Hummelstown-New England Federal In PA National Award Winner

GoldGlo Landscapes LLC

Clay brick and concrete pavers create a beautiful walkway through a carefully landscaped garden area. This aerial view shows the skillful design and excellent symmetry.

Rancho Santa Fe Edible Garden

Jackie and the Beanstalk

Picture perfect corn
This is an example of a large mediterranean backyard full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a vegetable garden and decomposed granite.

Large Pink 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.