Mid-sized country side yard shaded formal garden in Dallas with a garden path and brick pavers.

Mediterranean Gardens in Santa Barbara California

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The Bellagio

Landcore Landscape Construction and Design, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard garden in Other with mulch.

Synthetic Turf and Pavers

Synthetic Turf International – Florida

This is an example of a mid-sized tropical front yard partial sun driveway in Miami with natural stone pavers.

Pathways

Mystic Water Gardens

Decomposed Granite Pathway
Mid-sized country backyard shaded garden in Los Angeles.

GBD Projects

G Brown Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun outdoor sport court for summer in Salt Lake City with concrete pavers.

Decomposed Granite Patio

Del Conte’s M & H Landscape Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco.

Entry Gardens

Garden Gate Landscaping

A new flagstone walk border with brick and a brick stoop lead you to the front door of this large bungalow style home. A blending of existing plantings and new addition enhance the aesthetics. ©Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc./Charles W. Bowers

Roof Top deck

Zeterre Landscape Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized asian backyard partial sun formal garden in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Meditation Pavilion

Miriam's River House Designs, LLC

A close-up photo of the foundation stone work, and surrounding patio. Photo credits: Dan Drobnick
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian backyard shaded garden in Cleveland with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Asian Inspired Front Garden - Cedarburg

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Woolly thyme and boulders with specimen pine, 'Guacamole' hosta and willow in the background. Westhauser Photography
Mid-sized asian front yard garden in Milwaukee with gravel.

Backyard Living in Scottsdale with Desert Planters

Shearon Design Collective

Brought new life to this complete home renovation. Taking bare dirt to this outdoor desert garden dream. Pavers, raised planters, desert garden, boulders, landscape lighting, pergola dining area, lush desert plants and flowers, incorporated existing palms trees, and designed to last.

Hillside stair with custom rail and lighting

BE Landscape Design

Custom built for fire resistance. Board formed concrete seating and patio. Color added to blend into the existing granite hillside. Salt finish adds texture to camouflage into the surroundings. Custom metal pergola and under bench lighting add to the uniqueness of this hilltop hangout.

Valliant Drive Retaining Wall Planters

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

A great example of a front yard makeover that turns a simple sloped front yard with old dead grass and a couple of trees into a functional, beautiful stepped yard that still incorporates some grass but also stepped raised planters, natural rock, and wide substantial concrete steps and sitting areas for tremendous curb appeal!!!

Entertainer's Dream Backyard

New Vision Co.

What a transformation, from poorly laid, uneven turf to a useable space for entertaining & relaxing. This backyard is now the ideal place to entertain, spend the chilly months by the firepit or beat the heat under an open-air pergola with views of tropical garden beds and a water feature.

Pollinator friendly native CA plants

Eve's Garden Design

CA fuchsia and deer grass mingle with large boulders in this naturalistic landscape
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury garden in Other.

Rock Mural

Koheid Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional sloped partial sun formal garden in Orange County with gravel and a vertical garden.

Barri

Landmark Landscaping

Photo of a mid-sized traditional sloped full sun garden in Denver with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Farmington, Ct. landscape 1

Old Farms Landscaping Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in New York with a retaining wall and mulch.

Contemporary

Oliver Design Associates

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary partial sun garden in New York.

Mid-sized Black 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.