Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Austin with with pond and decking.

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Whitney Lyons

Photo: Whitney Lyons © 2012 Houzz
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional formal garden in Portland with gravel.

Outdoor Living Spaces

Wallace Landscape Associates

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard shaded formal garden in Philadelphia with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Abundant Entrance

Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.

Meandering Mediterranean landscape introduced by hand-crafted pergola by Fine Carpenter Ryan Allen of Allen Builders (805) 704-4074. Photo by Elliott Johnson.

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BC Greenhouse Builders Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

A Classic Country White Garden

Deborah Cerbone Associates, Inc.

All planting design by Deborah Cerbone Associates, Inc.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard formal garden in New York.

Gardens

Mirage Landscape

Design ideas for a mid-sized asian side yard partial sun formal garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Josephine Remodel

WA Design Architects

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Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in San Francisco with a vegetable garden and gravel.

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Rooted Garden, Inc

Mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun formal garden with with raised garden bed and gravel for spring.

De Beauvoir House

Studio 30 Architects

A contemporary refurbishment and extension of a Locally Listed mid-terraced Victorian house located within the East Canonbury Conservation Area. This proposal secured planning permission to remodel and extend the lower ground floor of this mid-terrace property. Through a joint application with the adjoining neighbour to ensure that the symmetry and balance of the terrace is maintained, the house was also extended at 1st floor level. The lower ground floor now opens up to the rear garden while the glass roof ensures that daylight enters the heart of the house.

Modern Garden with a rustic twist

Yorkshire Gardens

Within this garden we wanted to create a space which was not only on numerous levels, but also had various points of interest. This garden is on a slope, but is also very wide. Firstly, we broke up the space by using rustic sleepers to create several raised beds,as well as steps which lead to differennt zones. This helps to give the garden a more traditional, country edge. The sleepers were also used to create a winding path through out the garden, marrying together the various areas. The path leads up to the impressive sunburst pergola and circular stone patio. This is the perfect spot to view the whole garden. At the other end of the garden another pergola sits amougnst a bustling flower bed, and will be used to train vining flowers. Along the back wall of the garden a raised bed is home to a stunning display of wildflower. This plot is not only a fabulous riot of colour and full of rustic charm, but it also attracts a whole host of insects and animals. While wildflowers looks great they are also very low maintenance. Mixed gravel has been used to create a variety of texture. This surface is intermittently dotted with colour with lemon thyme, red hot pokers and foxgloves. Stone has been used to create a warm and welcoming patio area. Flower beds at the front of the garden can be used for veg and other leafy plants. Overall we have created a country style with a very contemporary twist through the use of gravel, modern shape and structural landscaping.

Front Yard/Back Yard/Pool Landscapes

Construction Landscape, LLC.

Lush side yard planting using Date, bottle palms and foxtails to create a nice multi canopy space. This 5 Layer landscape will fill in nice creating tiers from 2ft to 22ft using all vertical material for limited space. Great way to use your side yard.

Frame For A Garden

Garden Structures & More

This sounds was designed as a framework not as a barrier.
Mid-sized asian side yard partial sun formal garden in Minneapolis with a garden path and natural stone pavers for spring.

Front yard renovation - River rock beds

Outside Dreams Landscape Design and Construction

Front yard renovation, river rock beds, boulders, mulch beds, edging, plantings
Photo of a mid-sized front yard full sun formal garden in Denver with with lawn edging and river rock.

Landscaping

PLS Landscaping

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with with raised garden bed and natural stone pavers.

New Garden Design and Makeover

Designing Inside Out

The beautiful green of the shrubs chosen will help give life and soften this raised garden and front wall of the home.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard formal garden in Sydney with with raised garden bed and natural stone pavers.

Miami Beach Residence

Tyler Schwartz Design

Dominican Coral Driveway with Traveler Palm Screening and California Alocasia and dwarf heliconia border
Photo of a mid-sized tropical front yard partial sun formal garden in Miami with with privacy feature, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

Spanish Modern

Texture Living Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean backyard partial sun formal garden in Los Angeles with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Unity through a Wealth of Details

Ambiance Garden Design, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard shaded formal garden for summer in Charlotte with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers.

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VORBILD Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard formal garden for summer in Nice with with privacy feature.

Mid-sized Formal 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.