The new front walk of Tierra y Fuego terra-cotta with inset Arto ceramic tiles winds through fragrant drifts of Lavender, Cistus 'Little Miss Sunshine', and Arctotis 'Pink Sugar'. A pair of 'Guardsman' Phormium stand sentry at the front porch. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.

Summit House

Spears Horn Architects

Entrance walk edged with pineleaf penstemon and daylily. Spears Horn Architects
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Albuquerque with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Manhattan Beach Modern Cottage

June Scott Design

Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Exterior colors and furniture selection by Julie McMahon. Photos by Daniel Bosler Photos by Daniel Bosler

Verdant Landscape Group

Verdant Landscape Group, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun driveway for spring in Denver with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Elegant Country Estate

Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional front yard full sun formal garden in New York with natural stone pavers and with flowerbed for summer.

Storybook Landscape in Minnetonka Minnesota

Stonepocket Unique Landscapes

Landscape by Stonepocket located in Minnetonka, Minnesota Creating a elegant landscape to blend with a home with such character and charm was a challenge in controlled resistant. Did not want the landscape to overwhelm the home, nor did I want a typical landscape for this style that usually involves a box hedge. Utilizing light in the front to create a perennial garden give the home a sense of place. Keep the planting mostly to whites and greens in the back unifies the space. photos by Stonepocket, Inc

Southern Charm

Baker Design Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun driveway in Other with with flowerbed, brick pavers and a metal fence.

desierto curvazon

Bianchi Design

This is an example of a mid-sized front yard xeriscape in Phoenix with gravel.

Planters & WIndow Boxes

Ted Carter Inspired Landscapes

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front yard garden in Portland Maine with concrete pavers.

Northern Influence

Carolina Landscape, Inc.

Rich evergreens encompass the pathway leading to the Saltwater Pool Courtyard from the the driveway and entryway. Globe Boxwoods stand point for the transition of the landing and the Carolina Brick Pathway. Here, a Herringbone Pattern with a Header border directs you through as the sailor course edging signifies the strong boundary of the pathway and plant bed.

Container Plantings

Table2Garden

Even small spaces need great design. Container and small space gardens - decks, alcoves and patios are all great spots to "green" up with planted pots. Add color, texture and warmth to your small spaces - or drama to a large space - with a well-designed container. Birdbaths, fountains, troughs and more make great containers. Irrigation can be run to your containers or Oyas (water vessels) can be planted in the containers to provide irrigation and to keep your plants healthy.

Modern Prairie Front Landscape - New Berlin

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

A stone address marker and bluestone steppers lead you from the driveway entrance to the front walk. Westhauser Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized asian front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Milwaukee with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Green Dodonaea Hopseed Privacy Screen

Outside InStyle

Green Dodonaea Hopseed privacy hedge protects young Avocado Tree. Photo by Katrina Coombs
Photo of a mid-sized modern front yard full sun formal garden in Los Angeles with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Contemporary Landscape

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front yard shaded garden in Chicago with a water feature.

Mark's Backyard

Artistic Landscapes

The side of our home. There was a hill here so we added boulder and stack stone walls to terrace the hill and planted flowers and various Japanese Maples The fireplace was done with river stones from Montana. The Grass is Zeon Zoysia.

Beechwood Bungalow

Siciliano Landscape Company

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts front yard partial sun driveway in New York with a garden path and brick pavers.

Design/build

Curtis Horticulture, Inc.

Mediterranean garden. Designed, installed and maintained by Curtis Horticulture.
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in San Francisco with concrete pavers.

Hillside with rugged stone path: late spring

Cultivar, Inc.

In late spring the white deutzia and nepeta begin to bloom, and the azaleas continue to flower. Spirea foliage and buds add chartreuse and pink touches.

Landscapes

Browne and Associates Custom Landscapes

This Hilltop front yard in the Denver Area was constructed in 2012. The existing "builder" landscape" completely failed at dressing up the front of this deserving house. Clients wanted a clever entryway that was more than a simple walkway. The front planter contains "changeable" features that transition with the seasons. During the holiday season, the brick planter is decorated with a Christmas theme. Design: Ben Browne Browne & Associates Custom Landscapes

Brier cottage

Benjamin Silver Design

brier cottage exterior
Mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun garden in Portland with a garden path and brick pavers for summer.

Mid-sized Front Yard 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.