G. Dryer
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard full sun garden for winter in San Luis Obispo with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

San Rafael Hillside Renovation

BK Landscape Design

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean front yard full sun xeriscape for winter in San Francisco.

Welcome to paradise

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.

Rustic Wood Bridge & Steps

Stone Ridge Landscapes

This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard partial sun garden for winter in New York with a garden path.

Granada Hills - Backyard Remodeling

LUSH REMODELING & DEVELOPMENT INC

In this project we converted an empty backyard into an Outdoor Living Space. Including: demolition of existing concrete, pool coping & plaster, grading, drainage infrastructure, new pool equipment, pool plumbing, new stamp concrete, water fountain, custom made fire-pit and sitting area, outdoor kitchen with an enclosure patio, low voltage lights and designed Landscape.

Mid Century Modern Gem

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

A bubbling boulder water feature murmurs soothing sounds. Where once this was an inhospitable desert, the garden now it has a multitude of tranquil destinations to enjoy, serenaded by the calls of birds that have made their home there.

Little Chalfont Family Garden - Front Garden

Chiltern Garden Design

This was a blank space with nothing but lawn and a path to the front door. Front gardens need to be welcoming all year round so this design incorporated a range of easy care evergreens in a contemporary parterre, with the warm tones of porphyry setts forming the centrepiece.

Pleasure Point

User

The entry courtyard contains a recycled granite curbstone bench from the Richard Gervais Collection.. The open area around the bench is covered with polished La Paz pebbles, allowing water to percolate into the ground. Photo-Chris Jacobson, GardenArt Group

Custom built pergola with lighting, irrigation, and electrical access.

Graham Landscape and Design

Trissta Lyman
Mid-sized arts and crafts backyard partial sun garden in Other with concrete pavers for winter.

Truly Timeless

Clapham Landscape Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard shaded garden for winter in Melbourne with a garden path.

Intimate Reception

Carolina Landscape, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional side yard partial sun formal garden for winter in Charleston with a water feature and brick pavers.

Earlier Work

BORDEN Landscape Design

This is an example of a mid-sized tropical front yard full sun garden for winter in Tampa with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Evergreen Boughs

Sylvan Gardens Landscape Contractors

Photo of a mid-sized traditional side yard partial sun garden for winter in Other with a container garden and brick pavers.

Fabulous Containers, Planters and Urns

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun garden for winter in Chicago with a container garden.

Déco Jardin

Elodie Dugué Photographe

Aménagement paysager de cet maison moderne au jardin actuel et structuré par les lignes et courbes.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern front yard partial sun garden for winter in Nantes with with privacy feature and natural stone pavers.

Christmas Lights Tree

Diamond Outdoor Lighting

Mid-sized front yard full sun driveway in Atlanta with a garden path and mulch for winter.

Doonan house fire pit area

Instyle Habitats

Photo of a mid-sized tropical front yard partial sun formal garden for winter in Sunshine Coast with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Darebin, Vic

Boodle Concepts

New garden & decking installation in Melbourne by Boodle Concepts landscaping. Features hardy Australian native plant choices, artificial grass turf, and expansive decking for outdoor entertaining in the sun.

Greenhart Landscaping

CED Stone Group

The striking colours of the walls clad in our Autumn Tier Panel System match perfectly against the neutral tones of our Sovereign Sandstone Paving in Buff. Sovereign Buff Bullnosed Steps were used to cope the walls and our Emperor Classic Porcelain Paving in Walnut was used for the steps. Garden designed and built by Edinburgh based Greenhart Landscaping.

Private Residence Garden - Broadview, Seattle

Borealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley Farm

Gil Schieber, a easily layed up stone stairway to the front door of this rustic NW style garden and home. Plants here are not getting any supplemental water and to this day-15 years later are in good health-and have required possibly 2 hours of maintenance in 10 years!

Mid-sized Garden Design Ideas for Winter

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.