Central courtyard forms the main secluded space, capturing northern sun while protecting from the south westerly windows off the ocean. Large sliding doors create visual links through the study and dining spaces from front to rear.

Australian Native Front Yard

City Botanics

Photo of a mid-sized and australian native contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in Sydney with with rock feature and brick pavers.

San Diego Native Plant Landscape and Rain Garden

Revolution Landscape

California native plants and bioswale.
Mid-sized and australian native front yard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with mulch.

DG Decomposed Granite

Glorious Gardens

Stabilized DG patio area. Large river rock help support slope and drought tolerant plantings. Photograph by Emma Almendarez
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with natural stone pavers.

Sunset Residence

GEL: Griffin Enright Landscape

Grass steps are the central element in a layered hilside landscape.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden for fall in Los Angeles with a garden path.

Courtyard

Jobe Corral Architects

This house was designed around a small courtyard. Photos by Casey Woods
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary courtyard partial sun formal garden in Austin with a water feature and gravel.

Seneca Residence

Verdance Landscape Architecture

A stepping stone path meanders through drought-tolerant plantings including Dymondia, Rosemary 'Barbeque', and Euryops. The owner's favorite roses are integrated with Penstemon 'Apple Blossom' and variegated Tulbaghia 'Silver Lace' to provide color and contrast. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.

Covington Farmhouse

Smoketree Landscape

Circular driveway with sugar kettle fountain
Design ideas for a mid-sized country front yard full sun driveway in New Orleans with a water feature and gravel.

Front yard garden

Dorthy Pautz Landscape Architect

the front garden is maturing and displaying all the purple flowers contrasting with the yellow house - Mexican Sage, Artemesia, Lavender, Little Ollie Dwarf Olive Standards, Ginkgo tree

Tree of Life Backyard

Board & Vellum

Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic side yard partial sun garden in Seattle with with path and natural stone pavers.

Traditional Landscape

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Other with a garden path and mulch.

gardenUP Garden Designs

gardenUP®

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun formal garden for spring in Boston with mulch and with flowerbed.

Pilgrim Court Residence

Emeritus

Photo of a mid-sized traditional garden in Other with a container garden.

Southcliff

Gardens for Living

Photo of a mid-sized country backyard shaded garden for summer in Charlotte with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Succulents in the front

Cool Designs for Landscapes

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional front yard partial sun xeriscape in Orange County with gravel.

Low Water Gardens

JPM Landscape

Landscape and design by Jpm Landscape
Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun garden for spring in San Francisco with natural stone pavers and with rock feature.

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

Cedar Fence & Gate with copper pipe

Donna Giguere, APLD Landscape Design

An Asian Style entry courtyard draws inspiration from the 1980's home's Asian Style roof-line and the owner's crane sculptures. Donna Giguere Landscape Design

Brookline Brownstone

a Blade of Grass

The bluestone patio was screened from the neighbors with a wall of arborvitae. Lush perennial gardens provide flower cutting opportunities and color to offset the green wall.

Elegance in Design

SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction

Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen Photography by: Ron Blunt
Mid-sized traditional backyard garden in DC Metro with gravel and a wood fence.

Mid-sized 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.