Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary garden in Orange County with with fireplace and concrete pavers.

Complete Landscape Remodel

Prime Gardens Inc

Mid-sized front yard partial sun driveway in Los Angeles with with path and concrete pavers for summer.

Kirkland Residencial Garden

Kim Rooney Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary side yard full sun formal garden in Seattle with with path and concrete pavers.

Pollinator Garden and Green Roof

K. Dakin Design Inc.

This residential green roof and ground level garden was designed with the client’s specific lifestyle in mind. The client had long dreamed of being able to look out her bedroom window into a life-filled rooftop scene with flowering native plants and grasses frequented by local birds, butterflies and bees. A biodiverse, native plant filled ground level garden was also a high priority. K. Dakin Design made this dream a reality, selecting climate adapted plantings that would appeal to these wildlife visitors, benefitting the homeowner, the regional ecosystem and the pollinators themselves.

Contemporary Bungalow in Birmingham Michigan

Landforms

This contemporary bungalow in Birmingham Michigan was in need of a clean modern walkway and porch to match the homeowners style. The cool grey lets the new surrounding landscape pop.

Backyard Oasis - Warren, NJ

CLC Landscape Design

The homeowners, parents with two young children, desired a backyard oasis where they could entertain with large groups of family and friends. With the backyard being very steep and up against a conservation easement, we had a narrow space to create within. We designed and installed a multi-tiered backyard that offered multiple outdoor living spaces, namely: a swimming pool patio/pavilion platform, lawn terrace, and an upper deck. The swimming pool features three waterfalls and two dive rocks surrounding a “C”-shaped underwater bench. The pavilion platform has the effect of being a treehouse with open walls and being 15’ above the forest floor. In addition, the pavilion features a grand masonry fireplace. The upper deck features an outdoor kitchen.

Colorful Curbside Planting

Plan-it Earth Design

This wide parking strip provides enough room for trees and colorful under plantings along with access from the street and lawn spaces for connecting with the neighbors and to the front lawn.

North Scottsdale - Rancho Terrasina

Merit Landworks

Mid-sized and desert look contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in Phoenix with concrete pavers.

LA Modern Minimalist low water mass planting

Outside InStyle

Drought Tolerant Modern Landscape Design. Natural stone water feature with Corten Steel across from low water succulent feature. Mexican Beach Stone and formed concrete pavers surround Marathon fescue turf grass.

Dry Creek Bed and Rain Water Harvesting in El Cajon

Botaniscapes by Tracey

Western themed front yard with colorful dry creek bed.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in San Diego with a garden path and concrete pavers.

SK ARBORS & GATES

Ninzan Studio, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style side yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Tampa with a garden path, concrete pavers and a wood fence.

driveway and walkway with granite cobble border

Inventive Landscape Creations

Photo of a mid-sized country front yard full sun driveway in Boston with concrete pavers and with path.

Stacked Stone Boundary Walls

SUPERIOR CONCRETE WALLS

Stacked Stone Sandstone
Photo of a mid-sized modern front yard partial sun garden for summer in Brisbane with concrete pavers.

Landscape Overhaul - Front & Backyard

GLC Lawn & Landscaping LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional backyard full sun garden in Detroit with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

BAUHAUS-UNIKAT - frei geplant

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Das weitläufige Anwesen der Familie ist ein echter Hingucker. © FingerHaus GmbH
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard garden in Other with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Fiberon Composite Cladding

Fiberon Decking

Horizon Composite Cladding was specified for this application because of its details which include rich, warm undertones and dramatic streaking. It was the perfect choice because the reversible boards when used as fencing look great from both an interior and exterior perspective. The horizontal application added visual interest to this outdoor oasis.

Residential Native Garden

Regenerative Designs Australia

Photo of a mid-sized and australian native country front yard full sun xeriscape in Sunshine Coast with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Virgin Landscape Projects

Virgin Landscape LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden in Columbus with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Summer Containers

KMS Gardens and Design

Mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun garden in Chicago with a container garden and concrete pavers for summer.

Pool and Pond Duo

California Waterscapes

Created for the Pasadena Showcase House of Design, partnering with Pacific Outdoor Living we took on the pond while they took on the pool. The goal was to create a water feature with the illusion of the pond flowing into the pool. It might look like it goes into the pool, but the stream on the pond side of the bridge is it’s own self contained unit. The waterfall on the pool side of the bridge is the chlorinated pool water tapped into the pool plumbing. This homeowner can now enjoy a natural koi pond with thriving aquatic plants that give their newly remodeled pool a unique look.

Mid-sized Garden Design Ideas with Concrete Pavers

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.