Mid-sized mediterranean backyard partial sun xeriscape in San Diego with gravel.

September Sky: Australian Garden Show 2015

An aerial view of the dry creek and native Australian planting surround
Inspiration for a mid-sized and australian native country backyard full sun garden for summer in London with a water feature and gravel.

Mid-Century Vibe Front Yard - Bayside

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Aqua blue boulders are strategically placed within a bed of slate chip. Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' provides bright contrast. Westhauser Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Milwaukee with gravel.

Steel Garden Edging - A feature Border

Dean Homicki

Images by Dean Homicki
Photo of a mid-sized country backyard full sun formal garden for winter in Melbourne with gravel.

Front Yard Landscape

Tri County Landscape

Front Yard Landscape with black pebble grave.
Photo of a mid-sized tropical front yard full sun garden in Tampa with gravel.

Lavender & Bench with Urn

Nicola's Garden Art Inc.

Nicola Kamp
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean courtyard full sun formal garden for spring in Toronto with a garden path and gravel.

Blau in Grün - Relaxgarten am Pool

Frank Dahl - Lebensraum Garten

Frank Dahl
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary full sun garden in Stuttgart with a retaining wall and gravel.

Vegetable Gardens

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Powder coated, heavy gauge aluminum makes for striking beds in this small, formal herb garden. Compact size makes it just right for growing only what is needed. It is a focal point in the garden, and a much loved, lived in space for the homeowners'.

Coan Waterfront Landscape, Camano Island, WA

Lankford Associates Landscape Architects

Beach side patio with meandering river rock path lined with flowering thyme, sedum, ornamental grasses. Located on the shores of Puget Sound in Washington State.

Japanese Tea House

Miriam's River House Designs, LLC

Looking from inside to outer surrounding Japanese garden area. The top row of windows are hand blown art glass. Photo credits:Dan Drobnick
Design ideas for a mid-sized asian backyard partial sun garden in Cleveland with gravel.

Typical Residential Projects

Richard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape Architects

Richard P. Rauso, ASLA
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in Other with gravel.

Gretchen

Whitney Lyons

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

Point Dume Residence

GEL: Griffin Enright Landscape

A custom fire pit sunken into the ground by a grass berm.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern backyard full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a fire feature and gravel.

Atherton garden

Sycamore Design

When the homeowners contacted Nancy Shanahan of Sycamore Design, they wanted to enlist her expertise for one goal: to provide screening from the neighboring school and its construction projects. Little did they know, this small assignment would open the door to an ongoing series of projects culminating in a garden that celebrates the seasons while supporting their family activities. Both a tranquil respite and a platform for entertaining guests, these outdoor spaces are an extension of the homeowners' vibrant personalities, reaching playful functionality with the use of texture, movement, color, and even edibles. Their garden thrives today and continues to evolve with the recent addition of a cutting garden, a sunken spa to replace their trampoline, and a fire pit to activate the area beneath their majestic oak tree.

Cottage Garden

Designs by Shellene

We transformed an old tired space into a cozy cottage garden for family affairs.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden in San Diego with a garden path and gravel.

Relaxation Courtyard

Studio H Landscape Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with gravel and a container garden.

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.

Sense of Place

Michael D McIver | Landscape Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized country front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Portland with gravel.

Modern Farmhouse Garden

Derviss Design

raise vegetable beds
Design ideas for a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a garden path, gravel and a wood fence.

Mid-sized Garden Design Ideas with Gravel

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.