Mid-sized Garden Design Ideas with Mulch

Anderson Residence

Outdoor Craftsmen

Scott Deemer
Mid-sized traditional full sun garden in Denver with mulch.

Medium Pondless and Fountain in Dexter, MI

Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping

This is the picture of one of our medium pondless waterfalls in Dexter,MI. It is all self contained and makes a beautiful accent to any back or front yard landscape. Photo by Cory Mann

Detail of " one man boulder " edging for raised beds

Home & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLA

Raised beds hold organic garden soil mix that ranges from 8" - 2' deep. Here you see a late winter, very early spring view of this salad garden in metro Atlanta. Various types of lettuce, kale, parsley, and chives are accented by pansies which have edible flowers. After our frost date, most of this will be removed. Tomatoes will be planted in the center where the soil is deepest. Basil and mesclun will be planted around. THIS PHOTO HAS BEEN FEATURED TWICE IN A HOUZZ EDITORIAL LINK! Here is the link! EDIBLE GARDENING ESSENTIALS - WATERING ITPS IDEAS WORTH SOAKING UP - https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27368798/list/edible-gardening-essentials-watering-tips-worth-soaking-up Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.

Traditional Landscape

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard shaded formal garden for summer in Portland with mulch.

Private Residence - Fountain -1

Ehrich & Ehrich Construction LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun formal garden in New York with a water feature and mulch.

Minnetonka Barn/Home look-alike

Garden Structures & More

This project consist of a very large privacy fence system and two arbors with attached trellises. What I think I have accomplished here is a good marriage between the garden structure and the home. The home itself in what we call its "previous life" was a real operating barn. The attached photos that I have taken for this display show both before and after shots of the home and surrounding grounds.

Transitional Front Yard - Mequon

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Front yard bed with sweeping curves. Juniperus chinensis 'Trautman' provide structure and give dimension to the beds and home by taking up the areas of blank wall on the house. Westhauser Photography

Creating a Contemporary Escape in a Traditional City Backyard

Outdoor Dreams

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Richmond with a retaining wall and mulch.

Traditional Curb Appeal

K Morris Landscape Design Inc

Mid-sized traditional front yard shaded garden in Other with mulch.

New Landscape Deign

Veth's Landscaping Services (206-852-7038)

This is an example of a mid-sized front yard garden in Seattle with mulch.

Belmont Landscape Revamp

Moodscapes LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional sloped partial sun formal garden for summer in Boston with a retaining wall and mulch.

Laurel

California Turf and Landscaping

Photo of a mid-sized backyard shaded formal garden in Other with mulch.

Backyard Pool Buffer

Construction Landscape, LLC.

Bye Bye neighbors, you know what they say palm trees can make the best neighbors. Using Dwarf date palm and a silver fountain palm as the center piece makes for a lovely tropical buffer. Landscape designed and installed by Construction Landscape With Designs by Jennifer Bevins. Servicing The Treasure and Space Coast 772-492-8382.

Wood Fence and Gates

Custom Security Fence & Iron Works, LLC

Mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Houston with mulch for spring.

Color Contrast

gardenUP®

Mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun formal garden in Boston with a garden path and mulch for spring.

Gates

Split Rail Fence Co Denver CO

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts front yard partial sun driveway for summer in Denver with mulch.

Wood Fencing

National Fence Systems, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard garden in New York with mulch.

Frontyards

Great Goats Landscaping, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional front yard full sun garden in Minneapolis with a container garden and mulch for summer.

Blue Heron Bliss Fireball

Studio Vlock

Fireball in the garden Oyster Pond is one of Falmouth's treasured natural resources adjacent to Vineyard Sound on Cape Cod. The owners commissioned two pieces, a 40" Fireball and a Screen Play. The Blue Heron Bliss Fireball captures the magnificent life of Oyster Pond – herons, dragonflies, lotus flowers, frogs and lily pads. The Fireball sits comfortably on the front lawn, punctuating the abundant garden of limelight hydrangeas and beautiful purple and yellow flowers. Just steps from the water and the main house, the imagery of this Fireball connects family and friends to this magical place.

Water Features

Prism Hardscapes

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard xeriscape in Los Angeles with a water feature and mulch.

Mid-sized Garden Design Ideas with Mulch

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.