Modern Farmhouse Landscape Design (Colorado)

Photo of a mid-sized country full sun garden in Denver with with flowerbed, brick pavers and a wood fence.

This large informal Ealing garden had previously been used for ping pong, trampolining, and family life. As the children grew up and the trampoline was removed, there was more room for growing beautiful plants. We reduced the size of the lawn and added deep curved borders which we filled with joyous combinations of plants providing a long season of interest. Plants have been selected on the basis of shape and texture as well as their colour. Grasses provide a sense of movement. The flower border colour schemes range from harmonious combinations of soft blues, and gentle mauves and purples to vividly contrasting pink and orange. Shrubs and trees take centre stage in the spring and autumn displays. These include the gentle spring pinks of camelias and malus, and the vibrant autumn reds of stag’s horn sumach and virgina creeper.

Wisteria and Perennial Border

Murray Boissery Garden Design

This is a mixed perennial garden bed that utilises clipped buxus spheres to create evergreen forms in the garden. These create year round interest while the perennial flowering plants bring this garden to life throughout the spring and summer months. The flowering hedge at the rear of the garden bed creates and evergreen backdrop to compliment the colourful perennials while the wisteria climbs up the verandah posts to blend the architecture of the home with the garden.

Great Color

The Narrow Lane

Inspiration for a mid-sized backyard partial sun garden for summer in Boston with with flowerbed and a wood fence.

Landscaping and flagstone in Vienna, Virginia

GreenWorks Landscaping, Inc.

A beautiful example of a Vienna home with landscaping and stone walkways. .
Inspiration for a mid-sized country front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in DC Metro with with flowerbed.

Compact Country Meadow

City Botanics

Design ideas for a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden in Auckland with gravel and with flowerbed.

Low-water Drycreek Garden

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

One year later, plants have filled in!
Photo of a mid-sized country front yard xeriscape in San Francisco with with flowerbed, mulch and a metal fence.

Willow Park bungalow.

Alford's Landscaping

Inspiration for a mid-sized front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Dallas with with flowerbed and concrete pavers.

Southern Charm

Baker Design Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun driveway in Other with with flowerbed, brick pavers and a metal fence.

Putting Greens Anyone?

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Great Artificial Putting green in Orinda Ca. with a Belgard Patio and a remodeled Landscape . Let play a round in our own back yard, with Unique Lighting coming from the trees.

Cottage Garden, Raydon, Suffolk

Llevelo Garden Design Ltd.

An awkward shaped garden on light soil overlooking a vale, this space was totally transformed to maximise the views and negate 'dead' space.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country garden in Other with with flowerbed.

Black Mulched Flower Beds

Archer Services

Black mulched beds are home to bright green plants of varying types, including tropical varietals.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden in Houston with with flowerbed and mulch.

Unity through a Wealth of Details

Ambiance Garden Design, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard shaded formal garden for summer in Charlotte with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers.

Villengarten in München mit Rabatten im englischen Stil und Kräutergarten

Dagmar Stucke Gartengestaltung

Blick aus dem Küchenfenster auf den von Stauden, Rosen und kleinen Sträuchern gesäumnten Weg aus Granit-Kleinpflasterstein.
Mid-sized country side yard full sun formal garden in Munich with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers for summer.

Garden Landscaping in Austin, TX

YardDoc

For this garden project, we created a simple yet elegant pathway using three distinct but complementary earthen colors and textures. The pebbles and flat stones match the home’s multicolored brickwork walls. We added contrast with black soil and river rock. We planted small compact plants around this pathway which won’t create too much shade or hinder the view. The gently curving design leading to another part of the property arouses the viewer’s curiosity.

Private Residence

Ream Design LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts side yard shaded formal garden for summer in Boston with with flowerbed and mulch.

Contemporary Townhouse Garden

Plantology Ltd

Contemporary townhouse wildlife garden, with meandering gravel paths through dynamic herbaceous planting with corten water features.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden in West Midlands with with flowerbed and river rock.

Landscaping

PLS Landscaping

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with with flowerbed.

Homestaging : Le jardin des délices

Céline Marie GESSIER

Plantations en bordure du jardin. Utilisation de végétaux et fleurs persistants, ainsi que de pots en terre cuite, Le contraste fort de la couleur du mur, inspirée du bleu Majorelle, contribue à rehausser l'ensemble des plantations et éléments décoratifs.

Traditional Backyard with Pergola

Harmony Design Northwest

Backyard renovation with a new pergola and traditional English style garden to compliment the Tudor home in Portland's Hillsdale neighborhood.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Portland with brick pavers, a wood fence and with flowerbed.

Mid-sized Garden Design Ideas with with Flowerbed

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.