Mid-sized and australian native contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in Sydney with with rock feature and brick pavers.

Natural Stone Garden

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Los Angeles with with rock feature and mulch.

Rain Garden

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

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden for fall in Seattle with with rock feature.

JARDIN DE VACANCE AUTOUR D'UNE PISCINE - Anglet

Concept'terre Paysage

Photo of a mid-sized modern front yard shaded garden for fall in Bordeaux with with rock feature, decomposed granite and a stone fence.

Evanston Private Residence

Kim Rooney Design

Landscape by Kim Rooney
Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Chicago with with rock feature.

Tropical Hang Out

Sarah Herman Landscape Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in San Francisco with with rock feature and concrete pavers.

North Lakes Entrance

LunnScape

Complete landscape design overhaul for the entrance of North Lakes community Located in Broward county Florida featuring: False Agave, Green Island Ficus, Viburnum, Red Velvet pants, European Fan Palms, Bismark palms, Coconut Palms, Queen Palms, Caprocks, Texas Sage, Coleus Annual Flowers, Robelenii Palm, Japanese Blueberry tree and Louisiana red Copperleaf plant.

Stairs and Walls

Landscape Oasis LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized side yard full sun garden in Boston with with rock feature.

Residential Native Garden

Regenerative Designs Australia

Bonnie Jenkins Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in Sunshine Coast with with rock feature and gravel.

The Modern Greenscape

Xtraordinaire Landscapes

Enter the "Modern Greenscape," a contemporary masterpiece with Barkman Concrete roman pavers in charcoal framing the landscape with sophistication. Embracing these pavers, vibrant new sod forms a lush green canvas. Striking black mulch in the garden beds, complemented by boulders and thoughtfully chosen plantings, adds depth and contrast. This curated experience seamlessly blends innovation with timeless charm, redefining outdoor living in a nature-inspired sanctuary. The "Modern Greenscape" harmoniously balances modern design and natural beauty, inviting you to step into a world where innovation meets tranquility with an unmistakable touch of elegance.

Windgate Ranch 1

Merit Landworks

This is an example of a mid-sized side yard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Phoenix with with rock feature and gravel.

Déco Jardin

Elodie Dugué Photographe

Aménagement paysager du devant de ce très beau corps de ferme rénové. Ici la terrasse à l'arrière.
Mid-sized country backyard partial sun garden in Nantes with with rock feature and natural stone pavers for summer.

Timber Cove Patio

Shapiro Didway

Patrice Jerome
Mid-sized contemporary garden in San Francisco with gravel and with rock feature.

Custom

CLC Landscape Design

Mid-sized traditional sloped full sun formal garden in New York with natural stone pavers and with rock feature for summer.

Altadore #10

CLS Landscape Supply

Low Maintenance Meets Functional Spaces We worked with CNJ Developments on this low-maintenance yet highly functional landscape design in Altadore. We added curb appeal to the front yard with contrasting charcoal mulch garden beds that highlight the trees and shrubs. The backyard space was designed for entertaining, with functional and relaxing seating areas, including one dining area. Plantings and contrasting rock, break up the spaces creating both a harmonious space and clear low-maintenance areas for entertaining. This project includes: Charcoal mulch with shrubs and trees Dimensions 12, Tofino grey paving stone from Expocrete Gas fire bowl Forester Feathered Reed Grass Three Sterling grey Lexington tile slabs 20mm Tan Rock 20mm Washed Rock

Stone Veneer and Granite Steps

Mass Patio & Masonry

These stone veneer and granite steps were a major update, applied over monolithic concrete. We raised the street level entrance with a granite slab and added pavers to match the walkway at the top of the stairs.

Modern Retreat

Sweet Smiling Landscapes

This small suburban yard was filled by a large swimming pool. The homeowner is extremely sensitive to the sun so she decided to trade out the pool for this intimate garden space. When this client is not traveling, she is hosting visitors, watching friends’ dogs, or hanging out with her grandchildren. Our job was to create an inviting space that is low maintenance, drought tolerant, and kid- and dog-friendly. Using gravel, concrete pavers, and a simple planting plan consisting of Mediterranean-adaptive plants, we created this design to fit the mid-century home. The gravel allows for the absorption of rainwater while providing a space for kids and dog to romp and play. Olive trees help shade and cool the space, providing a cozy area to gather with friends. The minimalist plantings survive on very little irrigation and require little more than an hour or two of puttering in the garden per season to maintain.

Drought Tolerant Garden

Creative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & Contractor

A complete remodeled landscape from grass lawn to a drought resistant garden that incorporates the beauty of low maintenance plants, natural stones and modern look of rustic outdeco fence panels.

Drought Tolerant Garden

Creative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & Contractor

A complete remodeled landscape from grass lawn to a drought resistant garden that incorporates the beauty of low maintenance plants, natural stones and modern look of rustic outdeco fence panels.

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Mid-sized country front yard full sun garden in Salt Lake City with with rock feature and mulch.

Mid-sized Garden Design Ideas with with Rock Feature

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.