Mid-sized modern front yard full sun xeriscape in Houston with a container garden and concrete pavers for spring.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern front yard full sun xeriscape in San Luis Obispo with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Landscaping under Eucalyptus Trees

Botaniscapes by Tracey

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun xeriscape in San Diego with a garden path and gravel.

Take Curb Appeal to the Curb

FormLA Landscaping

Photo: Orly Olivier
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Los Angeles with a garden path and gravel.

Cement and flag stones

GALA Services Inc

Photo of a mid-sized front yard xeriscape in San Diego with mulch.

Costa Mesa Native/Succulent Front Yard

creations landscape designs

This front yard is a mixture of California native plants, California friendly plants, brick and flagstone paving along with a hidden fire pit makes this space the envy of the neighborhood. You can read about the project with a video here http://tinyurl.com/6shpzz2

Entry and Hardscape Project

VIBA Construction Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern side yard xeriscape in Los Angeles with with path, concrete pavers and a vinyl fence.

EXTERIEURS FINIS

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden for summer in Nantes with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Driveways

Douds Bros. Landscape Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional backyard garden in Other with natural stone pavers.

Round Gas Fire Pit

Oberndorfer Landscape Development Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden in Milwaukee with a fire feature and brick pavers.

Tse Residence

Through The Garden, Inc.

Floating path provides access form the living room into the garden across the pond. View from second floor window
Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard partial sun garden in DC Metro with with pond and concrete pavers.

Front yard perennial bed adds curb appeal

Landscapes by Tom LLC

Mid-sized traditional front yard shaded garden in Boston with a container garden.

Contemporary Landscape Dramatic Transformation - San Rafael, CA

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Perspective Drawing. This contemporary front landscape drawing for a San Rafael residence, depicts the new design that includes a poured in place concrete pathway with mexican pebbles in-between. Two vertical ipe wood structures are surrounded by a variety of succulents and other low water architectural plantings. New raised concrete planters along side of the driveway define the property line an help to enclose space. See photos of the finished transformation! Drawings, Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Palo Alto Eichler

The Garden Route Company

Richard Radford
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury front yard full sun driveway in San Francisco.

The Backyard Escape

Homely Design

Escape the everyday and relax in this inviting backyard retreat, complete with a fire pit and pergola for shade and ambiance.
Photo of a mid-sized modern backyard xeriscape for summer in Other with with privacy feature, mulch and a wood fence.

Front Garden, Bellevue Terrace, Hove

Alison Gardiner Landscape Design

This is an example of a mid-sized front yard full sun xeriscape for winter in Adelaide.

A complete redo of the front yard. A practical solution and a beautiful window v

Bay Builders & Remodeling, Inc.

We designed and installed a brand new driveway, new landscaping, walkways and property gate.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern front yard driveway in San Francisco with concrete pavers.

Stamped Concrete

Concepts In Concrete

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard garden in Houston with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Our Work

Mario Forgione, Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun driveway for summer in New York.

Travis Heights Modern Bungalow

Native Edge Landscape

We had a several challenges to face with this project. Not only did we need to update a dated landscape to accommodate two seemingly different design tastes (modern & minimalistic vs natural english garden), we were tasked with improving the property’s drainage, improving the driveway access, reducing water usage and plant maintenance, and fixing a crumbling wall. To marry the two design tastes, we started with the more modern elements of metal planters and softened the landscape with mass plantings of ornamental grasses and native sedge. These grasses act as a turf replacement that do not need to be mowed and require less regular watering. On each side of the yard we constructed new cedar fences to provide updated and additional privacy. In addition, we poured a new concrete wall to replace the existing retaining wall and play off the new modern vibe.

Mid-sized Grey Garden Design Ideas

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.