We created this pondless water feature in Saline, Michigan in 2014. Pondless waterfalls are a great way to enjoy the tranquil sound of running water without the maintenance that comes with ponds.

Un jardin avec vue sur la campagne.

Nathalie JEANNE - Conceptrice de jardin

Inspiration for a mid-sized country front yard full sun driveway for summer in Other with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Park Slope, Brooklyn Garden Design, Water Fountain, Travertine Paver, Wood fence

Todd Haiman Landscape Design

Zinnia in NYC garden design © Todd Haiman Landscape Design
Mid-sized country garden in New York.

Pavers

MFS Masonry

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in New York with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Gardening

Salient Landscaping

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun garden in Detroit.

Landscape Project - Stoughton, MA

Provost Companies, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in Boston with a garden path and brick pavers for spring.

Garden Design - Traditional Plantings

Putney Design

Jerry Hiam - Putney Design, Putney VT 05346. Crab apples grow quickly throughout New England (and similar climates in Europe), and produce a choice of bloom colors in great profusion just when we want to be outdoors in mid to late spring. This tree is planted in a front yard; you will find crab's a good neighbor with lawn grass if you prune them up high enough to mow under. Check the mature size of your choice... they are fast growers!

Rooftop à Neuilly-sur-Seine

Audrey Volpelier | Conceptrice de jardins

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary rooftop full sun garden for fall in Paris with with privacy feature.

Gallery

Jardina Garden Center

Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical backyard full sun garden in Houston with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Our Work

Art's Concrete Ltd.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front yard driveway in Vancouver with concrete pavers.

Project Portfolio

Interlock Paving, Inc

Mid-sized front yard driveway in Baltimore with brick pavers.

Tapered tall planters divide and offer a safety barrier on the raised decking.

Earth Designs Garden and Build London and Essex

http://www.ianthwaites.com/
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern backyard full sun garden in Essex with decking.

Modern Marvel

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

An aerial shot of the main landscaping shows off the main outdoor kitchen and living space, along with several dry rock beds that weave in and out around the hardscaping.

Balmain

On Common Ground Landscapes

Gavin Muir
This is an example of a mid-sized modern courtyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Sydney with a retaining wall and decking.

Chicago-Area Residence

Whitacre Greer Company

Whitacre Greer Old Chicago Cobble Boardwalk. Herringbone and Running Bond patterns. Traditional tumbled genuine clay paving brick.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun driveway for summer in Chicago with brick pavers.

Plants and plantings

Bob's Landscaping

New plantings for a rejuvenated deck, Japanese Forest Grass, Nova Zemble Rhododendron, and May Breeze Phlox
Mid-sized contemporary garden in Chicago with with flowerbed and decking.

Contemporary Classic

Ivy & Bloom

Dee McQuillan, Ivy & Bloom A large terrace was created flowing out from the main living area with a custom built gas fireplace being the central feature. The large concrete pavers were jointed with mondo grass to provide a permeable surface and will help to soften the appearance of the terrace once they mature. A formal hedge of alder trees will provide a leafy backdrop to the garden and the fireplace. The level changes on the site allowed for a separate raised seating area to be created above the main terrace using recycled holland pavers. Another informal seating area, using peastone, was created below the terrace and borders a small productive garden and utility area. The two seating areas benefit from the shade from the mature macadamia tree (existing). The masonry wall and fireplace will be painted to match the house and the wall will be softened by plantings of dichondra 'silver falls'. Planting bays were created within (and slightly below) the terrace with bullnose pavers to soften the edge and give it a floating effect. Two feature trees, Pyrus Calleryana "Bradford" (Ornamental pear) will provide shade in summer, stunning autumn foliage and blossoms in spring. These are underplanted with pittosporum "elfin" balls and white agapanthus. The driveway extension was removed to allow for a larger lawn space. A large planting bed was created for the existing mature macadamia tree on the lawn edge. Planting under both macadamia trees included oak leaf hydrangeas, snowball and annabelle hydrangeas, burgundy and silver heucheras and white agapanthus. A stepping stone path follows the contour of the house to provide access to the driveway and will largely disappear once the dietes grandiflora mature.

It's a Country Affair!

SoundGarden Landscape & Design Ltd.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden for summer in Vancouver with concrete pavers.

Berkley Landscape and Water Feature

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Steve Lambert
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary garden in San Francisco.

Getaway

TLC Gardens

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden in Denver with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Mid-sized Pink 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.