Central courtyard forms the main secluded space, capturing northern sun while protecting from the south westerly windows off the ocean. Large sliding doors create visual links through the study and dining spaces from front to rear.

LaurelRock Company: Family Retreat

LaurelRock

Karen Bussolini
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in New York with natural stone pavers.

Modern Peace

Koheid Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized asian garden in Los Angeles.

A Rural Garden in Woodford

Blue Tulip Garden Design

Photo of a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden for summer in Cheshire with natural stone pavers.

Wilmington Court - Antique Gazebo

Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLC

Antique teak gazebo nestled into the trees at the rear of the garden through an opening in the low, perimeter brick garden wall.
Mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Houston with natural stone pavers.

Wood Fences

VIKING FENCE CO

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden for spring in Austin with a retaining wall.

My Landscaping Work

Dave Ryan Landscaping Nantucket

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Boston with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Natural Stone Steps

Paul Massad Landscaping

This is an example of a mid-sized country front yard full sun formal garden for spring in Boston with natural stone pavers.

Transformed Tucson Courtyard

Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized and desert look side yard partial sun xeriscape in Phoenix with brick pavers.

Vertical Gardens

My Verandah

Photo by Vanita Snell
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury backyard formal garden in Brisbane.

Backyard spaces

Princeton Scapes Inc

Natural waterfall into pool using large granite boulders.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard garden in Boston.

Golf Club Cart Path by Rubaroc Rubber Safety Surfacing

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Steep, rugged, uneven paths & walkways are no challenge for Rubaroc. Installed to a uniform thickness over a new or existing solid subsurface such as concrete or crushed aggregate, Rubaroc provides under-foot comfort with a reassuring grip, helping to prevent slips & tumbles. Rubaroc is available in a wide variety of earth-tone or vibrant colors, all perfectly blended to enhance the surrounding environment. Photography by & the property of Rubaroc International Inc.

English Garden, California Style

BE Landscape Design

After a tear-down/remodel we were left with a west facing sloped front yard without much privacy from the street, a blank palette as it were. Re purposed concrete was used to create an entrance way and a seating area. Colorful drought tolerant trees and plants were used strategically to screen out unwanted views, and to frame the beauty of the new landscape. This yard is an example of low water, low maintenance without looking like grandmas cactus garden.

Garvey Residence

Dennis' 7 Dees Landscaping

Maxwell Monty Photo & Video
Photo of a mid-sized modern side yard full sun garden in Portland with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Berkeley Slope Transformed

Sarah Herman Landscape Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in San Francisco with decking and a wood fence.

Bare Foot Family Foodscape

Christian Douglas Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country backyard shaded garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and mulch.

Cougar Mountain Residence

Kim Rooney Design

Landscape by Kim Rooney Fire, Water, Wood, & Rock - A Northwest modern garden for family and friends
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard partial sun formal garden in Seattle with a water feature and concrete pavers.

cactus & Succulent Gardens

Rhinamic Workforce LLC.

Marty Ruona
Inspiration for a mid-sized front yard full sun driveway for summer in Austin with natural stone pavers.

Culver City Garden Oasis

BE Landscape Design

Allen Haren
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Los Angeles with gravel.

Pasadena Sustainable Planting

Studio H Landscape Architecture

A low water-use drought tolerant succulent and ornamental grasses planting project in Pasadena, California. We used contrasting colors and textures of plant material to create a curb appeal for this spec home. The aloe and Agave american's are the focal points and add a great architectural element to the project. Studio H

Mid-sized Turquoise 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.