Photo of a traditional driveway for summer in Vancouver.

A grand wooden gate introduces the series of arrival sequences to be taken in along the private drive to the main ranch grounds.
Photo of a country front yard full sun driveway for summer in Denver with with privacy feature and a stone fence.

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.

Seaside Low Maintenance Landscapes

Maria Hickey & Associates Landscapes

Maria Hickey
This is an example of a large beach style front yard full sun driveway for summer in Boston with gravel.

Dennis home

Ponderosa Landscaping & Stonework

Stephanie Berry Photography
Large front yard full sun driveway in Boston.

Palo Alto Driveway Garden

Skyline design studio

The driveway on this lovely Palo Alto site does triple duty as a garden, a patio, and a functional drive. The overhead wisteria is grown on cables supported by the house and iron posts along the driveway, and gives an aura of seclusion to the back garden. An arbor built across the front of the garage creates a garden cottage effect, while the mural on the garage doors extend the garden scene into the distance, expanding the space. The brick patterns add another layer of detail and enhances the view from the house. photo: Diane Hayford

Ajardinamiento de patio en Guadalmina II (Marbella)

Jorge Ferreira

Ajardinamiento del patio delantero de casa adosada próxima a la costa. Se partía del requisito de introducir cítricos y una plumeria, así como de dejar un espacio central diáfano. Puesto que el patio está situado sobre un aparcamiento había que disponer jardineras con suficiente volumen para permitir la plantación de los árboles pero sin sobrepasar el peso capaz de soportar el forjado. Las jardineras se realizaron en ladrillo, en consonancia con la solería de barro preexistente, con volúmenes diversos para dotar de dinamismo a la composición. Finalmente se adosó un banco a las jardineras de la izquierda para ocultar una salida de extracción de humos del garage subterráneo. La selección de plantas se adaptó a las duras condiciones de salinidad del lugar.

Project Portfolio

Interlock Paving, Inc

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

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 brick pavers.

Driveway Fountain

Michael Given Environments, LLC

Sicis Marble tiled fountain with hand carved Limestone Scuppers, Limestone accents & LED underwater lighting. Italian Impruneta Terra Cotta Urns and annual flowers surround the driveway fountain. By Michael Given Environments, LLC

Pavers

Price's Cobblestone

Driveway in Other.

Entryways + Driveways

Savon Pavers

Inspiration for a large traditional front yard full sun driveway for summer in San Diego with brick pavers.

Progetto parco alle pendici dell'Etna

Daniele Spitaleri Architetto

zona ingresso con seduta di design
This is an example of a mediterranean courtyard full sun driveway in Catania-Palermo with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Front Entries & Walkways

Poul's Landscaping & Nursery, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional front yard full sun driveway in Chicago with brick pavers.

Clay Hardscapes

BCI Border Creations, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun driveway in Tampa with a garden path and brick pavers.

Outdoor Features

Glen Allen Grounds Management, LLC

Photo of a large traditional front yard full sun driveway for summer in Richmond with brick pavers.

Old Fashioned Driveway

Hartman Companies, Inc.

Large country front yard partial sun driveway in Minneapolis with brick pavers and with path for fall.

Driveway and Front Garden Design in Sale, Manchester

Greenvision Garden Design

Front garden design to incorporate driveway parking for up to three cars.
Photo of a modern front yard driveway in Manchester.

Private Residence

Artisan Landscapes and Pools

Matt Meaney @ Artisan landscapes and pools
Large contemporary front yard full sun driveway in New York with brick pavers for spring.

Brick Driveways

Crosstown Concrete & Brick Paving

Large traditional front yard full sun driveway in Minneapolis with brick pavers.

Pink Driveway 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.