Arts and crafts garden in Orange County.

LOTUS RIDGE

Designscape Inc.

SEALIGHT STUDIOS KAUAI
Photo of a tropical garden in Hawaii.

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

Ka Hale

Rick Ryniak Architects

Mark Ammen
Large tropical courtyard full sun garden in Hawaii with mulch.

THE MIDCENTURY HOUSE, BATTERSEA

NOTO Architects

Design ideas for a contemporary backyard full sun garden in London.

Landscapes

Shelley’s Design

Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Other.

Modern Desert Landscape

MAC LANDSCAPING INC

Photo of a contemporary full sun garden in Las Vegas with gravel and a stone fence.

ゆったりとした時間を愉しむ、和室にあう家具のセレクト

Interior Decoration & Design DECO-TE

パノラマに広がる、美しい日本庭園と和の意匠。線で構成された和室とは対象的に、ボリュームを感じる椅子を選びました。
Photo of an eclectic front yard garden for winter in Kyoto.

庭　BUNZOU 2016

SUZUKI YOSHIMI PHOTOGRAPHY

作庭　ぶんぞう株式会社　佐野文一郎
Inspiration for an asian garden in Other.

2 Bedroom Holland Park Flat

Ray Dowling Photography

Raymond Dowling
Contemporary backyard garden in London.

Balgowlah Heights

Joanne Green Landscape & Interior

This project had two required outcomes; develop a bolder garden presence in both the front and back garden, while creating a unique area in the backyard for teenage boys to entertain in. The backyard was a very rocky site which included a bald, exposed rock and multiple levels, but which had an innate native feel - so this was built upon by planting a number of beautiful Australian species, such as Bracelet Honey Myrtle, Kangaroo Paw, Mat Rush, selected succulents, Coastal Rosemary, Japanese Box topiaries, Sweet Viburnum, Bird-of-Paradise, Box and Keteleeri Juniper. To carry the native feel throughout the entire redevelopment, the backyard construction included feature sandstone walling, timber bollards to support lighting and sandstone steps with decomposed granite. To ensure the area fulfilled its entertainment goal, a fire pit was created with timber seating surrounds and a new BBQ enclosure installed, complete with lighting and a gas BBQ for year-round functionality. The exposed rock was turned into a unique feature piece and the garden was punctuated with sculptures, tallowwood posts, sawn sandstone, castlight fittings and terrazzo pots to imbue a modern bent. This feel was carried throughout the front yard where new feature walling, pots and lighting complemented the same plant varieties. The end result is a bold modern garden which boasts year-round entertainment functionality and can be enjoyed by all ages.

LaurelRock Company: Turkey Hill

LaurelRock

Larry Merz
Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden in New York with a garden path.

Mountain Air

Gardens for Living

Groundcover and perennials flow over the edges into the water feature.
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic front yard partial sun garden for spring in Charlotte with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

English Tudor

Linda L. Floyd, Inc., Interior Design

The English garden at the rear entry door
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard full sun garden in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

William Hefner Architecture Interiors & Landscape

Studio William Hefner

Photo of a modern backyard garden in Los Angeles.

Fence at Suburban Oasis

Princeton Design Collaborative

Garden allee path with copper pipe trellis Photo by: Jeffrey Edward Tryon of PDC
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard shaded formal garden for summer in Philadelphia with gravel.

The Entertaining Terrace

Simon Orchard Garden Design

Contemporary garden in Hampshire.

Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire

Joanne Alderson Design

A beautiful courtyard leading from this Georgian style house with huge copper planters & a stone surround pool. All British stone
Inspiration for an expansive traditional courtyard full sun garden for summer in Oxfordshire with natural stone pavers.

Front Entries & Walkways

Poul's Landscaping & Nursery, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional front yard full sun driveway in Chicago with brick pavers.

Modern Rambler

Davies Design Build

Large traditional backyard full sun outdoor sport court in Salt Lake City with a metal fence for summer.

Pink, Yellow 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.