This is an example of a large traditional backyard garden in Boston with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Los Altos Hills Residence

AtMar Landscape Services, Inc.

Ali Atri Photography
This is an example of an eclectic garden in San Francisco with a water feature.

Clay Hardscapes

BCI Border Creations, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional side yard partial sun formal garden in Tampa with a water feature and brick pavers.

Mediterranean Rustic

Green View Landscaping

Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for a mediterranean garden in Chicago with a water feature and brick pavers.

Lake Austin Estate

chas architects

Mark Knight Photography
Large contemporary courtyard partial sun garden in Austin with a water feature and natural stone pavers for summer.

Ridgway Colorado Residence

Kaibab Landscaping

Kaibab Landscaping - Natural Stone Water Feature - Telluride Colorado. Photo credit: Josh Johnson
Large country backyard full sun formal garden in Denver with a water feature and natural stone pavers for fall.

Tropical Landscape

Tri County Landscape

Different types of tropical landscape flowers.
Large tropical backyard partial sun garden in Tampa with a water feature and natural stone pavers for summer.

SUBIACO COURTYARD

Cultivart Landscape Design

Ron Tan
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard garden in Perth with a water feature.

Craftsman Home with perennial gardens

Winland's Complete Landscaping Service

Large traditional backyard full sun garden in Columbus with a water feature and natural stone pavers for spring.

Back Garden Water Feature

Weeds Garden Design Build LLC

Recirculating Water Feature, with auto fill - make life so easy - no mosquitos and no drying out! This was a great little design-build project for some great clients! We oversaw the construction of the shed, designed and built the pergola, deck, outdoor kitchen, water feature, flagstone patio, as well as installing the plants, irrigation and landscape lighting. So pretty at night!

Landscape Design

GreenManPros

This is an example of a small traditional backyard garden in New York with a water feature and brick pavers.

Turramurra 2

iCreate Landscape and Design PTY LTD

Mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun garden in Sydney with a water feature, natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

Stream in a garden landscape

Spring Creek Aquatic Concepts

This is actually called a glide. The slightly rippled water to the left is the end of a riffle as it enters the next pool. Again, see how a stream designed to be real has bends and twists. On small streams like this we do have the luxury of turning this into a riffle if desired.

Maloney

Creative Atmospheres, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional courtyard garden in Orange County with a water feature and concrete pavers.

montecito restoration 8

Gary Fredricks Landscape Design

This is an example of an expansive mediterranean backyard formal garden in Santa Barbara with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Paver and Landscape Moraga

DPG Pavers and Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Hacienda Remodel

Robinette Architects, Inc.

Traditional front yard full sun formal garden in Phoenix with a water feature and brick pavers for summer.

The Veranda

Nies Homes

Large traditional backyard garden in Wichita with a water feature.

Formal estate Entrance

Laughing Waters, Inc

Mid-sized contemporary front yard garden in Chicago with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Landscape Architect Landscape Designer Landscaping

Berry Outdoor Living, Inc.

Photo of a traditional garden in Kansas City with a water feature.

Purple Garden Design Ideas with a Water Feature

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.