Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Denver.

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Steve Lambert Karley Rose Fountain Grass
Large traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with concrete pavers for summer.

Sugar House Bungalow Colorful Water Wise Back Yard

Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.

Rick Laughlin, APLD
Small traditional backyard full sun garden in Salt Lake City with natural stone pavers for summer.

Staudenbeet

Paus Gartendesign

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional full sun garden for summer in Dusseldorf with with flowerbed.

Cottage Garden

Designs by Shellene

We transformed an old tired space into a cozy cottage garden for family affairs.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden in San Diego with a garden path and gravel.

Edible Landscapes

Sweet Smiling Landscapes

Edible landscaping encompasses much more then adding some veggie beds to one’s property. Creative layouts and material usage can incorporate year-round vegetable harvests in an aesthetically pleasing way. Perennial fruit trees, along with bushes and herbs, create a lush space full of beautiful, colors, textures, smells and tastes. Searching out and experimenting with different and rare varieties of edible plants keeps home gardens interesting. Edible landscaping gives access to food at its freshest, when it is most nutritious, and offers many more options than supermarket produce sections—also cutting down on transportation and packaging impacts. From edible estates to food forests, or simple integration of garden-based food production, Sweet Smiling Landscapes has the knowledge and experience to help home owners harvest their own bounty.

Edible and Cut Flower Sculpture Garden

Wild Craft Permaculture

Moon Garden. Mark Wolfe Photogrpahy
Large traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Toronto with a vegetable garden for summer.

Custom Planters

Elemental Landscapes, Ltd.

Salvaged cedar decking turned into a tiered vertical planter. Upcycled wood planter with succulents, annuals and ground cover.
Traditional backyard full sun garden in Chicago with a container garden.

Le jardin de tisanes des Comptoirs Richard - Paris 15éme

Justine Dewitte

Le jardin a été conçu pour Les Comptoirs Richard, il est situé au siège de l'entreprise. Elle est fondée à Paris en 1892, son siège est situé dans l'ancienne petite manufacture de café, ancien domicile de l’entreprise familiale. Afin de concevoir le petit jardin attenant à la maison et à la boutique des Comptoirs Richard, il faut comprendre l'histoire du lieu : après s’être fait un nom dans la négoce de vins et de spiritueux, la Maison Richard a développé ensuite son savoir-faire autour du café, elle continue son expansion dans la vente de thé et de tisanes. La maison, devenue le siège de l'entreprise, s'ouvre sur ce petit coin de verdure en plein cœur de Paris. Le jardin de 200m² est découpé en deux espaces; le premier accueille une terrasse aménagée de pots en terre cuite faits main, des "Atelier Vierkant", en lien avec les espaces de repos et de restauration de l'entreprise. Le second est constitué de jardinières en plessis de bois de châtaigniers, plantées d'aromatiques. Ces aromatiques ont été sélectionnées, en collaboration avec Les Comptoirs Richard, et sont cultivées puis séchées afin de créer des petits sachets de tisanes, afin d'être offerts aux clients privilégiés. Co-conception avec Athénaïs de Nadaillac pour STUDIO MUGO. Réalisation travaux espaces verts MUGO PAYSAGE Photo avant la récolte des aromatiques. Le jardin est foisonnant et odorant.

Lakeside Townhouse

Botalia Designs

Natalia Lopez de la Cruz
Photo of a small traditional front yard full sun garden for summer in Miami with a garden path and gravel.

Stonehouse Meadow - Late Fall

Lavish Gardens

Seedbeds and ornamental grasses catching the glow of the morning sunrise.
This is an example of an expansive traditional front yard full sun xeriscape for fall in Other with with flowerbed.

Witherspoon Rose Garden

Witherspoon Rose Culture

A stunning rose garden in a free form shaped bed makes an excellent focal point in this yard. The brick path surrounding allows for the garden to be enjoyed from all sides. Rose Garden planted and maintained by Witherspoon Rose Culture.

Backyard Garden

Shelley Groves Garden Design

Joey Groves
Inspiration for a small traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in Wellington with a garden path and brick pavers.

Aménagement paysager d'un jardin de ville à Malakoff...

L'Aurey Des Jardins Paysagiste

©️Lionel Boissaye
Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun garden in Paris with natural stone pavers.

Desination Garden

Sun or Shade Garden Design

Here we create a quiet destination garden around a pergola. The grape vines create a cool shady area where you can relax in the hammock and enjoy a book and a cool beverage.

Seattle Backyard Garden and Pergola

Environmental Construction, Inc.

A paver walkway winds through a lush backyard landscaping of vines and perennials that grow well in NW Washington. This colorful garden grove was designed by Environmental Construction Inc. based in Kirkland, WA.

Un jardin de roses à Meaux

Jeanne Dubourdieu Création de Jardins

Le jardin a maintenant un an. Tout a bien poussé. Nous sommes en été.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Paris with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Le jardin de tisanes des Comptoirs Richard - Paris 15éme

Justine Dewitte

Low Maintenance Side Yard with Rundle Stone Tailings & Bark Nuggets

SOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living Spaces

Large traditional side yard full sun xeriscape in Calgary with natural stone pavers for summer.

Edible and Cut Flower Sculpture Garden

Wild Craft Permaculture

Herb Spiral. Mark Wolfe Photogrpahy
Large traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Toronto with a vegetable garden for summer.

Shabby-Chic Style Full Sun Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Shabby-Chic Style 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 shabby-chic style 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 Shabby-Chic Style Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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.