Story time in the garden...
Inspiration for a small traditional garden in New York with with outdoor playset.

Rail Fences

Split Rail Fence Co Denver CO

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

Bedstuy, Brooklyn - Planter Installation to Backyard

Dragonetti Brothers Landscapes

Mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in New York with a container garden for summer.

French country home

Catherine Sandin

Photo of an expansive traditional shaded garden for summer in Paris.

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.

West Sac Waterfall

Geremia Pools

The small backyard off the patio was carefully landscaped to include lush flowers and plants that can grow year-round. The cute playhouse with raised vegetable beds were a must for this owner, and our team was eager to make a custom nook for the children, all the while incorporating the small space and patio it includes.

Staudenbeet

Paus Gartendesign

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

Unser Rosengarten

Stephan Janssen

Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in Nuremberg with a vertical garden and mulch.

Jardin En Essonne

Sophie Durin | Empreinte Paysagère

Sophie Durin Paysagiste
Mid-sized traditional sloped driveway in Paris with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Zilker Native Chic

Native Edge Landscape

his yard was transformed from a bland bilder basic to a fun and lush xeriscaped entry way. To make the yard feel bigger, we removed the driveway and used gravel from end to end, creating an open, borderless planting and patio space across the entire front yard. For extra security and privacy, a fence was added along the front, which features an automatic gate for easy use as they come and go. With the limestone facade being one of the customers least favorite features of the house, we planted fig ivy vines to grow and cover it.

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.

A Cotswold garden in Stow on the Wold

Joanne Alderson Design

A traditional Cotswold garden of rooms. This is the side entrance with topiary & a rope swag covered in clematis. The designer is Jo Alderson Phillips

My Houzz: Garage Sale Meets Glam in Ohio

Adrienne DeRosa

Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz Inc. Set for an afternoon gathering, the Ciacchis' picnic table is nothing less than effortlessly elegant. Pulling from her inspirations toward southern charm and hospitality, Jennifer combines treasures from her "junking" adventures with vintage Eva Zeisel china to create a mood befitting of the most perfect summer day. The 12-foot table was hand made from barn siding. Jennifer picked the chairs from a dumpster, later realizing that each one had a name on it. "Because on the back of each one is a name of the person's chair, it makes it fun for parties because everyone gets a new name at dinner!" she says. Woven votives hang overhead, ready to create evening ambiance. Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz

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.

Jardin romantique

Canopées

Marie Spencer
Photo of a mid-sized traditional garden in Paris.

Jardin romantique

Canopées

Marie Spencer
Photo of a mid-sized traditional garden in Paris.

Edible and Cut Flower Sculpture Garden

Wild Craft Permaculture

Old ladders being used as trellises for Hardy Kiwi fruit to grow up. Mark Wolfe Photogrpahy
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Toronto with a vegetable garden.

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.

Milford, CT, Petite front yard

Gardens by Design of Connecticut, LLC

This carefully planned front yard in the Bayview shore neighborhood contains a mix of color, texture and form, all in a tiny space. It is very low-maintenance and pleasing from both inside the house and from the street year-round.

Shabby-Chic Style 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.