M J McCabe-Garden Design
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional side yard formal garden in Bridgeport with a garden path and brick pavers.

Frame For A Garden

Garden Structures & More

P.S. In the photos at the beginning of this tour you will not see this fountain it was added later.
This is an example of a small asian side yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Minneapolis with a water feature and gravel.

Family Farmhouse

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Salt Lake City with a vegetable garden and brick pavers.

Phoenix, MD Private Rear Garden

Lehnhoff's Landscaping, LLC.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional side yard partial sun formal garden for spring in Phoenix with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Pasadena Showcase House 2019

California Waterscapes

Welcome to our design space at the Pasadena Showcase House of Design. This “oasis” features a beautiful collection of koi fish, gracefully swimming in a 5’x8’ pond. Our modern, clean-cut paver patio is customized to intertwine with large seating boulders. By bringing the pathway right to the edge of the pond, we showcase our favorite cantilever effect. Softening the design, California-friendly plants and a stunning live plant wall surrounds the area, while lights can be seen hanging from the trees, extending the ambiance into the evening hours.

Raised Bed Garden with Potting Shed

Drip Landscape and Tree Service

Raised-beds garden made with repurposed cedar. Includes drip irrigation, game fence, recycled glass mulch, and potting shed.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country side yard full sun formal garden for spring in Austin with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Bungalow in Brandenburg

Belles Maisons

Design ideas for a large contemporary side yard formal garden in Berlin with with pond.

Laurelhurst Modern Garden

Northwest Native Landscapes LLC

Dramatic plant textures, modern hardscaping and sharp angles enhanced this mid-century modern bungalow. Soft plants were chosen to contrast with the sharp angles of the pathways and hard edges of the MCM home, while providing all-season interest. Horizontal privacy screens wrap the front porch and create intimate garden spaces – some visible only from the street and some visible only from inside the home. The front yard is relatively small in size, but full of colorful texture.

Georgian landmark

Mierop Design, FAPLD

Expansive outdoor patio for dining and entertaining. Patio adjoins house with three riser landing integrating large container plantings.
This is an example of a large traditional side yard full sun formal garden for summer in New York with natural stone pavers.

Culinary Garden

QFC Incorporated

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional side yard full sun formal garden in Other with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Contemporary Indianapolis Side Yard

317Grow

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary side yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Indianapolis with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Rustic Landscape

Expansive country side yard full sun formal garden in New York with a vegetable garden and gravel for summer.

Rock Gardens

Colorado Alpines & Wildflower Farm

Colorado Alpines & Wildflower Farm | Edwards, CO | www.thewildflowerfarm.com
Design ideas for a side yard formal garden in Denver.

Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens

User

Newly built vegetable garden. Beds are built with 4 inch cedar timbers, pathways are soil (for now). Seven foot tall Critterfence deters both deer and smaller garden pests without detracting from the garden architecture.

Silverleaf Mediterranean

Janet Brooks Design

A secret garden with charming water features and trough is tucked on the side of the house, just awaiting discovery.
Large mediterranean side yard formal garden in Phoenix with a water feature.

Backyard Garden Sculptures (metal art)

Entanglements

'Leaf Fold' metal artwork in the garden by Entanglements metal art. Image courtesy of Franklin Landscapes. Easy garden ideas for your backyard.
Design ideas for a small industrial side yard full sun formal garden in Melbourne with natural stone pavers.

Landscape

Arroyo Seco Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized side yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Santa Barbara with a garden path and gravel.

Contemporary Pool Compliments English Garden Style

Verdant Grounds

The side yard leads guests to the back pool area. Natural stone pavers make it an easy walk. Shade plants make a beautiful walk. The beautiful traditional architecture of this home demanded a lush English style garden design. The deep landscape beds accommodate an abundance of color and foliage interested throughout the year. The clean, contemporary pool design complements the more traditional architecture and landscape design. Put it all together and you have a beautiful and lush retreat for relaxing and entertaining in style.

Timber Frames

Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes

Kibo Group of Missoula provided architectural services, part of the Rocky Mountain Homes family of companies, Shannon Callaghan Interior Design of Missoula provided extensive consultative services during the project. This dovetail log home and rustic accents such as exposed beams, log posts and timber trusses all work in concert to make this home a living piece of art. Hamilton, MT

Brookline Brownstone

a Blade of Grass

The formal rectangular lawn anchors the viewing garden, with colorful planting accents and the pergola as a focal point and sitting area.
Mid-sized traditional side yard full sun formal garden in Boston with natural stone pavers and with lawn edging.

Side Yard Formal 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.