This zero lot line side area was dirt with 2 overgrown, unhealthy fruit trees before I designed the area to be both eye-pleasing and functional. The desert climate demands special consideration, so artificial turf was used as a 'doggy deposit' area, while the pavers lead from the front part of the house to the rear yard with pool, spa & BBQ, with lake and golf course views beyond. A combination of small and larger rocks require no water & create a riverbed effect & contrast against the green succulents. A bench offers quiet respite and view to the lake beyond.

Container Design

Hoy Landscaping Inc.

This summer container is splendid. We can keep your Containers filled all year round!
Design ideas for a small traditional side yard full sun formal garden for spring in Chicago with a container garden.

Frame For A Garden

Garden Structures & More

A gate like no other.
Photo of a mid-sized asian side yard partial sun formal garden for spring in Minneapolis with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Traditional Landscape

Inspiration for a traditional side yard partial sun garden for spring in Portland with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Modern Ipe Hard Wood Privacy Fence

Little Landscapes

Custom made Ipe (Brazilian Walnut) privacy fence/divider. A gorgeous hard wood choice for outdoor fencing.
Inspiration for a small modern side yard full sun formal garden for spring in Toronto with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Our Landscaping

Delray Garden Center

Photo of a mid-sized tropical side yard partial sun garden for spring in Miami with a garden path and brick pavers.

Westport Garden Cottage

Paul Maue Associates Landscape Architects

The crused shell driveway is traditional surface that is bordered by a bluestone walk that connects to both the front and back house entries. The relocated tool shed has an outdoor shower on the backside for cleaning up after coming back from the beach. Paul Maue

Residential Landscape Throughout The Growing Season

SullyScapes, LLC

Eastern redbud, cersis canadensis, native to the many areas east of the Mississippi. This one is the traditional green leaved redbud. Photo by: Karen Sullivan

Central Gardens

Gurley's Azalea Garden

Gurley's Azalea Garden
Inspiration for a small traditional side yard shaded garden for spring in Nashville with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Mediterranean garden with curving pathways of DG and drought tolerant plants

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

San Anselmo garden filled with colorful drought-tolerant plants and curvaceous pathways with flagstone and DG leading to a stately pergola. A beautiful selection of plants for drought. The large lawn minimized to further save on the water bill. Photo and Design Eileen Kelly © Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Driveways & Walkways

Exterior Designs, Inc. by Beverly Katz

A flagstone walkway, custom arbor and iron-gate complete this New Orleans courtyard perfectly.
Photo of a large traditional side yard shaded garden for spring in New Orleans with concrete pavers.

Apollo Beach Contemporary Pool & Spa w/ Traditional Pavilion & Landscape

Dynamic Outdoor Spaces

Large traditional side yard full sun formal garden in Tampa with a garden path and natural stone pavers for spring.

Raised Bed Garden with Potting Shed

Drip Landscape and Tree Service

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

The Crosby

Torrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean side yard full sun formal garden for spring in San Diego with a garden path.

Landscape

Arroyo Seco Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized side yard full sun formal garden for spring in Santa Barbara with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Salmon Bay Residence

Richard Hartlage Land Morphology

This is an example of a mid-sized modern side yard partial sun garden for spring in Seattle with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Sam Hughes Remodel

Dove Mountain Homes

Robin Stancliff
Mid-sized side yard partial sun xeriscape in Phoenix with natural stone pavers for spring.

Steel Privacy Walls Create Outdoor Room

Eden Garden Design

Steel privacy screens planted with scented star jasmine vines create the border of the 'pond room' on the side of the home. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/

Willow Glen

HWH Home and Garden

Daniel Photography Ltd.
This is an example of a large arts and crafts side yard full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Stepping Stone Pathway

Krent Wieland Design, Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary side yard partial sun formal garden for spring in Miami with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Side Yard Garden Design Ideas for Spring

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.