Fotos von Dr. Wolfgang Hess und Heiko Voss Der Kirschbaum wurde durch einen japanischen Ahorn (acer palmatum rubrum) ersetzt. Schieferstein-Platten geben dem Garten Kraft und Halt The cherry tree was replaced by a Japanese maple (acer palmatum rubrum). Slate stone slabs give the garden power and support

Historic Ridgefield

Designs in Gardening

Photo of a traditional side yard driveway in New York with natural stone pavers.

Naturalistic Planting

Through The Garden, Inc.

Here, we planted succulents between large stepping stones to add color and soft texture to a walkway. The area surrounding the walkway was also planted with succulents, perennials, and grasses. This combined with the stone used creates a naturalistic environment.

Privatgarten S., Dresden

Blaurock Landschaftsarchitektur

Claudia Blaurock
Photo of a small contemporary side yard full sun garden for summer in Dresden with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Water Feature

Arroyo Seco Construction

Photo of a mid-sized side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Santa Barbara with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Stone Retaining Wall and Flagstone

Reyes Landscape Construction

We built this wall with native Sonoma field stone, the flagstone is from Arizona, set on sand and compacted base. Plantings are low water and native.
This is an example of a large contemporary side yard partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Central Gardens

Gurley's Azalea Garden

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

Gallery

Taos Landscaping

Photo of a large side yard partial sun xeriscape in Albuquerque with natural stone pavers.

License to Chill

Craig Reynolds Landscape Architecture

Tamara Alvarez
This is an example of a large tropical side yard garden in Miami with natural stone pavers.

Our Work

Riedel Precision Landscaping, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional side yard full sun garden for fall in Other with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Low Water Landscape, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Revolution Landscape

Vibrant Succulents: With thousands of succulents and cacti to choose from, selection is about color, texture, and dimension.
This is an example of a large and desert look side yard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with natural stone pavers.

A winter retreat in Jupiter

Studio Sprout

Gabriela Fojt
Inspiration for a small tropical side yard shaded garden in Miami with natural stone pavers.

Tropical Pathway

ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design

A natural flagstone and river rock pathway were added in order to remove wasted turf and to gain access from the front of the house to the pool equipment and backyard. Photo by: Sara Roberts

Succulents, Sculpture and Stone Replace the Lawn in San Rafael

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

The dramatic transformation for this landscape replaced the lawn with a whimsical sculpture as a focal point, surrounded by Mexican pebbles and black limestone pavers and small sitting area. Succulents and other low water plants provide colors and textures and a lower water bill for the homeowners in this San Rafael home. Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Japanese Garden and Dojo

Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design

Carl Mayfield
This is an example of a mid-sized asian side yard partial sun garden in Houston with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Gardens & Rockeries

WBG Landscape Design, LLC

Retaining wall planted with Pink Astilbe and White Hydrangeas
Traditional side yard partial sun garden in New York with a garden path and natural stone pavers for spring.

Lake Forest Residence

Arrow. Land + Structures

Traditional side yard garden in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Wellesley Family Garden

Inge Daniels Design LLC

We designed this lovely, private dining area with custom wood-slat screens and a concrete kitchen complete with seating, grilling, counters and wood storage.

Farmhouse Stone Steps - Hawthorn Woods, IL

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Lannon stone outcropping steps lead you into the backyard from the driveway. Renn Kuhnen Photography
This is an example of a large traditional side yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Milwaukee with with path and natural stone pavers.

Mystical Habitat Garden

Ketti Kupper Conscious Life Design

photo by Ketti Kupper
Inspiration for a large eclectic side yard full sun garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Side Yard Garden Design Ideas with Natural Stone Pavers

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.