Mixed planting bed of evergreens, deciduous trees and shrubs, and perennials.
Photo of a mid-sized country side yard shaded garden in Boston with with flowerbed.

Not Just a Side Yard

Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping

This is an example of a small contemporary side yard partial sun xeriscape in San Francisco with with flowerbed.

Small Corner Planting

Plan-it Earth Design

Even small spaces can provide interest and lush plantings as seen from the deck and beautiful stone path Garden Coaching by Plan-it Earth Design Stonework by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation Photo by Joshua McCullough, PhytoPhoto

Ambiance exotique

I.D.O jardins

Jardin après travaux - Vue latérale - Piscine sur terrasse bois
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical side yard garden with with flowerbed and decking.

Farmhouse Front Landscape - Hawthorn Woods, IL

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Rudbeckia, echinacea, salvia and coreopsis are just some of the perennials in bloom outside the front door of the home. Renn Kuhnen Photography
This is an example of a large traditional side yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Milwaukee with with flowerbed and mulch.

French Colonial Yard

Archer Services

Off the beaten path in this expansive backyard is a little corner featuring shade, beds of sculpted trees, bushes, and grasses. A hideaway in the backyard has been achieved!

All-In Town House

Mustang Landscape & Design

A winding side pathway has charming bronze lights that lead you to the dining, and fire pit areas.
Small side yard garden in Other with concrete pavers and with flowerbed.

Mount Pleasant Garden

Naturesque

Inspiration for a small contemporary side yard full sun xeriscape for fall in Perth with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers.

Sundial Garden

Tara Dalton Garden Design

Eight rectangular beds surrounded a sundial in pairs with four at either end of the sundial and grass paths between them. There were some poppies, lupins and verbena bonariensis and a couple of cistus and lavenders to work with. We lifted and divided lots of the existing plants and re-organiseed the beds, adding more lupins, nepeta, roses, poppies and grasses. Because we had reused many existing plants, this planting looked amazing the first summer after planting in late autumn.

Colorful Cottage Garden

Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC

Lavender and pink blossoms of rhododendron and petunias draw ones attention to the shade garden along the perimeter of the property. Tucked into the garden, a cast stone bench reminiscent of tree branches provides , provides a place to take in the rich colors and textures of the garden.

Port Moody Condo - Aluminum Picket Fence Build

Premium Fence Company

This is an example of an expansive traditional side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Vancouver with with flowerbed, with a gate, with privacy feature, with path, concrete pavers and a vinyl fence.

Artesia #15

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

Another great, simple project with wonderful curb appeal and cost effective for our client. Utilizing concrete edger for ease of maintenance as well as some natural rock for steps and step stones and address rock, we match the natural surroundings without breaking the bank!!

Mediterrane Stimmung im Reihenhausgarten

eggergärten

Der kleine Reihenhausgarten liegt in voller Sonne und ind so konnte der größte Wunsch unserer Kunden nach mediterranem Feeling ganz umgesetzt werden. Denn hier wachsen mediterranen Pflanzen, Kräuter. Und so duftete es zwischen Naturstein, Kiesel und Gräsern schon bald wie im sonnigen Süden. Ein idealer Platz zum entspannen.

West Linn English Garden

Clement Walsh Landscape Architect, Inc.

The garden was defined by a series of paths. Three radial paths and two lateral paths. The central path is bluestone flagstone with step-able ground cover between the rock and two pergolas define the main axis. The other paths are quarter-minus gravel with steel edging. There is a profusion of perennials to attract pollinators and give color to the garden from spring through fall.

Gardens & Walkways Refresh, Scituate, MA

Maureen Allen Landscapes

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style side yard full sun garden in Boston with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers.

Traditional Cottage Garden Rancho Santa Fe

The Design Build Company

Rancho Santa Fe landscape cottage traditional ranch house..with used brick, sydney peak flagstone ledgerstone and professionally installed and designed by Rob Hill, landscape architect - Hill's Landscapes- the design build company.

Country Garden in Shropshire C

Square Foot Garden Design

Ecological planted garden in part shade
Mid-sized country side yard partial sun xeriscape in West Midlands with with flowerbed.

Brookline Brownstone

a Blade of Grass

The bluestone patio was screened from the neighbors with a wall of arborvitae. Lush perennial gardens provide flower cutting opportunities and color to offset the green wall.

MODERN OASIS

C&H Landscaping

All new xeric, low water plantings and planting beds. Walls were faced with stucco and brick to match the home, and capped with dimensionally cut flagstone. Multi-color river rock and granite boulders bring us back to the mountains and provide more texture in these beds.

New City Planting Project

Pro Cut Landscaping & Construction

Weeping Japanese Maple, Yellow Barberry, Russian Sage, Creeping Juniper and Annual Vinca
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary side yard full sun driveway for summer in New York with with flowerbed and concrete pavers.

Side Yard Garden Design Ideas with with Flowerbed

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.