Contemporary sloped full sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Glenridge

Belvedere

Contemporary sloped full sun garden in Other with a container garden.

Ross

Wasson Nursery

Expansive country sloped garden in Indianapolis with a water feature for spring.

Water Features

King Landscaping

Photo of a traditional sloped garden in Atlanta with a water feature.

Laurel Way Beverly Hills modern mansion wraparound moat pool

Whipple Russell Architects

Laurel Way Beverly Hills modern mansion wraparound moat pool. Photo by William MacCollum.
Expansive contemporary sloped full sun formal garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.

Lakeshore Family Luxury

Elise Fett & Associates, Ltd.

Silent A Photography The backyard features a stream that flows through the landscaping. The backyard is enjoyed at both levels of the house. There are gabled dormers with balconies that take advantage of the beautiful view on the second floor. On the first floor, the use of bi-fold doors from the dining/living spaces open onto the backyard creating a seamless flow from indoor to outdoor living.

Luxury Landscaping & Stonework - Deep Cove, North Vancouver

Theron Horton Design Inc.

Photo of a traditional sloped garden in Vancouver with a water feature and gravel.

Hollywood Hills Landscape Design Project

Luke Gibson Photography

Luke Gibson Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary sloped garden in Los Angeles.

Memorial Garden

Changing Landscapes

Paul Hartman
Design ideas for a contemporary sloped garden in Denver with with rock feature.

A Large Hillside Pavilion - Walnut Creek, CA

B. Gordon Builders, Inc.

Landscape design by Peter Koenig: Peter Koenig Design
Design ideas for a large mediterranean sloped partial sun garden in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

Beach Access

Prairie Blue Landscapes

Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for a beach style sloped garden in Chicago with decking.

Idylle Pur

Jürgen Wragge GmbH Garten- und Landschaftsbau

Design ideas for a large traditional sloped full sun garden in Stuttgart with a water feature.

Rick's Project

Aquascape by Blue Creek

Aquascape by Blue Creek
Inspiration for a contemporary sloped garden in Seattle with a water feature.

Lake Luzerne house

Phinney Design Group

View of house from Lake Luzerne | Jeffrey Yardis Photography
This is an example of an eclectic sloped garden in New York with a water feature.

Stone Canyon Rd.

Root Construction

Photos By: Simon Berlyn Architecture By: Hayne Architects Project Management By: Matt Myers
Design ideas for an asian sloped garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.

Sloped 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.