A Japanese maple, just in its infancy, will be the star of this landscape as it matures. Lush natural plantings with boulders set among the plants make for a rugged landscape. The patio adds another rugged touch with irregular flagstone pavers.

Weisman

Arrow Master Pools

Taylor Guerin
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern backyard full sun garden for summer in Philadelphia with a water feature and brick pavers.

Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show 2005

Dean Herald-Rolling Stone Landscapes

Rolling Stone Landscapes
Photo of a contemporary garden in Melbourne with a water feature.

Paquette's Backyard Paradise

Picture Perfect Ponds, Inc.

Jeff Paquette
Design ideas for an expansive traditional backyard shaded garden in Boston with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Small Yard Luxury

Geremia Pools

Layered landscaping above the pool area, finishes off this small poolscape.
Inspiration for a small modern backyard partial sun garden in Sacramento with a water feature and brick pavers.

Raised pool deck and spa cascade

Elemental Construction Inc. - Pools and Landscape

Jason Warren
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Spanish Colonial Revival Estate

Gabriela Yariv Landscape Design

Jennifer Cheung
Expansive mediterranean courtyard formal garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.

Contemporary Poolscape

Arbordale Landscaping

This sheeting water feature comes out of a clean piece of sawn Indiana limestone. The water feature is off-set to the left of the wall and the weir is off-set to the piece of stone. 'Guacamole' hostas are beginning to bloom.

Boulder

Dream Makers Landscape

Design ideas for a traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in Denver with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Ceramic fountain 1001 nights

Gvega Cerámica

This fountain was inspired in 1001 nights, glazed in turquoise framing the white marbel.
Photo of a modern backyard garden in Other with a water feature.

The Garden of Essences

User

This garden has been created thinking about the concept of Essence in two meanings: the first, and more obvious, concerns the extract obtained from a plant; the second, the deep human feeling of “being”, the intrinsic nature of self. In an era where every resource is widely available, we can easily forget about the true meaning of wellbeing. This garden wants to focus on the production of wellbeing and explore the relationship between nature and health. The productive space develops around a spiral, a link to classic architecture and to the pattern commonly found in nature. The curved path sits on a rocky landscape encuraging a slow walking pace. The planting all around aims to stimulate the visual and olfactory senses: from the sculptural olive trees to the aromatic borders, almost all the species selected have uses in aromatherapy as medicines or cosmetics. At the center of the garden a seating area invites the visitors to settle back, while a gentle sound of dripping water transports them into a serene meditative state. Sponsored by: Piante Faro and Planeta. Discover more about the festival at: radicepurafestival.com Photographer: Salvo Giuffrida

Tropical Backyard Oasis - waterfall and koi pond

Yardworks, Inc.

Yardworks, Inc.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style front yard driveway in Other with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Schwimmteich bei Stuttgart

Biegert - Der Landschaftsgärtner

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary garden in Stuttgart with a water feature.

Backyard Fountain

Pittet Architecturals

A hand carved custome
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean backyard formal garden in Dallas with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Contemporary Retreat - Beverly Hills

ecocentrix landscape architecture

John Feldman & Manolo Langis | Photographers
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.

Herne bay pool and garden

Meg Kane, Landscape Architect

Photo of a small contemporary backyard full sun garden in Auckland with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Resort Living on the Prairie

Coppercreek Landscaping

Situated in the midst of an expansive prairie, the homeowners wanted to create a backyard oasis that offered some privacy from the rolling views. The feature-packed landscape has plenty of space for entertaining while still maintaining a sense of intimacy and coziness.

Backyard Hideaway in Kennebunkport

Dan Viehmann Landscaping

This irregular bluestone patio with full surrounding water feature is also complete with a natural outdoor granite fireplace.
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Portland Maine with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Landscape Design & Build | Randy Graves

Martinson's Garden Works

Photo of a large traditional partial sun formal garden in Jackson with a water feature and brick pavers.

Hillside Landscape and Outdoor Living

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden for summer in Seattle with a water feature and river rock.

Turquoise Garden Design Ideas with a Water Feature

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.