Harrod Steel Round Obelisks - Matt Black ARC-128

Designed in-house and manufactured to the same exacting standards as our garden arch, pergola and steel fruit cage range, these stunning matt black, RHS endorsed powder coated steel obelisks insert 30cm into the ground to firmly secure and can even be concreted in for extra stability. You'll struggle to see the flush fitting black plastic connectors from close up and the galvanised steel framework carries a 10 year guarantee - these obelisks really will become a focal point in your garden!

Perennial Gardens

GOOD EARTH LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE

Inspiration for a small traditional courtyard partial sun garden for summer in Denver.

Outdoor Kitchen, Swim Spa & Pergola Project

London Essex Outdoor Living

Client's swim spa surrounded by millboard decking to create an outdoor area for swimming and relaxing in the sun. With their outdoor kitchen & building visible in the background.

Radnor Courtyard Garden

STENGER LANDSCAPING

Denise Wood
Photo of a small traditional courtyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Philadelphia with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Formal English Garden

Rosborough Partners Inc.

Dreamy garden to let your mind get lost...
Photo of a large traditional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Chicago with with flowerbed.

A Personal Scrapbook

David Morello Garden Enterprises, Inc.

The morning after Hurricane Harvey in 2017. David Morello
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard garden for summer in Houston with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers.

Village Victorian

Kerry Lewis Landscape Architecture

Front garden, two years after installation.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Boston with brick pavers.

Sackville Street

Blooming Planter

This recently landscaped property boasts two deciduous trees: flowering dogwood and a london plane tree (city tree); many beautiful perennial plants including the creeping jenny ground cover, gold toned hostas, rhododendrons and hydrangeas shrubs and tree along with a hedge of yews ensuring continuous interest year round.

Artfully Accessible, West Sussex

Acres Wild

Accessible Family Garden, West Sussex, UK
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden for summer in Sussex with a garden path and gravel.

The secret garden

Project Green Thumb

An exquisite garden gate with a small viewing window straight out on to the Thames.
Mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in London with a container garden and natural stone pavers for summer.

Cutting Garden

Ecoscape Environmental Design

Old town Longmont is home to wide tree lined streets, stately Victorian homes, and large back yards. The owner of this home wanted a formal growing area for flowers, that could double as a cutting garden. The gray crusher fine pathway between the foot high garden beds, speaks of a more refined garden experience.

Limestone Urn

Planters

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional side yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Atlanta with a container garden.

Teresita Avenue

Redbud Design

This overgrown, rectangular yard in San Francisco is home to a young couple, their 3-year-old daughter, and twins that were on the way. Typical of many San Francisco yards, it is accessed from the back deck down a long set of stairs. The client wanted to be able to spend quality time in the yard with her two new babies and toddler. The design includes a play structure, a covered sand box, a small raised planter for playing in the dirt. Due to the limited space, several trellises were added to the side and back fence so that vines could add color surrounding the new play area. Covering an existing concrete pad with cut Connecticut Bluestone enhanced the adult seating area and was surrounded by low maintenance colorful planting beds. A simple but beautiful walkway of stones set in lose pebbles connects these two use areas. Custom lattice was added onto the underside of the deck to hide the large utility area. The existing deck and stairs were repaired and refurbished to improve it’s look and longevity. The clients were very happy with the end result which came in on time and budget just as the twin girls were born.

Planters & Urns

MRC Landscape Architecture

Annual color design for a raised planter planted with tropical style annuals. Photo: MRC Landscape Architecture, 2009.
This is an example of a small traditional front yard full sun garden for summer in Other with a container garden and mulch.

Berkeley xeriscape

Alford's Landscaping

Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Dallas with a garden path and gravel.

Pleasant Ridge Historical Home

Natural Creations Landscape Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Detroit with a garden path.

Formal Front Garden

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Edward Cullen
Small traditional front yard full sun formal garden in Dublin with a garden path and natural stone pavers for summer.

Planters & Urns

MRC Landscape Architecture

Annual color design for a raised planter planted with tropical style annuals. Photo: MRC Landscape Architecture, 2009.
Small traditional front yard full sun garden in Other with a container garden and mulch for summer.

INVERNESS RD

LunnScape

Florida Landscaping design done to renovate dated landscaping . Upgraded landscaping lighting with traditional bronze fixtures. Our landscape combines plants with different textures to create an intriguing natural effect.

Beautiful Gardens and Accents

Rosborough Partners Inc.

Formal gardens are a distinctive space where geometry takes center stage. Designing for these landscapes offers an exciting opportunity for creativity that complements the home and delights the eye. (Photos by RStarovich)

Victorian Garden Design Ideas for Summer

Get Inspired by Victorian 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 Victorian 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 Victorian Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a Victorian 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 Victorian 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 Victorian 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.