Inspiration for a modern partial sun garden in Sydney with gravel and a wood fence.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in San Francisco with decking and a wood fence.

Garden Transformation April

Herseys LTD

Small modern backyard full sun formal garden in Berkshire with with pond, decking and a wood fence for summer.

Garden Dublin 4

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Gold Granite Patio Boxwood Lollipop planting in urban Garden Design by Amazon Landscaping 014060004 Amazonlandscaping.ie
Photo of a small contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Dublin with a garden path, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)

Harry Holding Studio

The back garden for an innovative property in Fulham Cemetery - the house featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs in January 2021. The design had to enhance the relationship with the bold, contemporary architecture and open up a dialogue with the wild green space beyond its boundaries. Seen here in summer, this lush space is an immersive journey through a woodland edge planting scheme.

A Space For the Whole Family

Water & Earth Landscape Design

Design ideas for a transitional backyard garden in Richmond with with outdoor playset and a wood fence.

Tytherington, New Build. Porcelain patio with planters and lighting

Jane Houghton Garden Design Studio

Mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden in Cheshire with with raised garden bed and a wood fence.

Landscape Design Front Yard Planter Upgrades in Solana Beach

Landscape Logic

We are giving this outdated landscape some new curb appeal. We flanked the sidewalk with trees that we will light up at night with LED landscape lighting. The property line will be lined with small, low-maintenance, shrubs. The front sidewalk will be lined with river rock which will keep the sidewalk clean from debris and will help to keep the animals out of the yard.

van Adelsberg / Grant Residence

Giulietti Schouten Weber Architects

Photos By; Nate Grant
Photo of a contemporary side yard garden in Portland with a wood fence.

Moroccan Zellij

Blue Sierra Landscape Construction

Modern landscape with different gravels and poured in place concrete.
Large midcentury backyard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a fire feature, gravel and a wood fence for spring.

Painted black timber elevation

Karen Parry Architect

Contemporary full sun garden in Glasgow with a wood fence.

Front Yard Zen

PLdesigns

Simple zen front yard with floating steps.
Small asian front yard partial sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with with privacy feature, concrete pavers and a wood fence for summer.

City courtyard garden with artificial grass

My Bespoke Room

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary garden in London with a wood fence.

Putney

Harry Holding Studio

A contemporary garden for a family in South London. The planting is naturalistic and wildlife friendly, softening the sharp geometry employed in the hard landscaping. Seen here in summer with the echinacea, echinops and kniphofia in full bloom.

White Horse Pub Conversion

Hampshire Design Consultancy Ltd.

over 400-year-old pub was in a dilapidated state and no longer a viable business. Mark designed the conversion to one bedroomed homes for the property developer and they were snapped up.

Living walls Design for Garden Lounge

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

vertical planting panels installed in bespoke Garden screening in Private Urban Garden Dublin by Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design Amazonlandscaping.ie 014060004

A gravel path beckons guests

Eve's Garden Design

This native-CA rich front yard welcomes guests with a custom arbor, large boulders, and naturalistic plantings.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury front yard full sun xeriscape in Other with a garden path, gravel and a wood fence.

Maaemo

Green Sheep Collective

Maaemo - Mother Earth - is the name our clients adopted for their Reservoir renovation. This theme of connecting back to nature informed the design and led to the creation of a series of spaces that were intended to nurture. By using recycled materials, maximising northern light and providing strong connections to the outdoors, we were able to design a home that fosters family living with a sense of grounding and togetherness. Featuring passive solar principles, soaring exposed rafters, plentiful natural light and a snug sunken living area, this home is comfortable, energy efficient and exciting to inhabit.

Landscape Design Organic Front Yard Design with Water Feature in Clairemont

Landscape Logic

We designed a water-friendly garden and expanded the patio area with flagstone. The artificial turf will act as a connector to the new patio and will contrast the colors between old patio and new patio. The creek bed will act as a dry water feature with a bubbling urn on one end.

Sunset District Garden

The Garden Route Company

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in San Francisco with a retaining wall, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

White Garden Design Ideas with a Wood Fence

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.