Because the sunniest place to grow vegetables is in the front yard, custom Cor-ten steel planters were designed as an attractive sculptural element, their graceful curves complementing the organic flow of the landscape. Informal gravel provides stable footing to walk and work, while remaining permeable to rain. Dwarf citrus grow in pots, and foundation plantings of Ribes sanguineum and Phormium 'Guardsman', and Ficus pumila vine anchor the home. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.

Edible Gardens

Botanica Landscape Inc.

Raised beds made of redwood, lined with pond liner, create a beautiful front garden
This is an example of a mid-sized country front yard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with with raised garden bed.

Bio-Hotel

Naturnahe Gärten

Ein Hotelgarten als Naturgarten, Trockenmauern terrassieren die ehemals völlig verunkrautete Böschung, Brunnen schaffen einen einladenden dörflichen Charakter, Rosen, Blumen und Kräuter können auch in der Hotelküche zum Einsatz kommen.

Mount Pleasant Garden

Naturesque

Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Perth with with raised garden bed and decking.

Creating Space in Glassell Park

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

We started by levelling the top area into two terraced lawns of low water Kurapia and nearly doubling the space on the lower level with retaining walls. We built a striking new pergola with a graphic steel-patterned roof to make a covered seating area. Along with creating shade, the roof casts a movie reel of shade patterns throughout the day. Now there is ample space to kick back and relax, watching the sun spread its glow on the surrounding hillside as it makes its slow journey down the horizon towards sunset. An aerodynamic fan keeps the air pleasantly cool and refreshing. At night the backyard comes alive with an ethereal lighting scheme illuminating the space and making it a place you can enjoy well into the night. It’s the perfect place to end the day.

Mountain View

Blue Sierra Landscape Construction

Modern landscape with custom IPE deck and in ground spa, drought resistant planting, outdoor lighting
Large midcentury backyard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with with raised garden bed, decking and a wood fence for summer.

Complete Landscape design & Installation

Lush Gardens Inc

We started with a blank canvas backyard for this brand new home in Los Angeles, California. We maximized the leaving area by adding a large concrete patio, planting to soften the walls, and adding tiles with custom lighting for visual interest.

Contemporary Brighton garden with a Californian vibe

Fern & Pine Garden Design Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape in Sussex with with raised garden bed and gravel.

Landscape Projects

Full Armor Build by Design LLC

A beautiful Landscape Design with rustic stone.
Photo of a mid-sized tropical front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in Houston with with raised garden bed and natural stone pavers.

Rendered brick raised garden beds with stone feature path.

Bobtail Landscaping

Filletti stone pavers, Summerstone fines and Rainbow stone gravel really set off this rendered brick garden bed.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in Perth with with raised garden bed and gravel.

Gravel Garden

Ross Land Studio

Clean limestone chip serves as mulch and hardscape material in this raised circle garden. Made with all reclaimed materials, this garden is a sustainable way to create a formal bed without the extra water, fertilizer and maintenance.

Mediterranean Planting Design

Plantology Ltd

Mediterranean planting design for a modern house in Market Harborough. The brief was to provide an exciting planting scheme that required little maintenance and complimented the modern architecture of the home. We used a restricted pallette of mauves, blues, purples punctuated by a contrasting pink. In the foreground silver mounds of Artemisia Powis Castle and Festuca glauca provide a year round base which the taller perennials to emerge from.

Brunswick Garden

Boodle Concepts

As garden designers, we're always keen to work closely with the client's needs to get maximum use & enjoyment from the space. #kitchengarden #ediblegarden #herbgarden #vegetablegarden Raised sleeper gardens formed a big part in the owners request for more self-sustainable living. Tiered garden planters add visual interest to the modern backyard. Timber sleepers had been eco-stained during the manufacturing process. New Brunswick garden design & installation by Boodle Concepts, based in Melbourne & Kyneton, Macedon Ranges.

Coastal garden design Eastern Suburbs NSW

Vogue & Vine - Landscape Designers Sydney

created this outdoor deck and garden bed design for our client in Dover Heights Sydney. They live right on the cliffs in the Eastern Suburbs, with high exposure to wind and salt. This combined with a new Modwood outdoor deck has given them a low maintenance new addition to their outdoor living space.

Memorial8 - Landscape Design, Installation & Maintenance

Hogue Landscape Services

This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Houston with with raised garden bed, gravel and a wood fence.

Creative Combining of Hardscape Materials

Mediterrasian Landscapes

This couple wanted to make their typical San Francisco backyard into something special. The yard had some nice plants but little useable space or attractive ground treatment. They had built a kidney-shaped planter with block walls as a weekend project a few years back, and they wanted to keep this. We came up with a design that used the kidney-shaped planter as a focal point. We added a lot of useable space with a bi-level concentric circular patio. By constructing the patio on two levels, we were able to keep most of the excavated soil on site instead of bringing it to the landfill. The outer circle consists of interlocking concrete pavers, while the raised inner circle is paved with natural Arizona flagstone. We enhanced the kidney planter by making another circular planter around it from matching wall blocks. The circular tree beds add interest by echoing the circle theme of the yard.

Seaside patio garden

Anita Sullivan Gardens

Planter and seat design for small wedge-shaped patio.
Design ideas for a small beach style courtyard partial sun xeriscape in Sussex with with raised garden bed and decking.

Bio-Hotel

Naturnahe Gärten

Mountain View

Blue Sierra Landscape Construction

Modern landscape with custom IPE deck and in ground spa, drought resistant planting, outdoor lighting
This is an example of a large midcentury backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in San Francisco with with raised garden bed, decking and a wood fence.

Xeriscape of Backyard with Garden and Play Area of Kids and Pet

Utah Wildflower Co.

Mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape in Salt Lake City with with raised garden bed and gravel for summer.

Xeriscape Design Ideas with with Raised Garden Bed

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.