Photo of a large country side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Minneapolis with a vegetable garden, mulch and a wood fence.

Victorian Chelsea

Hartley Botanic

Victorian Chelsea powder coated in Olive Leaf
Traditional partial sun garden in Other with a wood fence.

Painted black timber elevation

Karen Parry Architect

Contemporary full sun garden in Glasgow with a wood fence.

Best of Gallery

Pineapple Interiors

Design ideas for a contemporary partial sun garden in London with a wood fence.

Malvern | Wattle House

Catnik Design Studio

MALVERN | WATTLE HOUSE Front garden Design | Stone Masonry Restoration | Colour selection The client brief was to design a new fence and entrance including garden, restoration of the façade including verandah of this old beauty. This gorgeous 115 year old, villa required extensive renovation to the façade, timberwork and verandah. Withing this design our client wanted a new, very generous entrance where she could greet her broad circle of friends and family. Our client requested a modern take on the ‘old’ and she wanted every plant she has ever loved, in her new garden, as this was to be her last move. Jill is an avid gardener at age 82, she maintains her own garden and each plant has special memories and she wanted a garden that represented her many gardens in the past, plants from friends and plants that prompted wonderful stories. In fact, a true ‘memory garden’. The garden is peppered with deciduous trees, perennial plants that give texture and interest, annuals and plants that flower throughout the seasons. We were given free rein to select colours and finishes for the colour palette and hardscaping. However, one constraint was that Jill wanted to retain the terrazzo on the front verandah. Whilst on a site visit we found the original slate from the verandah in the back garden holding up the raised vegetable garden. We re-purposed this and used them as steppers in the front garden. To enhance the design and to encourage bees and birds into the garden we included a spun copper dish from Mallee Design. A garden that we have had the very great pleasure to design and bring to life. Residential | Building Design Completed | 2020 Building Designer Nick Apps, Catnik Design Studio Landscape Designer Cathy Apps, Catnik Design Studio Construction | Catnik Design Studio Lighting | LED Outdoors_Architectural

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.

Contemporary Urban Garden

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Small Garden Design by Amazon landscaping and Garden Design m ALCI
Small contemporary backyard full sun formal garden in Dublin with a garden path, natural stone pavers and a wood fence for summer.

Horizontal privacy fence with rail fence

Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.

Horizontal wood privacy fence built in 2021 also includes a 4 rail fence along the very back of our homeowners' property.
Photo of a traditional backyard garden in Atlanta with a wood fence.

Front Garden Westbury Park

Iron Butterfly Design

Resin bound gravel driveway, retained by sandstone setts, with a planted border, brick wall and wooden fence
This is an example of a traditional front yard driveway in Other with a wood fence.

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.

Berkeley Slope Transformed

Sarah Herman Landscape Design

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

Cowley Gore Garden Design

Rosie Wilkins Landscape Design

Photo of a country garden in Dorset with a wood fence.

Deer Grass Accents in Winter

FormLA Landscaping

While the Retreat hosts many fall-blooming native plants, Deer Grass accents steal the show in autumn. The owners love the look of their golden seed heads, which catch the breeze and enchant the birds.

The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)

Harry Holding Studio

The front 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 the height of summer, this space is an immersive walk through a naturalistic and pollinator rich planting scheme.

Victoria Park Extension

Monica Tostes Design

Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard partial sun formal garden for fall in London with with path, brick pavers and a wood fence.

Trees and Underplanting

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Trees and Sandstone Path Paving leading to Raised Patio. Landscape Design by Edward Cullen Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design 014060004 Amazonlandscaping.ie

Xeric Modern

California Wild Gardens

This is an example of a desert look modern courtyard full sun outdoor sport court for summer in Los Angeles with natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Complete Renovation - Hollywood Hills

Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional backyard garden in Los Angeles with concrete pavers and a wood fence.

Georgetown Wildflower Wonderland

Native Edge Landscape

Customer wanted to ditch their grass yard in favor of colorful native plants that would create a charming scene for friends and neighbors alike. They dreamed of a gathering space in their front yard that looked out over their native plantings, so we added a seating area with cafe lights and raised steel planters so that the plantings could be enjoyed while seated. Black star gravel was added for furniture and plant contrast, making them pop against the home and landscaping.

Horizontal privacy fence with rail fence

Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.

Horizontal wood privacy fence built in 2021 also includes a 4 rail fence along the very back of our homeowners' property.
Traditional backyard garden in Atlanta with a wood fence.

Yellow 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.