Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

Design ideas for a traditional backyard garden in Seattle with with pond and natural stone pavers.

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Champion Stone Company

Design ideas for a mediterranean garden in Austin with with pond.

Chatsworth Water Wonderland

Mystic Water Gardens

Photo of a large traditional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Los Angeles with with pond and natural stone pavers.

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Sonoran Landscape Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in San Diego with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Spacious Backyard with Pond and Path

Perennial Garden Consultants

Encelia farinosa, a wonderful native plant for hot, sunny spaces, has silvery gray foliage year round. Stipa tenuissima ornamental grass lends movement in the background. Design and photo by Perennial Garden Consultants.

Energy Efficient Dream Home

John Mast Construction, Inc.

Designed and Constructed by John Mast Construction, Photo by Caleb Mast
This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard full sun garden for summer in Other with with pond.

Der Garten aus der Vogelperspektive

Gärten von Heininger

Bachlauf mit Teich und Sonnendeck
This is an example of a large mediterranean sloped garden in Frankfurt with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Private Residence with Pond

Stan Clauson Associates, Inc.

Photos taken by Melon Gosha
Design ideas for a large country backyard full sun garden in Denver with with pond.

Prairie Loop Spiral

Verne Pershing, The Art of Gardening

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in Sacramento with with pond and gravel.

Woodland Garden

User

Pond with natural planting arrangement
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Seattle with with pond and gravel.

Eine Gartenoase rund um den eigenen Badeteich

Werner Frick - Garten- und Landschaftsbau

Das Schaffen stilistisch abgetrennter Bereiche rund um den eigenen Schwimmteich mit Sitzflächen, Mauern, Gehwegen und Stegen verleiht diesem Garten Abwechslungsreichtum und gibt Ihnen die Möglichkeit ihn immer wieder neu zu entdecken.

The Golden Pond and Water Features

Vernon Wentz

This home had two ponds created for the homeowners. One as an entrance to the home and the other as part of a backyard oasis. They were designed using moss rock to make up many of the waterfalls and streams that cascade through the landscape. Photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery

Mary

Red Door Landscape Design & Build

Kerry Cole Photography
Photo of a small asian side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Vancouver with with pond and brick pavers.

Healey

The Pond Gnome

A gorgeous ecosystem Koi pond with two waterfalls and a short stream!
Design ideas for a large mediterranean backyard partial sun garden in Phoenix with with pond.

Natural Pond Construction, Kent

Aquamaintenance Limited

This was a very exciting project for Aquamaintenance Limited to undertake; our client asked for a complete area change, to include a large natural pond, stream, waterfall, bog garden and, paved area. The pond was constructed with heavy duty underlay, Firestone EPDM liner, looped geotextile, and soil retaining cells. The liner provided the layer to hold the water and the soil retaining cells held the top soil in place as so the plants could be planted directly into the soil without the need for any plant baskets. The pond was edged with York stone rocks, and the waterfall was constructed of the same. York paving provides an area to sit and enjoy the waterfall near the bog garden area. The whole area is visible from the house, and is a wonderful area to spend some relaxing time.

Deck with Pergola, Hydrangea Trees, Ivy and Coreopsis

Landscape Garden Centers

Photos by Wes
Large traditional backyard partial sun garden in Other with with pond and brick pavers.

Transforming a Perennial Garden

Jill Davis Design

Really small entry garden that will be interesting all year long. Evergreens for winter, deutzia, bulbs, and a serviceberry for spring, pinks. carex, and hydrangeas for summer. photo by Jill Davis

Detailed Landscape

Large traditional backyard full sun garden in Denver with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Calming French Garden

Landscape Logic

This reflection fountain reminds me of my traveling days through France and the Mediterranean. Landscape Logic Photo: J.Dodd
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean backyard full sun formal garden in San Diego with brick pavers, with pond and a metal fence.

Lake Side Drainage

Superior Lawn & Landscaping Inc.

Small country sloped full sun garden in Jackson with with pond and gravel for summer.

Yellow Garden Design Ideas with with Pond

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.