Lawn Area

Terra Ferma Landscapes

The upper lawn for the kids to play with a vegetable garden on the side

Masonry Designer of Patios, Walls, Walks & Porches Woodbury

Designscapes of Long Island

This natural stone retaining wall is made of moss rock integrated with stone looking concrete steppers made by Rosetta stone. They work well because they have a uniform 7 inch rise to each stone making stepping up through the grade easy, safe and offer a natural rustic appeal of this yard. Our masonry designers installed this unique hardscape in Woodbury, Long Island.

Cable Railing & Metal Railing

California Deck Builders

Family Fun

Green Scene Landscaping & Pools

Even a smaller size yard can be lots of fun! This backyard features a bocce court, an oversize chess/checkers board, and a swim-up bar for the above ground spa

Coan Waterfront Landscape, Camano Island, WA

Lankford Associates Landscape Architects

A blue stone walk leads to the front door past a round rock garden covering the septic. clumps of heuchera, blue oat grass, and sedums line the walkway. Located on the shores of Puget Sound in Washington State. Photo by Scott Lankford

Paths, Stairs and Gates

Designscapes Colorado Inc.

Designscapes Colorado

English Jewel Box

Mariani Landscape

The gravel path leads through to the many spaces ending in the fountain focal point. The path is lined with cushwa brick with a circular pattern reinforcing the space. Boxwood surrounds this space. The wall is graced with two standard form lilacs. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan

Northwest Indiana Marshall Residence

Smalls Landscaping

One-of-a-kind and other very rare plants are around every corner. The view from any angle offers something new and interesting. The property is a constant work in progress as planting beds and landscape installations are in constant ebb and flow.

KMLD

katie moss landscape design

Informal Backyard Landscaping, Winnetka, Illinois

Schmechtig Landscapes

Request Free Quote Informal Backyard Garden Design, Winnetka, Illinois using perennial plants to attract butterflies and a stone path leading to the home.

Dana Point Residence

Verde Design Group, Landscape Architects Inc.

New construction for custom home. Designed all exterior elements

Sunnyvale Contemporary

Chateau Construction Company

Spencer Kent

Urban Cottage Backyard

Rooftopia, LLC

The client's inspiration for the backyard was to incorporate the moroccan tile design from the mudroom into a part of the exterior, so we designed a custom screen and integrated it into the pergola. We built a new fence at one side of the property, installed new hardscaping, dining and seating areas, landscaping and seasonal planters into the space.

Warlingham detached home

Seasons in Colour

Danetti Palermo corner bench in grey and Palermo coffee table. The back garden was designed to include a round deck and lawn area and is surrounded by a stone path, a further flower patch and a natural green fence. Outdoors cushions by Penelope Hope, new for SS18. In the back two large ash trees are providing shade in the Spring summer. Two younger ash trees were removed to avoid overcrowding or entirely blocking the sun. The shed is painted in Green Smoke (Little Greene) while the bistro set is painted in Cuprinol Garden Shades Berry and Emerald. Photo: Jenny Kakoudakis

A contemporary family garden for entertaining

Hampstead Garden Design

Sarah Oxby

Glen Ellyn Brick Patio

KD Landscape

An overview of the back yard shows one method of effectively dividing a patio into different rooms without chopping up the space. The small carriage walk on the left, while seldom used, binds the spaces and completes the design thought. Landscape design by John Algozzini. Photo Courtesy of Mike Crews Photography.

Suburban Garden

Phil Hirst Garden Design

Phil Hirst

Escala Drive

LaRue Architects

This edgy contemporary home built in Austin is an exquisite example of the hill country contemporary style. Carefully utilizing the existing topography and abundant natural daylight, this home embodies LaRue Architects’ cherished approach of site specific residential design. Published: Modern Luxury Interiors Texas, April 2016 Modern Luxury Interiors Texas, Winter/Spring 2016 Vetta Homes, January-March 2015 (Cover) - https://issuu.com/vettamagazine/docs/homes_issue1 Photo Credit: Dror Baldinger

Chesterton, Indiana shaded landscape garden

Smalls Landscaping

Add a little Mazus to your walkway to create a colorful path.

Backyard Garden Design Ideas for Summer

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.