Gardens!

Outdoor Digs LLC

Princeton Contemporary

Ronni Hock Garden & Landscape

Wood Fence and Gates

Custom Security Fence & Iron Works, LLC

Geometric Natural Pool Design

Tranquility Pools Inc.

Rustic fire pit seating area design

Bench seating in foreground with native plants on hillside in background

June Scott Design

Rock outcroppings make a striking background for new lounge areas in this compact Los Angeles hillside garden. Working with the attributes of the site, we added native plants to drape over the stone, and converted hollowed stone planters into a firepit and water feature. New built-in seating and a cozy hammock complete the relaxing space, and dramatic lighting makes it come alive at night. Photo by Martin Cox Photography.

Modern Irvine

Studio H Landscape Architecture

A prefabricated concrete fire pit surrounded by built-in bench style seating and pottery with citrus on an ipe wood deck. Low water-use succulents neighbor the deck , planted in the decorative pebble. The shade sail was added at a later time due to the sun reflecting off the windows and burning the artificial grass. In the distance is the built-in barbecue and wood dining table. Studio H Landscape Architecture

Backyard pool buffer

Construction Landscape, LLC.

Bye Bye neighbors, you know what they say palm trees can make the best neighbors. Using Dwarf date palm and a silver fountain palm as the center piece makes for a lovely tropical buffer. Landscape designed and installed by Construction Landscape With Designs by Jennifer Bevins. Servicing The Treasure and Space Coast 772-492-8382.

Backyard Basketball Courts in Medway

Sport Court of Massachusetts

Medway Custom Backyard Basketball Court with rebounder

Brand New Landscape

User

Campbell Landscape Bay Area's Landscape Design, Custom Construction & Management

Brittany Pool

Gasper Landscape Design and Construction

This exterior fireplace is fueled by natural gas! Warm stone work picks up details from the house. Photo by Rob Cardillo.

Arbour Garden

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

Jo Fenton

Japanese Garden: stone terrace, stone stairs.

Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.

NSG Ground Covers

Native Sun Gardens

Ground covers will cut your water bill down and leave you with a clean and polished look for your outside space! Photo Cred: Joshua Thayer

Remsenberg Koi Pond

AH Ponds, Inc.

Preston Hollow - Dallas

AquaTerra Outdoors

This large sprawling yard is highlighted by the house with a dry creek bed flowing under a see through corridor in the house.

Osterville Gardens

MainStay Landscape Inc.

With views of Nantucket Sound and Sampson’s Island, this Oyster Harbors property holds colorful gardens for summer enjoyment. A large kitchen garden surrounded by apple trees provides a bountiful selection of herbs for the home cook. In the adjacent gardens, vegetables, lime and lemon trees, and tropical plants are mixed amongst vibrant perennials and pear and apple trees.

Vinyl Fence

Split Rail Fence Co Denver CO

Minneapolis Gabion

Stonepocket Unique Landscapes

Gabion with weathered steel 2"x2" 1/4" steel rod with 2" angle iron. Tim Heelan

Retaining Block Bed

J. Iddins Landscaping LLC

A simple retaining block bed can add a good deal of character to a bland space. This particular property had significant deer problems as well, so we brought in some hardier deer-resistant shrubs and mulched areas of the lawn which get regular deer traffic...

Backyard Garden Design Ideas

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.