Reibel Project : Western Outdoor Designs

Western Pavers can help make you patio a natural extension from indoors to your outdoor living environment. Borders in different paver styles and colors help define the area and shape of your patio and make smaller spaces seem larger.

Northbrook Illinois Shade Garden in June

Van Zelst Inc

Photo by Kirsten Gentry and Terra Jenkins for Van Zelst, Inc.

Modern Small Yard

Heritage Stoneworks Ltd.

A view across the backyard which shows the natural stepping stones leading from the side yard to the interlock stone patio with the step up to the composite deck on the right. newly planted creeping thyme will provide a dense green mat with spectacular pink flowers in the summer. Various areas throughout the yard have been provided for the owner to install various containers for annuals or other seasonal interest plants. C.Gilmore - Heritage Stoneworks

Arlington Garden with Two Ponds

Tom Mannion Landscape Design, Inc.

The spiral water fall is also a biological filter. A layer of small stones fills the spiral almost to the top and as water passes over the stones, beneficial bacteria remove nutrients reducing algae blooms. Roger Foley Photography, All Rights Reserved

Pacific Heights

Verner Architects

Paul Dyer Photography

Bainbridge Island Residence

Aaron G. Edwards Landscape Architect

A traditional Moon Gate entrance frames the view to the front door.

Salem Townhouse

Sudbury Design Group

In the heart of the McIntyre Historic District, a Registered National Historic Landmark of Salem, you'll find an extraordinary array of fine residential period homes. Hidden behind many of these homes are lovely private garden spaces. The recreation of this space began with the removal of a large wooden deck and staircase. In doing so, we visually extended and opened up the yard for an opportunity to create three distinct garden rooms. A graceful fieldstone and bluestone staircase leads you from the home onto a bluestone terrace large enough for entertaining. Two additional garden spaces provide intimate and quiet seating areas integrated in the herbaceous borders and plantings. Photography: Anthony Crisafulli

South Lamar Condo

Native Edge Landscape

Native Edge Landscape, LLC

Blackwell

Design Focus International

Lake Forest Residence

Arrow. Land + Structures

Framed view out towards the scenic Conway farms golf course in Lake Forest

Foster Contemporary Garden

PLT Design

Making the side return into a useable space with a bespoke bike store with green roof..

Goram House

Smart Landscape Design

Contemporary woodland garden with corten metal walls, horizontal trellis panelling and a polished metal and timber zig-zag pergola

Natural stone wall and steps

Garden Architecture

dry stacked Bouquet Canyon stone walls and steps with decomposed granite paving

Upper Nyack Minimalist Landscape

Design Farm Group

Cor-ten steel steps / pea stone and concrete retaining walls

House in Santiago de Chile

ricardo2014

Backyard patio

Composite walkway

Jones Fence & Custom Vinyl, LLC

Stylish Digs in Echo Park

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

Water Features

Aria Alfresco

This natural boulder waterfall is showcased in this property's back yard. Calming sounds and beautiful, natural boulders and plantings enhance the outdoor living experience of this landscape.

Red Wood Vertical Boards

LA FENCE CRAFT

Brown 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.