Custom-cut lueders limestone front walkway and a lawn area of fine-textured ‘Cavalier’ zoysia grass, defined with custom steel edging. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/

Osterville Woodland Garden Patios and Planters

Mary LeBlanc Landscape Design

Front Yard Landscape Project in Buffalo

Gorski Landscaping

Garden Design, Calton Avenue, 1

Kate Eyre Garden Design

Elegant Country Estate

Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.

Architectural

TouchStone Accent Lighting, Inc.

Laurelhurst Modern Garden

Northwest Native Landscapes LLC

Dramatic plant textures, modern hardscaping and sharp angles enhanced this mid-century modern bungalow. Soft plants were chosen to contrast with the sharp angles of the pathways and hard edges of the MCM home, while providing all-season interest. Horizontal privacy screens wrap the front porch and create intimate garden spaces – some visible only from the street and some visible only from inside the home. The front yard is relatively small in size, but full of colorful texture.

Santa Fe Retreat

Overland Partners Architecture + Urban Design

Water Features and Ponds

Good Earth Water Gardens

Ni-water Composition

Outdoor Craftsmen

Southwest Contemporary

Soloway Designs Inc | Architecture + Interiors AIA

Bighorn Palm Desert luxury modern home front entrance walkway water feature

Whipple Russell Architects

Bighorn Palm Desert luxury modern home front entrance walkway water feature. Photo by William MacCollum.

Restauro Complesso ViaNuova

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Giardino esterno

Richards Residence

Foch Family Landscape Architecture

This landscape of this transitional dwelling aims to compliment the architecture while providing an outdoor space for high end living and entertainment. The outdoor kitchen, hot tub, tiered gardens, living and dining areas as well as a formal lawn provide ample space for enjoyment year round. Photographs courtesy of The Richards Group.

Denny Blaine Waterfront

SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture

minimalist concrete water feature, concrete wall, lush planting

Landscape Channels Stormwater into a Rain Garden

Southview Design

Inviting front entry garden channels stormwater into a retention swale to protect the lake from fertilizer runoff.

Villa nella campagna toscana con giardino

Arkproject Camaiti & Cangi

Vista generale del giardino all'italiana

Beautiful Corner Lot in Vaughan

Artech Landscaping & Construction

Front and backyard revitalization. There is beauty in simplicity.

Modern Meets Rustic Front Entry | Dream Home Landscape Design

Southview Design

Southview Design worked with the builder from the very beginning to bring the contrasting modern and rustic notes of the home design into the surrounding landscape.

Modern Front Landscaping Project, Elmhurst, IL.

Ross and Jack's Landscaping Inc.

Front Yard Formal 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.