Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping

The plant combinations attract butterflies, have fragrance and a variety of colors. Ninety percent of the yard consists of perennials but there is plenty of space for the homeowner to add annual color every year.

Bluestone Naperville

KD Landscape

Turning into the backyard, a two-tiered pergola and social space make for a grand arrival. Scroll down to the first "before" photo for a peek at what it looked like when we first did our site inventory in the snow. Design by John Algozzini and Kevin Manning.

Sculpture House Oakland

Dodie Shoemaker

California living indoor outdoor modern yard

English Country Garden

Pippa Schofield Garden Design

Pippa Schofield

Historic Garden Reinvented

Scott Byron & Co., Inc.

Geometric design with stone pavers leading to a patio and outdoor living spaces.

Townhouse garden

Neil Jones Design

Using a refined palette of quality materials set within a striking and elegant design, the space provides a restful and sophisticated urban garden for a professional couple to be enjoyed both in the daytime and after dark. The use of corten is complimented by the bold treatment of black in the decking, bespoke screen and pergola.

Contemporary Backyard

Vision Garden Design

The focal point of this Contemporary backyard is a outdoor fountain made from an urn embedded with Mexican river rocks.

Contemporary Backyard

Vision Garden Design

Contemporary backyard with concrete pavers surrounded by Mexican river rocks. A comfortable "floating" wooden bench in a stucco wall creates a separate garden "room" from lawn and kids play house.

Haus WH

Ferreira | Verfürth Architekten

Fotos: Julia Vogel, Köln

Succulent Rock Garden

Windscapes Landscaping

Succulent Garden.

Summer Containers

KMS Gardens and Design

Craftsman Garden

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Harriet Farlam

A perfect blend of pool, hardscape, groundcover, plants, trees, fence & trellis work. Photo Credit: Karina Filipovich - Northwest Houston Real Estate Photographer

Craftsman Backyard - Cedarburg

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

As the dry creek winds its way through the new backyard, it helps draw your eye along with it. Westhauser Photography

Design/ Build- Rustic Retreat

Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.

Hear what our clients, Lisa & Rick, have to say about their project by clicking on the Facebook link and then the Videos tab. Hannah Goering Photography

A San Jose Edible Garden

User

AFTER...Because they are devout "foodies", we decided that that as much of the property as possible should be food producing. With that focus in mind, the front lawn became a vegetable garden. The installation was done by Sam Gomez of Gomez Landscaping. Caitlin Atkinson

The Berry Bowl

Haver & Skolnick LLC Architects

The unique domed Berry Bowl is the terminus of the garden's central pathway. Robert Benson Photography

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.