The main space connects to a private conversation space for two where a small water feature is nestled among the plantings. Dappled shadows on the walkway add to the romance of this shot.

Backyard Retreat

Golden Leaf Landscapes

Siena House Garden Terrace

Matthew Fowler, Architect

A view of formal gardens at the front terrace. Plantings include various types of rosemary, euphorbia, ceonothus, thyme, and lavender.

Summer Planters

KMS Gardens and Design

A planter grouping holds colorful summer annuals to add color to the patio area.

Landscape

Bianco's Landscaping & Masonry

Coastal Garden Design

Landart Landscapes

Small and Modern Backyards

Arbordale Landscaping

A small backyard using Sienna wood for the fences and decks. Techo-Bloc Onyx pavingstone and curbing hardscaping materials. Hornbeams, Serviceberries, and various ornamental grasses complete the planting portion.

MASSERIA IN SICILIA

PAESAGGI DOMESTICI | Caterina Magliulo

Ph. Living Inside

Washington State Residence

MTR Landscape Architects

Contemporary Pool Compliments English Garden Style

Verdant Grounds

Colorful and lush flowers create a magnificent border along the front drive. We combine both hardy-in-Texas perennials with season color so your landscape is beautiful each season. The beautiful traditional architecture of this home demanded a lush English style garden design. The deep landscape beds accommodate an abundance of color and foliage interested throughout the year. The clean, contemporary pool design complements the more traditional architecture and landscape design. Put it all together and you have a beautiful and lush retreat for relaxing and entertaining in style.

Tucson Contemporary

Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.

Photos by Meagan Hancock

Brier cottage

Benjamin Silver Design

Queens Park

Lucy Willcox Garden Design

For this lovely project the clients wanted to pack a lot into this compact space. A space for the adults to entertain and somewhere for the kids to play. As the garden is very much on display from the kitchen it needed to feel like a natural extension of the internal living space and a pleasure to look out onto all year round. We expect so much from gardens of this size so they need to be hard working spaces. To include all that was requested takes balance in the composition and a considered design, less is more. The garden will effectively be broken down into dining, relaxing, play areas for the kids and a great planting scheme, of course! In smaller gardens you want to make the biggest impact with the planting with bold planting beds, which is exactly what we can do in this space, the beds will be full of lush evergreen ferns with pockets of flowering perennials.

Urban Garden

Schumacher Associates

In this tiny front and side yard garden we created intrigue and privacy for home owners in an urban setting.

Rustic Courtyard Garden

Design It Landscape Solutions

Design it landscapes

Center Valley, PA

Chestnut Hill Landscape Contractors

Outdoor Living

Landscape Renovations, Inc.

Garden Design Ideas with Brick Pavers 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.