skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Garden & Outdoor
  2. Garden

Garden Ideas and Designs

All Filters
Refine by:
101 - 120 of 1,005,986 photos
Item 1 of 10
Backyard Bliss
Backyard Bliss
Shambhala LandscapesShambhala Landscapes
This classic San Francisco backyard was transformed into an inviting and usable outdoor living space. A few steps down lead to a lounging area, featuring drought-friendly and maintenance-free artificial grass as well as a cozy, custom-built natural gas fire pit surrounded by a Redwood bench. Redwood fencing, low-voltage LED landscape lighting, drip irrigation, planting and a water feature completed the space.
Contemporary Planter
Contemporary Planter
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
A simple contemporary planter is a great accent to this garden.
Medium sized contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Orange County with a raised bed and concrete paving.
Currumbin
Currumbin
Brisbane Landscaping CoBrisbane Landscaping Co
Beach style garden in Gold Coast - Tweed.
Find the right local pro for your project
Find top design and renovation professionals on Houzz
Haddonfield NJ Residence
Haddonfield NJ Residence
Ledden Palimeno Landscape Co.Ledden Palimeno Landscape Co.
Design ideas for a traditional garden in Philadelphia.
Victorian Chelsea
Victorian Chelsea
Hartley BotanicHartley Botanic
Victorian Chelsea powder coated in Olive Leaf
Traditional partial sun garden fence in Other with a wood fence.
Planter
Planter
B. Jane GardensB. Jane Gardens
Design ideas for an eclectic garden in Austin.
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
This is an example of a large contemporary back full sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a pathway and natural stone paving.
Evergreen Mountain Retreat
Evergreen Mountain Retreat
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
Photo of an expansive rustic back full sun garden for summer in Denver with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Xeriscape & Landscape Design
Xeriscape & Landscape Design
Aria AlfrescoAria Alfresco
Huge Boulder Waterfall, Natural Boulder Dry River Bed and Xeriscaped Planting Beds Make This Landscape Design Unique and Beautiful
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden in Denver with a waterfall.
Brooklyn backyard with small playground
Brooklyn backyard with small playground
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
Brooklyn backyard with pergola, built in children's activity wall, blue stone paving with synthetic grass inserts for the play area with swings. Outdoor storage boxes double up as benches.
Traditional downtown front porch design
Traditional downtown front porch design
Executive LandscapeExecutive Landscape
Classic garden in Detroit.
West Seattle Modern Living
West Seattle Modern Living
Orion RockscapesOrion Rockscapes
Inspiration for a modern side fully shaded garden for summer in Seattle with concrete paving.
Sloped Front Yard Landscaping
Sloped Front Yard Landscaping
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
We wanted a way to ensure there would be plenty of lawn space as well as planters and bushes to line the front walk walkway.
Inspiration for a large contemporary front full sun garden in Salt Lake City with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Custom Mercer Island Fence
Custom Mercer Island Fence
Chapman Construction, LLCChapman Construction, LLC
Design ideas for a large traditional back partial sun garden in Seattle with gravel.
Costal Modern
Costal Modern
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
This is an example of a classic full sun garden in Minneapolis.
Peaceful Pleasure Point
Peaceful Pleasure Point
Woodling Landscape DesignWoodling Landscape Design
This cute beach house in the iconic Pleasure Point neighborhood needed an overhaul after years of salt spray and neglect. My client wanted low-maintenance plants, year-round color and succulents. He also wanted a peaceful, zen-like environment. We chose neutral pavers in greys and tans in a simple pattern for the driveway and flagstone for the patio that matched the new colors of the home. The plant palette is simple yet striking and about as low-maintenance as you can get. A beautiful waterfall cascades over stone and percolates gradually into the drycreek. A perfect spot for unwinding with a glass of wine after a long day.
Highland Park
Highland Park
The Garden Design StudioThe Garden Design Studio
www.seeinseeout.com
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front formal full sun garden for spring in Dallas with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Landscape Work
Landscape Work
Integrity Landscape Services LLC.Integrity Landscape Services LLC.
Inspiration for a small rustic back partial sun garden in Austin with mulch.
Bird Key Modern
Bird Key Modern
Michael A. Gilkey, Inc.Michael A. Gilkey, Inc.
The strong lines of the hardscape design work to give balance to the rise of the elevated floor for the home.
Design ideas for a modern front driveway garden in Tampa with concrete paving.

Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your front garden design.

How should I design my back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
Bluestone Naperville
Bluestone Naperville
KD LandscapeKD 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.
6
2345678910Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.