A Progressive Mission Style Casa in San Juan

GRADY-O-GRADY Construction & Development, Inc.

Applied Photogradhy
This is an example of a mediterranean front yard flower bed in Orange County.

Glencoe French Chateau - Formal Pool and Landscape

Glencoe Residence Landscape. Brick Paver Driveway with Bluestone Motorcourt Border, Radiant Snow Melt Heat System, French Inspired Formal Entrance Landscape, Low Voltage Lighting, and Irrigation. Entire property Constructed by: Arrow. Designed by: Marco Romani, RLA - Landscape Architect.

Glen Ellyn Landscape

KD Landscape

This small vignette shows one of the casual entry ways into the main space. Bella Anna Hydrangea flank either side of 2'x2' stepping stones. Design by John Algozzini. Photo courtesy of Mike Crews Photography.

Zero Lawn Xeriscape

David Morello Garden Enterprises, Inc.

Flower lover garden David Morello
Photo of a mid-sized craftsman front yard stone flower bed in Houston for summer.

gardenUP Garden Designs

gardenUP®

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun front yard mulch formal garden in Boston for spring.

Elegant Country Estate

Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone formal garden in New York for summer.

Burlington Retreat

Linden L.A.N.D. Group

Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Design ideas for a traditional full sun backyard concrete paver formal garden in Burlington.

Contemporary Custom Home Landscape Renovation

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

This cedar lamp post is set in a limestone masonry pier with bluestone cap. It is surrounded by long blooming perennials including 'Summer Beauty' allium. Westhauser Photography

Single level luxury

White Water Mountain Design & Development

John Hession
Photo of a traditional side yard flower bed in Boston.

Burlington Retreat

Linden L.A.N.D. Group

Rebecca Lindenmeyr
This is an example of a traditional full sun backyard stone formal garden in Burlington.

Burlington Retreat

Linden L.A.N.D. Group

Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Photo of a traditional full sun backyard formal garden in Burlington.

Arcadia Spanish Colonial | Planter Detail

Greey Pickett

The landscape of this home honors the formality of Spanish Colonial / Santa Barbara Style early homes in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix. By re-grading the lot and allowing for terraced opportunities, we featured a variety of hardscape stone, brick, and decorative tiles that reinforce the eclectic Spanish Colonial feel. Cantera and La Negra volcanic stone, brick, natural field stone, and handcrafted Spanish decorative tiles are used to establish interest throughout the property. A front courtyard patio includes a hand painted tile fountain and sitting area near the outdoor fire place. This patio features formal Boxwood hedges, Hibiscus, and a rose garden set in pea gravel. The living room of the home opens to an outdoor living area which is raised three feet above the pool. This allowed for opportunity to feature handcrafted Spanish tiles and raised planters. The side courtyard, with stepping stones and Dichondra grass, surrounds a focal Crape Myrtle tree. One focal point of the back patio is a 24-foot hand-hammered wrought iron trellis, anchored with a stone wall water feature. We added a pizza oven and barbecue, bistro lights, and hanging flower baskets to complete the intimate outdoor dining space. Project Details: Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Higgins Architects Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Sam Rosenbaum

West Coast English Retreat

Verde Fine Gardens

Photo of a small contemporary partial sun backyard stone flower bed.

Front yard curb appeal

NS Landscapes

Low maintenance planting beds for upgraded curb appeal.
This is an example of a large transitional front yard mulch flower bed in Minneapolis.

Prairie Landscape

Hursthouse Landscape - Architect, Build, Maintain

A slightly different view at a slightly different time of the year still reflects nicely this design's commitment to birds, butterflies and other wildlife.

Suburban Retreat

NLH Landscape Architects

Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for a traditional front yard flower bed in Chicago.

Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore

Hursthouse Landscape - Architect, Build, Maintain

Low-profile landscape plantings under the arching redbud create focus on the front entry while walking through the garden. Rectilinear containers amplify the mid-century modern lines of the home.

Modern Landscape

This is an example of a large modern drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard stone and metal fence flower bed in Denver for summer.

Transitional Back Landscape - Mequon, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Another bluestone path provides an entry/exit point into the main patio from the south yard. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional full sun front yard stone flower bed in Milwaukee for summer.

Donald Pell Studio Gardens, East Vincent Township

Donald Pell - Gardens

A drought-tolerant perennial border of rich four-season texture and color, including Calamagrostis, Allium, Echinacea, Rudbeckia, and Arnoglossum
This is an example of a huge eclectic drought-tolerant and full sun backyard stone flower bed in Philadelphia for summer.

Flower Bed Ideas

Decorating your garden with beautiful flowers and lush vegetation is a popular way to bring positivity and bright, cheery colors to your outdoor space. And, not to mention, it’s a sure way of garnering a bit of neighbor envy! Wondering where to get started? Let’s kick things off with flower bed designs. Acting as the centerpiece of your garden, flower beds take some planning to look their best but reward you with breathtaking views when completed. Researching flower bed ideas can seem a bit overwhelming, but luckily Houzz is here to help! Whether you are looking for large or small flower bed ideas, designs centered around perennials or annual plants, the vast photo gallery of flower bed ideas below are sure to inspire some of your greatest green thumb work yet! If you aren’t quite sure where to start, here are some helpful tips that can guide you through the flower bed design process.

1. Raised Flower Beds

When you are thinking about which flower bed is right for your space, think about the ease of care that accompanies it. Raised flower beds, which are made of stone pavers and blocks, are known for making plant care easier, especially during the offseason. Aside from the ease of care, the raised style acts as a highly visual centerpiece of the garden, making them perfect to show off to house guests!

2.Flower Garden Paths

Create an organized, flowing garden that welcomes leisurely strolls by opting for a flower garden path. Make unsuspecting guests’ first impression of your garden a lasting one by crafting flower garden paths or walkways as a guide. Transition from different florals and greenery throughout the walkway to maximize the beauty experienced with each step down the path.

3. Garden Edging with Stones

Consider planting flowers in an organized fashion in rows to create a uniform look. Make unsuspecting guest’s first impStonework is a classic choice for edging flower beds due to both its form and function. Opt to use stones to create a complementary border around your flower bed to amplify the aesthetic of your garden by mixing depths and textures. Flower beds with rocks or stones also help keep maintenance low, as you won’t need to worry about overgrown grass invading your flowers.

4. Slanted Flower Beds

Add some drama to your flower bed design by incorporating a slanted base. If you want to heighten the sloping effect, plant your flowers accordingly by height and flower type for consistency and to ensure you can see each plant when it blooms. You can even mix a slanted flower bed and stone edging together for a bold front yard look that is sure to catch the eye of everyone who passes by your home.

5. Flowers around Trees

Surround your trees with a ring of flowers to transform your garden into an oasis. Mix two or more flower colors together to create a vibrant design. Whether you want to add plants that thrive in shade such as hydrangeas or early spring blooming bulb perennials such as daffodils, there are plenty of options to help you design a beautiful flower bed at the base of your trees.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a flower bed renovation or are building a designer flower bed from scratch, Houzz has 3,538 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including NS Landscapes and White Water Mountain Design & Development. Look through flower bed pictures in different colors and styles and when you find a flower bed design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful flower bed photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.