Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA)

Rosborough Partners, Inc. won an ILCA Excellence in Landscape Gold Award for this residential maintenance project in 2018.
Photo of a traditional backyard formal garden in Chicago.

700 E Mountain Drive

Marsha Kotlyar

Photo of a mediterranean backyard stone landscaping in Santa Barbara.

Lakeside Pool Gardens - North Muskegon, MI

Specialty Gardens

A colorful mixed border of deer resistant plants including annuals and perennials. Some of the plants included are: Allium 'Millennium', Ageratum, Argyranthemum 'Butterfly', Helenium 'Mardi Gras', Agastache 'Purple Haze', Annual Cleome, Echinacea 'Hot Papaya', Coreopsis 'Zagreb', and New Guinea Impatiens. Specialty Gardens LLC, Grand Haven, MI

Harbor View Hills 3

Garden Studio

Nicholas Gingold
Inspiration for a farmhouse backyard landscaping in Orange County.

Backyard Retreat in North Bend

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

Inspiration for a large traditional backyard concrete paver garden path in Seattle.

Garden For Flowers and Vegetables

Arrow. Land + Structures

---Landscape Design and Photography by: Marco Romani, RLA. ---Construction/Installation by: www.thearrowshop.com
Design ideas for a small traditional partial sun backyard brick vegetable garden landscape in Chicago.

Colorado Natural Landscape

SolMauna Creation + Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone landscaping in Denver for spring.

Private Modern Garden

Outside Collective

Christel Leung
Photo of a small modern full sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in San Francisco.

EUROPEAN FOOTHILL GARDEN

LANDSCAPES BY DAVIDS

Photo of a mediterranean backyard gravel formal garden in Other.

Pole Barns

LM Nodine Services

Photo of a farmhouse backyard formal garden in Portland.

Carex Ice Dance groundcover

Linden L.A.N.D. Group

Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Design ideas for a contemporary partial sun backyard stone landscaping in Burlington for summer.

Landscape Designs

Georgia Outdoor Services

Photo of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone outdoor playset in Atlanta.

Fabulous Containers and Planters

Hursthouse Landscape - Architect, Build, Maintain

This is an example of a traditional partial sun backyard stone landscaping in Chicago.

Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel

Eyoh Design

Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel This major remodel and addition set out to take full advantage of the incredible view and create a clear connection to both the front and rear yards. The clients really wanted a pool and a home that they could enjoy with their kids and take full advantage of the beautiful climate that Southern California has to offer. The existing front yard was completely given to the street, so privatizing the front yard with new landscaping and a low wall created an opportunity to connect the home to a private front yard. Upon entering the home a large staircase blocked the view through to the ocean so removing that space blocker opened up the view and created a large great room. Indoor outdoor living was achieved through the usage of large sliding doors which allow that seamless connection to the patio space that overlooks a new pool and view to the ocean. A large garden is rare so a new pool and bocce ball court were integrated to encourage the outdoor active lifestyle that the clients love. The clients love to travel and wanted display shelving and wall space to display the art they had collected all around the world. A natural material palette gives a warmth and texture to the modern design that creates a feeling that the home is lived in. Though a subtle change from the street, upon entering the front door the home opens up through the layers of space to a new lease on life with this remodel.

Secret Gardens

Oliver Design Associates

Photo of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard formal garden in New York.

Hancock New Hampshire Meadow

Parker Garden Design

Inspiration for a large traditional full sun backyard gravel landscaping in Boston.

Menlo Park classic

User

A Spring picture of Heuchera "Wendy", Thuja "Emerald", and "Bloodgood" Japanese maple under the redwoods at the back of the garden. Photo-Chris Jacobson, GardenArt Group

Georgian revival

Western DuPage Landscaping, Inc.

The goal of this project was to provide a lush and vast garden for the new owners of this recently remodeled brick Georgian. Located in Wheaton this acre plus property is surrounded by beautiful Oaks. Preserving the Oaks became a particular challenge with the ample front walk and generous entertaining spaces the client desired. Under most of the Oaks the turf was in very poor condition, and most of the property was covered with undesirable overgrown underbrush such as Garlic Mustard weed and Buckthorn. With a recently completed addition, the garages were pushed farther from the front door leaving a large distance between the drive and entry to the home. This prompted the addition of a secondary door off the kitchen. A meandering walk curves past the secondary entry and leads guests through the front garden to the main entry. Off the secondary door a “kitchen patio” complete with a custom gate and Green Mountain Boxwood hedge give the clients a quaint space to enjoy a morning cup of joe. Stepping stone pathways lead around the home and weave through multiple pocket gardens within the vast backyard. The paths extend deep into the property leading to individual and unique gardens with a variety of plantings that are tied together with rustic stonewalls and sinuous turf areas. Closer to the home a large paver patio opens up to the backyard gardens. New stoops were constructed and existing stoops were covered in bluestone and mortared stonewalls were added, complimenting the classic Georgian architecture. The completed project accomplished all the goals of creating a lush and vast garden that fit the remodeled home and lifestyle of its new owners. Through careful planning, all mature Oaks were preserved, undesirables removed and numerous new plantings along with detailed stonework helped to define the new landscape.

Before and After Landscape Transformation

Living Designs By Linda

Design ideas for a large traditional drought-tolerant and full sun backyard stone garden path in San Diego.

Virginia Contemporary

M.S. Vicas Interiors

Design ideas for a huge contemporary partial sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in DC Metro.

Backyard Landscaping Ideas & Designs

Having a picturesque backyard to relax in can make the warmer months that much more enjoyable. There are a number of directions you can go, from installing a new patio to planting a garden. If you’re looking for backyard landscaping ideas, browse the photo gallery below and you’re sure to find some inspiration.

Stick Within Your Budget for Your Backyard Landscape Design

Landscaping can be expensive, between the cost of buying new plants and hiring contractors to create your dream garden. Still, if you’re looking for backyard landscaping ideas on a budget, there are a number of ways to keep costs down. You can do some of the work of planting yourself, especially if you have a small backyard. You’ll also want to plant strategically: consider more affordable, low-maintenance and native plants to keep your garden healthy.

Choose the Features that Bring Out the Best in Your Backyard

Features like a pool, fire pit or covered patio can make your backyard feel even more inviting. While you may not have the space or the budget for all of them, pick which ones best suit your yard and lifestyle. While you browse backyard landscaping ideas with a pool, consider whether a rectangular or more natural looking pool would best suit your yard. If you’re looking at landscaping ideas with a fire pit, determine whether you prefer a modern or rustic stone fire pit. For backyards in urban or dense areas, it can be nice to create your own secluded retreat. Privacy fences, dense vines, bushes and trees are all attractive landscaping ideas for privacy.

Let the size and shape of your yard guide your project. If your property is on a slope and you need backyard hill landscaping ideas, consider trees and shrubs that have strong root systems in order to avoid landslides. On the other hand, if you’re lucky enough to be taking on a large backyard landscaping project, you might consider adding a pool, or breaking up the space with paved and grassy areas.

Consider the Natural Landscape Around You

While a green lawn remains popular just about anywhere, designing a landscape that matches your home’s natural surroundings can be particularly rewarding. If you’re in need of backyard landscaping ideas for the desert, you might consider a variety of pavers, gravel or rocks to decorate your yard. Installing a patio is an easy solution, as it won’t require much maintenance once it’s done. On the other hand, if you live in a northern climate, creating a landscape design that highlights your lush green yard might make a lot of sense.

If you need backyard gardening ideas for a cold climate, installing a greenhouse can be a great way to protect vegetables from frost. While just about anything can grow well in dryer climates, you may want to steer towards landscapes without grass to save water. Instead, look for examples of backyards with rocks and local shrubs, interspersed with citrus trees for greenery.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a backyard landscaping renovation or are building a designer landscaping from scratch, Houzz has 98,642 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction and Western DuPage Landscaping, Inc.. Look through landscaping pictures in different colors and styles and when you find a backyard landscaping 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 backyard landscaping photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.