Donald Pell Studio Gardens, East Vincent Township

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.

Hinsdale - New terraced landscaping

Wendling Designs

New terraced landscape design
Photo of a hillside stone flower bed in Chicago for summer.

Suburban Retreat

NLH Landscape Architects

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

Medina Farmhouse Patio Garden

Spring Greenworks LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional drought-tolerant and full sun backyard flower bed in Seattle.

Techo-Bloc Eva Paver Driveway

Shull Landscaping

Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal full sun front yard mulch landscaping in Philadelphia for summer.

13th Street Garden Retreat

Nature's Way Landscapes

Natural beauty takes center stage in this softly lit retreat, where meandering paths, blooming hydrangeas, and textured boulders frame a peaceful connection to the nearby Flatirons. Ask ChatGPT

Labyrinth Garden

K. Dakin Design Inc.

Dakin has been working with the owners of this site realize their dream of cultivating a rich and meaningful landscape around their home. Because of their deep engagement with their land and garden, the landscape has guided the entire design process, from architecture to civil engineering to landscape design. All architecture on site is oriented toward the garden, a park-like, multi-use environment that includes a walking labyrinth, restored prairie, a Japanese garden, an orchard, vegetable beds, berry brambles, a croquet lawn and a charred wood outdoor shower. Dakin pays special attention to materials at every turn, selecting an antique sugar bowl for the outdoor fire pit, antique Japanese roof tiles to create blue edging, and stepping stones imported from India. In addition to its diversity of garden types, this permacultural paradise is home to chickens, ducks, and bees. A complex irrigation system was designed to draw alternately from wells and cisterns. 3x5lion.png Dakin has also had the privilege of creating an arboretum of diverse and rare trees that she based on Olmsted’s design for Central Park. Trees were selected to display a variety of seasonally shifting delights: spring blooms, fall berries, winter branch structure. Mature trees onsite were preserved and sometimes moved to new locations.

Burlington Retreat

Linden L.A.N.D. Group

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

Prominent Palo Alto Corner Now colorful

Inviting Spaces By Kim

This centrally located intersection to a main thoroughfare a block away was a concern because of the corner lot visibility issue for cars making a turn driving in either direction. The Quince tree bloomed annually for just a short time and was originally planted by the prior home owners decades ago. Keeping it maintained to a height of 4’ maximum, dictated for safety reasons, was still obstructing and limiting the visibility of oncoming traffic at this busy intersection. The existing roses planted in the same space as the Quince were a perfect backdrop to the new perennials and annuals planted to paint this corner with flowers. The project also included expanding the beautification to both corner areas in coordination with several other planting areas already seasonally updated on the property. With the Redwood Tree as a focal point and Roses, Daphnes, Iris, Azaleas, Fuchsias, Hydrangeas and Camilias highlighting the planting beds the addition of color, including around the driveway and side entrance, transformed the entire space. Painting With Flowers Is Adding Beauty to Benefit Homeowners & Neighbors! Kim Beber

Lakefront Idyll - Gravel Courtyard

Hortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden Design

Gravel Courtyard
This is an example of a large contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun courtyard gravel and wood fence flower bed in New York.

Woodland Park-Like Estate

Les Arbres Tree Service & Fine Gardening

Lower front gardens, edged and in full bloom.
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Sonoma Ecological Retreat Garden

Equinox Landscape

Beautiful backyard retreat in the Wine Country - Town of Sonoma
Design ideas for a mid-sized craftsman drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard stone and wood fence flower bed in San Francisco for spring.

Elegant Country Estate

Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.

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

Willow Park bungalow.

Alford's Landscaping

Design ideas for a mid-sized southwestern drought-tolerant and full sun front yard concrete paver flower bed in Dallas for summer.

Large sweeping front entry bed

Van Zelst Inc

Planting bed filled with a mix of annuals and perennials. The cobbles lining the planting bed are Valders tumbled cobblestone.
Inspiration for a large craftsman partial sun front yard landscaping for summer.

California Spanish Modern Sanctuary

Juice Landscape Design

Native sages and Mediterranean wild mints and lavenders dance together under a canopy of palo verde, citrus and strawberry trees. Jasmine, bougainvillea, figs, olives and a sizable vegetable garden and orchard round out the planting profile. Not to mention the ultra low-water NO-MOW lawn. Used regularly for dogs & soccer.

South Pasadena Transitional

June Scott Design

Concrete pavers set in gravel. This front garden with low-water Mediterranean plants in shades of green replaced a thisty lawn and beautifully complements the transitional style home. New concrete pavers provide a clear, attractive entry as well as “landing spots” along the the driveway.

Specialty Features

Premier Service

Design ideas for a traditional courtyard flower bed in Chicago.

gardenUP Garden Designs

gardenUP®

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

Single level luxury

White Water Mountain Design & Development

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

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 3,373 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc. and Premier Service. 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.