30+ Garden Ideas and Design Inspiration
From our garden to yours, we share garden design ideas from around the world for beautiful gardens big and small
Garden Ideas to Inspire Every Space and Style
Looking to create a garden that reflects your style, suits your space, and brings you joy season after season? Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to refresh a corner of your yard, this collection of garden ideas is filled with inspiration to help you get started—and keep going.
From shady retreats to edible gardens, low-maintenance designs to colorful flower beds, you'll find tips and ideas for every kind of outdoor space. Not sure where to begin?
- Garden Trends & Visual Ideas
- Design Ideas by Space
- Design Ideas by Style
- Eco-Friendly Garden Ideas
- Flower, Vegetable, & Container Garden Ideas
- Design Elements & Features
- Design Inspiration & Advice
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Garden Trends & Visual Ideas
Need a spark of creativity? Start here with trending garden ideas, inspiring landscapes from around the country, and beautiful photo galleries.
Discover important trends shaping the gardening world in 2025 and beyond.
Browse our collection of gardens from coast-to-coast, accompanied by rich photography and behind-the-scenes information.
Browse a gallery of garden images full of creative ideas and solutions. See how other gardeners are creating designs that are attractive and functional.
Design Ideas by Space
Every yard has unique challenges and opportunities. Whether you're working with a small urban lot, a shady side yard, or a wide-open backyard, these ideas will help you make the most of your space. Discover solutions that maximize beauty and function—no matter your layout.
Increase the curb appeal of your front garden to provide a warm welcome for guests.
Maximize the use of your most important outdoor space.
Untap the potential of this overlooked space.
See how gardeners around the country have created incredible gardens in small spaces.
Lighten up a shady garden with a well-thought-out landscape design and carefully selected plants.
Learn how to upgrade a slope with these ideas and tips.
Design Ideas by Style
Looking for a garden that reflects your personal taste? Explore ideas inspired by design traditions from around the world—from romantic cottage gardens to sleek Zen spaces and colorful Mediterranean escapes. Find the style that fits your vision and climate.
Here are 7 tips to create your own cottage garden.
How to design a space for quiet contemplation with your own backyard Zen garden.
Enhance your landscape with this low-maintenance solution.
Extend your time outdoors with a nighttime white garden oasis.
Design a landscape that mimics ecosystems found in nature.
Ideas for creating a tropical garden that evokes the beauty and serenity of far-off destinations.
Even if you don’t live in a dry climate, you can still achieve the Mediterranean look.
Create a captivating home landscape in a challenging desert environment.
Create a stylish English garden in your own yard.
Transform your outdoor space into a serene sanctuary with these expert techniques.
Harness the power of one of the garden's most diverse and powerful elements.
How to design a sensory garden to appeal to all five of your senses.
Explore more gardens & gardens styles
Eco-Friendly Garden Ideas
Design a garden that’s as good for the planet as it is beautiful. These ideas highlight ways to support bees, butterflies, birds, and beneficial insects while conserving resources and using sustainable design principles. Discover low-impact gardens that celebrate nature’s resilience.
Plant a butterfly garden to attract these beneficial insects to your yard.
Bees help your garden thrive, so treat them well by growing some or all of these bee-friendly plants.
Learn how to grow a pollinator paradise with these tips for picking the right flowers and creating a safe environment.
Turn your yard and garden into a mecca for birds by filling it with the plants, shrubs, and trees that they love.
Ideas for trading your lawn for other more eco-friendly options.
Ideas for creating a beautiful native landscape design that benefits wildlife and the environment.
Flower, Vegetable, & Container Garden Ideas
Want to create a garden that’s as functional as it is beautiful? These popular garden types focus on what you grow—whether it’s vibrant flowers, homegrown veggies, or lush containers for small spaces. Explore each category to find ideas tailored to your gardening goals.
Discover beautiful ideas for designing flower gardens of all shapes, styles, and color palettes.
Tips and inspiration for growing vegetables, herbs, and fruit—whether in beds, borders, or raised containers.
Explore flexible, stylish garden ideas perfect for patios, balconies, and small-space solutions.
Design Features
Great gardens aren’t just about what you plant—they’re also about how you shape the experience. Use water, lighting, color, and other elements to enhance your outdoor space and create focal points, mood, and flow. These ideas help you take your garden from good to unforgettable.
Outdoor lighting provides the option to dine al fresco, highlight your favorite tree, or to simply not trip down the stairs.
Add a water feature to your yard for beauty and ambiance.
Create a colorful garden by learning the basics of color theory and how to use it effectively in your design.
Design Inspiration & Advice
Need guidance or a little creative spark? These articles share design tips, personal stories, and insights from expert gardeners to help you see your space with new eyes. From public garden lessons to peaceful outdoor living ideas, find inspiration to make your garden truly your own.
Four different designers in four different climates share what they learned while creating their own home gardens.
Practical ideas and inspiration you can use in your own garden.
Expert advice for creating an outdoor living area you’ll love.
Great gardens don’t happen overnight—they evolve with time, care, and inspiration. Whether you’re dreaming big or simply refreshing a small corner of your yard, we hope these garden ideas spark your creativity and guide your next step. Browse through our collections, explore different styles, and discover what resonates with you. Your perfect garden is waiting to grow.
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