A beautifully designed American garden is just as important as the interior of your home. Your front yard, especially, will contribute to the first impression people have of your home, and therefore deserves the same attention to detail as any room in your house. Plants and landscaping can add colour, texture and even fragrance to gardens, and can be as elaborate or or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit. You may not have much space for greenery, but even an American balcony garden can make for a peaceful oasis in a concrete jungle. Whether it’s a manicured front lawn, paved pathway or intricate garden design, this space should complement your home’s landscape, architecture and design, suit the local climate, and reflect your household.

Whether you want inspiration for planning an american garden renovation or are building a designer garden from scratch, Houzz has 1,170 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Ruth Willmott Associates and North Hill Gardens. Look through garden photos in different colours and styles and when you find an american garden 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 american garden ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.