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Aisian Inspired garden Sculpture
Aisian Inspired garden Sculpture
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
Asian inspired garden in this Fort Lauderdale home. This is a meditative garden designed and installed by Matthew Giampietro
Photo of a small world-inspired front full sun garden in Miami.
Mudd
Mudd
The Pond GnomeThe Pond Gnome
The new waterfall is now a place that the birds REALLY enjoy!
Photo of a small mediterranean back full sun garden in Phoenix with a pond.
Contemporary Garden
Contemporary Garden
Inspiration for a small contemporary front partial sun garden in London.
Sowing the Moon Teahouse
Sowing the Moon Teahouse
Windsmith DesignWindsmith Design
The path to the entrance is a single granite slab, punctuated by a large stepping stone.
Small world-inspired front full sun garden in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Aqua Perma Solar Firma Vertical Lettuce Garden
Aqua Perma Solar Firma Vertical Lettuce Garden
CplusC Architects + BuildersCplusC Architects + Builders
Murray Fredericks
This is an example of a small back garden in Sydney with a living wall and brick paving.
Small modern garden landscaping in Clapham
Small modern garden landscaping in Clapham
Positive Garden LtdPositive Garden Ltd
Small modern garden landscaping in Clapham. Porcelain tiles, drainage, painting, lighting. Water feature wall cladded with multi slate panels. Raised beds constructed from hollow/solid dense concrete blocks, rendered and painted. Designer: Honor Holmes Garden Design Positive Garden Ltd
Harlem Duplex
Harlem Duplex
Emergent Form ArchitectureEmergent Form Architecture
Photo of a small scandi back partial sun garden in New York with concrete paving.
Cayucos Beach House
Cayucos Beach House
Jacklyn Curry DesignJacklyn Curry Design
(c) 2017 Jacklyn Curry Design
Inspiration for a small beach style front xeriscape full sun garden in Other with a garden path and concrete paving.
Los Altos Hills
Los Altos Hills
April Philips Design WorksApril Philips Design Works
The Spa, spa deck, water feature and greenwall.
Inspiration for a small contemporary back full sun garden in San Francisco with a living wall and decking.
Orinda 5
Orinda 5
Garden Nest Residential LandscapeGarden Nest Residential Landscape
Photo By: Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Inspiration for a small classic side garden in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Японский садик
Японский садик
Палисандр дизайнПалисандр дизайн
С этой работой "Сад белой луны" мы участвовали в выставке "Цветочный фестиваль".
Inspiration for a small world-inspired full sun garden in Other with gravel.
Neglected Sideyard now Useable
Neglected Sideyard now Useable
Hedahl Landscape Deck & PatioHedahl Landscape Deck & Patio
Happy dog! Loves his synthetic turf yard. Walls are Allan Block Jumbo Junior units with cap on lower wall, no cap on upper walls.
This is an example of a small classic back full sun garden in Seattle with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Japanese Courtyard Garden
Japanese Courtyard Garden
Hanselman Landscape and GardensHanselman Landscape and Gardens
Photo of a small world-inspired garden in Philadelphia with a garden path and decorative stones.
Brooklyn Backyard
Brooklyn Backyard
Root & Vine GardensRoot & Vine Gardens
Brooklyn Backyard Oasis. Blue stone patio, Ceder privacy fence.
Inspiration for a small contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in New York with natural stone paving.
Doylestown Borough Landscape Design/Install
Doylestown Borough Landscape Design/Install
Indigenous Ingenuities, LLCIndigenous Ingenuities, LLC
Tight path on this small scale lot in the borough
This is an example of a small contemporary side xeriscape fully shaded garden in Philadelphia with natural stone paving.
Landform Consultants - Project Value £35,000 - £60,000 - Winner
Landform Consultants - Project Value £35,000 - £60,000 - Winner
The Association of Professional LandscapersThe Association of Professional Landscapers
Inspiration for a small contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in Berkshire with decking.
Contemporary Garden 2
Contemporary Garden 2
Green Tree Garden Design LtdGreen Tree Garden Design Ltd
Looking into the garden from the house. The entire rear wall is glass, so the garden is very visible from inside the house. The main patio is at the same level as the internal floor height, and then you step up to the main lawn. This makes the garden seem more spacious and generous. Richard Brown Photography Ltd
Southlands Project
Southlands Project
Luxuriant GardensLuxuriant Gardens
Raised Cedar Perennial Herb Beds were constructed on either side of an existing storage shed (close to the kitchen) to reduce bed maintenance (annual lawn edging) and add interest and functionality to a backyard which originally had only a lawn and fence. Note that two young pear trees were also planted along the opposite fence for the same reasons.
Brixton Garden
Brixton Garden
The London Gardener LtdThe London Gardener Ltd
Small garden in Brixton designed for young children and sophisticated enough to link in style with the new kitchen extension/remodelled house. Artificial grass was combined with scented Lavender and Trachleospermum with year round structure from standard Olea (Olive) trees and Magnolia Grandiflora. Cedar slats were used for the fencing to give a clean and modern line. A lovely low maintenance garden!
Custom Greenhouses
Custom Greenhouses
BC Greenhouse Builders LtdBC Greenhouse Builders Ltd
Our Cottage 8x10 double glass greenhouse offers unbeatable insulation for colder climates. With additional ventilation and decorative options, this is the jewel in your yard.

Small Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your front garden design.

How should I design my back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
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