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Weessies
Weessies
Land Mechanics, Inc.Land Mechanics, Inc.
Cedar fence and planter boxes photo by Bronwyn Miller
Photo of a small eclectic back partial sun garden for summer in Orange County with a living wall.
Tuscan Farmhouse
Tuscan Farmhouse
Evergreen Landscape Architects, Inc.Evergreen Landscape Architects, Inc.
Leland Walmsley
Inspiration for a small mediterranean sloped full sun garden in Santa Barbara with natural stone paving.
MODA
MODA
UserUser
Courtyard view of back unit
Inspiration for a small modern courtyard driveway garden in Seattle.
California Ranch Dreaming
California Ranch Dreaming
Christiane Holmquist Landscape DesignChristiane Holmquist Landscape Design
Emma Almendarez
Photo of a small mediterranean front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in San Diego with mulch.
Landscaping
Landscaping
Good Earth Water GardensGood Earth Water Gardens
Perennial hillside.
Inspiration for a small eclectic front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Kansas City with mulch.
Drought 2015 gardens
Drought 2015 gardens
Susie Dowd Markarian, Landscape DesignSusie Dowd Markarian, Landscape Design
Chris Kitterdge Photography, Susie Dowd Markarian Designer, Santa Rosa CA. Zunino Builders Contractor
Small mediterranean front xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with gravel.
Reseda
Reseda
Red BermRed Berm
This project was a conversion from lawn to a patio area and drought tolerant space. The colors were blues, grays, whites and yellows.
This is an example of a small contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with concrete paving and a garden path.
LOW WATER LANDSCAPE GARDENS
LOW WATER LANDSCAPE GARDENS
Marc Mason Landscape ServicesMarc Mason Landscape Services
Marc Mason Landscape Services
Photo of a small traditional front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Orange County.
Hollywood project- Landscape -BBQ-
Hollywood project- Landscape -BBQ-
G & L DESIGN BUILDING AND LANDSCAPE, INC.G & L DESIGN BUILDING AND LANDSCAPE, INC.
Photo of a small contemporary back formal partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a pond and natural stone paving.
Gallery
Gallery
Poppy's Irrigation & Landscaping, LLCPoppy's Irrigation & Landscaping, LLC
Photo of a small traditional side garden in Little Rock with a garden path and gravel.
Rear courtyard makeover
Rear courtyard makeover
Dimension GardenscapeDimension Gardenscape
A quiet retreat off the study of the house, the clients wanted a serene place where they could forget their daily troubles. Paul Huskinson - photographer
Casa Sonoma
Casa Sonoma
Reyes Landscape ConstructionReyes Landscape Construction
Small modern back formal full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with gravel.
Small Shady Back Yard
Small Shady Back Yard
Magic Landscaping, Inc.Magic Landscaping, Inc.
This is the entrance of the garden from the side. This entire rear yard used to be a lawn area in poor condition. Magic Landscaping, Inc- New Jersey Landscape Designer & Contractor.
Gallery
Gallery
Brentwood Landscape & Design IncorporatedBrentwood Landscape & Design Incorporated
Photo of a small sloped garden in Cincinnati.
Our Work
Our Work
Big Fish LandscapingBig Fish Landscaping
Inspiration for a small classic side fully shaded garden in Other with gravel.
Gallery
Gallery
Burchett's LandscapeBurchett's Landscape
Design ideas for a small back garden in Little Rock.
Typical Residential Projects
Typical Residential Projects
Richard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape ArchitectsRichard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape Architects
Richard P. Rauso, ASLA
Small contemporary front full sun garden in Other with a water feature.
Relaxing Northwest Garden
Relaxing Northwest Garden
Shapiro DidwayShapiro Didway
This is an example of a small classic back fully shaded garden in Portland with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Moraga Country Club Small Frontyard
Moraga Country Club Small Frontyard
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Steve Lambert, Winner Beautification Award for Small Landscape Design - Build Small Country-club Project, with courtyard deck, low maintenance, Bitter root walls,
Sunken Lakeside Fire Pit
Sunken Lakeside Fire Pit
ELM Garden DesignELM Garden Design
Raised fieldstone fire pit with bluestone caps Photo: Eustacia Marsales
This is an example of a small farmhouse back full sun raised pond in New York with a fire feature and gravel.

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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