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Dorland Vertical Garden SF
Dorland Vertical Garden SF
Living Green DesignLiving Green Design
Vertical garden around a front door
Inspiration for a small modern front fully shaded garden in San Francisco with a living wall.
Ranches
Ranches
Hortus Grass-Artificial Turf Solutions in DubaiHortus Grass-Artificial Turf Solutions in Dubai
Nadeem
Design ideas for a small contemporary side formal garden in Other with concrete paving.
Garden Path
Garden Path
Barker Evans Landscape ArchitectureBarker Evans Landscape Architecture
Ron Capek
Design ideas for a small traditional garden in Chicago.
Modern Woodland Hideaway
Modern Woodland Hideaway
City Garden CompanyCity Garden Company
A great example of how a compact backyard can be turned into a beautiful outdoor haven. With a creative approach, this small space now boasts all the main features on the client's wish list: pergola, gas fire pit, water feature and covered patio area. The square, horizontal/vertical layout gives a modern feel, which is merges with its wooded surroundings thanks to a combination of wood, brick, stone and slate. The height of the pergola frames the landscape and creates a cosy atmosphere under the surrounding tall trees. Kristin Karch
decorative corten panels
decorative corten panels
INSPIRACJEINSPIRACJE
Robert Kielak
This is an example of a small contemporary back garden in Other.
Concrete water fountain
Concrete water fountain
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Sideyard modern water feature. The fountain is located off the living room window to enjoy from both the living area and kitchen. Concrete stepping pads extend over the fountain and into the artificial turf area in the rear yard. Succulents and grasses are planted throughout the yard.
Fleming Street
Fleming Street
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Tamara Alvarez
Small world-inspired side partial sun garden in Miami with a water feature.
首里・桜の家
首里・桜の家
株式会社クレールアーキラボ CLAIR archi lab株式会社クレールアーキラボ CLAIR archi lab
Photo of a small world-inspired courtyard garden in Other with a potted garden and gravel.
Zen-Garten Nordhalben
Zen-Garten Nordhalben
Naturform Jethro MachacekNaturform Jethro Machacek
Der kleine Zen-Garten wurde 2006 für die Firma Adlerhaus erschaffen. Er dient der Geschäftsführung und den Mitarbeitern als Ruhepol und Energie-Tankstelle. Der Garten ist von allen Geschäftsräumen aus einsehbar, und bildet das attraktieve Zentrum des Gebäudes. Bild: Jethro Machacek
Romantic coutyard
Romantic coutyard
Silva LandscapesSilva Landscapes
Roberto silva
Inspiration for a small classic back formal garden in London with a potted garden and decking.
Details Within
Details Within
Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.
This long walkway had a difficult time supporting any plant material because overgrown trees shaded this path. The trellis and Climbing Hydrangea breakup the linear line, helping the viewer to slow down and enjoy.
Garden Design, Calton Avenue, 1
Garden Design, Calton Avenue, 1
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
Kate Eyre Garden Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary front formal garden in London with a garden path and gravel.
Beautiful Backyard Oasis
Beautiful Backyard Oasis
Christy Webber LandscapesChristy Webber Landscapes
Small modern back formal garden in Chicago with brick paving.
Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens
Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens
UserUser
Newly built vegetable garden. Beds are 4 inch cedar, pathways are river stone, contained on the perimeter by steel edging. Critterfence deters rabbits without obscuring the architecture of the garden. In the rear, support posts contain raspberries.
Our Work
Our Work
Little Creek LandscapingLittle Creek Landscaping
Inspiration for a small classic front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Edmonton with mulch.
Mountain Home Landscaping
Mountain Home Landscaping
Kaibab LandscapingKaibab Landscaping
Flagstone Path - Landscaping - Xeriscaping,
This is an example of a small rustic partial sun garden in Denver with a garden path and natural stone paving.
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.
Urban Living
Urban Living
Beyond LandscapingBeyond Landscaping
Photo of a small contemporary back garden in Toronto with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
LOW WATER LANDSCAPE GARDENS
LOW WATER LANDSCAPE GARDENS
Marc Mason Landscape ServicesMarc Mason Landscape Services
Marc Mason Landscape Services
Small traditional front full sun garden for summer in Orange County with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Rain Garden in winter in its 3rd year
Rain Garden in winter in its 3rd year
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
This rain garden has grown to maturity in three years Photo by Amy Whitworth Installation by Creative Touch Landscaping
Design ideas for a small classic front garden for autumn in Portland with a garden path.

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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