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How we made our little courtyard with knot garden
How we made our little courtyard with knot garden
Joanne Alderson DesignJoanne Alderson Design
Our completed courtyard after its annual clip looking smart
Photo of a small contemporary formal partial sun garden for summer in Oxfordshire with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Residential Work
Residential Work
SOLscape, LLCSOLscape, LLC
Small traditional front driveway full sun garden for summer in Bridgeport with a potted garden and mulch.
Riverside, Illinois
Riverside, Illinois
Lofton Landscaping CompanyLofton Landscaping Company
Carolyn PIpal
Inspiration for a small traditional front formal partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone paving.
San Luis Obispo Woodland Garden
San Luis Obispo Woodland Garden
Erik Jones LandscapingErik Jones Landscaping
A pond and stream are hidden along these steps. Backyard steps utilize large flagstone pieces. Irish moss, blue star creeper, scotch moss, and mini mondo grass are a few of the plants growing between the stones. This yard has over 60 Japanese Maples and lots of ferns, ligularias, hydrangeas, and other shade plants Erik Jones
Garden Path
Garden Path
Barker Evans Landscape ArchitectureBarker Evans Landscape Architecture
Ron Capek
Design ideas for a small traditional garden in Chicago.
Kitchen Gardens
Kitchen Gardens
Karen Rogers at KR Garden DesignKaren Rogers at KR Garden Design
This garden was designed for a keen chef that wanted his herbs and vegetables fresh from the garden and used in his 'al fresco' cooking. Hampton Court Small Garden A Chef’s Kitchen was designed to inspire people to grow their own vegetables and herbs in their back garden and use them to prepare healthy and economical meals outdoors. A wood-burning stove was the focal point, surrounded by raised beds, trellising and a pergola, which were all planted with vegetables and herbs. Inspired by recent popular cookery programmes, the garden aimed to motivate people to cook al fresco taking advantage of fresh ingredients and creating healthy and delicious food. As seen in magazines: HOMES & GARDENS MAY 2010 HOMES & GARDENS JULY 2010 LIVING etc MAY 2010
Contemporary garden
Contemporary garden
Living Gardens Landscape DesignLiving Gardens Landscape Design
Contemporary courtyard garden
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard fully shaded garden in Orange County with concrete paving.
Orlando Residenceer
Orlando Residenceer
Landscape Design AssociatesLandscape Design Associates
The rear property has a really steep slope towards the neighbor's fence. In order to provide a walk connection between the tow side yards we installed a retaining wall and gravel path
Garden Lighting
Garden Lighting
Vanessa Buirski InteriorsVanessa Buirski Interiors
Small contemporary garden in London.
Horizontal Slat Fencing with Rhododendrons
Horizontal Slat Fencing with Rhododendrons
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
Large Cedar trees shade a private garden. Rhododendrons bloom in the foreground against a horizontal Cedar slat fence. Photo Credit: annacaitlinphotography.com
Suburban Garden
Suburban Garden
Phil Hirst Garden DesignPhil Hirst Garden Design
Phil Hirst
Inspiration for a small modern back full sun garden for summer in Other with decking.
Contemporary Designs
Contemporary Designs
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
Aralia Gardens Limited. www.aralia.org.uk
This is an example of a small contemporary back formal garden in Hertfordshire with a living wall and decking.
Wild Dunes Path Project
Wild Dunes Path Project
Creative Landscaping, Inc.Creative Landscaping, Inc.
This is an example of a small nautical side partial sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Contemporary Lake Living
Contemporary Lake Living
Embassy Landscape GroupEmbassy Landscape Group
This is an example of a small contemporary sloped partial sun garden in Kansas City with 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.
Small Garden Oasis
Small Garden Oasis
Garden Club London LtdGarden Club London Ltd
Garden Club London | Tony Woods
Photo of a small contemporary back partial sun garden in London with decking.
Outdoor Cabana
Outdoor Cabana
Beyond LandscapingBeyond Landscaping
This is an example of a small classic back fully shaded garden in Toronto with concrete paving.
Clovelly treasure box
Clovelly treasure box
Quercus GardensQuercus Gardens
Photographer: Robert Walsh Image copyright: Landsberg Garden Design
Photo of a small eclectic sloped full sun garden for spring in Sydney with an outdoor sport court and natural stone paving.
Modern Courtyard
Modern Courtyard
Hoerr Schaudt Landscape ArchitectsHoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects
Scott Shigley
Design ideas for a small modern side formal partial sun garden in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Urban View Living--Project Pics Show Fresh Planting
Urban View Living--Project Pics Show Fresh Planting
Land2c Landscape ArchitectureLand2c Landscape Architecture
Land2c Photo Exterior of chicken run and pots for herbs on new, graceful stairs. The old chicken coop and run was demolished and a new, custom coop and run were tucked under the deck. and stairs. Star Jasmine isplanted around the run-- not harmful to chickens. As it grows it will blend the run into the garden and create more shady areas for the chickens. Human access to the run is concealed as one of the frame squares. The frame will be painted to match the house trim color. Dark vinyl coated chicken wire was used to be less visually noticeable. The stair pots provide room for herbs to grow.

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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