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N16 Victorian Front Garden
N16 Victorian Front Garden
Sarah Kay Garden DesignSarah Kay Garden Design
The Victorian styling details of this Stoke Newington front garden perfectly complement the double fronted house architecture.
Small victorian front fully shaded garden wall for summer in London with a garden path and gravel.
Earls Court Oasis
Earls Court Oasis
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
An inner city oasis with enchanting planting using a tapestry of textures, shades of green and architectural forms to evoke the tropics of Australia. Here, ferns and geraniums spill over the granite plank paving.
Windemere front garden modern update
Windemere front garden modern update
Spring Greenworks LLCSpring Greenworks LLC
Design ideas for a small traditional front private partial sun garden in Seattle with natural stone paving.
Patio 1
Patio 1
Glow & Grow LLCGlow & Grow LLC
Small modern front xeriscape fully shaded garden in Phoenix with decorative stones and a pathway.
Contemporary back garden, Wimbledon, 2
Contemporary back garden, Wimbledon, 2
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
This is an example of a small contemporary back garden in London with natural stone paving.
Front Yard Zen
Front Yard Zen
PLdesignsPLdesigns
Simple zen front yard with floating steps.
Design ideas for a small world-inspired front xeriscape and private partial sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with concrete paving and a wood fence.
Flow
Flow
Georgia Lindsay Garden DesignGeorgia Lindsay Garden Design
A complimentary porcelain was chosen to match the interior porcelain brining the outside in.
Photo of a small contemporary garden in London.
クラシカルヨーロピアンな外構
クラシカルヨーロピアンな外構
株式会社ハヤマホーム株式会社ハヤマホーム
かわいい置き物が花壇を演出してくれています。
Small midcentury front driveway full sun garden for winter in Kobe with a flowerbed, brick paving and all fence materials.
Presidio Park Refresh
Presidio Park Refresh
Jackie and the BeanstalkJackie and the Beanstalk
The Water feature added near front door to attract birds and is surrounded by colorful succulents and drought-tolerant plants
Photo of a small mediterranean front xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with gravel.
Stadgartenlounge
Stadgartenlounge
besgen Landschaftsarchitekturbesgen Landschaftsarchitektur
Design ideas for a small modern side formal partial sun garden for summer in Cologne with a flowerbed, concrete paving and a wood fence.
small outdoor room/garden design & space planing
small outdoor room/garden design & space planing
Studio LUPOStudio LUPO
This is an example of a small eclectic back formal and private partial sun garden for summer in Sussex with concrete paving and a wood fence.
3d rendering for a landscape design project in Claremont, CA. - Modern look for
3d rendering for a landscape design project in Claremont, CA. - Modern look for
Vscape - Outdoor DesignVscape - Outdoor Design
3d rendering for a landscape design project in Claremont, CA. - A mixture of drought tolerant plants and grasses with modern look materials make this house the envy of the block
Horizontal Cedar Fence
Horizontal Cedar Fence
The Narrow LaneThe Narrow Lane
Small contemporary back private garden in Boston.
Dorrington Project 2.0
Dorrington Project 2.0
Boodle ConceptsBoodle Concepts
Garden design & landscape installation in Melbourne by Boodle Concepts. featuring low-maintenance Australian native plants, mesh screening (developing into a vertical green garden with native Wisteria vine) and permeable paving to ease stormwater flow.
Corrie - Modern
Corrie - Modern
Blue Stone ConstructionBlue Stone Construction
Design ideas for a small modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with a pathway and decking.
Wild modern garden
Wild modern garden
Robert Hughes Studio LtdRobert Hughes Studio Ltd
Hammock picture frame
Small modern back partial sun garden in Manchester.
Seattle Cottage
Seattle Cottage
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
Photo of a small traditional front xeriscape and private full sun garden in Seattle with concrete paving.
Finnish Sauna
Finnish Sauna
Minglewood, LLCMinglewood, LLC
1st Finnish Ripavi Sauna delivered to the US as a pre-fab, self-leveling unit. Crane lowered over the garage and into this cozy, mosaic bluestone courtyard with granite curb to step the grades. Includes an electric heater, outdoor shower, and custom privacy fence/wall combination.
Richmond Asian Garden
Richmond Asian Garden
Northwest Native Landscapes LLCNorthwest Native Landscapes LLC
This compact, urban backyard was in desperate need of privacy. We created a series of outdoor rooms, privacy screens, and lush plantings all with an Asian-inspired design sense. Elements include a covered outdoor lounge room, sun decks, rock gardens, shade garden, evergreen plant screens, and raised boardwalk to connect the various outdoor spaces. The finished space feels like a true backyard oasis.
North London Contemporary Courtyard Garden
North London Contemporary Courtyard Garden
Aoba LandscapesAoba Landscapes
A contemporary fireplace acts the main focal point within this contemporary North London garden. Planting spills over the Limestone paving with steps leading down ton easy to maintain composite deck. Construction: Azara Landscapes Design: Sheila Jack Landscapes Photography: Lisa Linder

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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