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Small town garden no lawn
Small town garden no lawn
Amanda ShipmanAmanda Shipman
Amanda Shipman
Inspiration for a small contemporary back partial sun raised pond for summer in Hertfordshire with brick paving.
Original Endless Pools®
Original Endless Pools®
Endless PoolsEndless Pools
In a compact yard, the Endless Pool leaves space to spare! With its fully adjustable swim current, the Endless Pool lets you swim in place. Also great for aquatic exercise and family fun, the Endless Pool conserves space (and resources) so you can enjoy big-pool functionality in one easy-to-maintain installation. This Endless Pool in Austin, Texas, also functions as a reflecting pool -- on a cloudy day, you can enjoy a meditative place to unwind in peace and comfort.
PONDS & WATER FEATURES
PONDS & WATER FEATURES
RiverScape Designs & Landscaping Services LtdRiverScape Designs & Landscaping Services Ltd
A small corner garden pond with cascading water and small plants around it
Inspiration for a small modern back formal full sun garden for summer in Other with a pond and natural stone paving.
Slender Hinoki Cypress
Slender Hinoki Cypress
Andrea WilliamsonAndrea Williamson
After installation of the new fence and plant material, the focus is on the homeowner's yard and not the surrounding condos. Photo credit to Ryan Hildebrand, owner of J&R Rockscapes who did the installation.
A Vibrant Updated Landscape For A Spanish-Style Bungalow in San Anselmo, CA
A Vibrant Updated Landscape For A Spanish-Style Bungalow in San Anselmo, CA
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
Elfin Thyme is a perfect ground cover between pavers. This California, Spanish-style bungalow gets a fresh new landscape and garden design that replaces the tired lawn with a creeping thyme ground cover and other low-water plantings. The new flagstone pathway, and a small patio echo the terra-cotta tones of the house and are softened by Elfin Thyme planted between the pavers. Colorful pottery and a Fermob Sixties Low Armchair complete the remodel. Design and Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Rain Water Swale and Lawn Removal
Rain Water Swale and Lawn Removal
Botaniscapes by TraceyBotaniscapes by Tracey
Small classic front xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego.
Paver Entry + Bullnose coping
Paver Entry + Bullnose coping
GLC Lawn & Landscaping LLCGLC Lawn & Landscaping LLC
Photo of a small classic front formal partial sun garden in Detroit with a retaining wall and brick paving.
A San Jose Edible Garden
A San Jose Edible Garden
UserUser
The owners search for seed of unusual varieties of edibles, and propagate the seedlings themselves. photo...Caitlin Atkinson
Inspiration for a small traditional front formal full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a vegetable patch and concrete paving.
Westport Cottage
Westport Cottage
Minglewood, LLCMinglewood, LLC
Cottage Shrub and Perennial Garden
Design ideas for a small coastal front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Providence with a garden path.
Harlem Duplex
Harlem Duplex
Emergent Form ArchitectureEmergent Form Architecture
Photo of a small scandi back partial sun garden in New York with concrete paving.
Princeton Contemporary
Princeton Contemporary
Ronni Hock Garden & LandscapeRonni Hock Garden & Landscape
Photo of a small contemporary back full sun garden for spring in Philadelphia with a garden path and gravel.
University Hills
University Hills
Bloom Concrete & Landscape DesignBloom Concrete & Landscape Design
Designed by Lauren Bloom. Paver patio outdoor seating with a natural gas firepit.
Inspiration for a small modern side garden in Denver with a fire feature and brick paving.
The edible garden / Garden for a London chef
The edible garden / Garden for a London chef
Barbara Samitier GardensBarbara Samitier Gardens
Anna Batchelor
Inspiration for a small contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in London with a vegetable patch and concrete paving.
Custom water feature next to hillside and native plantings
Custom water feature next to hillside and native plantings
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
Rock outcroppings make a striking background for new lounge areas in this compact Los Angeles hillside garden. Working with the attributes of the site, we added native plants to drape over the stone, and converted hollowed stone planters into a firepit and water feature. New built-in seating and a cozy hammock complete the relaxing space, and dramatic lighting makes it come alive at night. Photo by Martin Cox Photography.
Contemporary Desert Geometry
Contemporary Desert Geometry
BOXHILLBOXHILL
Photography by Matt Vacca
Design ideas for a small back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Phoenix with a garden path and concrete paving.
Narrow Sausalito, CA Landscape Transformed For Outdoor Enjoyment & Usable Space
Narrow Sausalito, CA Landscape Transformed For Outdoor Enjoyment & Usable Space
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
Aeonium and other succulents and grasses line the new concrete pathway complimented by Mexican pebbles. To gain more usable space in this narrow landscape and update the hardscaping and overgrown garden, my design reconfigured the pathway with poured-in-place concrete pavers accented by Mexican pebbles and a stunning variety of succulents and other site-appropriate plantings that thrive in shade and part sun. We removed the tree to create a patio area large enough to fit a table and chairs for a small group. Non-invasive/clumping Bamboo was added to help screen the patio and provide privacy. Other shade to part-shade plants were included that provide a variety of textures and colors throughout the seasons. Low-voltage lighting was installed for safety and ambiance. Design and Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Cedar Timber Stairs - Encinitas
Cedar Timber Stairs - Encinitas
Ecology ArtisansEcology Artisans
Cedar timber stairs in a #waterwise #droughttolerant landscape. The pink of the Rockrose (Cistus spp.) contrasts nicely with the red of the cedar to my eyes. ©2017 ecologyartisans.com
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.
Brooklyn Backyard
Brooklyn Backyard
Root & Vine GardensRoot & Vine Gardens
Brooklyn Backyard Oasis. Blue stone patio, Ceder privacy fence.
Photo of a small contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in New York with natural stone paving.
Shady front yard landscaping
Shady front yard landscaping
Happy GardensHappy Gardens
Design ideas for a small classic front fully shaded garden in Dallas.

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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