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Inspiration for a small modern back xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with gravel and a fire feature.
Inspiration for a small modern back xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with gravel and a fire feature.
Land Art Design, Inc.Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Small classic back garden in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Small classic back garden in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Arrow. Land + StructuresDesign & Photography by: Marco Romani, RLA
Photo of a small classic front formal partial sun garden in Chicago with an outdoor sport court and natural stone paving.
Photo of a small classic front formal partial sun garden in Chicago with an outdoor sport court and natural stone paving.
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignA couple by the name of Claire and Dan Boyles commissioned Exterior Worlds to develop their back yard along the lines of a French Country garden design. They had recently designed and built a French Colonial style house. Claire had been very involved in the architectural design, and she communicated extensively her expectations for the landscape.
The aesthetic we ultimately created for them was not a traditional French country garden per se, but instead was a variation on the symmetry, color, and sense of formality associated with this design. The most notable feature that we added to the estate was a custom swimming pool installed just to the rear of the home. It emphasized linearity, complimentary right angles, and it featured a luxury spa and pool fountain. We built the coping around the pool out of limestone, and we used concrete pavers to build the custom pool patio. We then added French pottery in various locations around the patio to balance the stonework against the look and structure of the home.
We added a formal garden parallel to the pool to reflect its linear movement. Like most French country gardens, this design is bordered by sheered bushes and emphasizes straight lines, angles, and symmetry. One very interesting thing about this garden is that it is consist entirely of various shades of green, which lends itself well to the sense of a French estate. The garden is bordered by a taupe colored cedar fence that compliments the color of the stonework.
Just around the corner from the back entrance to the house, there lies a double-door entrance to the master bedroom. This was an ideal place to build a small patio for the Boyles to use as a private seating area in the early mornings and evenings. We deviated slightly from strict linearity and symmetry by adding pavers that ran out like steps from the patio into the grass. We then planted boxwood hedges around the patio, which are common in French country garden design and combine an Old World sensibility with a morning garden setting.
We then completed this portion of the project by adding rosemary and mondo grass as ground cover to the space between the patio, the corner of the house, and the back wall that frames the yard. This design is derivative of those found in morning gardens, and it provides the Boyles with a place where they can step directly from their bedroom into a private outdoor space and enjoy the early mornings and evenings.
We further develop the sense of a morning garden seating area; we deviated slightly from the strict linear forms of the rest of the landscape by adding pavers that ran like steps from the patio and out into the grass. We also planted rosemary and mondo grass as ground cover to the space between the patio, the corner of the house, and the back wall that borders this portion of the yard.
We then landscaped the front of the home with a continuing symmetry reminiscent of French country garden design. We wanted to establish a sense of grand entrance to the home, so we built a stone walkway that ran all the way from the sidewalk and then fanned out parallel to the covered porch that centers on the front door and large front windows of the house. To further develop the sense of a French country estate, we planted a small parterre garden that can be seen and enjoyed from the left side of the porch.
On the other side of house, we built the Boyles a circular motorcourt around a large oak tree surrounded by lush San Augustine grass. We had to employ special tree preservation techniques to build above the root zone of the tree. The motorcourt was then treated with a concrete-acid finish that compliments the brick in the home. For the parking area, we used limestone gravel chips.
French country garden design is traditionally viewed as a very formal style intended to fill a significant portion of a yard or landscape. The genius of the Boyles project lay not in strict adherence to tradition, but rather in adapting its basic principles to the architecture of the home and the geometry of the surrounding landscape.
For more the 20 years Exterior Worlds has specialized in servicing many of Houston's fine neighborhoods.
Boxleaf Design, Inc.Small residential garden to suite a modern house and active children.
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Design ideas for a small contemporary back garden in San Francisco.
Design ideas for a small contemporary back garden in San Francisco.
Garden Structures & MoreP.S. In the photos at the beginning of this tour you will not see this fountain it was added later.
This is an example of a small world-inspired side formal partial sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with a water feature and gravel.
This is an example of a small world-inspired side formal partial sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with a water feature and gravel.
Cultivart Landscape Designsubtropical contemporary courtyards
Perth Australian
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Photo of a small contemporary courtyard partial sun garden in Perth with a water feature and decking.
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard partial sun garden in Perth with a water feature and decking.
HINISH Design CollectiveSmall midcentury front xeriscape partial sun garden for winter in Portland with a retaining wall and a wood fence.
Spring Greenworks LLCThis is an example of a small classic front full sun garden in Seattle with a garden path, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Ian Moore DesignEach of the materials was chosen for a balance of richness and simplicity. The Kebony decking continues the rich color tone set by the oiled Cedar shingle and traditional Japanese Shou Sugi Ban siding on the rear facade of the house. The California Gold Slate for the rear yard patio adds additional texture and depth to the ground plane. The powder-coated metal railings enclose the deck and partition the dog run and bike parking area from the main rear yard. The eclectic plant mix blends California natives with other Mediterranean plants for a variety of color, texture and seasonality.
Kate Eyre Garden DesignThis is an example of a small contemporary back garden in London with a fire feature, decorative stones and a wood fence.
Gardens and PlantsThe oak sleepers double as informal seating
Small modern back full sun garden seating in Buckinghamshire with decking.
Small modern back full sun garden seating in Buckinghamshire with decking.
Lush Gardens IncWe started with a blank canvas backyard for this brand new home in Los Angeles, California. We maximized the leaving area by adding a large concrete patio, planting to soften the walls, and adding tiles with custom lighting for visual interest.
Little Miracles DesignsPergola and kitchen are focal items.
Inspiration for a small modern back garden in New York.
Inspiration for a small modern back garden in New York.
Great American LandscapesThe before! We created multiple areas for outdoor living in a small sloped backyard including a “dry” space under the existing deck by installing an under deck drainage system. We also built a wall to support the patio because the entire yard sloped away from house. Now our client enjoys a brand new patio and no more wasted space under their deck!
TLC GardensCustom created shade sails provide compression and intimacy. Playful steppers were tested for optimal rhythm and flow.
This is an example of a small modern back partial sun garden in Denver with a fire feature.
This is an example of a small modern back partial sun garden in Denver with a fire feature.
Seed Studio Landscape DesignPhotography: Travis Rhoads Photography
This is an example of a small modern back partial sun garden in San Francisco with a fire feature, decking and a wood fence.
This is an example of a small modern back partial sun garden in San Francisco with a fire feature, decking and a wood fence.
Dorthy Pautz Landscape ArchitectPath lighting using WAC balance, and accent up lights on Japanese Maple, Phormium and Cordyline Pot provide drama
Inspiration for a small contemporary back partial sun garden in San Francisco with a raised bed and natural stone paving.
Inspiration for a small contemporary back partial sun garden in San Francisco with a raised bed and natural stone paving.
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