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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.
Iron Fences
Iron Fences
Custom Security Fence & Iron Works, LLCCustom Security Fence & Iron Works, LLC
Photo of a small traditional side formal partial sun garden for spring in Houston with mulch.
Custom wall lights in foreground and seating area with fire pit in background
Custom wall lights in foreground and seating area with fire pit in background
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.
Sunday Social
Sunday Social
Seed Studio Landscape DesignSeed Studio Landscape Design
images by: Travis Rhoads Photography
Design ideas for a small modern back xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Glebe Project
Glebe Project
The Mahony GroupThe Mahony Group
Inner City Dwelling in conjunction with Adam Robinson Design
Inspiration for a small garden in Sydney.
Brownstone Backyard in Jersey City, NJ
Brownstone Backyard in Jersey City, NJ
Solicito and Son Landscape ContractingSolicito and Son Landscape Contracting
Inspiration for a small traditional back partial sun garden in New York with a potted garden.
Backyard Sauna and Shower
Backyard Sauna and Shower
Alex Crook PhotographyAlex Crook Photography
Photo by Alex Crook https://www.alexcrook.com/ Design by Judson Sullivan http://www.cultivarllc.com/
Lovely Edible Gardens
Lovely Edible Gardens
Perfect Circle GardensPerfect Circle Gardens
Kara Elizabeth
Design ideas for a small traditional front full sun garden for summer in Orange County with a vegetable patch.
Cooks Hill
Cooks Hill
MUD Landscape DesignMUD Landscape Design
Recycled timber green wall, Photography by Andy Jones
This is an example of a small rustic courtyard xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Newcastle - Maitland with a living wall and concrete paving.
Montclair Clients
Montclair Clients
DVA Consulting and DesignDVA Consulting and Design
Victoria Ayala
Inspiration for a small front xeriscape garden in San Francisco with concrete paving.
Additional Projects
Additional Projects
Affordable Views By RJB Construction INC.Affordable Views By RJB Construction INC.
Photo of a small contemporary back full sun garden for autumn in Denver with concrete paving.
Doylestown Borough Landscape Design/Install
Doylestown Borough Landscape Design/Install
Indigenous Ingenuities, LLCIndigenous Ingenuities, LLC
Tight path on this small scale lot in the borough
This is an example of a small contemporary side xeriscape fully shaded garden in Philadelphia with natural stone paving.
Backyard Basketball Courts in Medway
Backyard Basketball Courts in Medway
Sport Court of MassachusettsSport Court of Massachusetts
Medway Custom Backyard Basketball Court with rebounder
Inspiration for a small traditional back partial sun garden in Boston with an outdoor sport court, a climbing frame and concrete paving.
Creating Space
Creating Space
True Scape DesignTrue Scape Design
Small modern back xeriscape fully shaded garden in Seattle with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Modern entry
Modern entry
Nature with StyleNature with Style
Design done in conjunction with West Bay Landscape
Photo of a small modern front full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete paving.
Contemporary Garden 2
Contemporary Garden 2
Green Tree Garden Design LtdGreen Tree Garden Design Ltd
Another view of the garden at dusk. Richard Brown Photography Ltd
Inspiration for a small contemporary back formal partial sun garden in Cheshire with natural stone paving.
Outer Sunset Landing
Outer Sunset Landing
Seed Studio Landscape DesignSeed Studio Landscape Design
photo by Seed Studio, editing by TR PhotoStudio
Photo of a small modern back formal full sun garden in San Francisco.
Stainless water fountain
Stainless water fountain
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Design ideas for a small modern side full sun garden in Houston with a water feature and decking.
Modern Hideout in Bucktown
Modern Hideout in Bucktown
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Photo of a small modern back partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a retaining wall and concrete paving.

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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