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Beach Contemporary
Beach Contemporary
Living Gardens Landscape DesignLiving Gardens Landscape Design
custom potting bench
This is an example of a small contemporary back partial sun garden in Orange County with brick paving.
vertical succulent garden
vertical succulent garden
Tri County LandscapeTri County Landscape
A small succulent garden in backyard.
Design ideas for a small coastal back xeriscape full sun garden in Tampa with brick paving.
Perth Display Garden
Perth Display Garden
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
John Barnett, Janine Mendel
Small contemporary courtyard garden in Perth with a water feature and decking.
Lincoln Park Transitional
Lincoln Park Transitional
Calafia DesignCalafia Design
Katy Sheppard
This is an example of a small classic front fully shaded garden in Chicago with natural stone paving.
Front walkway redesign
Front walkway redesign
Heather Green, REALTOR®, Illuminate PropertiesHeather Green, REALTOR®, Illuminate Properties
Concrete path with channels cut, gravel in place and succulents planted.
Small modern front garden in San Francisco.
Zurich residence/Chula Vista
Zurich residence/Chula Vista
Promise Path Landscaping IncPromise Path Landscaping Inc
Mangaris wooden deck with Concrete finish with Top cast light etch. Water feature surrounded by succulents and low voltage lights. Concrete fire pit and vertical succulents wall.
Danger Takes a Vacation
Danger Takes a Vacation
HD Architecture, inc.HD Architecture, inc.
This is an example of a small modern garden in Other.
Beach Style Garden
Beach Style Garden
Small beach style back partial sun garden for spring in Sydney with a garden path and natural stone paving.
karrinyup courtyards
karrinyup courtyards
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
Peta North
Design ideas for a small contemporary front garden in Perth with a water feature and decking.
Transformation of a 1950's ranch
Transformation of a 1950's ranch
MJ McCabe-Garden DesignMJ McCabe-Garden Design
The boxwood takes on a chartreuse green in early spring the gate leads to a pool beyond
Photo of a small classic back formal garden for spring in Charlotte with gravel.
Small Condo Entrance Garden
Small Condo Entrance Garden
Specialty GardensSpecialty Gardens
Paul Kiefer / Specialty Gardens LLC
This is an example of a small traditional courtyard full sun garden for summer in Grand Rapids with a garden path.
North Portland Japanese Landscape
North Portland Japanese Landscape
Ross NW WatergardensRoss NW Watergardens
Native and drought tolerant plant material is used in this garden. After the first year, very little supplemental watering is needed. By Ben Bowen of Ross NW Watergardens, a Portland landscaping firm.
Steel Vegetable Beds
Steel Vegetable Beds
Donna Giguere, APLD Landscape DesignDonna Giguere, APLD Landscape Design
Corten Steel performs as both retaining walls and raised beds in a tight space. Donna Giguere Landscape Design
Photo of a small contemporary front full sun garden in Portland with a vegetable patch.
London town garden
London town garden
Arthur Road LandscapesArthur Road Landscapes
Jane Shankster/Arthur Road Landscapes
Photo of a small contemporary back partial sun garden in London with brick paving.
Narrow Side yard make beautiful and functional
Narrow Side yard make beautiful and functional
Calvin Craig Landscaping Design-BuildCalvin Craig Landscaping Design-Build
Gettinger
Photo of a small mediterranean side fully shaded garden for spring in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Bowen Residence
Bowen Residence
REMARKREMARK
The patio was separated from the vehicular area by a living fence to provide some privacy while allowing for air and light to penetrate. All the plants are native and provide year round interest and a verdant feel to the space.
Brick edging with traditional plantings for shade
Brick edging with traditional plantings for shade
Natalie DeNormandieNatalie DeNormandie
Photography by Natalie DeNormandie, SegoDesign.
Inspiration for a small classic courtyard garden in Boston with brick paving.
Frame For A Garden
Frame For A Garden
Garden Structures & MoreGarden Structures & More
I again use the same exotic wood and copper elements.
Design ideas for a small world-inspired side formal partial sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with a water feature and gravel.
Horizontal Fence
Horizontal Fence
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
The horizontal ipe fence adds the perfect modern touch.
Inspiration for a small modern side garden in San Francisco with a garden path and gravel.
Zen Garden in Santa Cruz
Zen Garden in Santa Cruz
Elemental Design GroupElemental Design Group
natural pond with stone coping and decomposed granite create a tranquil space for meditation.
This is an example of a small world-inspired back formal partial sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a pond and decomposed granite.

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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