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Sunnyside Zen Garden
Sunnyside Zen Garden
Northwest Native Landscapes LLCNorthwest Native Landscapes LLC
Photo of a small world-inspired back garden in Portland with natural stone paving.
Natural Stone Mountain Landscape
Natural Stone Mountain Landscape
Terry T. King Landscape ArchitectureTerry T. King Landscape Architecture
Small traditional back formal full sun garden for spring in Boise with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Irwin
Irwin
Nature's DesignNature's Design
This back yard which includes many edibles on a open wire mesh fence has as it's core a brick patio in the shape of a fish with the stepping stones that go through a net or web shaped lawn that simulate bubbles from the top of the "fish". A very whimsical design replete a small playhouse/garden shed in the back.
Los Feliz Modern Oasis
Los Feliz Modern Oasis
Becky Bourdeau Designs IncBecky Bourdeau Designs Inc
Shirak Agresta; Sidney Michael; Annette Gutierrez; Becky Bourdeau
This is an example of a small modern back xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and gravel.
Overgrown to just right
Overgrown to just right
Desert Landscape Design P.L.L.C.Desert Landscape Design P.L.L.C.
New plantings provide color, attract hummingbirds, and fit the space. Linda Strader
This is an example of a small back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Phoenix with natural stone paving.
Kalorama DC Courtyard Garden
Kalorama DC Courtyard Garden
Molly Scott Exteriors, LLCMolly Scott Exteriors, LLC
The elegant curved staircase provides access to the garden from the upper level living room space. The existing Climbing Hydrangea was carefully preserved during construction and will quickly soften the brick walls. Photographs by Molly Scott, RLA Landscape and Hardscape installation by John Shorb Landscaping, Inc. Home renovation and garage repairs by Smith, Thomas and Smith, Inc.
Front Slate Patio
Front Slate Patio
The Urban Gardener LLCThe Urban Gardener LLC
Update existing front garden to include courtyard seating.
Small mediterranean front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Seattle with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Modern small garden
Modern small garden
JPS Landscape DesignJPS Landscape Design
Denise Wright of Janine Pattison Studios
Small contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in Dorset.
Small Garden Oasis
Small Garden Oasis
Garden Club London LtdGarden Club London Ltd
Small urban garden design in SW London Garden Club London | Tony Woods
Design ideas for a small eclectic back partial sun garden in London with decking.
Kalorama, DC
Kalorama, DC
Molly Scott Exteriors, LLCMolly Scott Exteriors, LLC
Lush plantings at the front entry complement the formal architecture of the house. Installation by John Shorb Landscaping, Inc. Alex McCarty @ John Shorb Landscaping, Inc.
Thatched Roof Cottage and English Gardens
Thatched Roof Cottage and English Gardens
Dodson Bros Thatchers LTD.Dodson Bros Thatchers LTD.
Typical English country garden with fountain. Thatched cottage. http://www.dodsonbrosthatchers.co.uk/
Young Residence
Young Residence
Urban LandscapeUrban Landscape
Jeri Koegel
Photo of a small contemporary back partial sun garden for spring in Orange County with a water feature and concrete paving.
A sanctuary garden in Palo Alto
A sanctuary garden in Palo Alto
UserUser
A seasonal splash of golden colored Rudbeckia blazes in the rear patio. The over-sized ceramic fountain gives the garden an "Alice in Wonderland" quality that sets a carefree mood. Photo- Chris Jacobson, GardenArt Group
Stone Arch
Stone Arch
Miriam's River House Designs, LLCMiriam's River House Designs, LLC
This photo shows the Sun/Moon Garden design. The standing reclaimed barn stones represent the eight planets in their orbit around the sun. The circular orbits are suggested through the use of plant material. The day and night color theme seasonally ripples throughout the entire design. There are specific site lines embedded in the design for metaphysical reasons. Photo credits: Dan Drobnick
Landscape and garden designs with antique moon bench flanked by cypress trees.
Landscape and garden designs with antique moon bench flanked by cypress trees.
UserUser
Private garden
Small mediterranean front garden in Miami with brick paving.
Osito Garden
Osito Garden
Billy Goodnick Garden DesignBilly Goodnick Garden Design
Detail of base of water feature: Erodium (foreground) and Armeria Photo: Billy Goodnick
Inspiration for a small bohemian full sun garden for summer in Santa Barbara with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Gardens
Gardens
CSDesign llcCSDesign llc
A intimate bluestone patio surrounded by lush gardens with year around interest.
This is an example of a small contemporary back formal partial sun garden in Seattle with natural stone paving.
Joyous Wildlife Habitat in Santa Monica
Joyous Wildlife Habitat in Santa Monica
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
Vegepods and a climbing trellis planted with cucumbers and Passion fruit provide a place for a vegetable garden.
Small eclectic front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with natural stone paving and a stone fence.
Elegant Entrance
Elegant Entrance
The Narrow LaneThe Narrow Lane
This is an example of a small contemporary side partial sun garden for spring in Boston with a rockery and decorative stones.
Mini-piscine dans un jardin de ville
Mini-piscine dans un jardin de ville
La Nostra Secrets d’IntérieurLa Nostra Secrets d’Intérieur
Jardin après travaux Crédits photos La Nostra Secrets d'Intérieur, toutes utilisations est strictement interdite
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard formal full sun garden for summer in Marseille with a pond and decking.

Premium 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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