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Corten panels installed
Corten panels installed
Georgia Lindsay Garden DesignGeorgia Lindsay Garden Design
Design ideas for a small modern front partial sun garden in London.
Orlando Florida Poolside Landscape
Orlando Florida Poolside Landscape
Earthwise Horticultural ServicesEarthwise Horticultural Services
Scott Simpson Backyard pathway leading to pool using natural stones and low maintenance grass. Matching water fountain near the screen enclosure provides insulation from surrounding traffic noise. Lighting completed to provide evening accent.
N1 London Garden Kitchen Courtyard Garden Design by LS+L Landscape Design & Buil
N1 London Garden Kitchen Courtyard Garden Design by LS+L Landscape Design & Buil
UserUser
N1 London town garden
This is an example of a small traditional back formal full sun garden for summer in London with a potted garden.
Contemporary Garden 2
Contemporary Garden 2
Green Tree Garden Design LtdGreen Tree Garden Design Ltd
Looking into the garden from the house. The entire rear wall is glass, so the garden is very visible from inside the house. The main patio is at the same level as the internal floor height, and then you step up to the main lawn. This makes the garden seem more spacious and generous. Richard Brown Photography Ltd
Garden
Garden
F. John LaBarba ConstructionF. John LaBarba Construction
F. John
Photo of a small farmhouse back formal full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Tropical Garden
Tropical Garden
Jim Fogarty Design Pty LtdJim Fogarty Design Pty Ltd
Pic & Design by Jim Fogarty
This is an example of a small contemporary formal garden in Melbourne with concrete paving.
brick & stone patio with children's garden
brick & stone patio with children's garden
City Garden CompanyCity Garden Company
A fun, inviting and low-maintenance outdoor living space for both adults and children to enjoy, in Watkinsville, GA. Patio with gas-fueled outdoor fireplace and deck, designed to work a variety of elements into a small parcel of backyard and to allow for access from the 2nd floor kitchen of this home in Watkinsville, GA. As the clients' wish list also included an outdoor kitchen, the necessary gas and drainage fittings were built into the destined spot, ready for the future addition of a grill and sink. The brick for the walls and fireplace was carefully selected to match the house, while completing the Oklahoma flagstone patio floor and stone cap. All stone and brick was hand-cut and laid by the City Garden Co install team. Plants and trees were added as a second phase to fit in with budget and optimal planting season. ZoomWorks
Garden Party
Garden Party
Design By Nature Landscape StudioDesign By Nature Landscape Studio
Photo of a small traditional back full sun garden in Los Angeles with a potted garden and decking.
2nd St.
2nd St.
Serge van der Voo Landscapes LLCSerge van der Voo Landscapes LLC
This beautiful Old Westside mid-1800's home had recently undergone a full solar panel installation. The owners were looking to install a progressive and contemporary landscape design with a long wish list that included a clay paver front walk, formal cut and irregular bluestone stepper paths and patio area, a moveable fire pit, raised vegetable beds, a hammock area, and a chicken coop and beehive areas.
LOW WATER LANDSCAPE GARDENS
LOW WATER LANDSCAPE GARDENS
Marc Mason Landscape ServicesMarc Mason Landscape Services
Marc Mason Landscape Services
Design ideas for a small classic front full sun garden for summer in Orange County with a garden path and natural stone paving.
native california plants / low-maintenance landscape detail
native california plants / low-maintenance landscape detail
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
Lavender, along with gravel, basalt and other native plantings add to the beautiful cool color palette, enhancing the architectural design while providing for a drought-tolerant and low-maintenance front yard.
Landscaping
Landscaping
Good Earth Water GardensGood Earth Water Gardens
This stack stone wall and dry creek bed creates visual interest and functionality for a down spout drain in this large mulch bed.
Inspiration for a small rustic side fully shaded garden for summer in Kansas City with an outdoor sport court, mulch and a garden path.
Project 4
Project 4
GardenOlogy Landscape DesignGardenOlogy Landscape Design
Photo of a small contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Austin with decking.
St. Petersburg Yardscape Update
St. Petersburg Yardscape Update
Jeffery M Wolf General Contractor, Inc.Jeffery M Wolf General Contractor, Inc.
Among the walkway is a precast cabinet topped with a precast counter with integrated sink and custom made wooden doors. The pavers are permiable and are placed over a gravel bed to promote drainage. The cabinet doors are a South American Hardwood and match the custom fence. Photos-Frank Baptie Photography
Casual European Garden
Casual European Garden
Design Farm GroupDesign Farm Group
This is an example of a small farmhouse back partial sun garden for summer in New York with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Lincoln Park Single-Family with Courtyard
Lincoln Park Single-Family with Courtyard
Calafia DesignCalafia Design
Katy Sheppard - New gate sets the tone.
Small classic courtyard fully shaded garden for spring in Chicago with natural stone paving.
Fire Pit
Fire Pit
Eisler LandscapesEisler Landscapes
Natural stone fire pit and bluestone paving with dry stacked natural stone wall.
Small contemporary back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with natural stone paving and a fire feature.
Havertown Residence
Havertown Residence
GreenWeaver LandscapesGreenWeaver Landscapes
Jennifer Nichols
Photo of a small classic front formal partial sun garden for spring in Philadelphia with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Brunswick East - Traditional vibes with a contemporary twist!
Brunswick East - Traditional vibes with a contemporary twist!
Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen DhaliwalInspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal
Significant work was involved to upgrade and modernise the house but within a reasonable budget. The garden has a small footprint both in the front and rear, and there were many practical considerations to tackle like the use of space, navigation and privacy. ⁠⁠ I especially love the new paving and stepwork for the front garden, as the stone used is one of my favourites in terms of material and colour, and the garden looks amazing at night. ⁠ ⁠ There are little nuances like a boulder placed as a seating area with an existing garden ornament that is sentimental to the clients (mummy koala holding its baby) that add an emotional element to the space. ⁠ ⁠ I love the tessellated tiles used for their front porch, replacing what was just a red painted concrete floor. It’s modern but adds that element of sophistication to the space and suits the house style and area. ⁠ ⁠ The rear garden had to have storage, and we needed to ensure that the client’s car was able to be parked but should not detract from the newly landscaped space. ⁠ ⁠ There is a granny flat in their rear garden that gets rented out, so I had to think about how to create privacy for both parties (the tenant and my clients)! ⁠ ⁠ The choice of plants was a little different as I’d mixed in succulents with exotics that give some seasonality impacts over the year. I really love the new fascia of the conservatory and the new built-in external cupboards and workbench! ⁠ ⁠
Scarsdale Tudor
Scarsdale Tudor
Design Farm GroupDesign Farm Group
Bluestone steps surrounded by a mix of granite and natural fieldstone retaining walls dry laid and supported by interior mortar. Landscape lighting highlights the newly planted roses and perennials.

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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