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Small Brown Garden Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Landscape
Contemporary Landscape
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with gravel and a desert look.
Modern Zen Garden Small Space Design
Modern Zen Garden Small Space Design
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Design ideas for a small contemporary side xeriscape partial sun garden in Orange County with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Japanese Soaking Tub
Japanese Soaking Tub
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
We loved this Japanese soaking tub nestled in a bed of river rocks against the bluestone wall.
Inspiration for a small contemporary back garden wall in San Francisco with decking.
Pergola and Studio
Pergola and Studio
Weeds Garden Design Build LLCWeeds Garden Design Build LLC
A nice view of the custom steel veggie beds - plenty of chard here! Dry set flagstones are inter-planted with Kurapia ground cover, both low water and low maintenance. This was a great little design-build project for some great clients! We oversaw the construction of the shed, designed and built the pergola, deck, outdoor kitchen, water feature, flagstone patio, as well as installing the plants, irrigation and landscape lighting. So pretty at night!
Padaro Lane
Padaro Lane
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
We used Sydney Peak stone slabs to build this firepit. The bench was made with Sydney Peak flagstone and boulders for the bench.
Small contemporary garden in Santa Barbara.
Custom water feature next to hillside and native plantings
Custom water feature next to hillside and native plantings
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.
Walling
Walling
Through The Garden, Inc.Through The Garden, Inc.
This wall serves to break up the flat space of this patio and also introduce a dynamic element of a water fountain. The modern fountain projects outward toward the patio space, adding interest to the patio.
Castlebar Road, Ealing
Castlebar Road, Ealing
Bayswater InteriorsBayswater Interiors
Courtyard with stainless steel water feature. Bay trees and Box balls to provide structure with some lavender to soften the scheme and to provide additional colour and fragrance. Photo - Courtesy of KFH Ealing
Cedar Fences
Cedar Fences
Split Rail Fence Co Denver COSplit Rail Fence Co Denver CO
Small traditional back formal partial sun garden for summer in Denver with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Late afternoon light
Late afternoon light
Georgia Lindsay Garden DesignGeorgia Lindsay Garden Design
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard garden for winter in London with decking.
Balboa Park Craftsman
Balboa Park Craftsman
Juniper Landscape CompanyJuniper Landscape Company
Jesse Cryns
Design ideas for a small classic side xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in San Diego with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Sideyard Garden
Sideyard Garden
Rebekah TennisRebekah Tennis
Side yard garden with raised vegetable beds, potted citrus and reclaimed brick pathway in a herringbone pattern. creeping thyme ground cover.
Photo of a small eclectic side full sun garden for summer in Other with a vegetable patch and brick paving.
和庭　I-tsuboniwa
和庭　I-tsuboniwa
グリーンサムズアップグリーンサムズアップ
小さな場所を大きな安らぎの和のスペースに
This is an example of a small world-inspired courtyard fully shaded garden for summer in Nagoya.
Urban View Living--Project Pics Show Fresh Planting
Urban View Living--Project Pics Show Fresh Planting
Land2c Landscape ArchitectureLand2c Landscape Architecture
Land2c Photo Exterior of chicken run and pots for herbs on new, graceful stairs. The old chicken coop and run was demolished and a new, custom coop and run were tucked under the deck. and stairs. Star Jasmine isplanted around the run-- not harmful to chickens. As it grows it will blend the run into the garden and create more shady areas for the chickens. Human access to the run is concealed as one of the frame squares. The frame will be painted to match the house trim color. Dark vinyl coated chicken wire was used to be less visually noticeable. The stair pots provide room for herbs to grow.
Outdoor Shower
Outdoor Shower
Construction Marketing, LLCConstruction Marketing, LLC
Photo of a small contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in Other with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Hollywood Hills Glass Tile Swimming Pool, Vanishing Edge Spa, Entry Watershape
Hollywood Hills Glass Tile Swimming Pool, Vanishing Edge Spa, Entry Watershape
Aquatic Technology Pool and SpaAquatic Technology Pool and Spa
Glass tile swimming pool, glass tile mosaic infinity edge spa, glass tile entry fountain adorn this Hollywood Hills, CA Estate Pool, spa, entry fountain and details by Paolo Benedetti, Aquatic Technology Pool and Spa, www.aquatictechnology.com, 408-776-8220.
Salvaged Lumber Greenhouse
Salvaged Lumber Greenhouse
EcotoneEcotone
Propagation structure for starting native plants at a native plant nursery. Natural Garden Landscape Design & Build
Inspiration for a small traditional back full sun garden for summer in New York with brick paving.
South Lamar Condo
South Lamar Condo
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Native Edge Landscape, LLC
Inspiration for a small world-inspired back garden in Austin with a water feature and gravel.
Cedar Gate with Joinery
Cedar Gate with Joinery
Donna Giguere, APLD Landscape DesignDonna Giguere, APLD Landscape Design
Slats allow the dog to peak through. The friendly sling shape of the gate top mimics the shape of several other gates on the property. Donna Giguere Landscape Design
Private Modern Garden
Private Modern Garden
Outside CollectiveOutside Collective
Christel Leung
This is an example of a small modern back formal full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete paving.

Small Brown 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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