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Small Driveway Garden Ideas and Designs

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Arts and Crafts Woodland Home Gardens, Phoenixville
Arts and Crafts Woodland Home Gardens, Phoenixville
Donald Pell - GardensDonald Pell - Gardens
Small front driveway partial sun garden for spring in Philadelphia with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Front yard hardscape
Front yard hardscape
Master Landscape, Inc.Master Landscape, Inc.
Shannon Aroha
Inspiration for a small classic front driveway full sun garden in Other with natural stone paving and a retaining wall.
Contemporary garden
Contemporary garden
Living Gardens Landscape DesignLiving Gardens Landscape Design
Contemporary succulent garden
This is an example of a small contemporary front driveway partial sun garden in Orange County with concrete paving.
Custom Gates
Custom Gates
J & J FENCEJ & J FENCE
Design ideas for a small classic front driveway full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with concrete paving, a gate and a wood fence.
Free Formed and Free Flowing
Free Formed and Free Flowing
Platinum Site DevelopmentPlatinum Site Development
This front entrance features concrete paver and natural stone combo walkway and steps. It was completed at the same time as the backyard which includes a concrete paver patio in Long Island, NY and makes the best of a small space. Strategically using plantings, the homeowners are able to enjoy their custom shaped pool and spa combo (with a naturalistic waterfall) in privacy. The paver patio allows plenty of space for sun lounging and entertaining.
Houston Heights
Houston Heights
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Design ideas for a small classic side driveway full sun garden in Houston with concrete paving.
Hedge hug
Hedge hug
The Mirror of ParadiseThe Mirror of Paradise
Small traditional front driveway partial sun garden for spring in Miami with natural stone paving.
Subtropical courtyard
Subtropical courtyard
Ivy & BloomIvy & Bloom
A lush colourful subtropical garden creates a vibrant entry and outlook for this home on a sloping site in a seaside suburb. photos by Dee McQuillan
Ajardinamiento de patio en Guadalmina II (Marbella)
Ajardinamiento de patio en Guadalmina II (Marbella)
Jorge FerreiraJorge Ferreira
Ajardinamiento del patio delantero de casa adosada próxima a la costa. Se partía del requisito de introducir cítricos y una plumeria, así como de dejar un espacio central diáfano. Puesto que el patio está situado sobre un aparcamiento había que disponer jardineras con suficiente volumen para permitir la plantación de los árboles pero sin sobrepasar el peso capaz de soportar el forjado. Las jardineras se realizaron en ladrillo, en consonancia con la solería de barro preexistente, con volúmenes diversos para dotar de dinamismo a la composición. Finalmente se adosó un banco a las jardineras de la izquierda para ocultar una salida de extracción de humos del garage subterráneo. La selección de plantas se adaptó a las duras condiciones de salinidad del lugar.
Stone Pillar Mailbox and Light
Stone Pillar Mailbox and Light
Landscapes by Tom LLCLandscapes by Tom LLC
A natural stone pillar makes a beautiful statement at the end of the driveway and serves a dual purpose for both the mailbox and the light post.
Small rustic front driveway garden in Portland Maine.
Beach Front Yard Parking Pad Makeover
Beach Front Yard Parking Pad Makeover
Green Apple LandscapingGreen Apple Landscaping
Small modern front driveway partial sun garden for summer in Toronto with brick paving.
Front Landscape
Front Landscape
Urban Oasis Outdoor LivingUrban Oasis Outdoor Living
Inspiration for a small rustic front driveway full sun garden for spring in Dallas with a garden path and concrete paving.
Front Garden Woking, Surrey
Front Garden Woking, Surrey
Linsey Evans Garden DesignLinsey Evans Garden Design
Front garden design in Woking, Surrey to create extra parking, easier access with wider gateway and more kerb appeal. Resin-bound gravel driveway with inset granite sett path. New front entrance to house with curved steps and Victorian tiles. Screened bin storage area with bespoke curved gate and Hornbeam hedge screening. New front walls and railings. Curved, raised planter with rendered blockwork walls. Planting comprising Box balls and grasses for a soft, contemporary look and feel.
Jardín con rincones pequeños
Jardín con rincones pequeños
queiruga Paisajistasqueiruga Paisajistas
El Creador de Paisajes
Photo of a small farmhouse side driveway partial sun garden for spring in Madrid with gravel.
Watch this Space - Revamp of Santa Luz Front Yard
Watch this Space - Revamp of Santa Luz Front Yard
Alfresco LandscapesAlfresco Landscapes
Complete revamp of existing front yard, creating a more contemporary feel with new wide concrete steps, steppers in Mexican beach cobble, simple stucco retaining walls, waterwise planting, metal fence and new driveway.
after
after
Beautify Your YardBeautify Your Yard
Inspiration for a small traditional front driveway full sun garden for summer in Miami with a potted garden and mulch.
Motorized Iron Framed Gate with Wood Paneling
Motorized Iron Framed Gate with Wood Paneling
J & J FENCEJ & J FENCE
This is an example of a small modern front driveway fully shaded garden for summer in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Unexpected Mosaic
Unexpected Mosaic
Carolina Landscape, Inc.Carolina Landscape, Inc.
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard driveway full sun garden in Charleston with natural stone paving.
Anderson Family Curb Appeal and Mud Room Remodel of Back Yard
Anderson Family Curb Appeal and Mud Room Remodel of Back Yard
Landscape Design in a DayLandscape Design in a Day
Stone planter provides friendly screening between city properties. Clients enjoy perfect tomatoes that ripen with reflected light from the driveway.
Small traditional front driveway full sun garden for summer in Portland with a vegetable patch and natural stone paving.
Cottage Style Front Garden in Hampshire
Cottage Style Front Garden in Hampshire
Bramley Apple Garden DesignBramley Apple Garden Design
Steel edging provides a neat edging to the driveway.
Inspiration for a small rural front driveway partial sun garden in Hertfordshire with natural stone paving.

Small Driveway 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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