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Black Mulch
Black Mulch
Modern Landscape Care and DesignModern Landscape Care and Design
Small classic garden in Houston.
Wooden Structures
Wooden Structures
Gardenalia Property Services, LLCGardenalia Property Services, LLC
Photo of a small classic side partial sun garden in Philadelphia with a garden path and brick paving.
Rain Garden for Pollinators
Rain Garden for Pollinators
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
Bees thrive in this pollinator haven and rain garden. A Black Lace Elderberry blooms in the background, with the tall blooms of Angelica near the hive. Installation by Apogee Landscapes Photo by Amy Whitworth
Terrassen und Sitzplätze
Terrassen und Sitzplätze
Andreas Schepp Gärten & PoolsAndreas Schepp Gärten & Pools
Design ideas for a small contemporary full sun garden for summer in Frankfurt with natural stone paving.
Residential Work
Residential Work
SOLscape, LLCSOLscape, LLC
Small classic side partial sun garden for summer in Bridgeport with mulch.
Private Garden designed by John Davies
Private Garden designed by John Davies
CED Stone GroupCED Stone Group
Private garden designed by John Davies, using our black basalt paving, silver grey granite aggregate and cedagravel.
Inspiration for a small modern back garden in London with a water feature and natural stone paving.
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.
Il giardino dei giardini
Il giardino dei giardini
Kepos - giardino paesaggio ambienteKepos - giardino paesaggio ambiente
This is an example of a small modern front driveway garden in Bologna with a garden path.
Leslie Residence
Leslie Residence
Open Envelope StudioOpen Envelope Studio
Concrete pavers on pea gravel patio with steel retaining wall, and sod. Steel edged pea gravel with native plants.
Design ideas for a small modern back full sun garden in Austin with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
San Luis Obispo Woodland Garden
San Luis Obispo Woodland Garden
Erik Jones LandscapingErik Jones Landscaping
A pond and stream are hidden along these steps. Backyard steps utilize large flagstone pieces. Irish moss, blue star creeper, scotch moss, and mini mondo grass are a few of the plants growing between the stones. This yard has over 60 Japanese Maples and lots of ferns, ligularias, hydrangeas, and other shade plants Erik Jones
Ornamental Trees
Ornamental Trees
Stone Creek LandscapingStone Creek Landscaping
Koi pond with Pennsylvania Fieldstone and a Bluestone top.
Inspiration for a small rural courtyard full sun garden in Philadelphia with a water feature.
College Crescent
College Crescent
John Davies LandscapeJohn Davies Landscape
Inspiration for a small world-inspired garden in London.
Driveways with Artificial Grass
Driveways with Artificial Grass
SYNLawnSYNLawn
This driveway features a mix of materials, including our SYNLawn artificial grass, for a stunning entrance at this large home in the Miami area. © SYNLawn artificial grass - all rights reserved.
Mid-Century Modern Planter
Mid-Century Modern Planter
UserUser
This is a planter made from concrete blocks and finished with stucco. In front of it is a waterfall that empties into a pond below and then recirculates. The turf is artificial, as is the green vine material in the fence panels. The plant in the planter is called Horsetail Reed (Equisetum hyemale). Designed and built by Botanica Atlanta.
Backyard Electric Privacy Fence | Artificial Hedge Panels
Backyard Electric Privacy Fence | Artificial Hedge Panels
GreenSmartDecorGreenSmartDecor
Add a bit of green to your outdoor space with GreenSmart Decor. With artificial leaf panels, we've eliminated the maintenance and water consumption upkeep for real foliage. Our high-quality, weather resistant panels are the perfect solution to a bare, exterior wall. Redefine your patio, balcony or deck with modern elements from GreenSmart Decor.
Seating with Fire Pit
Seating with Fire Pit
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Studio H Landscape Architecture
Photo of a small modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in Orange County with concrete paving.
Arbors/Pergolas/Fences
Arbors/Pergolas/Fences
Borealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley FarmBorealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley Farm
A simple divider from the sidewalk without imposing. Perfectly planted with a vine as a curtain
Photo of a small world-inspired front formal partial sun garden for winter in Seattle with a garden path and concrete paving.
Romantic coutyard
Romantic coutyard
Silva LandscapesSilva Landscapes
Roberto silva
Inspiration for a small classic back formal garden in London with a potted garden and decking.
Garden Design, Calton Avenue, 1
Garden Design, Calton Avenue, 1
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
Kate Eyre Garden Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary front formal garden in London with a garden path and gravel.
Wildlife Friendly Front Garden
Wildlife Friendly Front Garden
Fenton Roberts Garden DesignFenton Roberts Garden Design
Jo Fenton
Design ideas for a small classic front driveway full sun garden for summer in London with a garden path and natural stone paving.

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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