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Catherine Rawnsley Garden DesignCatherine Rawnsley Garden Design
View from verandah
Photo of a small classic front formal full sun garden in Wellington with a vegetable patch.
Flow
Flow
Georgia Lindsay Garden DesignGeorgia Lindsay Garden Design
A complimentary porcelain was chosen to match the interior porcelain brining the outside in.
Photo of a small contemporary garden in London.
Presidio Park Refresh
Presidio Park Refresh
Jackie and the BeanstalkJackie and the Beanstalk
The Water feature added near front door to attract birds and is surrounded by colorful succulents and drought-tolerant plants
Photo of a small mediterranean front xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with gravel.
Vego Garden | Eco Friendly Raised Garden Beds
Vego Garden | Eco Friendly Raised Garden Beds
Vego GardenVego Garden
Vego Garden is a Houston-based company with the goal to redefine metal raised garden beds. The company was founded under the concept to launch a modular garden bed systems with 20+ years design life, utilizing eco-friendly materials instead of cutting down trees.
Appledown contemporary garden
Appledown contemporary garden
PLT DesignPLT Design
Evening sun lighting up the decking pathway
Photo of a small contemporary back full sun garden for summer in Oxfordshire with a pathway and decking.
niguel west mid-century modern
niguel west mid-century modern
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
minimalist landscape detail at board-formed concrete wall
Photo of a small retro front xeriscape full sun garden in Orange County with a desert look.
Family Gardens
Family Gardens
Earth Designs Garden and Build London and EssexEarth Designs Garden and Build London and Essex
Having recently completed a major renovation to the back of the house with new bifold doors, our clients wanted their tired and overgrown garden to become a beautiful backdrop to their new family room. They wanted a large patio to use as an extension of the existing kitchen and retain access to the large shed space the bottom of the garden. They wanted to revamp the planting and the unsightly fence. The new design will twisted the layout of the garden on an angle to create the illusion of a much bigger space Next to the house a porcelain tile patio laid in a stretched pattern at 45 degrees to pushes out the boundaries to make it seem wider. Features include a wide fibreglass trough planter with 'floating' timber bench, framed by a sheet of grey Perspex Naturals attached to the existing fence to give a contemporary finish. The centre of the garden features an artificial lawn running at an angle, bisected by two rectangular railway sleeper raised beds to break up the space. An the existing bamboo relocated to provide privacy to the seating area and screen-off the children's trampoline. At the rear of the garden is a smaller porcelain patio for morning coffee or afternoon cocktails. Details include a section in the patio laid with wood effect porcelain tiles to create contrast. Fences painted in dark grey Cuprinol Garden Shades and textured planting with a mixture of shades of greens to give the garden year round interest.
Mid Century Restored
Mid Century Restored
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Private conversation space for two is conveniently located near the study.
Photo of a small retro back partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Small Courtyard in the Suburbs by Barnes Walker Landscape Architects
Small Courtyard in the Suburbs by Barnes Walker Landscape Architects
Barnes Walker Ltd - Landscape ArchitectsBarnes Walker Ltd - Landscape Architects
Photo of a small bohemian courtyard driveway garden in Manchester.
Richmond Asian Garden
Richmond Asian Garden
Northwest Native Landscapes LLCNorthwest Native Landscapes LLC
This compact, urban backyard was in desperate need of privacy. We created a series of outdoor rooms, privacy screens, and lush plantings all with an Asian-inspired design sense. Elements include a covered outdoor lounge room, sun decks, rock gardens, shade garden, evergreen plant screens, and raised boardwalk to connect the various outdoor spaces. The finished space feels like a true backyard oasis.
Garden path
Garden path
Garden ArchitectureGarden Architecture
Small bohemian back partial sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Backyard Retreat in Calabasas, CA
Backyard Retreat in Calabasas, CA
Prime Gardens IncPrime Gardens Inc
Photo of a small contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a desert look and concrete paving.
Sidewalk/front fence and gate
Sidewalk/front fence and gate
Dorthy Pautz Landscape ArchitectDorthy Pautz Landscape Architect
The design for the new custom stepped redwood fence and gate incorporated a narrow trellis top for Akebia vines. The horizontal slats are expressed with a modern reveal but there are no gaps, for privacy. The topiary trees are Majestic Beauty Hawthorns, which will quickly bulk up in height and spread and create even more privacy from neighboring houses. The narrow sidewalk planter has Liriope, Biokovo Geraniums and Ajuga
Residential Landscaping Services - Plant Bed, Ornamental Grass, Shrubs, Trees
Residential Landscaping Services - Plant Bed, Ornamental Grass, Shrubs, Trees
Commander ContractingCommander Contracting
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Small backyard - Weehawken
Small backyard - Weehawken
Magical Landscapes, LLCMagical Landscapes, LLC
A dwarf Korean lilac blooms in spring, with nepeta and hostas in front.
Design ideas for a small classic back partial sun garden in New York with decking.
Crow's Nest Potager - Sunflower
Crow's Nest Potager - Sunflower
Hortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden DesignHortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden Design
The Petronio Residency Center at Crow’s Nest is visionary choreographer and artistic director Stephen Petronio’s latest venture. http://petron.io/prc/ The potager is conceived to feed and engage resident artists who are on site for creative research. The maze-like garden grows organic produce for the artists in an interactive setting that allows them to sit on the raised bed’s built-in benches to socialize, contemplate and commune with nature. -Rustic/Industrial design to complement the residency architecture -Centrally sited feature with access from dancer’s wing residences, dance studio and main courtyard -24 Raised beds with sitting benches and trellises made of locally sourced Hemlock hardwood -Completely organic materials and growing techniques -Log Wall for mushroom cultivation
Chiswick Contemporary courtyard
Chiswick Contemporary courtyard
Nordland LandscapesNordland Landscapes
This garden was overgrown and not used at all by the property owners. The homeowners wanted a contemporary courtyard that was family friendly and modern. To achieve this, materials were chosen to match the stylish interior of the house. Also by using lighter coloured material we were able to brighten up the garden. The printed porcelain paving gave a contemporary modern feel whilst introducing added interest. Cedar batten fencing was used to clad the boundaries to minimise the oppressive feel of the high boundaries and to introduce more light into the garden. The cedar timber floating bench now provides a place to sit and entertain. It is also the perfect height for the clients’ children to use as a play bench. To brighten up the dull and dark corner by the french doors, the original steps were clad in beautiful blue and grey encaustic tiles to add much needed colour and interest in an area that had been previously neglected. This contemporary courtyard is now bright and welcoming and used by the property owners and their children on a daily basis.
The Potager Garden
The Potager Garden
Artisan LandscapesArtisan Landscapes
Small classic front formal full sun garden for summer in Other with a vegetable patch and natural stone paving.
Allergic to Bees Front Garden
Allergic to Bees Front Garden
Winston Fayer Landscape DesignWinston Fayer Landscape Design
The backyard is small and uninviting until we transformed it into a comfortable and functional area for entertaining. The front yard was leveled and converted into a play area for small children and two large dogs.
Modernist Courtyard
Modernist Courtyard
terraneo landscape designterraneo landscape design
A small courtyard at 12m2 (3x4m) can feel boxy. So curves were employed to soften the design creating flow and interest.
Inspiration for a small midcentury courtyard full sun garden for summer in Sydney with 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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