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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
Cara Cara Hollywood
Cara Cara Hollywood
OVERARCHOVERARCH
Night time photo of the shared backyard space for the bungalows
Design ideas for a small contemporary back full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with concrete paving.
Stainless water fountain
Stainless water fountain
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Design ideas for a small modern side full sun garden in Houston with a water feature and decking.
Low Maintenance Front Yard with Synthetic Grass & Rundle Rocks
Low Maintenance Front Yard with Synthetic Grass & Rundle Rocks
SOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living SpacesSOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living Spaces
Photo of a small rustic front xeriscape full sun garden for winter in Calgary with a garden path and natural stone paving.
gallery of landscape work
gallery of landscape work
The Distinctive GardenerThe Distinctive Gardener
a group of tropical foliage and shrubs make a great backdrop to this pool six months from planting
Design ideas for a small world-inspired side formal garden.
Suburban Modern with Pool
Suburban Modern with Pool
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
In a suburb less than 3 miles from Manhattan an old house underwent a major facelift. I had a good fortune of being invited to participate on the garden design and installation. In the front a simple corten steel frame lifts an arrangement of Carex Pensilvanica, that will mature into a lawn that will not need mowing. Playful clusters of Boxwoods add structure and winter interest.
Kid Friendly Garden
Kid Friendly Garden
Jackie and the BeanstalkJackie and the Beanstalk
Veggies boxes before planting. We installed ¼" drip tubing to irrigate the vegetables.
Photo of a small classic back full sun garden in San Diego.
Wildflower meadow surrounding house
Wildflower meadow surrounding house
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Bare soil areas that were disturbed during construction were seeded with a Northeast native wildflower mix. Photo: Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Inspiration for a small traditional back formal full sun garden for summer in Burlington with a vegetable patch and natural stone paving.
Courtyard House
Courtyard House
Davis ArchitectsDavis Architects
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard formal partial sun garden in Sydney with a water feature.
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.
Modern Master Piece
Modern Master Piece
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.
Winner of the 2017 Casey Van Maris Award, given to the project awarded the highest marks for execution of unique and innovative design in landscaping. Awarded by Landscape Ontario
Cross Country Greenhouses
Cross Country Greenhouses
BC Greenhouse Builders LtdBC Greenhouse Builders Ltd
A unique free standing lean-to to capture the most amount of available sun per day.
Design ideas for a small traditional back formal full sun garden for spring in Vancouver with a potted garden and gravel.
Office Cottage and Deck
Office Cottage and Deck
Ian Moore DesignIan Moore Design
Ian Moore
Inspiration for a small modern back formal partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with gravel and a retaining wall.
Fairfield Beach
Fairfield Beach
Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLCBarbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC
Photo by Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC A small residential, seaside property located on Fairfield Beach, Fairfield was renovated by the new owners and adapted for their active family. Barbara was the landscape architect in charge of all of the landscape elements upgrades. She designed new bluestone curving paths to access the front and side doors and designed new landscape lighting to enhance the walks. The existing trees were saved and she designed new shade and salt-tolerant plantings which were added to provide seasonal color and interest while respecting the existing plantings. Along the beach front additional native beach grasses were added to stabilize the dunes while removing some invasive plantings. This work will be phased over the next few years in an effort to keep the sand stable. Beach roses were incorporated into a hollow in the dunes. A small lawn area was renovated and the surrounding Black Pines pruned to provide a small play area and respite from the sun. Beautiful reblooming hydrangeas line the edge of the gravel driveway. Rounded beach stones were used instead of mulch in the island planting along the edge of the adjacent road planted with Miscanthus, Mugo pine and yucca. Barbara designed a custom kayak rack, custom garbage enclosure, a new layout of the existing wooden deck to facilitate access to the side doors, and detailed how to renovate the front door into only an emergency access with new railings and steps. She coordinating obtaining bids and then supervised the installation of all elements for the new landscape the project. The interiors were designed by Jack Montgomery Design of Greenwich, CT and NYC . Tree work was completed by Bartlett Tree Experts. Freddy’s Landscape Company of Fairfield, CT installed the new plantings, installed all the new masonry work and provides landscape maintenance services. JT Low Voltage and Electric installed the landscape lighting.
Small outdoor room with a green wall in Kensington
Small outdoor room with a green wall in Kensington
The Garden BuildersThe Garden Builders
Pro Colour Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in London with a living wall and natural stone paving.
Modern Yard
Modern Yard
Wagner Design GroupWagner Design Group
This yard was an unusable muddy lawn flanked by tall Arborvitae. We removed the hedge and replaced it will a beautiful Ipe screen that serves as the backdrop to a concrete water feature that spills into a channel that runs the length of the patio. Corten steel planters contain Equisetum plantings, as well as Bamboo that screens a trampoline for the childrens fun. Pavers and black mexican pebbles make up the new hardscape for the patio.
A Formal Front Garden
A Formal Front Garden
Blue Tulip Garden DesignBlue Tulip Garden Design
The gates were painted black to coordinate with the house. Joe Wainwright Photography
Design ideas for a small modern front formal partial sun garden for summer in Cheshire with natural stone paving.
Small, low maintenance garden
Small, low maintenance garden
Yorkshire GardensYorkshire Gardens
In this project we aimed to create a stylish garden which was both family friendly and low maintenance. Eco decking was used to create a large contemporary decking area. This composite product is slip resistant and is created using 95% recycled materials so is very eco friendly . This product is extremely low maintenance and long lasting. Rendered flower beds were built and complement the sleek and simple lines of the garden. A simplistic planting scheme has been utilised to add colour. A high quality artificial lawn was laid. This product is a great alternative for those looking for a lawn which will look lush all year round and will with stand children and animals playing on it. The slatted fence runs around the perimeter and adds warmth and texture to the space. Overall this garden is simple yet very slick.
Operation Neighbor Screen
Operation Neighbor Screen
Southern LandscapeSouthern Landscape
When the neighbor expanded, the small, open courtyard became an extension of the neighbor's driveway. Southern Landscape designed and built a custom privacy trellis to shield the neighbor while creating an intimate retreat off the master bedroom. ,Asian jasmine climbs the trellis, while dianella, foxtail, and little gem magnolia highlight the custom water feature, all of which contributes to the quiet oasis.

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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