Small Garden with All Fence Materials Ideas and Designs

This is an example of a small classic front full sun garden in Seattle with a garden path, natural stone paving and a wood fence.

Outdoor Living Space Dunbar

Blossoming Gardens Garden Design

An outdoor space for relaxing, cooking and bathing surrounded by nature.
Inspiration for a small scandi back full sun garden for summer in Edinburgh with brick paving and a wood fence.

Jardín en Biniancolla

CITRUS

This is an example of a small contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden in Other with a desert look and a stone fence.

Rooftop Retreat

Landscape Design West, LLC

Low water high impact patio garden landscape. Colorful succulents and plants that attract hummingbirds. Night lighting created a magical effect in this rooftop garden. Hardscape using concrete with floating deck and steps. Corten planters and steel cable handrail create a secure barrier while keeping views open and airy. Tucson city view from the Catalina Foothills.

North East London: Garden Renervation and Lighting

Peter Reader Landscapes

Detail of the new left bed redesign where it interfaces with the patio steps and water feature, with a clean porcelain look and new sumptuous planting to match.

Urban Garden

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Urban Garden by Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design m ALCI 014060004 Amaazonlandscaping.ie
Small contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in Dublin with a garden path, natural stone paving and a wood fence.

Contemporary courtyard

SeedOnceSown Ltd

This striking modern house had an unloved outdoor space with a large overhanging tree and dominant brick wall. We rejuvenated with new paving, porcelain cladding and a few choice plants for a contemporary look to complement the house. The addition of a living wall completes the transformation

Norcross Project

Creations Landscape Design

Explore this revitalized backyard oasis in Washington, DC, where overgrown grass, weeds, and greenery once dominated the space. Faced with the challenge of maximizing every inch in this limited area, our goal was to reclaim and transform. The result: a thoughtful design featuring a custom fence for privacy and aesthetics, a space-saving bike shed, and a cozy bench surrounded by mosquito-repellent plants. Witness the metamorphosis of this once-overgrown haven into a harmonious blend of functionality and style—a transformed retreat where space is utilized to its fullest potential.

板塀を回り込むと、水鉢がお出迎え

市中山居

This is an example of a small front fully shaded garden in Tokyo Suburbs with a water feature, natural stone paving and a wood fence.

Custom Cedar Panel - West Coast Inspired

User

Designed and installed custom red cedar privacy screen.
Small modern back garden in St Louis with a wood fence.

Del Mar Escape

Cross Construction Inc.

TThis Del Mar outdoor oasis was designed by SJS Studios Inc. and built by Cross Construction. It showcases a custom built-in teak bench that surrounds a custom concrete / teak table that can transform into a firepit at night. The built-in grill integrates teak with terrazzo countertops that have a waterfall edge and beautiful custom tiles that give the space a unique and coastal vibe. The Annsacks tile is installed in the custom bench pulling the whole space seamlessly together. The trash enclosure features custom teak work with a copper lid and hardware that will patina over time. This amazing outdoor space, features quality craftsmanship and maximizes every corner to provide the homeowners with not only an outdoor coastal oasis but a functioning outdoor area to lounge and host gatherings both throughout the day and night.

Tiny Kyoto Tsuboniwa Garden

Dendron Exterior Design - Gartengestaltung Berlin

Photo by Jenny Feuerpeil
Design ideas for a small world-inspired courtyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature.

Catio

KGR Design

A catio in the side yard with a bay window into the neighbors garden. The low setting keeps the area private for the humans.
This is an example of a small side garden in Seattle with a wood fence.

Amherstburg Front yard

lilydesign

This new beach front home on a shallow sloping lot provided the architectural bones to draw from. The front landscape brief was a coordinating space with curb appeal that could also double as an enclosed lawn area for their dog. Low custom metal fencing provides the enclosure and adding a layer of horizontal interest. Stone & concrete retaining walls mimic the house materials for continuity. In the rear - custom metal screens and corten planters provide privacy and detail and keep the focus on the beautiful lake view.

Taliesen Park

HINISH Design Collective

Photo of a small retro back xeriscape partial sun garden for winter in Portland with a retaining wall and a wood fence.

The Pelletier Residence

IRI Landscape

Mediterranean Garden in Tsawwassen

Glenna Partridge Garden Design

Inspiration for a small mediterranean back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Vancouver with a potted garden, concrete paving and a wood fence.

Japanese courtyard in Malvern East

Groundswell Gardens

A Japanese inspired courtyard with bespoke water feature.
Design ideas for a small world-inspired courtyard private partial sun garden in Melbourne with natural stone paving and a wood fence.

Joyous Wildlife Habitat in Santa Monica

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

A bubbling basalt stone fountain creates a soothing audible backdrop and is much loved by the birds and wildlife that flock to this garden which is a certified wildlife habitat.

Family garden in London W3

Jane Ashley Garden Design

Colourful naturalistic planting in West London garden with sawn sandstone steps and patio and contemporary slatted fence. Built and planted the previous year so still maturing.

Small Garden with All Fence Materials 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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