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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.
Zurich residence/Chula Vista
Zurich residence/Chula Vista
Promise Path Landscaping IncPromise Path Landscaping Inc
Mangaris wooden deck with Concrete finish with Top cast light etch. Water feature surrounded by succulents and low voltage lights. Concrete fire pit and vertical succulents wall. Photography by Zack Benson
Melville courtyards
Melville courtyards
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
ron tan
This is an example of a small world-inspired courtyard full sun raised pond in Perth with decking and a water feature.
Les Mémoires de Candilis
Les Mémoires de Candilis
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Le Pittosporum tenuifolium, arbuste persistant, absorbe les lignes de la menuiserie
Design ideas for a small farmhouse front partial sun garden for spring in Paris with decking.
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.
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.
Boardwalk back garden
Boardwalk back garden
Ivy & BloomIvy & Bloom
This small back garden had more than its share of issues to address. From the narrow angled site, to the slope of the ground, lack of privacy, public drains, aging existing retaining walls and deck, underground electrical wiring, and difficult access, it really had it all! The clients wanted a leafy secluded spot, where they could relax, entertain and feel immersed in nature. They also wanted a small productive area for some herbs and fruit trees. A garden shed was required and a means of access through from the front garden, although privacy was to be important. The old deck was removed and replaced with beautiful vitex decking. This new deck connect the rooms of the house and wraps itself around the house, effectively managing the worst of the slope and creating clear symmetry within the angled boundaries. A central retained bed with a feature flowering cherry tree creates a generous boardwalk and makes the decking feel part of the garden. A privacy screen and considered planting increases privacy. A series of oversize platform stairs lead up to the highest part of the garden, which is filled with raised beds for vegetable and herbs and fruit trees. Generous natural schist stepping stones connect the utility area of the garden to the decked area and meander through the vege garden. The planting is designed to be leafy and green with soft white accents through the season. Beautiful feature trees include Prunus Shimidsu Sakura, Cercis Canadensis and Betula jacquemonti. Summer flowering perennials include gaura, verbena bonariensis, alchemilla mollis, anenome japonica and hydrangea. Photos by Dee McQuillan
Meditative Healing Garden- Laurel Canyon
Meditative Healing Garden- Laurel Canyon
Ketti Kupper Conscious Life DesignKetti Kupper Conscious Life Design
Build out of the Meditation Hut next to the spa deck and gravel filled steps that lead into a recessed fire pit area. Photo by Ketti Kupper.
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back xeriscape partial sun garden in Los Angeles with decking.
Townhouse garden
Townhouse garden
Neil Jones DesignNeil Jones Design
Using a refined palette of quality materials set within a striking and elegant design, the space provides a restful and sophisticated urban garden for a professional couple to be enjoyed both in the daytime and after dark. The use of corten is complimented by the bold treatment of black in the decking, bespoke screen and pergola.
Front Entry Arbor
Front Entry Arbor
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
A custom cedar closed picket fence + gate (w/ black iron latch + hinges) + pergola overhead, creates a warm + inviting entryway.
Inspiration for a small classic front xeriscape full sun garden in Other with a garden path and decking.
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.
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.
Fences and Gates
Fences and Gates
G Brown DesignG Brown Design
Photo taken by Michael Wonenberg at G Brown Design
Photo of a small contemporary front full sun garden for winter in Salt Lake City with a retaining wall and decking.
Low maintenance garden re-make in White City
Low maintenance garden re-make in White City
Positive Garden LtdPositive Garden Ltd
Low maintenance garden re-make including, red cedar screening, round shape hardwood decking, sloping artificial turf, and trellis. Positive Garden Ltd
Low maintenance garden re-make in White City
Low maintenance garden re-make in White City
Positive Garden LtdPositive Garden Ltd
Low maintenance garden re-make including, red cedar screening, round shape hardwood decking, sloping artificial turf, and trellis. Positive Garden Ltd
Moraga Country Club Small Frontyard
Moraga Country Club Small Frontyard
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Steve Lambert,Winner Beautification Award for Small Landscape Design - Build Small Country-club Project, with courtyard deck, low maintenance, Bitter root walls,
Thigpen Residence
Thigpen Residence
Chris Corbett DesignChris Corbett Design
Neil Michael - Axiom Photography
Photo of a small modern courtyard fully shaded garden in Sacramento with an outdoor sport court and decking.
beach courtyards
beach courtyards
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
Peta North
Photo of a small contemporary back full sun garden in Perth with a water feature and decking.
La Sombra - Steel Vine Screen
La Sombra - Steel Vine Screen
Hush HouseHush House
Detail of the steel vine screen, with dappled sunlight falling into the new entryway deck. The steel frame surrounds the juliet balcony lookout.
Design ideas for a small modern front formal and private partial sun garden for winter in Austin with decking and a metal fence.
La terrasse de l'Abbé Grégoire
La terrasse de l'Abbé Grégoire
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
L' hémérocalle et l'arbre Judée
Photo of a small contemporary roof full sun garden for summer in Paris with a potted garden and decking.

Small Garden with Decking 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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