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Urban Front Yard Re-Landscape
Urban Front Yard Re-Landscape
Landscape ConnectionLandscape Connection
Sustainable Urban Denver Colorado front yard transformation 1 year after landscape re-design.
Inspiration for a small traditional front xeriscape garden in Denver with decomposed granite.
Coconut Grove Miami Project
Coconut Grove Miami Project
Hagan Binder DesignHagan Binder Design
This is an example of a small world-inspired courtyard partial sun garden in New Orleans with an outdoor sport court and decomposed granite.
Norcross Project
Norcross Project
Creations Landscape DesignCreations 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.
Irvington Mediterranean Ecstasy
Irvington Mediterranean Ecstasy
Abbaté DesignsAbbaté Designs
Careful use of textures, colors and materials make this new front yard dramatic and inviting
This is an example of a small mediterranean front xeriscape partial sun garden for winter in Portland with a desert look, decomposed granite and a metal fence.
Fire pit landscape
Fire pit landscape
Project MasterzProject Masterz
Inspiration for a small rustic back xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in Austin with a fire feature and decomposed granite.
South Pasadena Craftsman Cottage
South Pasadena Craftsman Cottage
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
Red jar fountain with stones, seating, decomposed granite and California native plantings.
Photo of a small classic front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with decomposed granite.
MTLA - Seaver-Speck
MTLA - Seaver-Speck
UserUser
Mark Tessier Landscape Architecture designed this textural, drought tolerant, warm modern garden to complement the mid-century design of the home. The use of various materials including gravel, wood, and concrete mixed with a lush drought resistant planting palette offer a homeowners and visitors a multi sensory environment. Photos by Art Gray
Private Courtyard
Private Courtyard
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
After several years working in the landscape industry, Rodney Stoutenger grew frustrated with the current “status quo” most companies follow. Rodney Stoutenger started Native Edge Landscape out of a desire to change the way landscape projects work from the ground up. His dedicated hands on approach has guided Native Edge Landscape from a crew of one, to a team of 12 (and growing all the time).
Zen Garden in Santa Cruz
Zen Garden in Santa Cruz
Elemental Design GroupElemental Design Group
natural pond with stone coping and decomposed granite create a tranquil space for meditation.
This is an example of a small world-inspired back formal partial sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a pond and decomposed granite.
Stone Barn
Stone Barn
Druffel Design & LandscapeDruffel Design & Landscape
Inspiration for a small classic back formal full sun garden for spring in Cincinnati with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a metal fence.
Mission Valley
Mission Valley
Coy Land TechsCoy Land Techs
Coy Land Techs created a butterfly garden that will also attract other pollinators. The goal of the project was successful on day one. The plants and color selection bring warmth to space.
Historic Spanish Territorial
Historic Spanish Territorial
Red Bark Design, LLCRed Bark Design, LLC
Red Bark Design, LLC 2014
This is an example of a small modern front partial sun garden in Phoenix with a garden path and decomposed granite.
Front Porch Living
Front Porch Living
Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.
This is an example of a small classic side full sun garden wall for summer in Los Angeles with a pathway and decomposed granite.
Private Courtyard
Private Courtyard
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
After several years working in the landscape industry, Rodney Stoutenger grew frustrated with the current “status quo” most companies follow. Rodney Stoutenger started Native Edge Landscape out of a desire to change the way landscape projects work from the ground up. His dedicated hands on approach has guided Native Edge Landscape from a crew of one, to a team of 12 (and growing all the time).
Urban Front Yard Re-Landscape
Urban Front Yard Re-Landscape
Landscape ConnectionLandscape Connection
Sustainable Urban Denver Colorado front yard transformation 1 year after landscape re-design.
Inspiration for a small classic front xeriscape garden in Denver with decomposed granite.
2379 Elden Ave F
2379 Elden Ave F
Evan Little - Nook Real EstateEvan Little - Nook Real Estate
http://www.creativenoodle.net/
This is an example of a small modern back fully shaded garden in Orange County with decomposed granite.
Hingham natural stone patio with synthetic turf inlay
Hingham natural stone patio with synthetic turf inlay
Noble Garden DesignNoble Garden Design
Copper accents on the fireplace sides and top add a custom touch. Also copper countertop complements the fireplace.
Photo of a small contemporary back full sun garden in Boston with a fireplace and decomposed granite.
Adams Street, Denver, CO
Adams Street, Denver, CO
LAND BY DESIGNLAND BY DESIGN
Corten steel sculpture, Corten steel firepit, wood trellis, wood pergola, raised Trex deck, Outdoor dining, Outdoor living, boulder water feature, granite chip, concrete edging Corten steel focal point.
Low Wall / Court - Corten House
Low Wall / Court - Corten House
Charles Di Piazza ArchitectureCharles Di Piazza Architecture
The Court / Corten Garden is shared as a neighborhood gathering space, and provides a setting for a variety of intimate social events. The two domains of the garden are made distinct by a low wall, which is backed by plantings that will continue to grow and provide a visual separation between the two spaces.
Highland Park Shade Garden and Patio
Highland Park Shade Garden and Patio
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
Small classic back garden in Chicago with a water feature and decomposed granite.

Small Garden with Decomposed Granite 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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