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Front walkway redesign
Front walkway redesign
Heather Green, REALTOR®, Illuminate PropertiesHeather Green, REALTOR®, Illuminate Properties
Concrete path with channels cut, gravel in place and succulents planted.
Small modern front garden in San Francisco.
Santa Cruz Cottage
Santa Cruz Cottage
Summit LandscapeSummit Landscape
Changed the backyard from one single piece of lawn to multi facet design to create visual interest. Lush yet neat and low maintenance garden.
This is an example of a small modern back partial sun garden in San Francisco with a pathway, brick paving and a metal fence.
The New American Remodel 2019
The New American Remodel 2019
By DesignBy Design
Cool outdoor shower with teak and deck floor. Railroad ties found on the property were repurposed to create a privacy screen for this showering space.
The integrated bike shed
The integrated bike shed
Georgia Lindsay Garden DesignGeorgia Lindsay Garden Design
The bike shed is softened with Verbina Bonarensis.
Small contemporary garden in London.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Inspiration for a small classic front fully shaded garden for autumn in Chicago with a potted garden.
Noe Valley Escape
Noe Valley Escape
The Garden Route CompanyThe Garden Route Company
A terraced urban garden using form board concrete walls, Ipe decking decking and open Ipe rail fencing.
Small modern back partial sun garden in San Francisco.
Memorial modern
Memorial modern
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Houston with a garden path and concrete paving.
Garden for a barn conversion
Garden for a barn conversion
Joanne Alderson DesignJoanne Alderson Design
Modern courtyard garden for a barn conversion designed by Jo Alderson Phillips @ Joanne Alderson Design, Built by Tom & the team at TS Landscapes & photographed by James Wilson @ JAW Photography
SW Birdshill Deck
SW Birdshill Deck
Ross NW WatergardensRoss NW Watergardens
Corten steel troughs are planted with Sky Pencil Holly, Hebe, sedum, and dwarf grasses. This Lake Oswego desk is just off the master bedroom. Design and Photos by Ben Bowen of Ross NW Watergardens
Landscaping
Landscaping
Good Earth Water GardensGood Earth Water Gardens
This stack stone wall and dry creek bed creates visual interest and functionality for a down spout drain in this large mulch bed.
Inspiration for a small rustic side fully shaded garden for summer in Kansas City with an outdoor sport court, mulch and a garden path.
Complete Landscape design & Installation
Complete Landscape design & Installation
Lush Gardens IncLush Gardens Inc
We started with a blank canvas backyard for this brand new home in Los Angeles, California. We maximized the leaving area by adding a large concrete patio, planting to soften the walls, and adding tiles with custom lighting for visual interest.
Urban Garden
Urban Garden
Amazon Landscaping and Garden DesignAmazon Landscaping and Garden Design
Acer Japonica Maple Trees, Grasses and ferns in small Garden Design by Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design mALCI 014060004 Amazonlandscaping.ie
This is an example of a small contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in Dublin with a garden path, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Eaton Square
Eaton Square
adamshepherdadamshepherd
Adam Shepherd
Photo of a small contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in London with a living wall and natural stone paving.
Brockley
Brockley
Epoch LandscapesEpoch Landscapes
Shortlisted for the prestigious Pro Landscaper's Small Project Big Impact award. Used as an example of excellent design on London Stone's website.
Small contemporary courtyard formal partial sun garden wall for spring in London with decking.
AFTER - Completed view from the street
AFTER - Completed view from the street
Metamorphic DesignMetamorphic Design
Showing the front yard planting arrangement from the street
Small modern front xeriscape full sun garden in Vancouver with a garden path and concrete paving.
Modern design
Modern design
Happy GardensHappy Gardens
This is an example of a small traditional back partial sun garden in Dallas with concrete paving.
Making An Entrance
Making An Entrance
Architectural Gardens, IncArchitectural Gardens, Inc
To create a greater sense of arrival at the front door, the walkway rises to meet the stoop, which is further distinguished with a custom-crafted bluestone surface. Solid limestone slabs with rock-faced edges serve as step risers at each end of the elevated section of walk. Mike Crews Photography
Japanese Courtyard Garden Brisbane
Japanese Courtyard Garden Brisbane
Cascade Garden DesignCascade Garden Design
Brendan Pitt
Photo of a small world-inspired courtyard partial sun garden for spring in Brisbane with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Contemporary Courtyard Didsbury Manchester
Contemporary Courtyard Didsbury Manchester
Outside Rooms Garden DesignOutside Rooms Garden Design
Smart contemporary courtyard. K Rend walls and raised planters, Built-in Iroko hardwood seating. Infra-red outdoor heater. Evergreen planting including evergreen olive trees, box balls and ornamental grasses. Slatted timber screening for privacy
Landscape Walls
Landscape Walls
Northwest Outdoor Living and LandscapesNorthwest Outdoor Living and Landscapes
Inspiration for a small traditional back full sun garden for spring in Portland with a retaining wall and brick paving.

Small Grey 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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