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Magnolia Rooftop Kitchen Garden
Magnolia Rooftop Kitchen Garden
Seattle Urban Farm CompanySeattle Urban Farm Company
Built on top of an existing garage, this rooftop kitchen garden maximizes unused space, receives full sun and has a great view of Puget Sound! The garage was retrofitted to sustain the weight loads of the soil and water and wood. Modeled after the French potager, this garden was designed to mirror the Mediterranean style of the house and tie into the lush surrounding landscape. Hilary Dahl
Roof Deck Living
Roof Deck Living
Christy Webber LandscapesChristy Webber Landscapes
With amazing city views, its hard not to want to spend all your time living outside. With this design, you can. In one corner you have planters packed with seasonal vegetables that can be picked, rinsed and served, all within about 10 footsteps. Want some protein with that? No problem. The outdoor kitchen is set to feed a crowd, all while engaging friends over the bar, and into the dining area. Here, with built-in retractable pergola canopies, you can control your environment to whatever shade, sun, or night sky setting you desire. And then, when you can eat no more, kick-back and relax in the comfy, heated lounge seating area.
Essex roof top garden design
Essex roof top garden design
Earth Designs Garden and Build London and EssexEarth Designs Garden and Build London and Essex
http://www.ianthwaites.com/
Photo of a small classic roof full sun garden for summer in London with concrete paving.
Artificial Grass for Rooftops, Decks and Patios
Artificial Grass for Rooftops, Decks and Patios
SYNLawnSYNLawn
The residents at this Seattle penthouse are making the most of the rooftop deck space with multiple seating areas spread out on our SYNLawn artificial grass. Anyone else wondering how spectacular the views are? Thought so! © SYNLawn artificial grass - all rights reserved.
Lakeview Luxury
Lakeview Luxury
Himsben Design Studio, LLCHimsben Design Studio, LLC
This custom planting design incorporated seasonal annuals into a succession of perennial plants, shrubs, and flowering plants to create multiple seasons of delight! Building upon the amazing work by Chicago Roof Deck + Garden, our team designed and installed a custom planting design for our client. Design intent incorporated seasonality to the progression from Spring, Summer, Fall, and into Winter, into an incredibly compact area.
Conception et aménagement d'un jardin sec sur dalle
Conception et aménagement d'un jardin sec sur dalle
Jeanne Dubourdieu Création de JardinsJeanne Dubourdieu Création de Jardins
Espace aménagé avec de grandes dalles d'ardoise pour accueillir une table et des chaises dès qu'il fait bon dehors... Ce jardin rasta accueille des plantes à feuillage clair pour apporter de la lumière sous les arbres existants : cerisier japonais, tilleul et peuplier italien.
Compact Roof Terrace in Borough
Compact Roof Terrace in Borough
The London Gardener LtdThe London Gardener Ltd
Our client wanted to create a more interesting and private design for her roof terrace, but without restricting the space. We added bespoke powder-coated steel planters in a pale grey to link with the elegant interior of the apartment and reflect the light. The planting is evergreen and tough as the site can be windy. Space has been allowed for a small bistro table to be added in due course.
Rooftop Gardens
Rooftop Gardens
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
Aralia Gardens Limited. www.aralia.org.uk
Design ideas for a small contemporary roof formal garden in Hertfordshire with a living wall and decking.
La terrasse de l'Abbé Grégoire
La terrasse de l'Abbé Grégoire
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Perspective végétale
Inspiration for a small contemporary roof full sun garden for summer in Paris with a potted garden and decking.
Williamsburg Kid Friendly Terrace
Williamsburg Kid Friendly Terrace
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
Modern terrace transformation: Angular planters, perennial showcase, cedar fencing, with integrated irrigation & lighting. A true urban retreat.
Small modern roof partial sun garden for autumn in New York with a potted garden, concrete paving and a wood fence.
Ático en el centro de Madrid
Ático en el centro de Madrid
arkhe paisajismoarkhe paisajismo
ARKHÉ PAISAJISMO
Inspiration for a small contemporary roof garden in Madrid with a potted garden.
South Park
South Park
Seed Studio Landscape DesignSeed Studio Landscape Design
image: Travis Rhoads Photography
Small modern roof full sun garden in San Francisco with a fire feature and decking.
Artificial Grass for Rooftops, Decks and Patios
Artificial Grass for Rooftops, Decks and Patios
SYNLawnSYNLawn
No matter if you live in New York City or another urban area, take your rooftop deck space from bland and boring to vibrant and colorful with our SYNLawn artificial grass. © SYNLawn artificial grass - all rights reserved.
Amoeba Terrace
Amoeba Terrace
Christian Duvernois Landscape/StudioChristian Duvernois Landscape/Studio
This is an example of a small contemporary roof garden in New York.
Urban Green Roof
Urban Green Roof
SHIFT_DESIGNSHIFT_DESIGN
This is an example of a small modern roof garden in Philadelphia with a vegetable patch.
Rooftop Garden - Wooden Decking
Rooftop Garden - Wooden Decking
Unique Landscapes LtdUnique Landscapes Ltd
Wood or timber "decking" can be used in a number of ways: as part of garden landscaping, to extend living areas of houses, and as an alternative to stone based features such as patios.
Lincoln Park Herb Wall
Lincoln Park Herb Wall
Brent Riechers Landscape (BRL LANDesign)Brent Riechers Landscape (BRL LANDesign)
Brent A. Riechers
Inspiration for a small contemporary roof full sun garden in Chicago with a vegetable patch.
A tiny ecosystem in the heart of town
A tiny ecosystem in the heart of town
Giuseppe Lunardini Architetto del PaesaggioGiuseppe Lunardini Architetto del Paesaggio
Above the house there is a terrace with Wisteria sinensis on a pergola. Giuseppe Lunardini
Small classic roof formal partial sun garden for spring in Florence with natural stone paving.
Rooftop Gardens
Rooftop Gardens
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
Aralia Gardens Limited. www.aralia.org.uk
This is an example of a small contemporary roof formal garden in Hertfordshire with a garden path and decking.
TechGrass
TechGrass
TechGrassTechGrass
Photo of a small traditional roof xeriscape garden in New York with a potted garden.

Small Roof 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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