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Small Roof Garden Ideas and Designs

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Shoreditch Roof Terrace
Shoreditch Roof Terrace
John Davies LandscapeJohn Davies Landscape
Design ideas for a small contemporary roof garden in London.
Penthouse Patio & Green Roof - Beacon Hill, Boston
Penthouse Patio & Green Roof - Beacon Hill, Boston
UserUser
The goal of this landscape design and build project was to create a roof deck patio and green roof. The patio features square concrete unit pavers, sedum ground cover, and planters with small trees. Modern patio furniture was chosen to facilitate large and small gatherings alike overlooking the Boston skyline. Designed and built by Skyline Landscapes, LLC.
Artificial Grass for Rooftops, Decks and Patios
Artificial Grass for Rooftops, Decks and Patios
SYNLawnSYNLawn
Add some green to your rooftop space in New York City with our SYNLawn artificial grass. You won't have to mess with maintenance, so you'll definitely be able to spend more time outdoors soaking up the NYC skyline. © SYNLawn artificial grass - all rights reserved.
Pflanzen- Elemente des Gartens
Pflanzen- Elemente des Gartens
Harald Lebender GartengestaltungHarald Lebender Gartengestaltung
Photo of a small traditional roof partial sun garden in Nuremberg with a potted garden.
Classical London Roof Terrace by Aralia 'Knightsbridge'
Classical London Roof Terrace by Aralia 'Knightsbridge'
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
Luxurious London roof terrace, originally designed for a leading London Property developer and then bought by private clients.
Inspiration for a small contemporary roof formal garden in London with a water feature and natural stone paving.
North Wollongong Pachypodium Pot display
North Wollongong Pachypodium Pot display
Beautiful Gardens & Maintenance Exotic NurseryBeautiful Gardens & Maintenance Exotic Nursery
Photo of a small modern roof xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Wollongong with a potted garden.
Landstylist: landscape design ideas, curated.
Landstylist: landscape design ideas, curated.
Landstylist: landscape design ideas, curated.Landstylist: landscape design ideas, curated.
John Porcheddu
Design ideas for a small nautical roof xeriscape full sun garden for spring in New York with a garden path and decking.
Portfolio
Portfolio
Sky Garden LtdSky Garden Ltd
A beautiful sedum blanket system in bloom at a house in Wales.
Photo of a small farmhouse roof formal full sun garden for summer in Gloucestershire with mulch.
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.
Classical London Roof Terrace by Aralia 'Knightsbridge'
Classical London Roof Terrace by Aralia 'Knightsbridge'
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
Luxurious London roof terrace, originally designed for a leading London Property developer and then bought by private clients.
Design ideas for a small contemporary roof formal full sun garden in London with natural stone paving and a living wall.
Seaside Container Garden
Seaside Container Garden
City BotanicsCity Botanics
Photo of a small modern roof full sun garden in Auckland with a potted garden.
Cannes Architecte Paysagiste
Cannes Architecte Paysagiste
Atelier Nelumbo Garden DesignAtelier Nelumbo Garden Design
Nelumbo Design
Photo of a small mediterranean roof garden in Nice.
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.
Modern low-maintenance terrace
Modern low-maintenance terrace
Sarita Landscape IncSarita Landscape Inc
Renovated this out-dates terrace to give it a modern twist. This yard is an example of " less is more", with a custom-made concrete and wood bench, matching table, pergola, panel wall, and low-maintenance plants.
Chicago Rooftop Garden Getaway
Chicago Rooftop Garden Getaway
AirField Systems, LLCAirField Systems, LLC
Check out this great DIY installation for a Rooftop Garden Getaway! #AirDrain #Syntheticturf #rooftop #artificialturf
Photo of a small roof full sun garden in Chicago with an outdoor sport court.
Water features
Water features
Imperial Gardens Landscape Pty LtdImperial Gardens Landscape Pty Ltd
Kenneth Lamb
Inspiration for a small world-inspired roof formal fully shaded garden for spring in Sydney with a pond and natural stone paving.
Downtown Deck with Views
Downtown Deck with Views
Outside Space NYC Landscape DesignOutside Space NYC Landscape Design
Zomnia Vasques
Small modern roof full sun garden in New York.
3rd Floor Zen Roof Garden
3rd Floor Zen Roof Garden
KLA StudiosKLA Studios
Brent A. King
Inspiration for a small world-inspired roof garden in Columbus.
New York City Rooftop
New York City Rooftop
Till GardensTill Gardens
This New York City Rooftop was constructed to be an urban oasis for our clients. Plantings included some traditional elements with boxwood and a mix of more wild perennials and grasses. The rooftop skyline overlooks the new the World Trade Center Freedom Tower. Architecture: Brad Floyd Architect Landscape Design: LALH Landscape Design Landscape Contractor: Till Gardens (www.tillgardens.com) Photography: John Knowlton/Till Gardens
Bermondsey Roof Garden
Bermondsey Roof Garden
Hamilton Cody Garden DesignHamilton Cody Garden Design
Small contemporary roof xeriscape full sun garden for summer in London with a potted garden and concrete paving.

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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