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Small Roof Garden Ideas and Designs

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Rooftop vegie garden
Rooftop vegie garden
Do it on the RoofDo it on the Roof
Carmen Rose Photography
Inspiration for a small modern roof partial sun garden in Melbourne with a potted garden.
Ático en el centro de Madrid
Ático en el centro de Madrid
arkhe paisajismoarkhe paisajismo
ARKHÉ PAISAJISMO
Design ideas for a small contemporary roof garden in Madrid with a potted garden.
Roof Garden - Decking
Roof Garden - 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.
Rooftops, Decks and Patios with Artificial Grass
Rooftops, Decks and Patios with Artificial Grass
SYNLawnSYNLawn
The rooftop deck on this townhome across the way from the beach features SYNLawn artificial grass. The bright coral colors and our soft, green surface creates a more inviting outdoor space, and the homeowner won't have to worry much about maintenance! © 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.
South Park
South Park
Seed Studio Landscape DesignSeed Studio Landscape Design
image: Travis Rhoads Photography
Design ideas for a small modern roof full sun garden in San Francisco with a fire feature and decking.
Gazon de placage et clôture
Gazon de placage et clôture
Rocs & Eaux PaysagesRocs & Eaux Paysages
Un mois après notre interventions le gazon à poussé, premières tontes en perspectives.
Small contemporary roof formal and private full sun garden for summer in Paris with mulch and a wood fence.
Dean Street Project
Dean Street Project
New York Plantings Garden DesignNew York Plantings Garden Design
custom built plywood planter box on rooftop garden with bamboo fencing, The concept by NY landscape architect of informal penthouse garden deck that a few friends getting together at a Hamptons beach cottage with a few beers, building a deck, plywood planters and indigenous plantings was built by New York Plantings Garden Designers and Landscape contractors NYC. This Greenroof fusion rooftop deck and garden combine the traditional planters typical of any roof or terrace garden with a green roof style real sod lawn in the center. This Brooklyn roof garden utilizing environmentally responsible materials such as custom milled black locust decking from nearby Long Island. This user friendly, low maintenance green space provides a perfect get away from the busy streets below. The carpentry design is rugged and tidy with concrete roof tiles to create a very nice effect and contrast different areas. The main feature being a small hillock in the center of the space is a great place to gather on the lawn with friends and family. The homeowner plans to watch movies projected on the side of the building while lounging on her private lawn late at night high above the city.
Downtown Deck with Views
Downtown Deck with Views
Outside Space NYC Landscape DesignOutside Space NYC Landscape Design
Zomnia Vasques
Design ideas for a small modern roof full sun garden in New York.
ROOFTOP GARDEN
ROOFTOP GARDEN
O.A.I. Concept Interiors / ExteriorsO.A.I. Concept Interiors / Exteriors
Inspiration for a small contemporary roof garden in Montreal with a potted garden.
Penthouse Garden Makeover
Penthouse Garden Makeover
Xanadu Organic GardensXanadu Organic Gardens
Hues of green are splashed across the deck in planters and the vertical garden.
Inspiration for a small world-inspired roof partial sun garden in Bengaluru with a living wall and decking.
MIDTOWN TERRACE IS ITS OWN PRIVATE OASIS
MIDTOWN TERRACE IS ITS OWN PRIVATE OASIS
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
It’s amazing what a garden can do to turn a small space from bland to beautiful! Our redesign included grey fiberglass and aqua blue ceramic pots filled with arborvitaes, knockout roses, boxwoods, gold sweetflag grasses, and a red ‘Bloodgood’ Japanese maple. A centerpiece of this garden is the Restoration Hardware zinc fountain. All of the planters also contain low-voltage landscape lighting for a dramatic nighttime effect. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.
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.
Penthouse garden design
Penthouse garden design
Earth Designs Garden and Build London and EssexEarth Designs Garden and Build London and Essex
http://www.ianthwaites.com/
Design ideas for a small traditional roof full sun garden for summer in Essex with concrete paving.
Rooftop Gardens
Rooftop Gardens
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
Aralia Gardens Limited. www.aralia.org.uk
Photo of a small contemporary roof formal garden in Hertfordshire with a fire feature and decking.
Tribeca NYC Rooftop Splendor
Tribeca NYC Rooftop Splendor
Design Farm GroupDesign Farm Group
Meeka Van der Wal
This is an example of a small classic roof full sun garden for summer in New York with a potted garden.
den en chofu
den en chofu
en景観設計株式会社／en landscape designen景観設計株式会社／en landscape design
This is an example of a small modern roof full sun garden for autumn in Tokyo with a potted garden.
Battersea Rooftop Project
Battersea Rooftop Project
Jenna Samengo LandscapesJenna Samengo Landscapes
Highly usable roof top space equally divided for seating, dining and sunbathing. New world artifacts and robust durable furniture transformed this space into a quirky year round private roof terrace
TechGrass
TechGrass
TechGrassTechGrass
This is an example of a small traditional roof xeriscape garden in New York with a potted garden.
Tribeca NYC Rooftop Splendor
Tribeca NYC Rooftop Splendor
Design Farm GroupDesign Farm Group
Meeka Van der Wal
Small classic roof full sun garden for summer 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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