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Small Sloped Garden Ideas and Designs

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Wilkerson Project
Wilkerson Project
Outdoor Artisan, Inc.Outdoor Artisan, Inc.
Tracie Newey
Design ideas for a small rustic sloped fully shaded garden in Charlotte with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Modern Landscape
Modern Landscape
Design ideas for a small modern sloped xeriscape partial sun garden in Seattle with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
COVID Wedding Plans
COVID Wedding Plans
Lake State PropertyLake State Property
During 2020 many of us were hit hard with Covid-19. This particular family had wedding plans to hold the ceremony at their home. And they had a small budget, instead of spending thousands of dollars on bouquets, they opted to have permanent landscaping put in. The hill slope was of particularly difficulty given the grade, but we were able to obtain the perfect setting to match a modern fountain that they were debating throwing away. We were able to convince them that by removing the grass in the bed around the fountain, we could dress the entire section to become a distinct focal point of their backyard and still keep the design low enough to the ground that the lake view wouldn't be obstructed. The natural colors of the flowers and the selection of rocks suit the lake sunsets beautifully. Unfortunately, they were not able to gather in full, but the family loved the landscaping even though.
Barton Creek Native & Natural Landscape
Barton Creek Native & Natural Landscape
Blissful Gardens & Green Dragon DesignBlissful Gardens & Green Dragon Design
Client wanted a new stone staircase to provide easier access to the upper level areas of her yard. Amiten Rose
Small sloped xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Austin with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Hillside Waterfall
Hillside Waterfall
Good Earth Water GardensGood Earth Water Gardens
Water cascades down this hillside around a colorful landscape.
Photo of a small world-inspired sloped fully shaded garden for summer in Kansas City with mulch and a waterfall.
Mill Valley Hillside
Mill Valley Hillside
The Land CollaborativeThe Land Collaborative
TLC
Photo of a small retro sloped fully shaded garden for autumn in San Francisco with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Lake Front- Safe side access in a tight spot!
Lake Front- Safe side access in a tight spot!
Lynch Landscaping Inc.Lynch Landscaping Inc.
Difficult area for access with a safe solution
Small contemporary sloped fully shaded garden for summer in Portland Maine with a garden path and gravel.
Commercial: Babcock Mill Park - Odessa
Commercial: Babcock Mill Park - Odessa
Wentworth LandscapesWentworth Landscapes
McNeill Photography
Inspiration for a small sloped garden in Toronto with a climbing frame and mulch.
Lake of the Forest
Lake of the Forest
Embassy Landscape GroupEmbassy Landscape Group
Small sloped fully shaded garden in Kansas City.
Contemporary Landscape Design for a Narrow Back Yard in Napa, CA
Contemporary Landscape Design for a Narrow Back Yard in Napa, CA
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
Napa, CA residence. I designed a triangular-shaped pergola with decorative panels from "Parasoleil" that serves as an artful focal point while providing interesting shade patterns that casts its delightful shadows along fence and patio and bench below, changing its position as the sun moves throughout the day. My design solutions included a contemporary redwood horizontal fence to help screen the view of the hillside along with arbors for vines that help to break up the long narrow space. The landscape design includes angular planting beds, concrete pavers surrounded by gravel and a small lower-water lawn for the family to enjoy. The photos show the just planted low-water plants, vines and olive trees and again after a couple of months. Drawings, Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Scarsdale Tudor
Scarsdale Tudor
Design Farm GroupDesign Farm Group
Dry laid retaining wall made up of a mix of both granite and natural fieldstone supported by interior mortar. Perennial plantings supported by a custom stained farm style fence providing a privacy screen for this residents side yard.
Orlando Residence
Orlando Residence
Landscape Design AssociatesLandscape Design Associates
The side yard received planter boxes to overcome the soil erosion and provide a screen to the neighbor. Bamboo plants will grow quickly but will also stay contained within the planter box
Petaluma Hillside Garden
Petaluma Hillside Garden
FDC Design BuildFDC Design Build
This is an example of a small rustic sloped xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in San Francisco with a garden path and gravel.
Havertown Residence
Havertown Residence
GreenWeaver LandscapesGreenWeaver Landscapes
Jennifer Nichols
Design ideas for a small classic sloped formal partial sun garden for spring in Philadelphia with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Petunia, a Japanese Tea House
Petunia, a Japanese Tea House
Hoffman Grayson Architects LLPHoffman Grayson Architects LLP
We carved a level are into the hillside, defined by natural stone walls on two sides, to create a space for the 8' x 10' Tea House. A granite vessel is placed outside the entrance to the Tea House, to rinse your hands before entering. Glen Grayson, Architect
Red Beach Pool
Red Beach Pool
LANZSCAPESLANZSCAPES
Inspiration for a small nautical sloped garden in Auckland.
Cathy Carr, APLD
Cathy Carr, APLD
GreenHeart, LLCGreenHeart, LLC
DESIGN: Cathy Carr, APLD PHOTO AND INSTALLATION: Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.
Small traditional sloped partial sun garden for summer in DC Metro with natural stone paving and a retaining wall.
Updating/restoring 90-year-old Craftsman house in Seattle
Updating/restoring 90-year-old Craftsman house in Seattle
Sheldon BurkhalterSheldon Burkhalter
Small traditional sloped partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with a fire feature and mulch.
Sage Valley Steps & Wall
Sage Valley Steps & Wall
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Our client wanted to do their own project but needed help with designing and the construction of 3 walls and steps down their very sloped side yard as well as a stamped concrete patio. We designed 3 tiers to take care of the slope and built a nice curved step stone walkway to carry down to the patio and sitting area. With that we left the rest of the "easy stuff" to our clients to tackle on their own!!!
Memorial Garden
Memorial Garden
Bri LehmanBri Lehman
Inspiration for a small sloped xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Denver with a desert look and natural stone paving.

Small Sloped 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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