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Small World-Inspired Garden Ideas and Designs

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Compass Point ll
Compass Point ll
Fusion Landscape Design LimitedFusion Landscape Design Limited
Lynn Cairney, Fusion Landscape Design - Soft Landscaping Design, Plant Procurement & Implementation, Green With Envy Landscapes - Subcontractor. Large site poured pavers with mondo grass between softens the approach to the front door. Hybrid Clivia looks fantastic all year round but is stunning when in flower against the back drop of the black house.
Garden Design 1
Garden Design 1
Evolve Landscape DesignEvolve Landscape Design
A Griffiths
Inspiration for a small world-inspired back xeriscape partial sun garden in Perth.
Compass Point pre sale make over
Compass Point pre sale make over
Fusion Landscape Design LimitedFusion Landscape Design Limited
Western side of property. General maintenance carried out and bromeliads planted for a pop of colour and to provide balance at the start of the stepping stones, while the bright coloured bromeliads draw the eye down the path.
Japanese Courtyard Garden
Japanese Courtyard Garden
Hanselman Landscape and GardensHanselman Landscape and Gardens
Design ideas for a small world-inspired garden in Philadelphia with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Sunnyside Zen Garden
Sunnyside Zen Garden
Northwest Native Landscapes LLCNorthwest Native Landscapes LLC
Photo of a small world-inspired back garden in Portland with natural stone paving.
Landscaping
Landscaping
Ponderosa Landscaping & StoneworkPonderosa Landscaping & Stonework
Stephanie Dacey
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back garden in Boston.
Glebe
Glebe
sticks and stones Landscape Designsticks and stones Landscape Design
Small world-inspired back formal partial sun garden for summer in Sydney with a retaining wall and decking.
Bonsai Display Garden
Bonsai Display Garden
Garden Architecture, LLCGarden Architecture, LLC
Kirsten Coffen
Photo of a small world-inspired courtyard partial sun garden in Baltimore with gravel.
Green Arbor
Green Arbor
Miriam's River House Designs, LLCMiriam's River House Designs, LLC
This photo shows the Arbor blending, through good design, to a near by structure. The Arbor roof, without slate, was deliberately left in its natural state so as to give more credence to the main structure. Photo credits: Dan Drobnick
Reflexology Path
Reflexology Path
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
The Buddha welcomes you. Hide your hose in a decorative pot. Relax and enjoy Installation by Emerald Stone Masonry Photo by Janet Loughrey
This is an example of a small world-inspired courtyard garden in Portland.
Meditation Garden
Meditation Garden
Derviss DesignDerviss Design
detail of patio area
Small world-inspired back partial sun garden for summer in Sacramento with a rockery and decorative stones.
Pasadena Showcase House 2019
Pasadena Showcase House 2019
California WaterscapesCalifornia Waterscapes
Welcome to our design space at the Pasadena Showcase House of Design. This “oasis” features a beautiful collection of koi fish, gracefully swimming in a 5’x8’ pond. Our modern, clean-cut paver patio is customized to intertwine with large seating boulders. By bringing the pathway right to the edge of the pond, we showcase our favorite cantilever effect. Softening the design, California-friendly plants and a stunning live plant wall surrounds the area, while lights can be seen hanging from the trees, extending the ambiance into the evening hours.
Shelley Lake Backyard
Shelley Lake Backyard
Pacific Garden DesignPacific Garden Design
Tucked away in a small subdivision, these homeowners have taken their builder-grade backyard and transformed it into a Japanese-inspired oasis. After the initial landscape design and construction by Pacific Garden Design, the homeowners have continued to craft an elegantly evolving landscape. A multi-level deck provides entertaining space as it steps down to the yard. A dry water feature anchors the corner of the yard, while a series of stone benches provide spots for quiet contemplation. The thriving garden area takes advantage of the southern exposure along one side of the yard and offers an opportunity for garden whimsy. Gravel pathways connect the space to the front yard and the natural area behind the property.
木立ちの家
木立ちの家
後藤亜貴建築設計事務所後藤亜貴建築設計事務所
Design ideas for a small world-inspired courtyard garden in Other.
Zen Nook
Zen Nook
The Mirror of ParadiseThe Mirror of Paradise
Design ideas for a small world-inspired front full sun garden in Miami with natural stone paving.
Aisian Inspired garden Fort Lauderdale
Aisian Inspired garden Fort Lauderdale
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
Asian inspired garden in this Fort Lauderdale home. This is a meditative garden designed and installed by Matthew Giampietro
Design ideas for a small world-inspired front full sun garden in Miami with a garden path.
Aisian Inspired garden Sculpture
Aisian Inspired garden Sculpture
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
Asian inspired garden in this Fort Lauderdale home. This is a meditative garden designed and installed by Matthew Giampietro
Photo of a small world-inspired front full sun garden in Miami.
Banyon
Banyon
Jilzart DesignJilzart Design
Inspiration for a small world-inspired side formal partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall.
Outdoor Bathroom & Shower
Outdoor Bathroom & Shower
Full Circle Design & RemodelingFull Circle Design & Remodeling
Full Circle Design - Jeffrey Howard
Photo of a small world-inspired back partial sun garden in San Diego with natural stone paving.
Arbors/Pergolas/Fences
Arbors/Pergolas/Fences
Borealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley FarmBorealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley Farm
Interior of the gardenFence finished out with my favorite grass and evergreen vine
Inspiration for a small world-inspired front formal partial sun garden for winter in Seattle with a garden path and concrete paving.

Small World-Inspired Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired front garden design.

How should I design my world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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