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Fowler Project
Fowler Project
Banyan Tree Landscape Construction LLCBanyan Tree Landscape Construction LLC
Rock garden featuring Applegate river rocks bordered by Rogue river 3/4" round rock. Landscape steel edging separates between rock garden and bark mulch.
Secluded exotic garden
Secluded exotic garden
Green Tree Garden Design LtdGreen Tree Garden Design Ltd
Believe it or not, this photo is taken from the same position about six months after after the planting was completed! A quirky brick path leads from the shady end of the garden down towards the house and the sunnier end of the garden. A tree fern sits happily under the shade of the neighbour's Apple tree.
Romantic coutyard
Romantic coutyard
Silva LandscapesSilva Landscapes
Roberto silva
Inspiration for a small classic back formal garden in London with a potted garden and decking.
Chelsea Garden
Chelsea Garden
Honor Holmes Garden DesignHonor Holmes Garden Design
Inspiration for a small classic back formal full sun garden wall in London with decking.
Sunnyvale Eichler planting design
Sunnyvale Eichler planting design
Curtis Horticulture, Inc.Curtis Horticulture, Inc.
Drought-tolerant shrubs, perennials and grasses replaced a thirsty lawn of this Eichler in Sunnyvale, CA.
This is an example of a small retro front xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco.
Whitefish Bay Backyard
Whitefish Bay Backyard
GRG PlayscapesGRG Playscapes
Little Giant Photography
Design ideas for a small eclectic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with a vegetable patch and natural stone paving.
Highbury Small Garden
Highbury Small Garden
Esther Jury Landscape and Garden DesignEsther Jury Landscape and Garden Design
New patio of reclaimed York Stone edged with a zig-zag low hedge of Box. The planting includes a feature olive tree planted into a square of Euonymus Silver Queen, the large evergreen foliage of Fatsia japonica and the strap leaves of Carex Pendula in the shady cornera small Maple; Acer dissectum forms a low mound on the far side of the garden. In the foreground is Teucrium, the blue spikes of Ajuga reptans 'Catlins Giant' in spring and the white flowers of Geranium sylvaticum.
Lincoln Park Herb Wall
Lincoln Park Herb Wall
Brent Riechers Landscape (BRL LANDesign)Brent Riechers Landscape (BRL LANDesign)
Brent A. Riechers
This is an example of a small contemporary roof full sun garden in Chicago with a vegetable patch.
Basketball Court with Tennis hit board in Needham
Basketball Court with Tennis hit board in Needham
Sport Court of MassachusettsSport Court of Massachusetts
Custom Backyard Basketball Court with Tennis Hitboard, rebounder and lighting in Needham
Inspiration for a small classic back full sun garden in Boston with an outdoor sport court.
Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens
Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens
UserUser
Newly built vegetable garden. Beds are 4 inch cedar, pathways are river stone. Critterfence deters rabbits without detracting from the garden architecture. Support posts in the rear contain raspberries, and blueberries are freshly transplanted in the middle.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Design ideas for a small classic back formal garden in London with a garden path and brick paving.
West London Courtyard
West London Courtyard
Karen Rogers at KR Garden DesignKaren Rogers at KR Garden Design
Walpole Garden, Chiswick Photography by Caroline Mardon - www.carolinemardon.com
Design ideas for a small traditional courtyard partial sun garden for spring in London with an outdoor sport court and brick paving.
Weessies
Weessies
Land Mechanics, Inc.Land Mechanics, Inc.
Cedar fence and planter boxes photo by Bronwyn Miller
Photo of a small eclectic back partial sun garden for summer in Orange County with a living wall.
Contemporary Courtyard
Contemporary Courtyard
Cool Designs for LandscapesCool Designs for Landscapes
The owners style is very clean and modern and they wanted the same look for the outside as they have inside. Orange and blue are the interior accents. The espalier of Cape Honeysuckle will grow tall behind the Buddah. From inside the blue tiled block contrasts well with the orange flowers of the honeysuckle. Succulents and Agaves fill the bottom. The rest of the plants are muted and calm. We transplanted fruit trees to the sunny wall.
Secret retreat garden
Secret retreat garden
1 to One Garden Design1 to One Garden Design
The garden was a mess when I arrived to redesign it. Neglected chaos and an elderly couple who wanted a peaceful,place to relax in.
This is an example of a small traditional back fully shaded garden for summer in Surrey.
Mid Century Modern Landscape Transformation
Mid Century Modern Landscape Transformation
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
With a limited budget, we were able to transform and update this front garden with a new modern pathway and small patio using full range Connecticut bluestone. Bulbine frutescens 'Hallmark' was planted along the pathway in mass. A variety of other low-water and low-maintenance plants. The black mulch completes this modern landscape design transformation. I included a selection of plants that provide a variety of heights, colors and textures. A great alternative to water- thirsty lawns, especially important for Northern California gardens. Photos taken 1 year after installation. Design and photo © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design http://www.digyourgarden.com/portfolio/midcenturymodern.html
LOW WATER LANDSCAPE GARDENS
LOW WATER LANDSCAPE GARDENS
Marc Mason Landscape ServicesMarc Mason Landscape Services
Marc Mason Landscape Services
Photo of a small traditional front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Orange County.
Our Work
Our Work
Livolsi Hardscaping, LLC.Livolsi Hardscaping, LLC.
Design ideas for a small classic front garden in New York with a garden path and concrete paving.
Drought Tolerant and Eclectic Front Yard, Contemporary - Back Yard
Drought Tolerant and Eclectic Front Yard, Contemporary - Back Yard
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Californian natives, Australian, Mediterranean and succulents Daniel Bosler Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary front xeriscape partial sun garden in Los Angeles with concrete paving.
Aluminum fences
Aluminum fences
Dream Fence by Fensu Inc.Dream Fence by Fensu Inc.
Design ideas for a small urban side garden in Boston.

Small 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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