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Victorian End Terrace Front Garden
Victorian End Terrace Front Garden
Heather Dale Garden DesignHeather Dale Garden Design
Single blocks of colour were used in the borders for impact. Bulbs have been included to extend the season of interest throughout the year.
Photo of a small victorian front formal fully shaded garden in Other with concrete paving.
Vertical Garden Flower Boxes
Vertical Garden Flower Boxes
TANBAR DesignTANBAR Design
Vertical garden. Build 8 flower boxes, hanging on the existing cedar fence
This is an example of a small contemporary garden in Montreal.
Small Frontyard
Small Frontyard
Arbordale LandscapingArbordale Landscaping
Cedar gate with arbour entrance to the backyard. Flagstone landing with cobblestone border.
Design ideas for a small traditional back partial sun garden for summer in Toronto with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Modern Courtyard
Modern Courtyard
Hoerr Schaudt Landscape ArchitectsHoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects
Scott Shigley
Design ideas for a small modern side formal partial sun garden in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Westport Pool
Westport Pool
J. Brandon JonesJ. Brandon Jones
Photo of a small rural side garden in New York with a vegetable patch.
Modern Landscape
Modern Landscape
Small modern front full sun garden for autumn in San Francisco with a garden path.
North Beach Courtyards
North Beach Courtyards
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
Peta North
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard garden in Perth with natural stone paving.
Landscape design, indoor-outdoor living by Boodle Concepts
Landscape design, indoor-outdoor living by Boodle Concepts
Boodle ConceptsBoodle Concepts
Featuring corten (coreten) privacy screen, this garden includes Dwarf nandina, black dyed mulch, diosmas. Garden Design by Boodle Concepts, St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Tight Site But Big Entertaining
Tight Site But Big Entertaining
Land2c Landscape ArchitectureLand2c Landscape Architecture
Land2c A shady sideyard is paved with reused stone and gravel. Generous pots, the client's collection of whimsical ceramic frogs, and a birdbath add interest and form to the narrow area. Beginning groundcovers will fill in densely. The pathway is shared with neighbor. A variety of textured and colorful shady plants fill the area for beauty and interest all year.
Playhouse ~ 8×12 Brandywine metal roofing
Playhouse ~ 8×12 Brandywine metal roofing
Jamaica Cottage Shop IncJamaica Cottage Shop Inc
A beautiful playhouse with an overall height of ten feet. It can be converted to a very attractive storage shed when the kids out grow it. Reminiscent of old Victorian houses, the steep rooflines and graceful dormer add a fresh style to boring backyard sheds. The two 2x2 opening windows fill the 96 square feet with lots of light making this quaint little cottage irresistible for the kid inside us all. The single door in the dormer is complemented with large double doors on the gable end allowing bulky items to fit in the shelter.
Wallingford Small Space Art Garden
Wallingford Small Space Art Garden
Kim Rooney DesignKim Rooney Design
Landscape by Kim Rooney
Photo of a small classic back formal and private full sun garden in Seattle.
Landscaping
Landscaping
Good Earth Water GardensGood Earth Water Gardens
Plain grassy corner of backyard gets a landscape makeover with some evergreens to screen surrounding neighbors.
Inspiration for a small classic back full sun garden for summer in Kansas City with gravel.
Felton pocket garden
Felton pocket garden
Jan Nelson Landscape DesignJan Nelson Landscape Design
Closeup of Autumn Flame flagstone path with small cobbles between. Photo by Jan Nelson
Photo of a small rustic front full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Artificial Lawn
Artificial Lawn
AZ Dreamscapes LLC.AZ Dreamscapes LLC.
Design ideas for a small classic front full sun garden in Phoenix with an outdoor sport court and gravel.
Greenwood, Seattle WA (after)
Greenwood, Seattle WA (after)
Michael Muro Garden DesignMichael Muro Garden Design
Inspiration for a small modern front partial sun garden for spring in Seattle with an outdoor sport court and concrete paving.
Cultured Stone
Cultured Stone
Greenheart LandscapesGreenheart Landscapes
Low Masonry Wall
Design ideas for a small modern front xeriscape full sun garden for winter in Phoenix with a retaining wall.
Sunken Courtyard
Sunken Courtyard
Phillips GardenPhillips Garden
Phillips Garden
Design ideas for a small modern courtyard partial sun garden in Minneapolis with concrete paving.
in the garden II
in the garden II
Gardner Architects LLCGardner Architects LLC
Photography by Jane Luce
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back garden in DC Metro with natural stone paving.
Small Front Yard Upgrade
Small Front Yard Upgrade
Reyes Landscape ConstructionReyes Landscape Construction
New front yard landscape with terraced stone walls, boulders, plantings and concrete walkway
Inspiration for a small modern front full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a retaining wall and mulch.
Gravel Path
Gravel Path
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
The gravel path meanders through the backyard to a gravel terminus.
Inspiration for a small traditional back formal partial sun garden in San Francisco with brick paving.

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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