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Bull Mountain Japanese Garden
Bull Mountain Japanese Garden
Ross NW WatergardensRoss NW Watergardens
Boulders and typical Japanese garden plants grace the edges of the water feature. Pictures by landscape designer Ben Bowen
Riverdale Modern
Riverdale Modern
Green Apple LandscapingGreen Apple Landscaping
Capitol Hill Garden
Capitol Hill Garden
Till GardensTill Gardens
Designed by our friends at Moody Landscape Architecture, we were excited to build this small, highly detailed, contemporary garden for them and their client. This small courtyard garden was completely transformed with a new mahogany deck with cable railing, western red cedar fence, new bluestone patio, and perennial plantings. Landscape Architecture - Moody Landscape Architecture (moodyla.com) Landscape Contractor - Till Gardens (tillgardens.com - 201.767.5858) Photography - Ryan Moody
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.
Water Garden Pond
Water Garden Pond
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
Water garden pond and stream in this tropical backyard. Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc. designed and installed the pond and stream
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.
Majors Mill Crossing Subdivision | Cumming, GA
Majors Mill Crossing Subdivision | Cumming, GA
Greenshooz LandscapingGreenshooz Landscaping
Various levels to create an illusion of space
Various levels to create an illusion of space
Georgia Lindsay Garden DesignGeorgia Lindsay Garden Design
This tiny garden was transformed using various levels to create a more dynamic space - Georgia Lindsay
Tiny Gravel Garden
Tiny Gravel Garden
Fenton Roberts Garden DesignFenton Roberts Garden Design
Jo Fenton
Black & White Garden
Black & White Garden
Mary Kirk Menefee, Landscape DesignerMary Kirk Menefee, Landscape Designer
The homeowner turned an otherwise useless space under the stairs into a charming niche by hanging a bent wood swing. Design by Mary Kirk Menefee; installation by Merrifield Garden Center. Photo: Mary Kirk Menefee
Contemporary Lake Living
Contemporary Lake Living
Embassy Landscape GroupEmbassy Landscape Group
California Ranch Dreaming
California Ranch Dreaming
Christiane Holmquist Landscape DesignChristiane Holmquist Landscape Design
Emma Almendarez
Grape arbor
Grape arbor
UserUser
The finished grape arbor in late spring. By late summer the grapes will completely cover the arbor to provide a cool retreat that looks out over the garden. The small deck has been rebuilt and looks west to the Indian Peaks Wilderness. The plant to the left of the arbor is a lilac, and the purple plants in the foreground are Russian Sage.
Southwestern
Southwestern
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra Outdoors
Daniel Driensky
Landscaping
Landscaping
Good Earth Water GardensGood Earth Water Gardens
Perennial hillside.
Perennials That Multiply
Perennials That Multiply
My Landscape GuideMy Landscape Guide
Shady north side of home. Endless summer hydrangea, spirea yellow shrubs, hostas, and ferns. Elliott Hallum
Vertical Garden Flower Boxes
Vertical Garden Flower Boxes
TANBAR DesignTANBAR Design
Vertical garden. Build 8 flower boxes, hanging on the existing cedar fence
Art Deco Arch Waterfall Cascade
Art Deco Arch Waterfall Cascade
SAVINO MILLER DESIGN STUDIOSAVINO MILLER DESIGN STUDIO
Steven Brooke
緑縁の栖
緑縁の栖
ナカサアンドパートナーズナカサアンドパートナーズ
Photo by Nacasa & Partners Inc.
Small Shady Back Yard
Small Shady Back Yard
Magic Landscaping, Inc.Magic Landscaping, Inc.
This is the entrance of the garden from the side. This entire rear yard used to be a lawn area in poor condition. Magic Landscaping, Inc- New Jersey Landscape Designer & Contractor.

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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