A bespoke storage box with a green roof for shade loving ferns and perennials is painted black to blend with the fencing and black exterior masonry wall which complements the interior styling.

The Palm House Richmond

Phillip Johnson Landscapes

Outdoor shower built off the existing bathroom making use of a small courtyard
Inspiration for a small and australian native modern courtyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Melbourne with with privacy feature and natural stone pavers.

Front Walkway and Back Patio

Tree and Stone Landscape Construction

Photo of a small front yard garden in Portland Maine with with path and concrete pavers.

Battersea Family Home

Imperfect Interiors

This lovely Victorian house in Battersea was tired and dated before we opened it up and reconfigured the layout. We added a full width extension with Crittal doors to create an open plan kitchen/diner/play area for the family, and added a handsome deVOL shaker kitchen.

Jardin

Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris

This is an example of a small modern backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Paris with with path, decking and a wood fence.

Narberth, PA - Landscape Restoration & Hardscaping

Refugia Landscape Design/Build

Landscape restoration for modest townhome front garden. Ecological design with native plants, pollinator garden and all season interest.
Small country front yard full sun garden in Philadelphia with natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Clapham Garden 4

Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping

Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard garden in London with a wood fence.

Cottage Garden

The Narrow Lane

Small arts and crafts backyard partial sun garden in Boston with a retaining wall, natural stone pavers and a wood fence for spring.

Front yard oasis

Laurel Landscapes

Inspiration for a small front yard xeriscape in Denver with with rock feature.

A Monochrome Moroccan Themed Courtyard

The Garden Trellis Company

Quote from the designer: "A tiny haven in the city. More than ever even the smallest outdoor space has become the most precious retreat to connect with nature and take in some vitamin D. This little garden which is only 14 square metres (a further 19 square metres for a car parking space) the fretwork screens divide the two spaces, screening the car and creating a private place to sit. The planting includes lime green tumbling Lysimachia, Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Golden Arrows’, (not in flower yet) Euphorbia wulfenii forming the backbone. " - Georgia Lindsay Garden Design

Tropical landscape make-over in Portosol

Green Team Solutions

Backyard makeover. Building on existing elements (Palm trees) we removed a lot of outgrown and outdated material and freshened up the patio borders with colorful canna's, various bromeliads, Alocasia California, and a fresh layer of mulch and landscape pebbles. Landscape boulders break up the lines and specimen Bromeliads provide touches of interest.

Water garden

AQL Landscape Design

Contemporary take on a Japanese water garden - with tropical planting, water fountain, pond and of course Koi! Landscape design and construction by AQL

Chestermere Small Backyard

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

A very small backyard where space was at a premium. Our client wanted a sitting area with fire pit and low maintenance was a priority. We designed a simple stamped concrete fire pit patio that butted up to the corner of the yard and used beautiful natural rock slab step stones to carry from the lower walkout patio to both the fire pit patio and the Rundle side yard. Black mulch and some nice plantings rounded out the project. Easy and clean!!

Aloe striata

Landscape Logic

This is how the front yard flourished in 8 months.
Photo of a small contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in San Diego with with raised garden bed, river rock and a metal fence.

Moroccan Garden

greencube garden and landscape design

Blending subtle lighting, tropical planting palette, simple, reflective, muted materials to contrast with Moroccan tiles. Calming influences transpiring to a magical space at night where shadows and patterns cast from bouncing light.

Moroccan Garden

greencube garden and landscape design

Radics backyard oasis

Father Nature Landscapes of Tacoma, Inc.

Pathway with mix of materials: natural flagstone and pea gravel with a black metal edging. LED landscape lights flank the sides of the path.
Photo of a small modern backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Seattle with a garden path and gravel.

View from terrace of lawn and outdoor room

Kate Eyre Garden Design

Small contemporary backyard garden in London with with raised garden bed and natural stone pavers.

Tiny But Tranquil: A Re-Imagined Urban Small Space

Garden of Ease Landscaping & Design

Small and tranquil, this urban space makes use of the limited area to create a spa-like flow.
This is an example of a small asian side yard partial sun xeriscape in San Francisco with with pond and natural stone pavers.

The Garden of Essences

User

This garden has been created thinking about the concept of Essence in two meanings: the first, and more obvious, concerns the extract obtained from a plant; the second, the deep human feeling of “being”, the intrinsic nature of self. In an era where every resource is widely available, we can easily forget about the true meaning of wellbeing. This garden wants to focus on the production of wellbeing and explore the relationship between nature and health. The productive space develops around a spiral, a link to classic architecture and to the pattern commonly found in nature. The curved path sits on a rocky landscape encuraging a slow walking pace. The planting all around aims to stimulate the visual and olfactory senses: from the sculptural olive trees to the aromatic borders, almost all the species selected have uses in aromatherapy as medicines or cosmetics. At the center of the garden a seating area invites the visitors to settle back, while a gentle sound of dripping water transports them into a serene meditative state. Sponsored by: Piante Faro and Planeta. Discover more about the festival at: radicepurafestival.com Photographer: Salvo Giuffrida

Small Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.