Medway Custom Backyard Basketball Court with rebounder
Inspiration for a small traditional backyard partial sun outdoor sport court in Boston with with outdoor playset and concrete pavers.

The Russell

So Green Canada (landscape design /build)

Small traditional front yard full sun driveway in Toronto with a water feature and concrete pavers for spring.

Yoga Meditation Garden

Hortus Oasis

Colorful glazed containers accumulated by the owner were arranged to provide an eye catching collection. www.hortusoasis.com
Small asian garden in Orlando.

Japanese Courtyard Garden

Hanselman Landscape and Gardens

Photo of a small asian garden in Philadelphia with a garden path and river rock.

Paver Patio & Landscape

AZOAT Landscapes

Front yard paver patio & landscape.
Inspiration for a small front yard garden in Minneapolis with natural stone pavers.

NSG Ground Covers

Native Sun Gardens

Ground covers will cut your water bill down and leave you with a clean and polished look for your outside space! Photo Cred: Joshua Thayer
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in San Francisco with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

Outer Sunset Landing

Seed Studio Landscape Design

photo by Seed Studio, editing by TR PhotoStudio
Photo of a small modern backyard full sun formal garden in San Francisco.

Formal Garden Barnes London

Landscaping Solutions

Photo of a small eclectic backyard formal garden in London with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Ландшафтный дизайн в регулярном стиле Салманово Поле, Одинцово

Ландшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой

Объект находится в поселке Салманово поле, недалеко от города Одинцово, размер средний, всего двадцать три сотки. Семья очень динамичная, современная, легкая на подъем. Когда работа начиналась, это была дача, куда приезжали только на выходные. В настоящее время здесь живут постоянно. Состав семьи – папа, мама, взрослая шестнадцатилетняя дочь и сын, которому тогда было всего шесть. Из пожеланий Собственника – декоративный ручей, открытая солнечная лужайка, много цветников и возможность гулять вдвоем. Помимо этого надо было расположить детскую площадку, и она есть во всех эскизах – позже от этой идеи отказались. На конкурс было приглашено пять ландшафтных компаний, было приятно, что к рассмотрению были выбраны наброски, предложенные мастерской Алены Арсеньевой. На участке есть жилая постройка, бассейн с фитнес центром и гараж. Заезд в гараж - внутри двора, поэтому парковка из бетонной плитки рядом с основным зданием, у входа – значительная, так как машина должна развернуться. Далее широкий свободный проход к фитнесу ведет в приватную часть дачи. Посередине у авто парковки и СПА – место для партера на фоне пузыреплодника Дьябло и Лютеус. Чтобы избежать эффекта «забора у забора» - мы развили тему живой изгороди – перед пузыреплодником – стройные силуэты туи Смарагд, а в промежутках – барбарис Тунберга Атропурпурея. А дополнительный «слой» кустарников – спирея японская Голден Принцесс – высажена впереди Смарагдов. В результате получилась объемная, а не плоская ограждающая посадка из кустарников с яркой листвой. Две клумбы, оформленные в полукруг, высаживаются из летников каждый год. Шаровидные туи завершают образ этой части, подчеркивая геометричность объема. У въезда, близко к основному дому - смешанная живая изгородь из туи западной Спиралис и дерена белого Элегантисимма. Регулярный стиль в дизайне сада реализован при входе. Здесь, на фоне вертикальной плоскости, образовавшейся из темной зелени туи Спиралис и дерена белого Элегантиссима, встали стройные силуэты хвойных и круглые формы сосны горной Хампи, дополненные мягкими фонтанами лиственницы японской Пендула. Автор проекта: Алена Арсеньева. Реализация проекта и ведение работ - Владимир Чичмарь

Modern Condo

Double B Design, LLC

Opening in metal overhead trellis above firepit will provide light into the space once the vines grow in. Photo by Rachel Paul Photography
Photo of a small modern backyard partial sun garden for summer in Austin with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Courtyard House

Davis Architects

Ann-Louise Buck
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard partial sun formal garden in Sydney with a water feature.

Laurelhurst Modern Garden

Northwest Native Landscapes LLC

Dramatic plant textures, modern hardscaping and sharp angles enhanced this mid-century modern bungalow. Soft plants were chosen to contrast with the sharp angles of the pathways and hard edges of the MCM home, while providing all-season interest. Horizontal privacy screens wrap the front porch and create intimate garden spaces – some visible only from the street and some visible only from inside the home. The front yard is relatively small in size, but full of colorful texture.

Cross Country Greenhouses

BC Greenhouse Builders Ltd

A unique free standing lean-to to capture the most amount of available sun per day.
Design ideas for a small traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Vancouver with a container garden and gravel.

Minneapolis Gabion

Stonepocket Unique Landscapes

Gabion with weathered steel 2"x2" 1/4" steel rod with 2" angle iron. Tim Heelan
Design ideas for a small modern backyard garden in Minneapolis with natural stone pavers.

Zen garden under stairs

The Japanese Garden

An example of a Japanese garden has lot options. This space only measure 8ft x 4ft (3 square meters) As you can see in the photos, we incorporated a tsukubai (Japanese source) and a karesansui (sand garden) This work was carried in only 3 days !!!

Naturalistic Planting

Through The Garden, Inc.

Here, we planted succulents between large stepping stones to add color and soft texture to a walkway. The area surrounding the walkway was also planted with succulents, perennials, and grasses. This combined with the stone used creates a naturalistic environment.

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Kate Eyre Garden Design

Kate Eyre Garden Design
Small contemporary backyard garden in London.

Hampstead Small Garden

Peter Reader Landscapes

Quite a summer long display!
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard garden in London.

Maidstone - Relaxing Courtyard Garden

Ben Chandler Landscape & Garden Design

Ben Chandler
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard partial sun formal garden for summer in London with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

A Traditional Landscape Loses the Lawn & Overgrown Shrubs To Low Water Plants

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

The traditional fountain and surroundings are embellished with a variety of drought tolerant grasses, flowering plants and succulents. The removal of the dense and overgrown shrubs provides more outdoor living space for dining and entertaining for the homeowners' enjoyment. And now with site-appropriate plants and no lawn there is less maintenance and a lower water bill. Full color Blue stone and small mexican pebbles replace the lawn and pathways resulting in an updated and contemporary transformation. A variety of low-water plants including succulents offer year-round appeal and interest throughout the seasons. Photos and Design © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

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.