Little Siesta Cottage- 1926 Beach Cottage saved from demolition, moved to this site in 3 pieces and then restored to what we believe is the original architecture

Small garden ideas

Sarah Jardine

Small garden design @brentwilsonphotography
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Melbourne with a garden path and brick pavers.

Northern Albemarle County, VA: Deer Out, People & Plants In

Gentle Gardener Green Design

Stop Mowing (that is, SCALPING) Steep Slopes! photo copyright 2015 Virginia Rockwell
Photo of an expansive traditional sloped partial sun garden for fall in Richmond with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Small Changes, Big impact in Cupertino

Just in Thyme Landscape Design

A retired client wanted to jazz up the entrance to her home but leave the orchard, veggie beds and hardscape the way it was. Since she does all the maintenance herself, I wanted to make sure she wouldn't have too many weeds so we used the winter months to sheet mulch the area, killing the massive amount of existing weeds & enriching the hard soil. This worked beautifully. We added a flagstone pathway with Dymondia between the stones and a small area for her new bench to sit and enjoy the garden. She didn't want plants under her messy tree, so we decorated that area with pots. She has a huge deer & gopher problem which is why she hangs the white ribbons to scare away the deer from her fruit trees.

Doc's Raised Garden Kits

Super-Sod

Super-Sod also offers Soil3 organic compost and Doc's Raised Garden Kits for vegetable gardening.
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts backyard full sun garden in Atlanta with a vegetable garden.

Feng Shui Oasis: Backyard

Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style

This was a small garden that we Feng Shui'ed and completely redesigned. The theme was a xeriscape - with drought tolerant, native species to California. Jennifer designed the Feng Shui aspects of the garden, and Briana Lyon provided the horticultural knowledge. We also designed their atrium to be an indoor/outdoor space with plants, and seating areas. Our clients (and their dog) love the finished product. Now they have strawberries, and artichokes coming straight from the garden. They also get a fair amount of hummingbirds visiting their fountain. This is an eclectic space, which colorfully pumps up the Feng Shui of the homeowners, while giving them a zen place to relax.

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!!

Fremont Firepit

Mark S. Garff, Landscape Architect

In Seattle's Fremont neighborhood SCJ Studio designed a new landscape to surround and set off a contemporary home by Coates Design Architects. The narrow spaces around the tall home needed structure and organization, and a thoughtful approach to layout and space programming. A concrete patio was installed with a Paloform Bento gas fire feature surrounded by lush, northwest planting. A horizontal board cedar fence provides privacy from the street and creates the cozy feeling of an outdoor room among the trees. LED low-voltage lighting by Kichler Lighting adds night-time warmth. Photography by: Miranda Estes Photography

Courtyard garden renovation - Vaucluse

Vogue & Vine - Landscape Designers Sydney

We were called in to renovate this existing courtyard garden space in leafy Vaucluse in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. There was great existing paving which we cleaned up and our team completely trimmed the trees to allow more light through and tidy up the space. We added new pots and a bridge to allow easy access around the large courtyard. We also installed a water feature to create an inviting sense of calm. Our clients now use this space almost everyday and love their outlook that we have created.

Spring flowers installation

Blue Sky Maintenance Solutions LLC

Blue Sky Maintenance Solutions LLC
Design ideas for a small traditional front yard driveway in Atlanta with mulch.

Custom Driveway Basketball Sport Court

SportProsUSA, Inc.

Custom Driveway Basketball Sport Court, Basketball Hoop System, and Accessories. Painted lines for basketball and custom logo application (not pictured). Any size, any space - we have got you covered!

Woodland Residence

Lightscape, Inc.

Inspiration for a large country partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with gravel.

Mt Martha 2

Acoustic Landscape Designs

George Amos Stage 1 (completed): Garden clearance, remove unwanted trees and features, excavate/grade/level existing soil, reconfigure plumbing/drainage/irrigation, transplant existing plants, install Corten steel edging, install raised steel vege gardens, install organic compost/mulch to improve sandy soil, install Dromana Toppings pathway. Stage 2 (not completed): Brushwood fencing, Steel Trellis fencing, Corten steel feature beds. Stage 3 (not completed): planting out, additional features (wind chimes, birdbaths, artwork etc

Raised Garden Beds

Mr Stacky

Metal raised garden beds in in the backyard growing flowers and herbs. Added Mr Stacky planter to add the vertical look.
Photo of a mid-sized modern backyard full sun formal garden for fall in Chicago with mulch and with raised garden bed.

New Project 2

Gaia Gardens

This is an example of a large traditional front yard full sun formal garden for spring in New York with mulch.

Formal Falls

Blue Thumb

Photo of a small garden in Other with with waterfall.

Driveway Planters

Safari Landscaping

Photo of a small transitional front yard full sun driveway for spring in Boston with a garden path and mulch.

May 2014- LED Upgrade

Lite4 Outdoor Lighting

This project was an LED upgrade and repair to an older, existing outdoor lighting system that was in not working. Many of the lighting wires had been cut and a good many of the fixtures needed to be relocated due to the more mature landscape. The system was cleaned, repaired and the old halogen lamps were replaced with high quality, energy efficient, LED lamps. This fortunate homeowner will now get to enjoy night after night of flawless light around the garden and pool spaces, and not have to worry about changing a bulb on this current system ever again. Photo by : Tim Ryan- Lite4 Outdoor Lighting

Curb Appeal Boost and Fire Pit Replace Lawns

Billy Goodnick Garden Design

A dry-stack Sydney Peak stone wall built up the soil to provide extra root depth without compromising the crown elevation of the tree. Plant were selected for their ability to find pockets of soil between roots. The existing flagstone slabs were leveled to create safe, comfortable steps. Two shade tolerant, low water ground covers add a simple, grey street-side texture.

Small Fountains

Mystic Water Gardens

Photo of a small contemporary front yard full sun garden in Los Angeles with gravel.

Black 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.