The edible garden / Garden for a London chef

Anna Batchelor
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in London with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

Earls Court Oasis

Harry Holding Studio

An inner city oasis with enchanting planting using a tapestry of textures, shades of green and architectural forms to evoke the tropics of Australia. Sensations of mystery inspire a reason to journey through the space to a raised deck where the family can enjoy the last of the evening sun.

Ranches

Hortus Grass-Artificial Turf Solutions in Dubai

Nadeem
Design ideas for a small contemporary side yard formal garden in Other with concrete pavers.

Privacy Fence and Concrete Patio

BioScapes LLC

Inspiration for a small traditional backyard full sun garden in Austin with with privacy feature, gravel and a wood fence.

Artificial turf

Greenside Landscaping Inc.

This is an example of a small modern front yard partial sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with with path and river rock.

Landscaping Ideas in Southern California

Arroyo Seco Construction

Design ideas for a small backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Santa Barbara with a garden path and concrete pavers.

A Selection of our finished homes

Nick Gage

Front yard - fully landscaped with mature planting, turf and stepped pathway with brick edging
Small contemporary front yard full sun garden in Phoenix with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Fence at Suburban Oasis

Princeton Design Collaborative

Garden allee path with copper pipe trellis Photo by: Jeffrey Edward Tryon of PDC
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard shaded formal garden for summer in Philadelphia with gravel.

Concrete Steps with Gravel Inlay

Lonestar Landscape

This customer wanted a pathway that could be used with no upkeep and no tripping hazards.
Photo of a small modern front yard partial sun driveway in Austin with with lawn edging and gravel.

Horizontal Wood Fence in Delta British Columbia

Alpha Pro Fencing

Design ideas for a small modern backyard full sun garden in Vancouver with a wood fence.

Living Room and Back Yard Oasis

Patricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLC

The small back yard became an oasis of desert plants.
Photo of a small and desert look backyard partial sun garden in Phoenix with concrete pavers.

South Park

Seed Studio Landscape Design

image: Travis Rhoads Photography
This is an example of a small modern rooftop full sun garden in San Francisco with a fire feature and decking.

Bannister-Lingwall Residence

One Source Outdoors/One Landscape

Photo of a small modern backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Las Vegas with concrete pavers.

Cara Cara Hollywood

OVERARCH

Night time photo of the shared backyard space for the bungalows
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with concrete pavers.

Plant Ideas & Colorful Combinations

Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC

Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low' - Catmint blooms from may until frost. Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC
Small country front yard partial sun garden in New York for summer.

Modern Small Orinda Garden

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Design ideas for a small modern front yard partial sun xeriscape for fall in San Francisco with river rock and a wood fence.

Garden for a barn conversion

Joanne Alderson Design

Modern courtyard garden for a barn conversion designed by Jo Alderson Phillips @ Joanne Alderson Design, Built by Tom & the team at TS Landscapes & photographed by James Wilson @ JAW Photography

Putney Small Garden

London Landscapes

Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard partial sun garden in London.

Featured Projects

Baraca Design & Remodeling

backyard remodel Laguna HIlls Orange county
Small contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape in Orange County with with privacy feature, concrete pavers and a stone fence for spring.

Contemporary Curb Appeal & Outdoor Living

GO Designs Inc.

Completing the Vibe...Cool & Contemporary Curb Appeal that helps complete our clients special spaces. From the start...it feels like it was here all along. The perimeter tree line serving as a partial wind break has a feel that most parks long for. Lit up at night, it almost feels like youre in a downtown urban park. Forever Lawn grass brightens the front lawn without all the maintenance. Full accessibility with custom concrete rocksalt deck pads makes it easy for everyone to get around. Accent lighting adds to the environments ambiance positioned for safety and athletics. Natural limestone & mossrock boulders engraves the terrain, softening the energy & movement. We bring all the colors together on a custom cedar fence that adds privacy & function. Moving into the backyard, steps pads, ipe deck & forever lawn adds depth and comfort making spaces to slow down and admire your moments in the landscaped edges.

Small Blue 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.