Patrick & Topaze McCaffery - Taproot Garden Design "April 2017 - A refreshing spring garden full of California Native plants. Shasta Sulfur Buckwheat, Verbena De La Mina, Ceanothus 'Ray Hartman', Salvia sonomensis 'Bee's Bliss' and, of course, a controlled bit of orange California Poppies."

New espaliered apple and herb garden

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Marilyn Alexander Landscape Design
Design ideas for a small traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in Portland with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Curved Brick Walkway and Bull Nose Steps

THE KING'S MASONS

Design ideas for a small traditional front yard shaded formal garden in DC Metro with a garden path and brick pavers.

Bradley Beach Home - Front Yard

Lewis Natural Landscapes

Design ideas for a small beach style front yard partial sun formal garden in Newark.

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.

Cottage Garden in the Tropics

Botalia Designs

Natalia Lopez de la Cruz
Photo of a small traditional front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Miami with a garden path and gravel.

North End II

Chuck B Edwards Landscape Architecture & 3D

New front yard plantings
This is an example of a small traditional front yard garden in Boise.

Japanese entrance

Laura Campbell Landscape Design

Laura Campbell
Small asian front yard full sun formal garden in Boston with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Woodland Contemporary

A New Leaf Garden Design, LLC

Shannon Russell / ANEWLEAF
Small modern front yard shaded garden in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Current 2015/2106 and Past project Updates

Inspiring Spaces

Photo of a small traditional front yard full sun garden in Other.

Front Yard Simplicity

STC Builders

Photos by Joe Murgel
Photo of a small modern front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Toronto with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Horizontal boards cedar fences

Dream Fence by Fensu Inc.

This is an example of a small modern front yard garden in Boston.

Small Spaces

Maria Hickey & Associates Landscapes

THORNLESS ROSES!!
This is an example of a small traditional front yard garden in Boston.

Granite Steps and cobblestone walkway

Artistic Landscapes LLC

Artistic Landscapes LLC
Design ideas for a small traditional front yard garden in Boston with natural stone pavers.

Landscapes

Pacific Outdoor Living

Photo of a small traditional front yard full sun driveway for spring in Los Angeles with a garden path and brick pavers.

Contemporary succulents

Living Gardens Landscape Design

Modern succulent garden
Inspiration for a small contemporary front yard partial sun driveway in Orange County with concrete pavers.

Modern Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Reseda

Prime Gardens Inc

Modern Drought Tolerant Landscaping Designed and Installed
Inspiration for a small modern front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with a garden path and gravel.

Front Garden Makeover

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

The Entrance way was made more interesting with the addition of four large troughs and a small selection of the clients' existing containers. These were planted up with a backbone of evergreen plants which are supplemented with annual flowers twice a year. Photo Jo Fenton

Lincoln Park Row House

Brent Riechers Landscape (BRL LANDesign)

Brent A. Riechers
Design ideas for a small transitional front yard shaded garden in Chicago with natural stone pavers.

Mid Century Courtyard Remodel

Mark S. Garff, Landscape Architect

Already partially enclosed by an ipe fence and concrete wall, our client had a vision of an outdoor courtyard for entertaining on warm summer evenings since the space would be shaded by the house in the afternoon. He imagined the space with a water feature, lighting and paving surrounded by plants. With our marching orders in place, we drew up a schematic plan quickly and met to review two options for the space. These options quickly coalesced and combined into a single vision for the space. A thick, 60” tall concrete wall would enclose the opening to the street – creating privacy and security, and making a bold statement. We knew the gate had to be interesting enough to stand up to the large concrete walls on either side, so we designed and had custom fabricated by Dennis Schleder (www.dennisschleder.com) a beautiful, visually dynamic metal gate. Other touches include drought tolerant planting, bluestone paving with pebble accents, crushed granite paving, LED accent lighting, and outdoor furniture. Both existing trees were retained and are thriving with their new soil. Photography by: http://www.coreenschmidt.com/

Small Front Yard 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.