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Parkdale Paradise
Parkdale Paradise
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
An inner city infill that had a simple grass front & back yard with one lonely tree. Our client wanted us to design and build them a brand new yard, that although was a little on the small side, had to function well for their family so they could carve out a little sanctuary. We created some nice sitting areas, while keeping it very low maintenance.
Hurlisano
Hurlisano
Banyon Tree Design StudioBanyon Tree Design Studio
A super small side yard garden measures 30' long x 8'wide, and incorporates, a raised ipe deck, raised custom steel planters, paver patio, custom sliding gate, new fence, an inground fire feature, and grill. North facing next to a three-story condo
Meditation Garden
Meditation Garden
Derviss DesignDerviss Design
stone detail
This is an example of a small asian backyard partial sun garden for summer in Sacramento with with rock feature and river rock.
Garden Design and Landscaping "College Glen"
Garden Design and Landscaping "College Glen"
Karl Harrison Landscapes LtdKarl Harrison Landscapes Ltd
A simple garden design to remind the client of their garden in heart of France. Designed on behalf of John Lewis Home Solutions by Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd. Grain and texture from the large sections of timber that weathers to that charming grey; coupled with the natural sandstone paving softens the garden. Siberian larch for the decking, a naturally high performance timber with little maintenance. The total works of the landscaping amounted to 24 tonnes of excavation and materials were used in this scheme, with the duration for the landscaping was 2 weeks. With Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd your garden will always start with a design. A garden design is vital to ensure the correct materials palette to balance the planting… for which a garden without planting is not really a garden… Libertia grandiflora, Rhododendron ‘Queen Alice’, Astanti major ‘Prima donna’, Persicaria bistorta ‘Superba’, Myrtus communis, Thalictrum aqualeigafolium, Eucalyptus gunnii, Lavandula angustifolia, Rheum ‘Ace of hearts’, Verbena bonariensis, Agapanthus ‘headbourne blue’, Perovskia little spire’ Are a few of the plants on show in the gentle scheme.
Vegetable Gardens
Vegetable Gardens
Eden CondensedEden Condensed
All cedar U-shaped raised bed with trellis for an organic all-season vegetable and herb garden. Eden Condensed creates custom kitchen gardens for small and large yards.
Allergic to Bees Detail
Allergic to Bees Detail
Winston Fayer Landscape DesignWinston Fayer Landscape Design
The backyard was small and uninviting until we transformed it into a comfortable and functional area for entertaining. The front yard was leveled and converted into a play area for two small children and two large dogs. The client is very allergic to bees, so plants were selected with great care.
Fallen Leaves
Fallen Leaves
Arbordale LandscapingArbordale Landscaping
Stepping stones in a minimal gravel paved area lead past two lounge chairs to the intimate dining area. The herringbone-patterned limestone patio dissipates into a lush planting bed filled with loose swaths of shade-loving perennials and seasonal bulbs. Beech hedging, and formal clipped evergreens, surround the space and provide privacy, structure and winter interest to the garden. On axis to the main interior living space of the home, the fountain, is the focal point of the garden. A limestone water wall featuring an engraved pattern of fallen Honey Locust leaves nods to the centrally located mature Honey Locust tree that anchors the garden. Water, flowing down the wall, falls a short distance into a pool with a submerged limestone panel. The light noise of the falling water helps soften the sounds of the bustling downtown neighbourhood, creating a tranquil back drop for living and entertaining.
Design
Design
Pacific Northwest Design and BuildPacific Northwest Design and Build
Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Seattle with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers.
Designer Drainage Dare
Designer Drainage Dare
Prestige LandscapingPrestige Landscaping
This picture shows the usefulness of Outdoor Lighting. It both beautifies and is a practical addition to any landscape for security and safety.
Inspiration for a small contemporary front yard driveway in Charleston with a retaining wall.
Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
UserUser
This garden design for the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show consisted of 9 regularly spaced reflective pools with planting surrounding each. Inspired by the Roman Baths in Bath, these perfect squares suggested the regularity of the Hypocaust columns and serve as a reminder of the city’s relationship with water. The concept for the planting is ‘A modern meadow’; the mix of forms and colours is intentionally unusual. Well defined flower heads and shrubs in the foreground contrast against a hazy ‘fluffy’ backdrop evocative of steam rising from the hot spring water. The use of plants such as euphorbia, lavender, santolina and rosemary combined with breedon gravel paths evoke a mediterranean feel.
Pavers
Pavers
Evolution Contractors LLCEvolution Contractors LLC
Small traditional front yard partial sun garden in Portland with concrete pavers and with path for summer.
Compact Urban Backyard | Patios
Compact Urban Backyard | Patios
Southview DesignSouthview Design
The Bluestone walkway and dining patio make a big impression in this urban backyard.
Small contemporary backyard shaded garden in Minneapolis with natural stone pavers and a vegetable garden for summer.
Westbourne Park | Front Garden | Planting Plan | Plant Selection
Westbourne Park | Front Garden | Planting Plan | Plant Selection
Catnik Design StudioCatnik Design Studio
Small modern front yard full sun garden in Adelaide for spring.
Modern Curb Appeal
Modern Curb Appeal
VerdiVerdi
Photo of a small modern front yard partial sun garden in Austin.
Shade garden
Shade garden
A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLCA J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC
The garden space faces North so gets morning sun then mostly in the shade. In the summer especially it is lovely to sit here have breakfast and later in the day under the large Sugar Maple a cool spot to relax and grill. I am asked all the time are there any shade plants to use! as you can see the garden is constantly changing from spring bulbs and spring flowers to summer and fall color. The gravel terrace provides a simple and affordable surface and very European.
Skaneateles, NY
Skaneateles, NY
A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLCA J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC
Plants love it here and have doubled in size. Butterflies, Hummingbirds, bees and Dragonflies are making this their home after just a few weeks. Mariane Wheatley-Miller
Secret Garden
Secret Garden
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Tamara Alvarez
This is an example of a small tropical garden in Miami.
Sculpture House Oakland
Sculpture House Oakland
Dodie ShoemakerDodie Shoemaker
California living indoor outdoor modern yard
Photo of a small modern backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in San Francisco with a water feature and concrete pavers.
Seattle Cozy Patio
Seattle Cozy Patio
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
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
Townhouse garden
Townhouse garden
Neil Jones DesignNeil Jones Design
Using a refined palette of quality materials set within a striking and elegant design, the space provides a restful and sophisticated urban garden for a professional couple to be enjoyed both in the daytime and after dark. The use of corten is complimented by the bold treatment of black in the decking, bespoke screen and pergola.

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