Custom Backyard Basketball Sport Court, Basketball Hoop System, and Accessories. Painted lines for basketball.
Inspiration for a small modern backyard full sun outdoor sport court in New York with with outdoor playset.

Day Residence

Nathan Wright Landscape Design

This is an example of a small traditional front yard full sun garden in Chicago with a garden path.

Water Features

Landscape Solutions & Maintenance

Water Container, Pea stone Pathway, English Garden
Small transitional front yard full sun xeriscape in New York with a water feature and gravel for summer.

Secluded exotic garden

Green Tree Garden Design Ltd

Richard Brown Photography Ltd
Inspiration for a small contemporary garden in Cheshire.

Contempory Waterfall

Art of the Land

Water feature was created to reflect light into the living areas and to give sound near the entrance patio. The assorted grasses move with the wind and change throughout the seasons. Photo Credit: Diane Huntress Photography

Landscaping Projects

Gove Landscape Construction

Simple water feature with plants.
Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard full sun formal garden in Sacramento with a water feature.

Syracuse Remodel - Grasses

Davey McEathron Architecture

Fountain grass and Big Muhly in a xeriscaped yard. All design, fabrication and construction by Davey McEathron Architecture.
Inspiration for a small modern front yard full sun xeriscape in Austin with gravel.

Edible Urban Oasis

Mark S. Garff, Landscape Architect

In south Seattle, a tiny backyard garden needed a makeover to add usability and create a sitting area for entertaining. Raised garden beds for edible plants provide the transition between the existing deck and new patio below, eliminating the need for a railing. A firepit provides the focal point for the new patio. Angles create drama and direct flow to the steel stairs and gate. Installed June, 2014. Photography: Mark S. Garff ASLA, LLA

Difelice

Renovations Landscaping, inc.

These plants create an inviting and colorful entrance into this drive. -Dan Farley
Inspiration for a small traditional front yard full sun garden in Denver with mulch.

Sample work

Cutting Edge Landscape Design

This is an example of a small traditional backyard garden in Los Angeles with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Designer Drainage Dare

Prestige 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.

Westbourne Park | Front Garden | Planting Plan | Plant Selection

Catnik Design Studio

Small modern front yard full sun garden in Adelaide for spring.

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.

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.

Small Spaces

Maria Hickey & Associates Landscapes

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

Fall Containers

Smalls Landscaping

Leave a spot in your landscaping to add a container to fill during the seasons to keep the color and landscape looking fresh.
This is an example of a small traditional front yard partial sun garden for fall in Chicago with a garden path and mulch.

Small Yards

Eden Condensed

A side yard garden with groupings of pots with flowers.
Design ideas for a small eclectic garden in Los Angeles.

Various Projects

Southern Landscape

Formal landscaping and veranda Designed and built by Southern Landscape
Small traditional side yard partial sun garden in Austin with a garden path for summer.

Backyard Garden

Glow & Grow LLC

Photo of a small and desert look backyard full sun xeriscape in Phoenix.

Inside outside

Bright Green Garden

This is an example of a small contemporary garden in London.

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.