This is an example of a small modern garden in Seattle.

Wattlebird Eco was commissioned to furnish and style this rustic outdoor space for a family with two young children. The brief was to make it more habitable and functional for relaxing together as a family. With the client’s input, we chose to utilise existing outdoor wicker chairs that had weathered beautifully, and updating them with new cushions upholstered in quality outdoor fabric with green credentials. Locally sourced timber logs were brought in as stools and side tables and their flourishing little veggie cart was brought closer to the scene to get the kids more involved with harvesting their own leafy greens. A locally made hammock chair swings in the breeze inviting some quiet reading when time permits!

Tropical Pool Remodel

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Beautiful, tropical landscape designed by Pamela Crawford. Pamela's services include landscape design and installation, pottery, furniture, pool designs, outdoor kitchens, and paving design. She covers Palm Beach County, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Palm Beach, Wellington, and Palm Beach Gardens.

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.

Long Beach

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Small mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles.

Completed install with natural path walk, low water use plants

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Small yard concersion from grass to a more meditative theme for client. We incorporated succulents, aloe, elephant food, desert lavender . we also removed the dirst from the back wall planter in order to tarback wall to protect the wall from water staining. Deana M. Chiavola

Gravel gardens

Rebecca Webb Garden Designs

This garden was in almost complete shade all day and the soil was permanantly damp. This allowed us to create a small, shallow wildlife pond and surround it with moisture loving plants.

container gardens

City & Estate Gardener

Small traditional front yard full sun formal garden in Providence with a container garden and concrete pavers for summer.

Landscaping Projects

Gove Landscape Construction

Small front lawn project with various flowers and plants.
This is an example of a small mediterranean front yard full sun formal garden in Sacramento with a garden path and mulch.

Landscape Ideas

ONE Design and Landscaping

Seatbench
Inspiration for a small backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Phoenix with brick pavers.

Spring planters

KMS Gardens and Design

Hyacinths, pansies and sedum create a spring mix of color in this small planter.
Small arts and crafts front yard shaded garden in Chicago with a garden path for spring.

Backyard Retaining Wall

Premier Lawncare & Landscape, LLC

Another photo of the completed project. Now the family can start planning for there patio!
Photo of a small modern backyard partial sun garden in Grand Rapids with a retaining wall.

Moraga Country Club Small Frontyard

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Steve Lambert, Winner Beautification Award for Small Landscape Design - Build Small Country-club Project, with courtyard deck, low maintenance, Bitter root walls,

Edible Spaces

Outside Space

Vertical herb garden over the BBQ area.
This is an example of a small contemporary backyard full sun garden in Sydney with a vertical garden.

deck and patio add much needed outdoor living space

Caliper Farms Nursery and Landscape Services

Client had just completed a beautiful deck, challenge was how to use the space under the deck and how to connect the front yard with the back yard as it was a 9' elevation change. The solution was to build a natural bluestone patio under deck with large natural bluestone steps connecting the front yard to the new patio. The plantings softening all the hardscape, adding color and texture. The lighting created a warm attractive room that was comfortable to access and use.

Prospect Heights Row House

Delson or Sherman Architects pc

Hulya Kolabas
Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard shaded garden for spring in New York with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Paver Walkway w/ Lighting

Outdoor Additions

A Techo-Bloc “blu 60” paver walkway with border course and low voltage path lighting.
Design ideas for a small traditional front yard garden in Baltimore with concrete pavers.

San Rafael

Garden Nest Residential Landscape

This is an example of a small traditional backyard garden in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Private Residence Capitola, CA

Elemental Design Group

Discover the epitome of coastal charm with our street-side garden that harmoniously blends beauty and sustainability. Nestled near the ocean, this garden stands as a testament to nature's resilience. Against a backdrop of a striking blue painted fence that mirrors the nearby ocean, a vibrant display of drought-tolerant perennials thrives.

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Bright Green Garden

Inspiration for 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.