Inspiration for a small garden in Other with with waterfall.

A small shady back garden area designed for young professionals as a beautiful entertaining area.
Small contemporary backyard shaded formal garden in Other with with privacy feature and concrete pavers.

Maribyrnong (Courtyard)

Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal

Maribyrnong - concept was based on the owners travels to Japan and liking of Japanese culture and to create something different for their courtyard to be viewed from all vantage points within the house. The decking was cut out to mimic the sandbanks of a river with the stones representing the river.

From Lawn-scape to Wildscape

Billy Goodnick Garden Design

This shady spot is the place to relax on hot, summer afternoons.
Small mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape in Santa Barbara with a garden path and natural stone pavers for spring.

Small Front Entryway Landscape

Bluethumb Landscape

Small Landscape near front entryway to create an inviting passageway to your front door, also adds to your curb appeal. Bull rock placed instead of mulch for a even more appealing look.

Jardín cara casa rural

Jorge Ferreira

Se reprodujeron elementos típicamente andaluces para complacer las espectativas de los visitantes.
This is an example of a small mediterranean courtyard driveway in Other with a container garden.

Carlisle, MA Residence

Design Works - Landscape Architecture & Const.

Small traditional backyard formal garden in Boston with a garden path and natural stone pavers for summer.

Small Fountains

Mystic Water Gardens

Photo of a small contemporary front yard full sun garden in Los Angeles with gravel.

Lake Cottage Landscape

Mark S. Garff, Landscape Architect

A small space was reimagined for clients on Lake Washington by Landscape Architect Mark S. Garff. In this photo a gabion basket wall holds back the steep slope, creating a flat garden area for viewing. A new horizontal board fence adds privacy and creates an intimate seating area at the water's edge. Photos by Mark S. Garff.

Greenwood, Seattle WA (after)

Michael Muro Garden Design

Inspiration for a small modern front yard partial sun outdoor sport court for spring in Seattle with concrete pavers.

Flower Power

Greenwood Design Associates, LLC

Lavender with Gaura 'Siskiyou Pink'. I was invited to do the planting design for this compact hillside project after the hardscape was complete. The home is situated on a corner lot, and a number of very narrow beds and stepped planting arrows wrap the house in a "C" shape. The homeowner was looking for plantings that would be soft and inviting for her children, and welcome birds, bees, and butterflies to the garden. Kelly Greenwood

Seasonal Containers

MLG Landscape Design, LLC

Small modern courtyard partial sun garden in Seattle.

Center Valley, PA

Chestnut Hill Landscape Contractors

This is an example of a small contemporary backyard shaded formal garden for summer in Philadelphia with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Detailed Landscape

Small traditional backyard full sun garden in Denver with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Moist shade planting

User

Inspiration for a small traditional backyard shaded garden in Seattle with with pond.

Modern Landscape

Design ideas for a small modern sloped partial sun xeriscape in Seattle with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Container Gardens

Cording Landscape Design

PJM Rhododendron, Ivory Prince Lenten Rose, Martha Washington Geranium & Pansy for some Spring color!
Small traditional front yard partial sun garden in New York with a container garden for spring.

Side Gate and Front Fence

Weld Peace

A natural forged steel fence and side gate for a project in Brunswick East
Small country front yard partial sun garden in Melbourne with a metal fence.

Cambridge St, Pimlico, London

Filipa T | Landscape & Garden Design

Container planting is scattered around with annual planting for year-round interest, where a large Olive tree provides height.
Design ideas for a small traditional backyard partial sun garden in London with with flowerbed and a wood fence.

Barbecue Comand Center

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Russel Lupine Blue,
Design ideas for a small eclectic backyard full sun garden in San Francisco with a container garden.

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.