A combination of lavender, box balls, white roses, salvias, sedums and erysiums create a lovely area to sit in this front garden.
This is an example of a small mediterranean front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Surrey with a garden path.

Landscape Design

GreenManPros

This is an example of a small traditional backyard garden in New York with a water feature and brick pavers.

Japanese Courtyard Garden Brisbane

Cascade Garden Design

Brendan Pitt
Photo of a small asian courtyard partial sun garden for spring in Brisbane with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Harbor View - Island Bungalow updated plantings

Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC

This small beach side bungalow was looking to update the front yard plantings to add salt-tolerant, summer flowering shrubs and perennials that were low maintenance. The plantings included some of the owners favorite plants (Lamb's Ears and Roses). Yellow leaves on the Creeping Jenny surrounded the mailbox.

Front Garden - Japanese Dry River Bed in Bromley

Design Heights

Carole Jordorson
This is an example of a small contemporary front yard partial sun garden for fall in London with gravel.

Entry to Meditation Garden

Plan-it Earth Design

Entry path suggests flowing water, with a quote engraved on a flat river rock. Four quadrants represent the Four Elements. An intimate place for meditation, yoga and retreat Custom medallion designed by Lisa Kagan www.FamilyHeirloomArts.com Stonework and Installation by J Walter Landscape & Irrigation www.jwlic.com

Elegant Backyard | Lap Pool and Spa

4 Seasons Remodeling & Design Inc.

This is an example of a small modern front yard xeriscape in Los Angeles with a water feature.

Olympic Manor front yard

HAZEL Landscapes & Edibles

Complete front yard re-design, leaving only one existing dogwood tree. All plantings are watered using efficient drip irrigation but will be fairly drought tolerant once established. Spring bulbs are planted throughout, giving a spectacular show before the perennials start filling in for the Summer. Grasses and seed heads remain throughout the winter to add interest, structure, bird seed, and privacy.

Spring Planters

KMS Gardens and Design

Paired entry planters with spring bulbs and annuals, anchored with a juniper and enhanced with pussy willow branches..
Small transitional garden in Chicago.

Japanese Courtyard Garden Brisbane

Cascade Garden Design

Brendan Pitt
Inspiration for a small asian courtyard partial sun garden for spring in Brisbane with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

James Island Residence

Brownswood Nursery Inc

Inspiration for a small modern front yard partial sun garden in Charleston with gravel.

Dry Stack Wall Feature at Front Entrance

Little Landscapes

A throw back to a traditional method for a modern, clean look. This front entrance was transformed with a stunning natural stone dry-stack wall planter set up.

The Sherman Residence

Easy Landscape Plan, LLC

PHOTO TAKEN DURING INSTALLATION WITH DIY BY FAMILY MID-PREGNANCY. AUSTIN, TEXAS DIY WITH THE HELP OF CAREFULLY SELECTED PLANT MATERIALS AND BED LAYOUT BY EASY LANDSCAPE PLAN DESIGN BY: THE EASY LANDSCAPE PLAN TEAM INSTALLATION BY: THE SHERMAN RESIDENCE PHOTO BY: THE SHERMAN RESIDENCE

Water Features Various

User

Roger Costelloe
Inspiration for a small traditional backyard shaded garden in Buckinghamshire.

Artificial Turf

Greenheart Landscapes

Pavers and Artificial Turf
This is an example of a small country backyard full sun outdoor sport court for fall in Phoenix with concrete pavers.

Shamanic & Sustainable Garden Design

Shamanic Gardening

Melinda Joy Miller's personalized this meditation garden for her bohemian client. Consultations include over thirty years experience in permaculture, sustainability, and herbology. She incorporates her unique background as a medicine woman, feng shui master, cultural anthropologist, sensorimotor-integrative therapist, and metaphysical healer. This garden was a collaboration between Melinda Joy and her daughter, Kim Colwell, an interior designer and second generation feng shui master. Each client is given a personalized plan based on their individual needs, interests, sensibility, budget, and environment. Photo by Zeke Ruelas

Various Projects

Southern Landscape

A small entry fountain designed and built by Southern Landscape.
Photo of a small traditional front yard garden in Austin with a water feature and brick pavers.

San Diego Garden Staging

Jackie and the Beanstalk

The owners wanted edibles and the only sunny spot is the front patio which is all stone so I put them in pots, which will do just fine.
This is an example of a small transitional front yard full sun garden in San Diego with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

Gravity Wall - Dry Stack Stones

Reyes Landscape Construction

These are large boulders that were located around the property, They were dug up during the foundation excavation for a new house, the owner asked us to dry stack them for privacy. Sonoma Valley covered in fog in the background.

ActiveYards Vinyl Fence

Harrison Fence

Harrison Fence ActiveYards Vinyl Privacy for Townhomes
Inspiration for a small traditional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Raleigh with concrete pavers.

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.