Planter and seat design for small wedge-shaped patio.
Design ideas for a small beach style courtyard partial sun xeriscape in Sussex with with raised garden bed and decking.

Fleming Street

Craig Reynolds Landscape Architecture

Tamara Alvarez
This is an example of a small tropical side yard partial sun garden in Miami with decking.

A Sunken Lounge

Salt + Dirt | Outside Design

The secret to small spaces- use larger plants, believe it or not, and divide, divide, divide! Breaking a single small space into many actually expands the energy and potential. Coffee under the clematis-covered swing, dinner on the patio, late night chilling down below around the fire table. Tommy Sands

Courtyard Landscaping, Austin, TX

YardDoc

This series of pictures features courtyard landscaping ideas from a group of projects in Austin, TX. They focus on upcycled, repurposed, and permanent containers. In this garden landscape, we build a wooden bench, as an inviting spot to sit and relax in the shade of the tree. The flowering plants we hung from the branches are all in planters of different sizes and of various materials. Just like the plants themselves, they help to add a lot of diversity to a focal point in a garden.

Jardin Privé Suresnes

wild paysages

Keller
Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard full sun garden in Paris with decking.

Terrasse jardin de graminées

Terre d'Olivier paysagiste

Inspiration for a small modern courtyard full sun garden in Lyon with decking.

Urban Landscape & City Living

The Nature of Things Design

Urban living requires an efficient use of space especially in ones' outdoor spaces. My client has small children and needed to offer them a place to play safely but with low maintenance. They also wanted a pleasant entry. This project was multidimensional and lots of fun.

Seacoast Southern Maine Plunge Pool Project

Soake Pools

BEFORE SHOT: Soake Pool in a private backyard setting. Interesting and beautiful mix of materials and texture was used on wood deck and stone surround.

Landstylist: landscape design ideas, curated.

Matthew Williams
Inspiration for a small beach style rooftop full sun xeriscape for spring in New York with a garden path and decking.

Magnolia Remodel

Studio TJP

The deck right off the dining room has a little container garden, which provides color and produce. Photo by Howard Miller
Design ideas for a small traditional backyard full sun garden in Seattle with a container garden and decking.

A new build needs a new garden

Sprout Up

Beautiful shapes and colours.
Inspiration for a small modern backyard full sun formal garden for summer in London with a container garden and decking.

Poznan | Multi-level Garden

Malgorzata Helman Landscape Design

Malgorzata Helman Landscape Design. Small wooden terrace with sandpit for children. Photo by Tomek Ciesielski www.tomekciesielski.com
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard partial sun garden for summer in Other with decking.

Garden Design, Chatsworth Way

Kate Eyre Garden Design

Marek Troszczynski
Small contemporary backyard partial sun garden in London with decking.

Zurich residence/Chula Vista

Promise Path Landscaping Inc

Mangaris wooden deck with Concrete finish with Top cast light etch. Water feature surrounded by succulents and low voltage lights. Concrete fire pit and vertical succulents wall.

Terrasse pour une vue imprenable

Nathalie JEANNE - Conceptrice de jardin

Terrasse avec 2 matériaux. terrasse en dallage sur chape béton en bois composite SILVADEC. Massifs de persistants avec vivaces et graminées.
Design ideas for a small country full sun garden in Other with a garden path and decking.

North London Contemporary Courtyard Garden

Aoba Landscapes

A contemporary fireplace acts the main focal point within this contemporary North London garden. Planting spills over the Limestone paving with steps leading down ton easy to maintain composite deck. Construction: Azara Landscapes Design: Sheila Jack Landscapes Photography: Lisa Linder

Small Garden Oasis

Garden Club London Ltd

Stunning view of the lush garden from the kitchen Garden Club London | Tony Woods
Photo of a small eclectic backyard partial sun garden in London with decking.

Project 2

GardenOlogy Landscape Design

Photo of a small contemporary front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Austin with decking.

Bespoke decking rail in Sanctuary Garden Design in London

Earth Designs Garden and Build London and Essex

A deck constructed from Yellow Balau hardwood boards meets you from the conservatory and sits flush with the existing back door. A stainless steel tension wire creates a railing around the decking area, while allowing an unobstructed view through to the garden. The deck steps down to a raised pathway made from paving slab stepping stones in a gravel infill, with a railway sleeper edge.

Richmond Asian Garden

Northwest Native Landscapes LLC

This compact, urban backyard was in desperate need of privacy. We created a series of outdoor rooms, privacy screens, and lush plantings all with an Asian-inspired design sense. Elements include a covered outdoor lounge room, sun decks, rock gardens, shade garden, evergreen plant screens, and raised boardwalk to connect the various outdoor spaces. The finished space feels like a true backyard oasis.

Small Garden Design Ideas with Decking

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.