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Small Garden Design Ideas with River Rock

Richmond Asian Garden
Richmond Asian Garden
Northwest Native Landscapes LLCNorthwest 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.
Mara Vista Contemporary and Soft
Mara Vista Contemporary and Soft
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Fountain in the Back Yard
Photo of a small contemporary backyard xeriscape in Los Angeles with a water feature and river rock.
Landscape
Landscape
Table2GardenTable2Garden
Our goal with all of these designs was to creatively exceed customers expectations while reducing water usage, keeping costs down and delivering a beautiful garden that would stand the test of time. Wherever possible our hardscape elements are permeable, and existing healthy plantings and trees remain. All of our landscape designs focus on bringing seasonal color, texture and scent to your garden spaces.
Large Planters with River Rock
Large Planters with River Rock
Roundtree Landscaping, IncRoundtree Landscaping, Inc
A small urban garden with beds scaled to accommodate low-maintenance color and foundation plantings, containers and river rock. Roundtree Landscaping
Design ideas for a small traditional backyard partial sun garden for summer in Dallas with a water feature and river rock.
Fowler Project
Fowler Project
Banyan Tree Landscape Construction LLCBanyan Tree Landscape Construction LLC
Rock garden featuring Applegate river rocks bordered by Rogue river 3/4" round rock. Landscape steel edging separates between rock garden and bark mulch.
Back yard
Back yard
Dorthy Pautz Landscape ArchitectDorthy Pautz Landscape Architect
The small urban backyard is designed as an extension from the living area on grade, with the natural gas Napoleon fireplace surrounded by Blue Ledgestone being the focus of the garden from the inside and out. A cast concrete seat supports the fireplace and provides extra seating. A Twombly's Red Japanese Maple and pots of Asparagus Meyers in pots frame the view from the living area. Espaliered Abutilon and Camellias soften the fence on the sides while a hedge of tightly spaced Podocarpus gracillior will grow to screen the rear wall and neighboring house. Blue star creeper grows in between the pavers.
Belmont Modern
Belmont Modern
Avenue 39 Landscape DesignAvenue 39 Landscape Design
A fresh landscape and patio update to compliment this beautiful modern house.
Small modern front yard full sun garden in Los Angeles with with privacy feature, river rock and a wood fence.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
This welcoming entry to the home also provides as a nice place to unwind and enjoy the sunset.
Inspiration for a small courtyard full sun xeriscape for fall in Denver with a water feature, river rock and a metal fence.
Red Poppy Winter Annual Bed
Red Poppy Winter Annual Bed
Smart Botanic Art LLCSmart Botanic Art LLC
Small mediterranean full sun garden in Charleston with river rock for winter.
Tropical landscape make-over in Portosol
Tropical landscape make-over in Portosol
Green Team SolutionsGreen Team Solutions
Backyard make-over. Building on existing elements (Palm trees) we removed a lot of outgrown and outdated material and freshened up the patio borders with colorful canna's, various bromeliads, Alocasia California, and a fresh layer of mulch and landscape pebbles. Landscape boulders break up the lines and specimen Bromeliads provide touches of interest.
Meditation Garden
Meditation Garden
Derviss DesignDerviss Design
stone path detail
This is an example of a small asian backyard partial sun garden for summer in Sacramento with with rock feature and river rock.
Modern Small Orinda Garden
Modern Small Orinda Garden
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Design ideas for a small modern front yard partial sun xeriscape for fall in San Francisco with river rock and a wood fence.
Winner $10k Frontyard Makeover!!!
Winner $10k Frontyard Makeover!!!
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
This client won our $10k Front Yard Makeover and wanted their old front yard stripped away and a dry river bed put in place with a flagstone sitting area and a cedar privacy screen to add some interest. Low maintenance was top priority. We came in and in one day we had the project complete for them!!
North London Town Garden Re-design
North London Town Garden Re-design
Tilia Garden DesignTilia Garden Design
I planted mainly perennials with year round summer. The read of the garden is part shade so we planted up lots of shade loving plants with difference textures. The top of the garden is in full sun and is an explosion of colour with a colour palette of maroon, purple, pink, blue and contrasting yellow
Mini Alpine Rockery
Mini Alpine Rockery
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
Rockeries are nice ways to highlight alpine plants that are small, like heat and good drainage. This one includes part of a rock collection by the homeowner
Sunset Heights Renovation
Sunset Heights Renovation
GO Designs Inc.GO Designs Inc.
Sunset Heights Renovation This Victorian style home was beautifully designed from the interior to the exterior. Our clients were looking to update the outdoor space, not only was it not functional, but it did not complement their Victorian home. Although we had a yearlong waiting list for design, our clients were patient and hired us for 3D design. Many times, our clients already have all the components in place, such as a pool, outdoor kitchen, fireplace, pergola etc., but they just don’t feel right. The most important feature of our client’s new space was not only the components, but to be able to have a space that would allow them to create a lifetime of memories. From a visual perspective their existing space seemed limited and confined. Our design team was able to see past this and expanded its space to its full potential which allowed us to create multiple destinations for relaxation, enjoyment and most importantly entertainment. As we began the design process, we were able to take a closer look at the existing space and noticed many safety concerns and how the existing materials did not accentuate the home either. At the completion of their 3D design, we were able to present new ideas and materials that would enhance the value of the home as well as help them visualize the new space created with multiple destinations. Ivory travertine coping & decking was a must as was the Talavera blue highlighted tiles for the newly renovated pool. A new working spa and functional outdoor kitchen with bar were two spaces we are sure they would enjoy while spending time outdoors. We enlarged the existing covered patio to expand the seating area to include chaise lounges, a loveseat and chairs under the pergola shade accent. Newest favorite additions are the gas firepit and cabin play fort which can be highly utilized year-round. Our clients say, “The adults love hanging out in the fort too!” Nestled in the Historic District, our client’s home is now filled with plenty of space and great energy for family gatherings, parties, watching sports, graduations and so much more. Who knows, maybe a future wedding or two! Memories of a lifetime will be made here for years to come! Architecture and lifestyle are always our focus when designing feel good and functional spaces for our clients!
Coan Waterfront Landscape, Camano Island, WA
Coan Waterfront Landscape, Camano Island, WA
Lankford Associates Landscape ArchitectsLankford Associates Landscape Architects
From the street, a round rock pathway leads to a small seating area next to the water with a small fire pit. Low maintenance, drought resistant and salt tolerant plantings were used in mass and clumps. This garden has become the focus of the neighborhood with many visitors stopping and enjoying what has become a neighborhood landmark. Located on the shores of Puget Sound in Washington State. Photo by R. Scott Lankford
Japanese Courtyard Garden
Japanese Courtyard Garden
Hanselman Landscape and GardensHanselman Landscape and Gardens
Photo of a small asian garden in Philadelphia with a garden path and river rock.
Front Entryway Waterfall
Front Entryway Waterfall
Proud PondsProud Ponds
Granite boulders, cypress mulch, faux logs, skimmer, aquablox, good plants
Inspiration for a small mediterranean backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Chicago with with waterfall and river rock.
Tropical landscape make-over in Portosol
Tropical landscape make-over in Portosol
Green Team SolutionsGreen Team Solutions
Backyard makeover. Building on existing elements (Palm trees) we removed a lot of outgrown and outdated material and freshened up the patio borders with colorful canna's, various bromeliads, Alocasia California, and a fresh layer of mulch and landscape pebbles. Landscape boulders break up the lines and specimen Bromeliads provide touches of interest.

Small Garden Design Ideas with River Rock

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