Small courtyard garden with Scandinavian theme.
Design ideas for a small scandinavian courtyard full sun formal garden for winter in Other with with raised garden bed and decking.

Circular simplicity

Anna Helps Garden Design

Summer planting within a raised bed. Recessed area for set in bench.
Small country backyard partial sun garden in Sussex with with raised garden bed and brick pavers for summer.

Riverside garden near Henley on Thames

Joanne Alderson Design

A contemporary garden beside the Thames to link this Huf Haus style property with raised beds, stone floors & flod proof planting. Design & photos by Jo Alderson Phillips

Contemporary garden heaton moor

Dreamscape Gardens

Small contemporary courtyard partial sun garden in Cheshire with with raised garden bed for summer.

Aménagement paysager bac signalétique exposition "Fenêtres sur Jardins"

Léa Chauvet

Installation vue depuis le premier étage. Les espèces végétales plantées ont été choisies en résonance avec les palettes végétales relevées dans les jardins figurant dans l'exposition. Arbre fruitier - Malus domestica "Jonagold - Pommier Au pied du pommier- Rehum - Rhubarbe Plante grimpante- Lonicera - Chèvrefeuille

Portobello

AJR Greenspace

A compact garden in Portobello transformed after the construction of a new dining extension. The floating concrete bench provides the main focal point whilst a hidden set of corten steps leads up to an elevated seating area, the perfect spot to sip a G&T in the evening sun hanging in a hammock from the pergola. The reclaimed brick patio and lush green shade planting soften the industrial structures whilst a Siberian larch screen conceals a useful storage area at the end.

Hawthorn East Courtyard

Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal

Perfumed creeper climbing up a custom trellis surrounding a custom powdercoated metal screen.
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard full sun garden for spring in Melbourne with with raised garden bed, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

The Palm House Richmond

Phillip Johnson Landscapes

Entertaining courtyard, a private space to relax with a sunny aspect. With water tank, kitchen area, patio deck and undercover
Photo of a small and australian native courtyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Melbourne with with raised garden bed and gravel.

Tiny backgarden

Rebecca Webb Garden Designs

Design ideas for a small traditional backyard garden in Surrey with with raised garden bed.

Contemporary Retreat Garden City Centre

Charlie Day Garden Design

Detailing of bench with dowel caps on screws
This is an example of a small contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in London with with raised garden bed, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

A small town garden

greencube garden and landscape design

We have used limestone paving, laid in random pattern, london stock brick and a pretty pink planting palette. A garden for a retired couple who love to potter. We refer to this garden as 'pretty in pink'. A garden with three seating zones, raised planters and easy management of borders. The garden features sage coloured fence and arches and yellow stock brick throughout.

Small contemporary wildlife garden

Ruth Bridgeman Garden Design

This is the planting scheme for the raised bed that supports the back of the built in seating, by having this at eye level provides a new view of these flowers and the insect life they attract.

E8 Urban Sanctuary Garden

Sarah Kay Garden Design

This East London urban courtyard has been transformed into a nature attracting sanctuary of calm
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in London with with raised garden bed, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Raised Courtyard Garden Beds

City Botanics

Small country courtyard full sun garden in Auckland with with raised garden bed and concrete pavers for summer.

Coastal courtyard garden

jarmanmurphy

Small beach style courtyard partial sun xeriscape in Dorset with with raised garden bed and gravel.

Courtyard House Brighton

Warc Studio Architects

front entry / car space
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard full sun formal garden for spring in Melbourne with with raised garden bed and natural stone pavers.

Driveway Raised Beds

Tree and Stone Landscape Construction

Photo of a small front yard full sun garden in Portland Maine with with raised garden bed and gravel.

A small town garden

greencube garden and landscape design

Chiswick Contemporary courtyard

Nordland Landscapes

This garden was overgrown and not used at all by the property owners. The homeowners wanted a contemporary courtyard that was family friendly and modern. To achieve this, materials were chosen to match the stylish interior of the house. Also by using lighter coloured material we were able to brighten up the garden. The printed porcelain paving gave a contemporary modern feel whilst introducing added interest. Cedar batten fencing was used to clad the boundaries to minimise the oppressive feel of the high boundaries and to introduce more light into the garden. The cedar timber floating bench now provides a place to sit and entertain. It is also the perfect height for the clients’ children to use as a play bench. To brighten up the dull and dark corner by the french doors, the original steps were clad in beautiful blue and grey encaustic tiles to add much needed colour and interest in an area that had been previously neglected. This contemporary courtyard is now bright and welcoming and used by the property owners and their children on a daily basis.

Pflegeleichter Vorgarten - Blick vom Haus

Sandra Bloching Garten Design

Photo of a small courtyard partial sun garden for fall in Frankfurt with with raised garden bed.

Small Garden Design Ideas with with Raised Garden Bed

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.