Helping to manage water runoff from a large roof into a small front yard! Twig designed this beautiful rain garden.
This is an example of a small transitional front yard partial sun garden in Chicago with with rock feature.

Meditation Garden

Derviss Design

stone detail
This is an example of a small asian backyard partial sun garden for summer in Sacramento with with rock feature and river rock.

Medicinal Herb Spiral

Symbiotic Landscape, LLC.

This is an example of a small transitional side yard shaded xeriscape in Seattle with with rock feature and river rock.

niguel west mid-century modern

Moss Yaw Design studio

minimalist landscape details at exterior concrete patio and stair
This is an example of a small midcentury backyard full sun xeriscape in Orange County with with rock feature and concrete pavers.

Winner $10k Frontyard Makeover!!!

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!!

Lakefront Courtyard

Ashworth Design Studio

Small modern courtyard partial sun xeriscape in Seattle with with rock feature and river rock for winter.

Backyard Rain Garden

Clement Walsh Landscape Architect, Inc.

A dry stream bed was designed and installed to drain water away from the lawn and house, so the lower border planting bed would not get flooded in the winter. River rock and larger accent boulders were used to create the dry stream bed. It's edged with steel next to the lawn and an existing stone retaining wall on the other. Evergreen shrubs were planted to soften the fence and function as a privacy hedge.

Suburban Lakeside Garden

Springer Environmental Services

A stone feature solves an erosion problem where runoff was washing away soil. Natural limestone forms a dry creekbed that channels water into a lower area. Moss and wildflowers decorate the stones, while ferns and shade-loving plants transition the area into the edge of a wood.

29 Polo Club

semple brown design

Front Courtyard
Photo of a small modern courtyard partial sun garden for summer in Denver with with rock feature and mulch.

Walkway

Peakview Outdoor Living

backyard.
This is an example of a small contemporary backyard xeriscape for spring in Denver with with rock feature, concrete pavers and a wood fence.

Noir et blanc

Des fleurs partout

Ce jardin urbain joue sur le contraste entre l'ombre et la lumiere, la pierre de Caen et l'ardoise (qui évoque le balaste des voies SNCF ) le sec et l'humide...Jardin Zen, lieu de repos et d'eveil.

Xerigardens

Greenbee Landscape, Inc.

These are some of our design and build landscapes with sustainable, eco-friendly design practices in mind. Many of these were Cash for Grass rebate customers or Waterwise Conversion programs where money was awarded through local water districts and agencies.

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
Design ideas for a small and australian native courtyard partial sun garden for spring in Melbourne with with rock feature and river rock.

Elegant Entrance

The Narrow Lane

This is an example of a small contemporary side yard partial sun garden for spring in Boston with with rock feature and river rock.

Modern Rustic Front Yard

Laurel Landscapes

Small contemporary front yard xeriscape in Denver with with rock feature.

Drainage Challenge Solution

Ecoscape Environmental Design

Eco-Products reached out to Ecoscape with a new project in the spring of 2019. They were looking for help with water/drainage diversion challenge at their commercial property in central Boulder. The company's employee break room is adjacent to this parking area, so there was hope to make an outside 'break room' as part of the scope of work. End result is a robust drainage channel for the rooftop gutter water to flow-thru, and a low-maintenance patio space for the employees to enjoy!

Contemporary Curb Appeal & Outdoor Living

GO Designs Inc.

Completing the Vibe...Cool & Contemporary Curb Appeal that helps complete our clients special spaces. From the start...it feels like it was here all along. The perimeter tree line serving as a partial wind break has a feel that most parks long for. Lit up at night, it almost feels like youre in a downtown urban park. Forever Lawn grass brightens the front lawn without all the maintenance. Full accessibility with custom concrete rocksalt deck pads makes it easy for everyone to get around. Accent lighting adds to the environments ambiance positioned for safety and athletics. Natural limestone & mossrock boulders engraves the terrain, softening the energy & movement. We bring all the colors together on a custom cedar fence that adds privacy & function. Moving into the backyard, steps pads, ipe deck & forever lawn adds depth and comfort making spaces to slow down and admire your moments in the landscaped edges.

Mid-Century Modern Beach House

Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping

Inspiration for a small midcentury front yard partial sun xeriscape in San Francisco with with rock feature and gravel.

Joyous Wildlife Habitat in Santa Monica

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

Boulders and contoured ground with and a riot of California native and climate appropriate drought tolerant plants mimic nature.
Small eclectic front yard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with with rock feature, natural stone pavers and a stone fence for spring.

Coastal front garden Dover Heights NSW

Vogue & Vine - Landscape Designers Sydney

Coastal front garden in Eastern Suburbs Sydney. Using coastal plants and Sydney Sandstone rocks, we created a soft coastal landscape that had a designers touch but still a natural feel

Small Garden Design Ideas with with Rock Feature

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.