Rooftop Sauna built in NYC. Timberframed structure, clear cedar & redwood.
Inspiration for a small modern rooftop full sun garden for fall in New York with natural stone pavers.

Rooftop Landscaping in Minneapolis

yardscapes Inc.

Finished rooftop project with custom metal furniture and arbor, Tournesol planters, and container plantings.
This is an example of a small eclectic rooftop full sun formal garden for summer in Minneapolis with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Classical London Roof Terrace by Aralia 'Knightsbridge'

Aralia: Innovation in Landscape Design

Luxurious London roof terrace, originally designed for a leading London Property developer and then bought by private clients.
Design ideas for a small contemporary rooftop full sun formal garden in London with natural stone pavers and a vertical garden.

Lakeview Luxury

Himsben Design Studio, LLC

This custom planting design incorporated seasonal annuals into a succession of perennial plants, shrubs, and flowering plants to create multiple seasons of delight! Building upon the amazing work by Chicago Roof Deck + Garden, our team designed and installed a custom planting design for our client. Design intent incorporated seasonality to the progression from Spring, Summer, Fall, and into Winter, into an incredibly compact area.

3rd Floor Zen Roof Garden

KLA Studios

Brent A. King
This is an example of a small asian rooftop garden in Columbus.

Country Estate

A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC

Views looking out of the conference barn windows to the large roof garden.
Small country rooftop full sun xeriscape in New York with a garden path and natural stone pavers for summer.

Highrise Balcony Garden

City Botanics

Photo of a small contemporary rooftop shaded formal garden in Auckland with a container garden.

Penthouse Patio & Green Roof - Beacon Hill, Boston

User

The goal of this landscape design and build project was to create a roof deck patio and green roof. The patio features square concrete unit pavers, sedum ground cover, and planters with small trees. Modern patio furniture was chosen to facilitate large and small gatherings alike overlooking the Boston skyline. Designed and built by Skyline Landscapes, LLC.

Penthouse Container Garden

Christian Duvernois Landscape/Studio

This design of an Upper East Side container garden is divided into two terraces that provide spectacular views of the city. On the main terrace, arborvitae line a corner to create a barrier from neighboring buildings, as well as enclose the space as an outdoor room. A lawn and lounge chairs help give this area a relaxing vibe, enhanced by a classical fountain. On the second terrace, containers with a variety of plants frame a corridor that mirrors the street and provides a great city view.

Wrigleyville Residential Roof Deck

Rooftopia, LLC

After removing an old wooden deck and re-sealing the roof membrane, we installed a low maintenance porcelain paver floor on a pedestal system to increase drainage, air circulation and overall weight dispersion of the garden elements. We fabricated custom cedar planter boxes with a cedar and steel railing to add height for increased safety. As you enter the space, the focal point of the garden is a sleek, modern water feature with a pretty Mexican pebble and tigerwood base. The unique outdoor kitchen is comprised of Tigerwood, cedar and stainless hardware. Tigerwood cladding on the door of an existing stand alone grill, creates the illusion of a built in grill, with beautiful cedar countertops on either side. Landscape lighting and an irrigation system keep the garden stunning day and night. Jenn LassaJenn Lassa

Regent's Park, London

Thomas Hoblyn Garden Design

Photo of a small mediterranean rooftop full sun formal garden in London with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

TechGrass

Small traditional rooftop partial sun outdoor sport court in New York with with outdoor playset and gravel.

Modern Garden

This is an example of a small modern rooftop shaded outdoor sport court for summer in Sydney with concrete pavers.

Desayuno con diamantes

ConDessins

This is an example of a small transitional rooftop xeriscape in Other with a container garden.

Classical London Roof Terrace by Aralia 'Knightsbridge'

Aralia: Innovation in Landscape Design

Luxurious London roof terrace, originally designed for a leading London property developer and then bought by private clients.
Small contemporary rooftop formal garden in London with natural stone pavers and a container garden.

Lincoln Park Herb Wall

Brent Riechers Landscape (BRL LANDesign)

Brent A. Riechers
This is an example of a small contemporary rooftop full sun garden in Chicago with a vegetable garden.

Rooftop Garden - Wooden Decking

Unique Landscapes Ltd

Wood or timber "decking" can be used in a number of ways: as part of garden landscaping, to extend living areas of houses, and as an alternative to stone based features such as patios.

Williamsburg Kid Friendly Terrace

Little Miracles Designs

Modern terrace transformation: Angular planters, perennial showcase, cedar fencing, with integrated irrigation & lighting. A true urban retreat.
Design ideas for a small modern rooftop partial sun garden for fall in New York with a container garden, concrete pavers and a wood fence.

den en chofu

en景観設計株式会社／en landscape design

Design ideas for a small modern rooftop full sun garden for fall in Tokyo with a container garden.

Roof Garden Design in Essex

Earth Designs Garden and Build London and Essex

http://www.ianthwaites.com/
Photo of a small traditional rooftop full sun garden for summer in Essex with concrete pavers.

Small Rooftop 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.