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Finnish Sauna
Finnish Sauna
Minglewood, LLCMinglewood, LLC
1st Finnish Ripavi Sauna delivered to the US as a pre-fab, self-leveling unit. Crane lowered over the garage and into this cozy, mosaic bluestone courtyard with granite curb to step the grades. Includes an electric heater, outdoor shower, and custom privacy fence/wall combination.
Tiny But Tranquil: A Re-Imagined Urban Small Space
Tiny But Tranquil: A Re-Imagined Urban Small Space
Garden of Ease Landscaping & DesignGarden of Ease Landscaping & Design
Small and tranquil, this urban space makes use of the limited area to create a spa-like flow.
McGoldrick Residence
McGoldrick Residence
Grounded Landscape DesignsGrounded Landscape Designs
Low maintenance landscape with small covered patio
The Soak Box
The Soak Box
Hush HouseHush House
This project combines three main strengths of Smash Design Build: architecture, landscape, and craftsmanship in concise and composed spaces. Lush planting in modern, rusting steel planters surround wooden decks, which feature a Japanese soaking tub.
Modern Front Yard
Modern Front Yard
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
This formal front yard is appealing from the street. Photo by Amy Whitworth. Installation by Apogee Landscapes. Design by Plan-it Earth Design
Modern Manhattan Beach Strand front yard with colorful succulent plantings.
Modern Manhattan Beach Strand front yard with colorful succulent plantings.
Outside InStyleOutside InStyle
Terraced front entry with plantings that complement the modern exterior.
Front Yard Landscape
Front Yard Landscape
Stephanie D PooleStephanie D Poole
The meandering flagstone pathway leads visitors from the sidewalk or driveway to the front door around a rain chain downspout.
Multi Material Up and Over
Multi Material Up and Over
Ravenscourt Landscaping and Design LLCRavenscourt Landscaping and Design LLC
Decomposed granite play and entertaining area.
vue depuis le fond du jardin vers l'espace aménagé
vue depuis le fond du jardin vers l'espace aménagé
Kael Createur de JardinsKael Createur de Jardins
Lionel KERZERHO
Rear Garden Design, Harpenden
Rear Garden Design, Harpenden
Green Tree Garden Design LtdGreen Tree Garden Design Ltd
A simple stepping stone path set into gravel leads down to the summerhouse in the bottom corner of the garden. Geranium 'Patricia' spills over the edge of the path to soften it. Richard Brown Photography Ltd
Small town garden no lawn
Small town garden no lawn
Amanda ShipmanAmanda Shipman
Amanda Shipman
Townhouse garden
Townhouse garden
Neil Jones DesignNeil Jones Design
Using a refined palette of quality materials set within a striking and elegant design, the space provides a restful and sophisticated urban garden for a professional couple to be enjoyed both in the daytime and after dark. The use of corten is complimented by the bold treatment of black in the decking, bespoke screen and pergola.
Harrisburg -River Front Mansion Project
Harrisburg -River Front Mansion Project
GoldGlo Landscapes LLCGoldGlo Landscapes LLC
This mini patio is accessed by natural stone walkways
Courtyard Landscape Design Gresham Oregon
Courtyard Landscape Design Gresham Oregon
Ross NW WatergardensRoss NW Watergardens
The horizontal cedar slats work with the natural lines of the home. Landscape Design and pictures by Ben Bowen of Ross NW Watergardens
The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden
Billy Goodnick Garden DesignBilly Goodnick Garden Design
View of the "secret garden" from the bottom of the terrace steps.
Landscaping
Landscaping
Designing Women Interiors LLCDesigning Women Interiors LLC
Spring bloom for a fairly drought tolerant landscape with roses and other perennials.
Naturalistic Swimming Pool Backyard
Naturalistic Swimming Pool Backyard
Tranquility Pools Inc.Tranquility Pools Inc.
Side lawn area is sloped and utilized for a children's play area. Pool is safely fenced in.
Potrero Hill Lookout
Potrero Hill Lookout
Seed Studio Landscape DesignSeed Studio Landscape Design
photo by Seed Studio, editing by TR PhotoStudio
Clean lines, modern look
Clean lines, modern look
Urban Habitats Landscape StudioUrban Habitats Landscape Studio
A modern look is provided by the large concrete pavers and geometric cut of the garden beds.
Small Scale Plantings
Small Scale Plantings
Smith + BakerSmith + Baker

Affordable Small Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your front garden design.

How should I design my back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
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