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Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.
The Japanese Maple and Weeping Hemlock were installed last year. We left the Annebelle Hydrangea and added Azaleas, Spirea, Endless Summer Hydrangea and Hicksii Yew as foundation plants for the winter.
Small town garden no lawn
Small town garden no lawn
Amanda ShipmanAmanda Shipman
Amanda Shipman
Doylestown Pa
Doylestown Pa
Earth Work DesignEarth Work Design
A fantastic outdoor entertaining area next to the spring house on this beautiful historic Doylestown property. Boulder walls and steps were used to fix the grade and a bluestone patio makes a great area for a fire pit and entertaining. Nick Pugliese
Raised garden beds and deer fence
Raised garden beds and deer fence
Red Cedar LandscapesRed Cedar Landscapes
Courtyard Garden
Courtyard Garden
Ivy & BloomIvy & Bloom
A tiny outdoor space was made to feel larger by replacing the lawn with paved paths and a courtyard. New steps replaced a sloping path to the front door. This home now has great street appeal and the courtyard provides a pretty flower filled living space throughout the year. There is even a small vegetable box squeezed in.
Cayucos Beach House
Cayucos Beach House
Jacklyn Curry DesignJacklyn Curry Design
(c) 2017 Jacklyn Curry Design
Westport Cottage
Westport Cottage
Minglewood, LLCMinglewood, LLC
Cottage Shrub and Perennial Garden
Low profile Fire feature
Low profile Fire feature
Cade Kawamoto, Landworkshop , incCade Kawamoto, Landworkshop , inc
David Guettler Photography.
Princeton Contemporary
Princeton Contemporary
Ronni Hock Garden & LandscapeRonni Hock Garden & Landscape
Dupont Circle Courtyard Garden
Dupont Circle Courtyard Garden
Tiger Lily Landscapes, LLCTiger Lily Landscapes, LLC
The owners of this urban rowhouse wanted a fresh look for their front garden, and a design that required minimal upkeep. To screen the view of businesses two doors away we installed wooden trellis panels on the stoop. A gravel-filled planting area minimizes upkeep while tidy evergreen boxwoods frame a lovely small Japanese maple to provide year-round interest. Custom ironwork on the gate and fence, as well as new flagstone paving and steps, provide the finishing touches. Photography © Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.
Landscaping
Landscaping
Ponderosa Landscaping & StoneworkPonderosa Landscaping & Stonework
Stephanie Dacey
Operation Neighbor Screen
Operation Neighbor Screen
Southern LandscapeSouthern Landscape
When the neighbor expanded, the small, open courtyard became an extension of the neighbor's driveway. Southern Landscape designed and built a custom privacy trellis to shield the neighbor while creating an intimate retreat off the master bedroom. ,Asian jasmine climbs the trellis, while dianella, foxtail, and little gem magnolia highlight the custom water feature, all of which contributes to the quiet oasis.
Condo Front Entry
Condo Front Entry
Starbird Garden Services LLCStarbird Garden Services LLC
Spring blooms in a condo garden entry under a flowering plum tree. The plants in the ground: rhododendron 'Solidarity', Pieris 'Prelude', three cryptomeria japonica 'Little Diamond' small shrubs, chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Blue Surprise' tree, two erica carnea. Plants in pots: large pot, hellebores 'Pink Frost'; medium pot, solid white pansies; small pot, heuchera 'Paris'.
Backyard Basketball and Roller Hockey Court in Bedford
Backyard Basketball and Roller Hockey Court in Bedford
Sport Court of MassachusettsSport Court of Massachusetts
Bedford Custom Backyard Basketball and Roller Hockey Court with rebounder and lighting
Motorized Iron Framed Gate with Wood Paneling
Motorized Iron Framed Gate with Wood Paneling
J & J FENCEJ & J FENCE
Rain Gardens
Rain Gardens
UserUser
Proto Design Studio LLC
Druid Hills Atlanta Meditation Garden
Druid Hills Atlanta Meditation Garden
Plants Creative LandscapesPlants Creative Landscapes
Homeowner wanted a space for meditating. The white gravel is calming and represents water. Knox lighting core drilled into bluestone patio highlights the view of the space from her living room.
Inviting Patio with fire feature
Inviting Patio with fire feature
Magnolia Landscape and Design Co.Magnolia Landscape and Design Co.
Small Backyard Landscape Design
Small Backyard Landscape Design
Arizona Living Landscape and DesignArizona Living Landscape and Design
Az Living Landscape
Lincoln Park Herb Wall
Lincoln Park Herb Wall
Brent Riechers Landscape (BRL LANDesign)Brent Riechers Landscape (BRL LANDesign)
Brent A. Riechers

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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