Affordable Small Garden Ideas and Designs

Entry courtyard
Entry courtyard
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
A stumpery in the foreground of this entry patio that connects 2 porches on a corner lot Collaborative design by Amy Whitworth, Lora Price and Annie Bamberger Installation by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation Photo by Amy Whitworth
Mid Century Courtyard Remodel
Mid Century Courtyard Remodel
Mark S. Garff, Landscape ArchitectMark S. Garff, Landscape Architect
Already partially enclosed by an ipe fence and concrete wall, our client had a vision of an outdoor courtyard for entertaining on warm summer evenings since the space would be shaded by the house in the afternoon. He imagined the space with a water feature, lighting and paving surrounded by plants. With our marching orders in place, we drew up a schematic plan quickly and met to review two options for the space. These options quickly coalesced and combined into a single vision for the space. A thick, 60” tall concrete wall would enclose the opening to the street – creating privacy and security, and making a bold statement. We knew the gate had to be interesting enough to stand up to the large concrete walls on either side, so we designed and had custom fabricated by Dennis Schleder (www.dennisschleder.com) a beautiful, visually dynamic metal gate. Other touches include drought tolerant planting, bluestone paving with pebble accents, crushed granite paving, LED accent lighting, and outdoor furniture. Both existing trees were retained and are thriving with their new soil. Photography by: http://www.coreenschmidt.com/
Small Shady Back Yard
Small Shady Back Yard
Magic Landscaping, Inc.Magic Landscaping, Inc.
Natural pathway stones wind through the garden. Boulders protrude to add interest and seating, pea gravel creates open space and take the place of lawn. Magic Landscaping, Inc- New Jersey Landscape Designer & Contractor.
Annual display
Annual display
Alpine Design & PlanningAlpine Design & Planning
Lush annual plantings at front entry.
Butterfly Walkway
Butterfly Walkway
South Coast LandscapeSouth Coast Landscape
A shade garden with butterfly friendly plants and low water use ground covers. © 2015 South Coast Landscape
Rustic Creekside Backyard - Cedarburg, WI
Rustic Creekside Backyard - Cedarburg, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
'Blue Fortune' agastache, 'Summer Beauty' allium, and 'Feuerland' achillea attract bees and butterflies to this perennial garden. Westhauser Photography
Coastal Gray Granite - Private Residence - Stepping Stones and Retaining Walls
Coastal Gray Granite - Private Residence - Stepping Stones and Retaining Walls
Stone EventStone Event
Risers with lighting reveal, sunken stepping stones and retaining wall with fountain surround. (c) Andrea Sirois Photography
All Season Textures & Shapes
All Season Textures & Shapes
Ecoscape Environmental DesignEcoscape Environmental Design
The front walkway is a low-maintenance collection of ground covers, grasses, and blooming perennials. The various river rock sizes create texture as a dry creek bed running through the front yard, leading to the backyard gathering space. While there is plenty of flower color and bee activity in the summer, a snowy mantle on the ornamental grasses, boulders, and shrubs, keeps it visually interesting in the winter.
Potrero Hill Lookout
Potrero Hill Lookout
Seed Studio Landscape DesignSeed Studio Landscape Design
photo by Seed Studio, editing by TR PhotoStudio
Outdoor Dining Room
Outdoor Dining Room
Mary Kirk Menefee, Landscape DesignerMary Kirk Menefee, Landscape Designer
Details like the cast stone lion and the terracotta pots from the clients' personal collection keep the space balanced between formality and personality. Designed by Mary Kirk Menefee; installed and styled by Merrifield Garden Center. Photo: Mary Kirk Menefee
Front Yard Landscape
Front Yard Landscape
Stephanie D PooleStephanie D Poole
The seating area is located near the sidewalk and the bocce ball court driveway for convenient socializing. The African Tulip Tree will eventually provide shade to the seating area.
Gravel Garden
Gravel Garden
Georgia Lindsay Garden DesignGeorgia Lindsay Garden Design
Gravel is a great sustainable choice for a low maintenance garden.
Concrete water fountain
Concrete water fountain
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Sideyard modern water feature. The fountain is located off the living room window to enjoy from both the living area and kitchen. Concrete stepping pads extend over the fountain and into the artificial turf area in the rear yard. Succulents and grasses are planted throughout the yard.

Affordable Small Garden Ideas and Designs

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