photo by Seed Studio, editing by TR PhotoStudio

May 2014

Luciana

South Pasadena Eclectic

June Scott Design

Blending a modern sensibility with traditional architecture, this garden features a front yard meadow with native grasses (Carex praecracilis) and wildflowers. Poured-in-place concrete pavers in a meandering pattern slow the approach from the sidewalk to the entry. The modestly-sized backyard has been maximized for entertaining with outdoor dining and lounging areas and subtle landscape lighting. Native plants, herbs, and edibles share the back garden beds, and a raised pond brings the garden to life. Photo by Martin Cox Photography.

Typical Residential Projects

Richard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape Architects

Richard P. Rauso, ASLA

Zurich residence/Chula Vista

Promise Path Landscaping Inc

Mangaris wooden deck with Concrete finish with Top cast light etch. Water feature surrounded by succulents and low voltage lights. Concrete fire pit and vertical succulents wall. Photography by Zack Benson

Greenhouse

Lane Goodkind Landscape Architect

Andri Beachamp, Photo

Rustic Outdoor Sitting Area

The Garden Artist LLC

Rustic outdoor entertaining area.

A Classic Country White Garden

Deborah Cerbone Associates, Inc.

All planting design by Deborah Cerbone Associates, Inc.

Don Maldonado @ Chicago Green Design

Chicago Green Design Inc.

This Rooftop retreat looks as if it is on the ground. The objective is to make the client feel as if it was a backyard not a rooftop. With Artificial truf, warm wood colors and plants that soften the walls that surround you it looks as if this rooftop retreat is in the suburbs. Photo taken by Expressiveshoots.com

Cathy Carr, APLD

GreenHeart, LLC

@ Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.

Urban Garden Designers London Josh Ward Garden Design

Josh Ward Garden Design

Urban Garden Designer London Josh Ward Garden Design Urban Garden Designer, Angel Islington, North London This North London Urban Garden Design was previously an overgrown, crazy paved 50s garden, with gnomes hidden under ivy clad walls, which needed a radical designer makeover to become a contemporary North London courtyard, with an onus on entertaining. Space was tight and so was the light, being a small and contained courtyard. In answer to this, I introduced an l-shaped raised bed with built-in balau cantilevered seats, which were under-lit, to offer more visual space, whist also acting as the main feature. A built-in 'fire-pit-cum-barbecue' added the extra wow factor for entertaining and keeping. I enhanced the low walls with bespoke, slatted trellis and a feature clad-slatted wall, by the French doors. The low maintenance, ecological planting was architectural, sculptural and bold, whilst also being mainly evergreen and texturally interesting. If you are looking for an fully trained, professional Urban Garden Designer then give leading London garden designers, Josh Ward Garden Design, a call on 078 1492 1491 or 020 8082 8528. Josh designs throughout London, whether it be North London, South London, East London, West London and also across the UK, Worldwide.

Vertical Gardening

Edger Landscape Design

Vertical supports keep crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, pole beans, and some squashes off the ground as well as provide visual interest. Cathy Edger, Edger Landscape Design

Green Living Wall

Plan-it Earth Design

This living wall, with corten steel surround, hides an unsightly fence on top of a retaining wall in the shade of a large maple tree Design by Amy Whitworth Installed by Dinsdale Landscape Contractors, Inc Living wall by Solterra Photo by Amy Whitworth

Balham Garden with Pergola

Aoba Landscapes

A bespoke pergola creates a retreat at the end of the garden and hides the shed form view

Bulimba Courtyard

The Distinctive Gardener

Another aspect of this courtyard makeover. Plants include Foxtail Palms, Cordyline, Costus arabicus variegata, Schefflera Mme de smet, Dianella silver streak.

Brownstone Backyard Landscape Design & Bluestone Patio

Dragonetti Brothers Landscapes

Tiny Gravel Garden

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

Jo Fenton

North Redondo Beach

Sandi Fields Landscape Design

Sandi Fields

Small San Francisco Back Landscape

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

This tired, unused San Francisco backyard was transformed into a modern, low-maintenance landscape with site-appropriate plantings enhanced by raised planting beds and a lead-free artificial lawn to replace the existing water-thirsty lawn. I created two separate "rooms" to break up the long narrow yard, and specified full range blue stone for the two small patio areas, connected by a curved pattern of rectangular pavers of the same natural stone. The raised concrete rectangular planting beds were incorporated to bring more movement and interest to the landscape along with gravel bed accents alongside. Some of the existing concrete remained, and was stained with a color to compliment the natural stone. These photos were taken over a three year period. Photos: © Landscape Designer, Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design.

Chesterton, Indiana shaded landscape garden

Smalls Landscaping

Add a little Mazus to your walkway to create a colorful path.

Small Backyard 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.