Courtyard makeover with green wall to hide an AC unit. New paving, pottery with Citrus tree and low water planting.
This is an example of a small contemporary partial sun courtyard landscaping in Orange County.

Here is the pollinator garden in full raggedy bloom. All summer it is abuzz with insects and hummingbirds. If only more people realized that our domestic honey bees are about as harmless as a house cat... in some cases more so. Photos by Caitlin Atkinson

This project was a conversion from lawn to a patio area and drought tolerant space. The colors were blues, grays, whites and yellows.
Design ideas for a small contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard concrete paver water fountain landscape in Los Angeles for summer.

This is an example of a small traditional full sun side yard stone driveway in Philadelphia for spring.

A meandering path to a secluded seating area amongst fragrant blooms is good for the soul Installation by The Legacy Paver Group Design by Hayley Johnson

Photo: Bruce Miller Photography
Small transitional backyard stone patio vegetable garden photo in Miami with a gazebo

Arborvitae add screening from neighbor properties and a backdrop to the new brick patio.
Design ideas for a small traditional shade hillside brick landscaping in Providence for summer.

Seating area and water feature for the rooftop garden of a residential penthouse. Artificial turf lawns bordered by a bluestone terrace patio.
Deck - small contemporary rooftop deck idea in Other with no cover

Elegant yet functional walled courtyard garden space for a young family.
Patio - small contemporary patio idea in London

Stepping stones in a minimal gravel paved area lead past two lounge chairs to the intimate dining area. The herringbone-patterned limestone patio dissipates into a lush planting bed filled with loose swaths of shade-loving perennials and seasonal bulbs. Beech hedging, and formal clipped evergreens, surround the space and provide privacy, structure and winter interest to the garden. On axis to the main interior living space of the home, the fountain, is the focal point of the garden. A limestone water wall featuring an engraved pattern of fallen Honey Locust leaves nods to the centrally located mature Honey Locust tree that anchors the garden. Water, flowing down the wall, falls a short distance into a pool with a submerged limestone panel. The light noise of the falling water helps soften the sounds of the bustling downtown neighbourhood, creating a tranquil back drop for living and entertaining.

This new construction home was a blank slate. Our clients wanted a seating area to enjoy with their family or friends. As the space is quite tiny, we designed a built-in bench with storage below and a fire pit that converts to a table on warmer days. We planted succulents at the base of the fire pit to soften the paving and planted low water but lush planting along the adjacent wall.

The free-form flagstone walk leads from the living room through the Carex lawn to a carved stone water feature on the left, and a raised patio and arbor on the right. Photo, Chris Jacobson, GardenArt group

Example of a small eclectic backyard brick patio design in San Francisco with a fire pit and no cover

Photographer Chris Diaz
Design ideas for a small transitional shade backyard landscaping in Austin.

Example of a small classic backyard stone patio design in San Francisco with no cover

Inspiration for a small mediterranean backyard brick patio remodel in Phoenix with a roof extension

Stone Age fireplace, Brisa® wall system and Britton™ paving system from Anchor Block Company.
Patio - small transitional backyard concrete paver patio idea in Minneapolis with a fire pit and no cover

Our homeowners were looking for a garden where they could sit by the fire, grow vegetable and hear the sound of water. Their home was new construction in a modern farmhouse style. We used gravel and concrete as paving. Board formed concrete firepit keeps it feeling modern. The vegetable beds supply season vegetables and herbs.

Jeff McNeill
Inspiration for a small transitional backyard concrete paver patio remodel in Toronto with a fire pit and a gazebo