Photo of a small transitional partial sun backyard mulch landscaping in Austin.

"Modern Elegance: A stunning backyard oasis featuring a sleek swimming pool with white tiling, a raised spa with overflow design, and comfortable lounge chairs. The patio, paved with Egyptian limestone, complements the serene blue water and lush greenery provided by Japanese yews. String lights add a magical touch for evening enjoyment, creating a perfect space for relaxation and entertainment."

Photography: Travis Rhoads Photography
Example of a small trendy backyard wood fence partial sun deck design in San Francisco with a fire pit and decking

Hulya Kolabas
Photo of a small contemporary shade backyard stone garden path in New York for spring.

Modern walkway design with concrete pavers and La Paz pebbles
This is an example of a small modern drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard landscaping in San Francisco.

This is an example of a small transitional partial sun backyard mulch landscaping in Austin.

Backyard patio with large flagstone pieces. Irish moss, blue star creeper, scotch moss, and mini mondo grass are a few of the plants growing between the stones. This yard has over 60 Japanese Maples and lots of ferns and other shade plants Erik Jones

Photo by Samantha Robison
Small transitional backyard stone patio photo with a pergola

This is an example of a small contemporary screened-in back porch design in DC Metro with decking.

Native Edge Landscape, LLC
Photo of a small modern backyard landscaping in Austin for summer.

In Seattle's Fremont neighborhood SCJ Studio designed a new landscape to surround and set off a contemporary home by Coates Design Architects. The narrow spaces around the tall home needed structure and organization, and a thoughtful approach to layout and space programming. A concrete patio was installed with a Paloform Bento gas fire feature surrounded by lush, northwest planting. A horizontal board cedar fence provides privacy from the street and creates the cozy feeling of an outdoor room among the trees. LED low-voltage lighting by Kichler Lighting adds night-time warmth . Photography by: Miranda Estes Photography

Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard formal garden in San Francisco.

Stone steppers lead to an irregular lannon stone fire pit area in this creekside backyard in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Westhauser Photography
This is an example of a small rustic partial sun backyard stone landscaping in Milwaukee with a fire pit for summer.

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: 41 Degrees North Construction, Inc. Landscape Architect: Wild Violets (Landscape and Garden Design on Martha's Vineyard) Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography

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Photo of a small traditional partial sun backyard stone garden path in Portland for spring.

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.

This project was a Guest House for a long time Battle Associates Client. Smaller, smaller, smaller the owners kept saying about the guest cottage right on the water's edge. The result was an intimate, almost diminutive, two bedroom cottage for extended family visitors. White beadboard interiors and natural wood structure keep the house light and airy. The fold-away door to the screen porch allows the space to flow beautifully. Photographer: Nancy Belluscio

Small trendy backyard rectangular aboveground hot tub photo in Tampa with decking

Photo of a small contemporary backyard stone landscaping in New York with no cover.