Small (Under 1,000 sq ft.) - Landscaping Ideas
Small yard landscaping ideas for spaces under 1,000 square feet. See how creative design makes compact yards feel bigger and more functional.
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A 15-Foot Resort for Two
Our itty-bitty 15' x 50' yard was just sand when we move in our new...
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KITTY LITTER BOX NO LONGER
by GINNY EZELLour backyard was nothing but dirt, we had a huge hill that had to be moved ba...
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Side yard party patio
by Olive GroveThese homeowners wanted to utilize their plain side yard that connected to th...
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Courtyard Pool and Backyard Oasis
by Cheryl MeyneNew addition to our home included a courtyard pool with garden. We also have ...
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Orono Firepit Patio
Our clients asked for a nice relaxation area adjacent to their swimming pool ...
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Project: Pati-oh!
We "remodeled" our small backyard to become a "whole yard"...
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Southern Cal Townhouse Yard
by salamimafiaI've included the before picture as well. We removed the flagstone, bui...
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Golf Course Garden
by Jan MeissnerThis is a small yard with close neighbors and views of a private golf course....
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almost paradise
dark grey bottom lagoon style pool,with 5 palm trees, a new reed fence,and a ...
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Royal County Down (Unionville Ontario)
Newly installed cobble stone driveway, retaining walls, natural stone steps, ...
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Mill Valley contemporary garden
A contemporary garden with outdoor kitchen, stone patio, stone walls, water f...
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Xeriscapes & waterwise landscapes
Low maintenance and low water landscapes that deliver beauty year round. Che...
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Real Escape's Patio
by Real EscapeThis is our paver patio that we had built a few years ago. The guy who did i...
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Cheaper than Therapy
by LynnWhat once started out as just a plain yard has, over the last 12 years, becom...
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Small Tropical Getaway
by Sportymom038My hubby and I have a very narrow and long backyard. (21 feet from patio) Exc...
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Backyard from Scratch
by GehrkeA summer project that we barely finished before the rain came. I hired cont...
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Manteca, CA Landscape Client
A 1300 square foot back yard in an adult living, home owners association. Thi...
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Golfer Paradise
Putting green with wandering walkway craftsman syle lights,surrounded by a va...
About Small (Under 1,000 sq ft.) Landscaping
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