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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First steps to backyard makeover
by junkyliciousMy small, square yard was a nothing but dirt left by the contractor. Only go...
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Yarden
We went from privacy shrubs and trees to looking like a bomb dropped to a pro...
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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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MzTray's Backyard
Metal Frame above ground pool, free standing BBQ, wicker and stone dining tab...
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Windy City Oasis Garden
Hey folks! Just wanted to show you my backyard garden here in Chicago. 🌼 I...
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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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Outdoor living space.
We live in a rural area but on a street on a lake with neighbors close. Alway...
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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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Small Backyard Paradise in CA
by Jason GarciaI am slowly creating a "tropical" theme to my backyard. I just add...
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Project: Pati-oh!
We "remodeled" our small backyard to become a "whole yard"...
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J & Ds garden
by Jan HOur lot is not very big, 50 x 200. Mixture of sun and shade. We started with ...
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Front yard fantastic
by Olive GroveThis yard goes from ho hum to stunning. A parking space, natural cutstone wal...
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Florida Tropical Bali/Moroccan Oasis
by cusoliI posted my yard on Rate My Space and someone suggested that I should post it...
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Skiba Front Yard
by rcskibaMy house has a giant fence in the front yard. The previous owners built a cou...
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Front yard
Different textures and plants to create a visually pleasing front yard with n...
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Backyard Fence Line
by TheBOXERSMomWe have about an acre; 3/4 is fenced for the safety of the dogs. My husband l...
About Small (Under 1,000 sq ft.) Landscaping
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