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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Pool house
by junkyliciousThis is our pool house that we truly enjoy in the heat of summer when it'...
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Three Post Patio Pergola
by Birdsong0001To keep the cost down I constructed this three post Pergola over our Spa Tub ...
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My Southwestern Yard
by Mindi VerdiNew house construction that we finished and designed ourselves, including poo...
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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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almost paradise
dark grey bottom lagoon style pool,with 5 palm trees, a new reed fence,and a ...
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Mill Valley contemporary garden
A contemporary garden with outdoor kitchen, stone patio, stone walls, water f...
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Renee and Mike's Dump
by HosenemesisA skinny one-third acre in the suburbs, Sunset Zone 19, USDA 8b/9, Southern C...
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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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My own suburban Eden
I own a very small two-bedroom house which has an even smaller L-shaped back ...
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Super small yard now has an in-ground spa
by Sandi ClarkeWhen I bought my (very small) house, it had a very small yard, a lot of shade...
About Small (Under 1,000 sq ft.) Landscaping
All small (under 1,000 sq ft.) photos on YardShare are shared by real homeowners and landscaping professionals, so you can compare full projects instead of a single hero shot. Use these examples to study plant combinations, material choices, and how each feature connects to the rest of the yard before you copy anything at home.
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