Tiny backyard

Ah, the side yard — the skinny, pass-through space along the side of your house where most homeowners store their trash cans and not much else. While there are constraints to designing a side yard that don’t apply to front yard and backyard landscaping, limits like these are what fuel... Read more »

Discover big magic in small spaces with our collection of 22 tiny garden treasures. Explore creative and enchanting ideas that prove even the tiniest gardens can hold vast beauty and charm.

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This gorgeous DIY spa corner looks like an absolute dream. It features a surrounding deck and an inflatable whirlpool hot tub. Makeover your small backyard this summer with one of these backyard oasis ideas. #BackyardDecorating #SmallBackyardIdeas #BackyardOasisIdeas #TheSpruce

Do you have a tiny yard? Or perhaps just a stoop or fire escape? Don't overlook the possibilities-- even small outdoor spaces can be beautiful and functional! Below are a few helpful mini-garden tips that routinely come in handy here at the Cottage.

ROMANTIC VENUE – Believe it or not, the owners of the Tiny Canal Cottage got married on the stoop of their Venice Beach home with 60 (!) people in attendance. Of course the equally tiny backyard helped squeeze everybody in. Click through to see the rest of the gallery and for more tiny houses.

Even a small yard can feel spacious if you design it the right way. Read on for our favorite ways to make your small yard look bigger.

One small space blogger shares her tips and tricks.

My tiny backyard updates this summer, including tons of small townhouse patio ideas, ideas for tropical plants to create privacy, and ideas for gardening in a small backyard.

A compact home in Seattle, Washington, complete with a soaking tub and sunken outdoor office, designed by Best Practice Architecture.