Back Garden and Outdoor Space with a Desert Look Ideas and Designs

The Meadows
The Meadows
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Large modern back partial sun garden for summer in Phoenix with an outdoor sport court, a desert look and decking.
Tucson Oasis
Tucson Oasis
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
This almost cottage style desert landscape displays an almost seamless transition between existing plantings, transplanted specimens, and new additions to the landscape. Photos by Meagan Hancock
Camelback Royal View
Camelback Royal View
Hendricks ConstructionHendricks Construction
Photo of a mediterranean back xeriscape full sun garden in Phoenix with gravel and a desert look.
High Meadow Contemporary
High Meadow Contemporary
Caribou Construction CompanyCaribou Construction Company
This is an example of a large back formal full sun garden in Other with natural stone paving and a desert look.
Backyard Garden
Backyard Garden
Glow & Grow LLCGlow & Grow LLC
Photo of a small back xeriscape full sun garden in Phoenix with a desert look.
Backyard Diamonds
Backyard Diamonds
Coy Land TechsCoy Land Techs
The team helped transform an area once filled with spotty grass to a back yard that will look amazing all year. The project included removing existing pavers and reshaping the end of the paver walkway, artificial turf, concrete slab, concrete borders, river rock, succulents, drip irrigation, and running electrical for an outdoor fridge. The space is now low maintenance and ready for entertaining.
Shadow Lake
Shadow Lake
Showcase Landscape & IrrigationShowcase Landscape & Irrigation
Photo of a large back xeriscape partial sun garden in Denver with a desert look and natural stone paving.
Xeriscape
Xeriscape
Native GardeningNative Gardening
Design ideas for a large back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Houston with gravel and a desert look.
Waverly Circle, Buena Park
Waverly Circle, Buena Park
SolscapesSolscapes
After removing over 5000 square feet of water-thirsty lawn, we had a new canvas to work with at this residence in Buena Park. Customer wanted low maintenance, without sacrificing beauty. We Installed a small amount of artificial turf for an emerald green contrast to the decomposed granite and the dramatic blue of the century plant cactus.
Sustainable Desert Serenity in Scottsdale
Sustainable Desert Serenity in Scottsdale
Shearon Design CollectiveShearon Design Collective
This project was driven by a commitment to sustainability and repurposing existing materials, seamlessly blending the old with the new while minimizing waste. The goal was to transform the backyard into a lush garden oasis with a low-water and low-maintenance design. Despite challenges posed by the property's proximity to the golf course and specific guidelines, a harmonious integration of desert plant life and low-water lush plants was achieved. Reusing existing materials and replacing natural grass with synthetic turf minimized water usage, while strategic plant placement utilized run-off water for sustainable irrigation. Navigating the constraints imposed by the Country Club, the project created a cohesive outdoor space and repurposed cobblestones to bridge the gap between the golf course and the rear of the property. This project achieved a balance between ecological consciousness and aesthetic beauty, allowing the garden oasis to coexist harmoniously with the golf course backdrop, providing the clients with a serene and vibrant landscape that aligns with their vision and respects the natural resources of the community.
Southwest to Contemporary
Southwest to Contemporary
TruCare Home ImprovementTruCare Home Improvement
Yes! It can be done. You can have a completely SW home and yet still have a contemporary back or front yard. We proved it on this project. We added colored concrete, steel planters, irrigation, lighting, steel cabling, stairs, customer railing, artificial grass, IPE (Brazilian Hardwood), drainage, flower beds etc.
FAYNE REMODEL
FAYNE REMODEL
Robert A. McGraw ArchitectRobert A. McGraw Architect
Spacious Yard planted with drought tolerant plants for the coastal desert climate. Photo by Jon Encarnacion
This is an example of a large back xeriscape full sun garden in Orange County with a desert look.
Artificial Grass Installation & Design
Artificial Grass Installation & Design
Dream Gardens LLCDream Gardens LLC
This is an example of a large back xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a desert look and decorative stones.
Living Room and Back Yard Oasis
Living Room and Back Yard Oasis
Patricia B. Warren, AIA   Warren Architecture, LLCPatricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLC
The small back yard became an oasis of desert plants.
Design ideas for a small back xeriscape partial sun garden in Phoenix with concrete paving and a desert look.
Landscape, Environmental Concepts
Landscape, Environmental Concepts
Environmental ConceptsEnvironmental Concepts
Medium sized traditional back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Las Vegas with brick paving and a desert look.
Paver Patios, Walkways
Paver Patios, Walkways
PLS LandscapingPLS Landscaping
Inspiration for a large traditional back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Other with a desert look and concrete paving.
Backyard Retreat in Calabasas, CA
Backyard Retreat in Calabasas, CA
Prime Gardens IncPrime Gardens Inc
Small contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a desert look and concrete paving.
SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN TRADITIONAL
SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN TRADITIONAL
Linda Seeger Interior DesignLinda Seeger Interior Design
Image Photography
Photo of a mediterranean back full sun garden in Phoenix with an outdoor sport court and a desert look.
Sail House
Sail House
Garza ConceptsGarza Concepts
Modern Style Spool and BBQ seating area. Synthetic lawn divides the grey smooth finish concrete decking and the circular fire pit.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a desert look, decking and a stone fence.
Das Wohnzimmer im Garten
Das Wohnzimmer im Garten
Rinn Beton- und NatursteinRinn Beton- und Naturstein
Eine Idylle auf der Terrasse. Der Essbereich mit einer wunderschönen Aussicht. Die Pflastersteine ergänzen durch ihre ruhige geradlinige Wirkung das Gestaltungsbild des Gartens.

Back Garden and Outdoor Space with a Desert Look Ideas and Designs

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