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Blue Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs

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desierto curvazon
desierto curvazon
Bianchi DesignBianchi Design
Inspiration for a medium sized front xeriscape garden in Phoenix with gravel.
Transformed Tucson Courtyard
Transformed Tucson Courtyard
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized side xeriscape partial sun garden in Phoenix with brick paving and a desert look.
Palm Springs Vibes in New Mexico
Palm Springs Vibes in New Mexico
GO Designs Inc.GO Designs Inc.
Coming home has never felt better...This complete exterior home renovation & curb appeal has vibes of Palm Springs written all over it!!! Views of the Organ Mountains surrounded by the Chihuahuan Desert creates an outdoor space like no other. Modifications were made to the courtyard walls, new entrance door, sunset balcony included removing an over designed standard staircase access with a new custom spiral staircase, a new T&G ceiling, minimized obstructing columns, replaced w/substantial cedar support beams. Stucco patch, repair & new paint, new down spouts & underground drainage were all key to making a better home. Now our client can come home with feel good vibes!!! Our next focus was the access driveway, taking boring to sophisticated. With nearly 9' of elevation change from the street to the home we wanted to create a fun and easy way to come home. 8" bed drystack limestone walls & planters were key to making the transition of elevation smooth, also being completely permeable, but with the strength to retain, these walls will be here for a lifetime. Accented with oversized Mossrock boulders and mossrock slabs used for steps, naturalized the environment, serving as break points and easy access. Native plants surrounded by natural vegetation compliments the flow with an outstanding lighting show when the sun goes down. Welcome to your home!!!
Gold Run Exteriors
Gold Run Exteriors
Riverwood Homes of ColoradoRiverwood Homes of Colorado
Design ideas for a large mediterranean front xeriscape garden in Denver with a pond and decorative stones.
West Seattle Contemporary
West Seattle Contemporary
Spring Greenworks LLCSpring Greenworks LLC
steel planters and linear pavers lead to the Seattle skyline and Sound view
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side xeriscape partial sun garden in Seattle with concrete paving and a metal fence.
Taylor Farms Residence
Taylor Farms Residence
TransArc DesignTransArc Design
Inspiration for an expansive traditional back xeriscape full sun garden in Phoenix with a rockery and gravel.
Berkeley Slope Transformed
Berkeley Slope Transformed
Sarah Herman Landscape DesignSarah Herman Landscape Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front xeriscape partial sun garden steps for summer in San Francisco with decking and a wood fence.
Idyllic Modern
Idyllic Modern
David Thorne Landscape ArchitectDavid Thorne Landscape Architect
Marion Brenner Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden steps in San Francisco.
Whitfield Modern
Whitfield Modern
BORDEN Landscape DesignBORDEN Landscape Design
Modern front xeriscape full sun garden for winter in Tampa.
Dana Point residence
Dana Point residence
Arc EnvironmentsArc Environments
Design ideas for a large contemporary side xeriscape partial sun garden in Orange County with a garden path and concrete paving.
Lakeside Garden - Custom Landscaping - Highland Village, TX
Lakeside Garden - Custom Landscaping - Highland Village, TX
One Specialty Landscape Design, Pools & HardscapeOne Specialty Landscape Design, Pools & Hardscape
This English-inspired garden in Highland Village, TX offers stunning lakeside views using native Texas plants.
This is an example of a rustic xeriscape garden in Dallas.
Contemporary at Desert Mountain
Contemporary at Desert Mountain
Urban Design AssociatesUrban Design Associates
Craftsman style courtyard with natural stone pavers, stone retaining wall, and drought tolerant landscaping. Architect: Urban Design Associates Interiors: Ashley P. Designs Photography: Thompson Photographic
Bighorn Palm Desert luxury modern home exterior landscape design
Bighorn Palm Desert luxury modern home exterior landscape design
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Bighorn Palm Desert luxury modern home exterior landscape design. Photo by William MacCollum.
Photo of a large modern front xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with a desert look and gravel.
Ladera Ranch Modern Farmhouse
Ladera Ranch Modern Farmhouse
Living Gardens Landscape DesignLiving Gardens Landscape Design
Our homeowners were looking for a garden where they could sit by the fire, grow vegetable and hear the sound of water. Their home was new construction in a modern farmhouse style. We used gravel and concrete as paving. Board formed concrete firepit keeps it feeling modern. The vegetable beds supply season vegetables and herbs.
Apartment 34 Traditional Modern
Apartment 34 Traditional Modern
Growsgreen Landscape DesignGrowsgreen Landscape Design
The cedar tub relates to the cedar deck, benches and beam screens. This view is from the door of the ADU looking out into the space. The greenhouse like material we used on the fence acts as a changing art piece where the shadows and lights interact with it. I designed it to be modern Shoji like screens.
The Courtyard
The Courtyard
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized nautical courtyard xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Orange County with a water feature, concrete paving and a wood fence.
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.
Bertsch - Estancia
Bertsch - Estancia
Desert Foothills LandscapeDesert Foothills Landscape
Photo Credits: Steven Thompson
Large front xeriscape garden in Phoenix with a garden path and brick paving.
Ponderosa Renovation
Ponderosa Renovation
Showcase Landscape & IrrigationShowcase Landscape & Irrigation
Inspiration for a large classic front xeriscape garden in Denver.
Asian Inspired Garden
Asian Inspired Garden
DREAMSCAPES Landscape and DesignDREAMSCAPES Landscape and Design
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back xeriscape garden in Seattle with a water feature and natural stone paving.

Blue Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your front garden design.

How should I design my back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
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