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Blue Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs

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Austin Xeriscape
Austin Xeriscape
Southern LandscapeSouthern Landscape
Xeric landscape designed and built by Southern Landscape. This Austin homeowner reduced their turf area by over 17,000 square feet, reducing water consumption and maintenance. The remaining turf areas were required for the septic leach field. Limestone retaining walls with leuders caps control erosion. The plant palette contains lantana, plumbago, various grasses, and yuccas, all chosen for their specific water usage appropriate to the area. Landscape lighting was also added to highlight the beauty of this large xeriscape.
Drought Tolerant Front Yard
Drought Tolerant Front Yard
Remarkable GardensRemarkable Gardens
To create a low maintenance, water wise landscape, we removed existing lawn and concrete walkway. Installed Angeles Block pavers in Tuscan, Desert Gold gravel and Boulders, Drought tolerant Aloes, Agaves, Phormium and Callistemon. And installed Drip Irrigation under the gravel.
A Water Wise Landscape
A Water Wise Landscape
BlueGreen Landscape DesignBlueGreen Landscape Design
This modern landscape demonstrates water wise techniques that highlight the use of pebbles, mulch, and drought tolerant plant material in a garden's front entry. Using one mature cactus from the existing site, we created a focal point in the middle of a gravel bed and anchored it with boulders. Sustainable modern Landscape with drought tolerant plants and low maintenance landscape.
Easy Livin'
Easy Livin'
Sustainable Horticultural EnvironmentsSustainable Horticultural Environments
New landscape for home renovation. Clients wanted colorful low maintenance while having elegance and beauty.
This is an example of a large rural front xeriscape full sun garden in Orlando with a flowerbed and mulch.
Gärten gestalten!Gärten gestalten!
Design ideas for a mediterranean sloped xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Dusseldorf with a raised bed and natural stone paving.
Shadow Lake
Shadow Lake
Showcase Landscape & IrrigationShowcase Landscape & Irrigation
Large back xeriscape partial sun garden in Denver with a desert look and natural stone paving.
Contemporary Landscape with Basalt Columns Water Feature
Contemporary Landscape with Basalt Columns Water Feature
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
A spacious patio with natural gas fire pit, built in bench seating, and a water feature surrounded by a lush lawn and lots of plantings create an outdoor space anyone is sure to enjoy.
Mexican Colonial
Mexican Colonial
Michael Jacobson GomezMichael Jacobson Gomez
SOUTH GARDEN: The east view of the Catalina's from the Satillo Tile walkway. At the left, are the three archways of the Adobe Trellis Porch.
This is an example of a medium sized side xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Phoenix with a garden path.
Modern Architectural Landscape
Modern Architectural Landscape
Matthew Murrey DesignMatthew Murrey Design
This modern landscape features a minimal planting schematic featuring Agave Americana and Dwarf Sabal Palmetto. The plantings, while simple, are refined and sophisticated, echoing the architecture of this classic modern home. The backyard features a large covered terrace, outdoor kitchen, and negative edge swimming pool.
Respite Blue
Respite Blue
radicleradicle
Eriogonum fasciculatum var polifolium. Wonderful pollinator attractor! Christie Green
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front xeriscape fully shaded garden in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete paving.
O'Conner Waterfront, Camano Island WA
O'Conner Waterfront, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Entry arbor. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Inspiration for a contemporary front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with a garden path and concrete paving.
Sereno Canyon Enclave Model
Sereno Canyon Enclave Model
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Creative Environments created two custom front yard and backyard designs for the Sereno Canyon Enclave Model in Scottsdale, Arizona. This backyard features metal water features as well as an outdoor kitchen and a very unique acrylic swimming pool. Call (480) 777-9305 to learn more about this space.
Easy Livin'
Easy Livin'
Sustainable Horticultural EnvironmentsSustainable Horticultural Environments
New landscape for home renovation. Clients wanted colorful low maintenance while having elegance and beauty.
Design ideas for a large rural front xeriscape full sun garden in Orlando with a flowerbed and mulch.
Boomer Beach | Port Elliot
Boomer Beach | Port Elliot
Catnik Design StudioCatnik Design Studio
Photo of a coastal xeriscape garden in Adelaide with a stone fence.
Santa Monica- Driveway Entrance
Santa Monica- Driveway Entrance
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Courtyard, entrance, driveway, all wrapped up in green!
Medium sized mediterranean front xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a garden path and concrete paving.
Dramatic Southwestern Style Home
Dramatic Southwestern Style Home
UserUser
An elegant wonderland of expert xeriscaping, this landscape is meticulously planned to look beautiful in any season while using minimal water. Water conservation and harvesting is a cornerstone of ECOterra’s ethos. Photo by StyleTours ABQ.
Beautiful Backyards - Pergola
Beautiful Backyards - Pergola
Flores ArtscapeFlores Artscape
Flores Artscape, an LA landscaping company, is on a mission to help homeowners turn their homes into environmentally friendly, California-native landscapes using their expertise of desert gardening.
Before/After Synthetic Grass
Before/After Synthetic Grass
Elite Artificial GrassElite Artificial Grass
Medium sized front xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles.
Backyard Landscaping- Concrete Pavers
Backyard Landscaping- Concrete Pavers
DSTscaping and RLC ConstructionDSTscaping and RLC Construction
Inspiration for a large contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete paving.
Luxurious Outdoor Living
Luxurious Outdoor Living
Daniels Landscape Inc.Daniels Landscape Inc.
Medium sized classic back xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with concrete 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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