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Blue Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs

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Medium sized traditional back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Las Vegas with brick paving and a desert look.
Sunset Terrace
Sunset Terrace
John CoteJohn Cote
This is an example of a medium sized retro front xeriscape full sun garden in San Luis Obispo with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Virburnum Gate - Seating area
Virburnum Gate - Seating area
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
A cosy seating area faces the bi-fold doors of the kitchen and dining room, inviting the family to relax outside in a sleek contemporary space. (Water bowls were not filled before the picture was taken!) Photo credit: Aralia
Raleighwood Modern
Raleighwood Modern
Garden StoriesGarden Stories
Poured concrete pavers set in smooth Mexican beach pebbles. This north-facing front yard features appropriate naturalistic planting.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro front xeriscape partial sun garden in Portland with concrete paving.
Curved Desert in Tucson
Curved Desert in Tucson
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Phoenix with a water feature and gravel.
Contemporary yard for a contemporary house
Contemporary yard for a contemporary house
Blue Hibiscus GardensBlue Hibiscus Gardens
Agaves have grown in now.
Design ideas for a front xeriscape garden in San Francisco with a pathway, decorative stones and a wood fence.
minimalist serene retreat
minimalist serene retreat
SVA Home and GardenSVA Home and Garden
Photo of a large classic side xeriscape partial sun garden in Los Angeles.
Hyde Park Modern Retreat - Back Yard
Hyde Park Modern Retreat - Back Yard
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Caleb Kerr - http://www.calebkerr.com
Photo of a medium sized modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in Austin with natural stone paving.
Low Maintenance Xeriscape in Monument
Low Maintenance Xeriscape in Monument
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
This beautiful colorful area was grown in from a native wildflower seed blend. It's a very low maintenance area that non the less stuns.
Design ideas for a large contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Denver with a flowerbed.
Landscape Construction & Design
Landscape Construction & Design
UserUser
Inspiration for a medium sized back xeriscape full sun garden in Phoenix with natural stone paving.
Organic Southwest
Organic Southwest
Urban Design AssociatesUrban Design Associates
Organic Southwestern style entry gate with stone walls and rustic sconces. Architect: Urban Design Associates Interior Designer: Bess Jones Interiors Builder: R-Net Custom Homes Photography: Dino Tonn
Mediterranean Cottage Garden
Mediterranean Cottage Garden
Edger Landscape DesignEdger Landscape Design
When clients like lots of flower color in their front yard I like perennials that bloom over a long season and don't need much maintenance until the fall clean-up such as this Russell Pritchard Geranium.
Living on the edge
Living on the edge
UserUser
Concrete pool terrace with pebble filled expansion joints. Gravel paths and dry climate grasses. Some concrete and some Bluestone pavings.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary sloped xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a potted garden and gravel.
Landscape Lighting
Landscape Lighting
Jill Davis DesignJill Davis Design
Add landscape lighting, to light your way to and from the lake. Lights always bring drama and beauty to amy landscape design.
This is an example of a large traditional sloped xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Milwaukee with a pathway and mulch.
Sundance Renovation
Sundance Renovation
Showcase Landscape & IrrigationShowcase Landscape & Irrigation
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front xeriscape full sun garden in Denver with natural stone paving.
Sunset Cliffs Complete Makeover with New Pool
Sunset Cliffs Complete Makeover with New Pool
Landscape LogicLandscape Logic
These are decorative metal privacy panels placed on the side yard. We planted Podocarpus between for fillets and star jasmine vine to climb on them. Of course we put lights behind them to create a silhouette effect.
Mediterranean Modern
Mediterranean Modern
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary courtyard xeriscape full sun garden in San Luis Obispo.
Modern Vineyard
Modern Vineyard
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Paul Wolfgang Steimer
This is an example of a large modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Luis Obispo with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Site 16760
Site 16760
On Site LandscapeOn Site Landscape
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden in Phoenix with mulch.
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.

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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