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Expansive Garden with a Desert Look Ideas and Designs

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Bighorn Palm Desert modern architectural home for luxury living
Bighorn Palm Desert modern architectural home for luxury living
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Bighorn Palm Desert modern architectural home for luxury living. Photo by William MacCollum.
This is an example of an expansive modern front xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with a desert look and gravel.
Planted Dry Creek
Planted Dry Creek
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Planted dry creek with limestone boulders and river rock provides a beautiful and functional drainage solution along the frontage of a sloping property. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
Landscapes
Landscapes
369 Design, LLC369 Design, LLC
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Tampa with a desert look and concrete paving.
Hardscape & Landscape - Amazing Design | Build
Hardscape & Landscape - Amazing Design | Build
EMC General ContractorsEMC General Contractors
Design ideas for an expansive modern front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a desert look, concrete paving and a metal fence.
Garden ponds, creeks and billabongs
Garden ponds, creeks and billabongs
Phillip Johnson LandscapesPhillip Johnson Landscapes
Wetlands in Clarkefield with curved timber boardwalk, beautiful planting and waterfalls.
Photo of an expansive back formal full sun garden for summer in Other with a desert look and decorative stones.
Bohemian Canyon House
Bohemian Canyon House
Studio ConnateStudio Connate
Inspiration for an expansive bohemian side full sun garden in Los Angeles with a desert look and decking.
Front North
Front North
Shearon Design CollectiveShearon Design Collective
Follow the link to see more project details and a project video.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden in Phoenix with a desert look and gravel.
Whisper Ranch Amenity Building
Whisper Ranch Amenity Building
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Design ideas for an expansive modern courtyard formal partial sun garden for spring in Phoenix with a desert look and natural stone paving.
Planted Dry Creek
Planted Dry Creek
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Planted dry creek with limestone boulders and river rock provides a beautiful and functional drainage solution along the frontage of a sloping property. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
Oakland Hills House
Oakland Hills House
Parco StudioParco Studio
Expansive modern back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a desert look, mulch and a metal fence.
Dripping Springs Natural Oasis
Dripping Springs Natural Oasis
Southwest Custom Pools & Outdoor LivingSouthwest Custom Pools & Outdoor Living
This landscape / hardscape involved a range of desert plants and flora found throughout the Hill Country. The natural bluffs and boulder work were tied into the pool waterfall and were installed to give the appearance the house was perched on a limestone cliff.
Bohemian Canyon House
Bohemian Canyon House
Studio ConnateStudio Connate
Design ideas for an expansive bohemian back full sun garden in Los Angeles with a desert look and decomposed granite.
Cougar Gulch Rustic Renovation
Cougar Gulch Rustic Renovation
K2 LandscapingK2 Landscaping
Inspiration for an expansive rustic courtyard full sun garden in Other with natural stone paving and a desert look.
Priddis Acreage #6
Priddis Acreage #6
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Our clients hired us to create a landscape for their new acreage that stays true to the native setting. We utilized natural rock, large southern Alberta native trees and plantings, with rock slabs for steps down the walkout sides of the home. The new asphalt driveway will be going in now that the landscaping is complete.
Welcome Home
Welcome Home
Van Garden Inc.Van Garden Inc.
Photo of an expansive rustic front driveway full sun garden in Dallas with a desert look and concrete paving.
ADOS Fitness Club
ADOS Fitness Club
Martinez Pacheco ArquitecturaMartinez Pacheco Arquitectura
Vista exterior de la propuesta para el Centro de Deportes ADOS Fitness Club
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden in Other with a desert look, concrete paving and a wood fence.
Whisper Ranch Amenity Building
Whisper Ranch Amenity Building
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Design ideas for an expansive modern courtyard formal partial sun garden for spring in Phoenix with a desert look and natural stone paving.
Spanish Interior Design & Garden | Escondido
Spanish Interior Design & Garden | Escondido
Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle designLeanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design
over 485 specialty roses through the garden
Photo of an expansive mediterranean back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in San Diego with a desert look and natural stone paving.
Hardscape & Landscape - Amazing Design | Build
Hardscape & Landscape - Amazing Design | Build
EMC General ContractorsEMC General Contractors
Inspiration for an expansive modern front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a desert look, concrete paving and a metal fence.
Viva Sonoran Desert!
Viva Sonoran Desert!
Landscape Design West, LLCLandscape Design West, LLC
Custom pool design and layout on site. See finished pool photos!
This is an example of an expansive back xeriscape full sun garden for winter in Phoenix with a desert look and a metal fence.

Expansive Garden with a Desert Look 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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