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Garden with a Desert Look for Autumn Ideas and Designs

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Casa Olivo
Casa Olivo
Garza ConceptsGarza Concepts
Landscape lighting is a key factor in every design. Look at those shadows
Photo of a large modern back formal full sun garden for autumn in Other with a desert look.
Drought Tolerant Front Yard with Mediterranean flavor
Drought Tolerant Front Yard with Mediterranean flavor
Mediterrasian LandscapesMediterrasian Landscapes
This photo was taken four years after completion of the landscaping. Four years ago, we renovated this desolate, weedy front yard by creating terraces with beatiful stone retaining walls. Then we added colorful, drought tolerant plants that grow so well in San Francisco's Mediterranean climate. We installed drip irrigation and concealed it with attractive ginger rock pebble mulch.
Drought Tolerant Front Yard with Mediterranean flavor
Drought Tolerant Front Yard with Mediterranean flavor
Mediterrasian LandscapesMediterrasian Landscapes
This photo was taken four years after completion of the landscaping. Four years ago, we renovated this desolate, weedy front yard by creating terraces with beatiful stone retaining walls. Then we added colorful, drought tolerant plants that grow so well in San Francisco's Mediterranean climate. We installed drip irrigation and concealed it with attractive ginger rock pebble mulch.
Hardscaping in Encino, CA
Hardscaping in Encino, CA
ELITE REMODELING GROUP INC.ELITE REMODELING GROUP INC.
Front yard renovation with driveway and rock garden.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in Los Angeles with a desert look and concrete paving.
Casa Olivo
Casa Olivo
Garza ConceptsGarza Concepts
Agaves were placed as focal points with the Olive Trees framing the entry
Photo of a large modern back formal full sun garden for autumn in Other with a desert look.
Hardscaping in Encino, CA
Hardscaping in Encino, CA
ELITE REMODELING GROUP INC.ELITE REMODELING GROUP INC.
Landscaping and hardscaping for Encino, CA home. New grass, plants, pavement, and rock garden.
Medium sized contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in Los Angeles with a desert look and concrete paving.
Casa Olivo
Casa Olivo
Garza ConceptsGarza Concepts
Agaves were placed as focal points with the Olive Trees framing the entry
Photo of a large modern back formal full sun garden for autumn in Other with a desert look.
Casa Olivo
Casa Olivo
Garza ConceptsGarza Concepts
Agaves were placed as focal points
Large modern back formal full sun garden for autumn in Other with a desert look.
Casa Olivo
Casa Olivo
Garza ConceptsGarza Concepts
Large specimen agaves are always hand selected from the local nurseries
Inspiration for a large modern back xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Other with a desert look.
Casa Olivo
Casa Olivo
Garza ConceptsGarza Concepts
Landscape lighting is a key factor in every design
Inspiration for a large modern back formal full sun garden for autumn in Other with a desert look.
Casa Olivo
Casa Olivo
Garza ConceptsGarza Concepts
Artificial grass surrounds the pool as well as the desert landscape
This is an example of a large modern back formal full sun garden for autumn in Other with a desert look.
Sustainable no lawn garden
Sustainable no lawn garden
Groundswell GardensGroundswell Gardens
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian front xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Melbourne with a desert look and gravel.
Sustainable no lawn garden
Sustainable no lawn garden
Groundswell GardensGroundswell Gardens
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic front xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Melbourne with a desert look and gravel.
Sustainable no lawn garden
Sustainable no lawn garden
Groundswell GardensGroundswell Gardens
Medium sized eclectic front xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Melbourne with a desert look and gravel.
Springs Community
Springs Community
Gardens by DesignGardens by Design
Minimalist contemporary garden
Photo of a small contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Other with a desert look, natural stone paving and a stone fence.
Casa Olivo
Casa Olivo
Garza ConceptsGarza Concepts
Front yard driveway was decorated with Mulga Trees and an Agave in the center for focal point
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Other with a desert look and brick paving.
Casa Olivo
Casa Olivo
Garza ConceptsGarza Concepts
Agaves were placed as focal points
Photo of a large modern back formal full sun garden for autumn in Other with a desert look.
Casa Olivo
Casa Olivo
Garza ConceptsGarza Concepts
Installation of the Olive Trees
Large modern back formal full sun garden for autumn in Other with a desert look.
Casa Olivo
Casa Olivo
Garza ConceptsGarza Concepts
Selecting and reserving the large specimen trees
This is an example of a large modern back xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Other with a desert look.
Sustainable no lawn garden
Sustainable no lawn garden
Groundswell GardensGroundswell Gardens
Medium sized eclectic front xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Melbourne with a desert look and gravel.

Garden with a Desert Look for Autumn 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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