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Garden with a Pond and a Desert Look Ideas and Designs

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Montecito Meadow
Montecito Meadow
Montecito LandscapeMontecito Landscape
custom made pond with stone edging with central fountain is the centerpiece of this beautiful garden. Surrounded by drought tolerant ground covers that can be mowed like a lawn but without the water. Gravel paths meander through this garden bordered with flowering drought tolerant perennials roses, lavender, blue spire sage, jasmine, pittosporum, rosemary, rockrose. The paths meander through the woods. Sitting areas are placed throughout this garden. Subtle garden lighting illuminates this garden creating a magical wonderland.
Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire
Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire
Joanne Alderson DesignJoanne Alderson Design
A beautiful formal courtyard with parterre leading from this Georgian style house with huge topiary & rich purple planting. All British stone
Design ideas for an expansive classic courtyard full sun garden for summer in Oxfordshire with a pond and natural stone paving.
Front yard landscape design and installation
Front yard landscape design and installation
DRC Landscaping LLCDRC Landscaping LLC
Inspiration for a front xeriscape full sun garden in Las Vegas with a desert look and decomposed granite.
Mahogany Island #4
Mahogany Island #4
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Our client contracted us to design and build a functional and interesting water front project that had to be family friendly!! They wanted a cozy fire pit area that also contained a 3 piece natural rock bubbler. They also wanted a spa area with lounger space for sunbathing as well as a beach area for sandcastles and beach toy storage. No expense was spared with a custom pergola, natural rock retaining and steps as well as landscape lighting and well placed trees and shrubs. Concrete edge and aggregate beds make for a low maintenance dream yard!!
Modern front garden
Modern front garden
Neil Jones DesignNeil Jones Design
A contemporary front garden was created from this previously run down front garden following moderisation of the 3 storey town house. The garden includes a newly created driveway for up to 2 cars which is fully permeable to prevent water runoff with a continual path to one side leading to the front door. The path is flanked with new sun loving planting with a water bowl near the front door bring wildlife into the garden. The path is illuminate at night by low level bollard lighting and the whole palette of materials is limited to granite for a contemporary and refined look.
Backyard Waterfall Koi Pond
Backyard Waterfall Koi Pond
Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc.Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc.
Waterfall in the backyard of this Florida home renovation project outdoor and landscape
Inspiration for a world-inspired back garden in Miami with a pond and natural stone paving.
GreenGOLd
GreenGOLd
GreenGOLdGreenGOLd
GreenGOLd
Photo of a classic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a pond and brick paving.
Residential Oasis - Water feature, waterfall, pergolas and more
Residential Oasis - Water feature, waterfall, pergolas and more
Nature's ExpressionsNature's Expressions
Photo of a large traditional back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a pond and natural stone paving.
Special Features - garden bridge
Special Features - garden bridge
Monarch Gardens, Inc.Monarch Gardens, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired back fully shaded garden in San Francisco with a pond and natural stone paving.
Residential Work
Residential Work
Land Tech GroupLand Tech Group
Design ideas for a classic garden in Other with a pond.
Z Pools
Z Pools
Z Pool DesignsZ Pool Designs
Medium sized classic back full sun garden in Sacramento with a pond and mulch.
Water Features
Water Features
AquaLife Ponds Inc.AquaLife Ponds Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic back full sun garden in Orange County with a pond and mulch.
Pool Decks & Patios
Pool Decks & Patios
Growing Edge Landscape & Design, Inc.Growing Edge Landscape & Design, Inc.
Large classic back full sun garden in Charlotte with a pond and concrete paving.
Sunroom with Glass Ceiling
Sunroom with Glass Ceiling
R.E. Robinson Remodeling & Custom Builder, LLCR.E. Robinson Remodeling & Custom Builder, LLC
Photo of a large mediterranean back full sun garden in Jacksonville with a pond and gravel.
Permeable Driveway and More!
Permeable Driveway and More!
Dean Bjorkstrand, Inc.Dean Bjorkstrand, Inc.
Photo of a large traditional back driveway partial sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with a pond and natural stone paving.
Портфолио
Портфолио
LoogLoog
Contemporary garden for autumn in Moscow with a pond.
Fountains
Fountains
SGK LandscapesSGK Landscapes
This is an example of a world-inspired back formal garden in Other with a pond and natural stone paving.
Our Work
Our Work
Landscape Illumination, Inc.Landscape Illumination, Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic back formal partial sun garden in Chicago with a pond and natural stone paving.
Shell Beach Woodland Stream
Shell Beach Woodland Stream
Erik Jones LandscapingErik Jones Landscaping
Backyard Stream as it Meanders into the Final Pond Surrounded by Japanese Maples, A Prostrate Pine, Dwarf Rhododendrons, and many other plants unique to the area. The Patio was Converted from a concrete slab to a Flagstone surface with Irish and Scotch Moss Growing between the Stones. Erik Jones
Ponds & Waterscapes
Ponds & Waterscapes
Nature's Right HandNature's Right Hand
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back formal partial sun garden for spring in Ottawa with a pond.

Garden with a Pond and 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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