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Garden with a Water Feature and a Desert Look Ideas and Designs

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Wine Country Residence
Wine Country Residence
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Design ideas for a large mediterranean back garden with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Selvadolce - Bordighera
Selvadolce - Bordighera
Architetto Paesaggista Matteo ErcoleArchitetto Paesaggista Matteo Ercole
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean sloped xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Other with a desert look and natural stone paving.
Palm Springs in Glen Iris
Palm Springs in Glen Iris
Davidson Design StudioDavidson Design Studio
A Palm Springs inspired, arid garden provides a beautiful backdrop to this stunning modern home by Latitude 37 Homes. The open nature of the architecture and natural building materials frame views to the garden and allow the indoors and outdoors to work as one.
Aquascape Fire Fountain
Aquascape Fire Fountain
Magic Garden DreamsMagic Garden Dreams
One of our aquascape fire fountains. Can be an incredible add on to any new or pre-existing water feature.
Photo of a small world-inspired back partial sun garden in San Diego with a water feature, a fire feature, a garden path, a pond, a waterfall and decorative stones.
City House
City House
ARCHITECTURE 224ARCHITECTURE 224
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Other with a water feature and decking.
Sereno Canyon Mayne Model
Sereno Canyon Mayne Model
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Learn more about this design or receive a quote by contacting us online: https://creativeenvironments.com/contact-us/
Our Portfolio
Our Portfolio
Waterfall Pond SupplyWaterfall Pond Supply
This is an example of a large traditional back full sun garden in Seattle with a water feature and mulch.
Traditional Garden
Traditional Garden
This is an example of a large traditional garden in Essex with a water feature.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Unique Homes IowaUnique Homes Iowa
Design ideas for a classic garden in Other with a water feature and natural stone paving.
A Split Level Garden
A Split Level Garden
Kate Gould GardensKate Gould Gardens
Copyright of Nicola Stocken
This is an example of a large world-inspired back formal garden in Hertfordshire with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Stylish Digs in Echo Park
Stylish Digs in Echo Park
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
This recirculating water feature was created for the two resident dogs as a doggie drinking bowl. It’s made from a bespoke carved granite bowl and a length of 2” copper pipe with a reservoir beneath. It’s simplic is part of its charm.
Cougar Mountain Residence
Cougar Mountain Residence
Kim Rooney DesignKim Rooney Design
Landscape by Kim Rooney Fire, Water, Wood, & Rock - A Northwest modern garden for family and friends
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back formal partial sun garden in Seattle with a water feature and concrete paving.
Zen Garden
Zen Garden
The Garden Artist LLCThe Garden Artist LLC
Blu Fish Photography
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back formal partial sun garden for summer in Boise with a water feature.
Water Features
Water Features
Urban Gardens, Inc.Urban Gardens, Inc.
Design ideas for a traditional back garden in Denver with a water feature and concrete paving.
Tahoe Mountain Living
Tahoe Mountain Living
Christine Karnofsky Garden Design & ConsultingChristine Karnofsky Garden Design & Consulting
Design ideas for a large classic back partial sun garden in Sacramento with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Small Backyard Design
Small Backyard Design
Eileen G DesignsEileen G Designs
Inspiration for a modern partial sun garden in Miami with a water feature and concrete paving.
The Russell
The Russell
So Green Canada (landscape design /build)So Green Canada (landscape design /build)
Small classic front driveway full sun garden for spring in Toronto with a water feature and concrete paving.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Jeff Rogers Custom HomesJeff Rogers Custom Homes
Design ideas for a large mediterranean courtyard partial sun garden in Phoenix with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Mildred St. Teaneck
Mildred St. Teaneck
Limone GardensLimone Gardens
Inspiration for a large world-inspired back partial sun garden in New York with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Japanese Garden: stone terrace, stone stairs.
Japanese Garden: stone terrace, stone stairs.
Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.
Medium sized classic back formal garden in Boston with a water feature and gravel.

Garden with a Water Feature 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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