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Casa Grande
Casa Grande
CBL landscapesCBL landscapes
Photo of a mediterranean front garden in Los Angeles.
Front yard
Front yard
Amelia B. Lima & Associates, INC.Amelia B. Lima & Associates, INC.
Stepstone. Inc. concrete steps creating the entrance stairs to the garden photo by Amelia B Lima
Inspiration for a mediterranean front full sun garden in San Diego with concrete paving.
House on the hill
House on the hill
Calvin DesignCalvin Design
Photos by: Zakery Hankel @ zak.hankel@gmail.com
This is an example of a mediterranean back garden steps in Santa Barbara.
Sonoma
Sonoma
Urban BotanicsUrban Botanics
This is an example of a contemporary back xeriscape garden in San Francisco.
5609 Residence
5609 Residence
Jesse Im/bugonmyleafJesse Im/bugonmyleaf
Water feature area
Inspiration for a world-inspired garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.
Spanish Style Meets California Friendly
Spanish Style Meets California Friendly
UrbafloriaUrbafloria
Jacky Surber This garden is only a year old! Thanks to quarterly applications of compost tea it is really thriving. Healthy soil makes for healthy plants and a lush look soon after planting. Bright orange kalanchoe 'Flap jacks' and aloe blossoms contrast with the subtle blues and greens from the surrounding foliage of dymondia ground cover and other succulents.
Culver City, a Low Maintenance Colorful Landscape
Culver City, a Low Maintenance Colorful Landscape
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Daniel Bosler Photography
Classic garden in Los Angeles.
Modern Front Entry Remodel
Modern Front Entry Remodel
Earth Art LandscapeEarth Art Landscape
Linear slots in the roof plane reflected with linear slots of the masonry walls. Photo by Daniel Freidman
Photo of a contemporary front xeriscape garden in Phoenix with a garden path and gravel.
Harrisdale
Harrisdale
Tim Davies Landscaping | PerthTim Davies Landscaping | Perth
Grab Photography
This is an example of an urban garden in Perth with a retaining wall.
Mediterranean Landscape
Mediterranean Landscape
Mediterranean sloped garden in San Diego.
Sunlit Afternoon
Sunlit Afternoon
Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.
Vibrant Mediterranean garden (co-designed by Gabriel Frank with Nick Wilkinson of Grow Nursery in Cambria, CA) bordered by papyrus, clumping bamboo, and a pizza oven and ipe deck in the distance by TMLewis Construction. Photo by Elliott Johnson.
Dry Garden, Palos Verdes
Dry Garden, Palos Verdes
Bliss Garden Design, LLCBliss Garden Design, LLC
Bliss Garden Design
Contemporary garden in Los Angeles with natural stone paving.
Portfolio
Portfolio
D-CRAIN Design and ConstructionD-CRAIN Design and Construction
Photo of a large sloped xeriscape full sun garden in Austin with concrete paving and a desert look.
Pat Brodie
Pat Brodie
Pat Brodie Landscape DesignPat Brodie Landscape Design
This is a small condo backyard which was originally a steep hill and was not a useable space. We terraced with stone and created 2 seating areas.The main outdoor living space now has an outdoor kitchen and stone fireplace. The garden includes succulents, seasonal color, and drought tolerant plants.
Color In Bloom
Color In Bloom
Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.
A water-wise hillside in bloom
Design ideas for a mediterranean front xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in San Luis Obispo.
Grounded - Modern Landscape Architecture
Grounded - Modern Landscape Architecture
Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLAGrounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA
Grounded - Modern Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back garden seating in San Diego with a potted garden.
Landscapes
Landscapes
DesignBlue, Inc.DesignBlue, Inc.
This is an example of a traditional back garden in Los Angeles.
Kuba Residence
Kuba Residence
AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc.AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc.
Photography by: Drew Sivgals
Photo of a mediterranean back garden in Orange County with a water feature.
Avila Valley Estate
Avila Valley Estate
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
This is an example of a mediterranean sloped garden in San Luis Obispo with gravel.
A Succulent Wall
A Succulent Wall
BlueGreen Landscape DesignBlueGreen Landscape Design
This is a custom designed succulent wall. This striking green wall is a site specific landscape that incorporates a variety of plants with contrasting color, texture, and form. It has a built-in irrigation system which means literally minimal maintenance for the homeowner.

Green 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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