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Grey Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs

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Atherton Complex
Atherton Complex
Blue Sierra Landscape ConstructionBlue Sierra Landscape Construction
New landscape remodel, include concrete, lighting, outdoor living space and drought resistant planting.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a wood fence.
Family Friendly Backyard
Family Friendly Backyard
Harmony Design NorthwestHarmony Design Northwest
Family friendly landscape featuring a large, partially covered composite deck, a kid's play space with a seat wall that can also be used as a fire pit, new landscaping and a large lawn for play time. In addition, the new paver path makes trash days a breeze while the paved side yard doubles as a vegetable garden and more play space. The upper yard is landscaped with native and drought tolerant plants and the foundation features colorful perennials.
Steel wall / fence design
Steel wall / fence design
Exterior Designs LandscapeExterior Designs Landscape
Steel wall combination
Large modern back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in San Diego with a potted garden and concrete paving.
SUCCULENT GARDEN
SUCCULENT GARDEN
Linda Estrin Garden DesignLinda Estrin Garden Design
MEDITERRANEAN, TRADITIONAL, CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES, MALIBU, CALABASAS, SANTA MONICA, THOUSAND OAKS, SHERMAN OAKS, WEST HILLS, PACIFIC PALISADES, NORTH RANCH, AGOURA, AGOURA HILLS, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, SUCCULENTS, ECLECTIC, OAK PARK, DECOMPOSED GRANITE, AUSTRALIAN PLANTS, CALIFORNIA NATIVE, CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANTS, SUSTAINABLE, RAIN CAPTURE, SOIL HEALTH, RUSTIC, ENGLISH GARDEN, DROUGHT TOLERANT, DROUGHT RESISTANT, LAWN REMOVAL, WATER CONSERVATION, WATER CONSERVING, WATERWISE, LOW MAINTENANCE, CLIMATE, FRONT YARD, BACK YARD, BACKYARD, PATIO, POOL, SOUTHWESTERN, ASIAN, WALKWAY, SUCCULENT POTS, GRAVEL, EDIBLE, LANDSCAPE, POOL, GARDEN, GARDEN DESIGN, SUCCULENT GARDEN, SUCCULENT POTS, REBATE, SUCCULENT WALL, LIVING WALL, DRAFTING, HARDSCAPE, HARDSCAPING, LIGHTING, FOUNTAIN, WATER FEATURE, LOW WATER, DRIP IRRIGATION, FIRE PIT, SANTA BARBARA, OXNARD, VENTURA,
Rancho San Diego Mediterranean Garden
Rancho San Diego Mediterranean Garden
Beaudry Garden DesignBeaudry Garden Design
John Beaudry
Photo of a large mediterranean side xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in San Diego with a garden path and gravel.
Lafayette 2
Lafayette 2
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
This is an example of a large modern sloped xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and gravel.
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
The back garden for an innovative property in Fulham Cemetery - the house featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs in January 2021. The design had to enhance the relationship with the bold, contemporary architecture and open up a dialogue with the wild green space beyond its boundaries. Seen here in spring, this lush space is an immersive journey through a woodland edge planting scheme.
Repurposed Fountain
Repurposed Fountain
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
To save water and bring in even more vibrant color, we transformed a fountain in to a succulent container garden.
Traditional back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a waterfall.
Backyard
Backyard
PM-ADPM-AD
Large modern back xeriscape full sun garden seating in Dallas with gravel and a metal fence.
Landscape Designs
Landscape Designs
WaterQuest LandscapingWaterQuest Landscaping
Large traditional back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Albuquerque with gravel and a desert look.
Patios/Retaining Walls
Patios/Retaining Walls
Timberland Outdoor ServicesTimberland Outdoor Services
Stone steppers with multi-tiered boulder retaining wall
This is an example of a medium sized classic back xeriscape partial sun garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Desert Contemporary Cliff View
Desert Contemporary Cliff View
Soloway Designs Inc | Architecture + Interiors AIASoloway Designs Inc | Architecture + Interiors AIA
Design ideas for a front xeriscape garden in Phoenix with a desert look.
2012 Sunset Idea House Breezehouse - Landscape
2012 Sunset Idea House Breezehouse - Landscape
Habitat DesignHabitat Design
Habitat Design did the plant design and landscape styling for the 2012 Sunset Idea House in Healdsburg, CA. We also provided interior accents from our online store as well!
Vineyard Residence
Vineyard Residence
Carson Douglas Landscape ArchitectureCarson Douglas Landscape Architecture
William Carson Joyce
Contemporary xeriscape full sun garden in Santa Barbara with gravel and a rockery.
El Parque
El Parque
Camille Beehler Landscape DesignCamille Beehler Landscape Design
mid century modern landscape with breeze block walls, turf panel, drought tolerant landscape.
Medium sized modern front xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with a garden path.
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.
Pearl Ave
Pearl Ave
Landscape-FusionLandscape-Fusion
Photo of a medium sized modern back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Tampa with concrete paving.
Pergola and Studio
Pergola and Studio
Weeds Garden Design Build LLCWeeds Garden Design Build LLC
A nice view of the custom steel veggie beds - plenty of chard here! Dry set flagstones are inter-planted with Kurapia ground cover, both low water and low maintenance. This was a great little design-build project for some great clients! We oversaw the construction of the shed, designed and built the pergola, deck, outdoor kitchen, water feature, flagstone patio, as well as installing the plants, irrigation and landscape lighting. So pretty at night!
Contemporary backyard oasis
Contemporary backyard oasis
Land Studio CLand Studio C
Photo of a small contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a living wall and concrete paving.
Modern Long Beach Drought Tolerant Design
Modern Long Beach Drought Tolerant Design
California Landscape ConstructionCalifornia Landscape Construction
Dan Solomon
Photo of a medium sized modern front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a potted garden and concrete paving.

Grey Xeriscape 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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