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CHIP-N-DALE'S CUSTOM LANDSCAPINGCHIP-N-DALE'S CUSTOM LANDSCAPING
This is an example of a large mediterranean back formal full sun garden in Las Vegas with natural stone paving.
Mediterranean Front Hillside Garden - Novato, California
Mediterranean Front Hillside Garden - Novato, California
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
The hillside garden two years after it was planted. This sloped hillside was been transformed into a beautiful tapestry of colors and textures in every season. I specified drought tolerant plants and shrubs that are low maintenance and deer resistant. Located in Novato, CA - Marin County. The hillside has filled in beautifully! © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
tuscan, stone, flagstone motorcourt
tuscan, stone, flagstone motorcourt
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
tuscany architecture by Friehauf associates, with all exterior landscape planning and installation by Rob Hill, Hill's landscapes - Cameron Flagstone, italian cypress, pizza oven, vanishing edge pool, olive trees
Curb Appeals
Curb Appeals
Mirage LandscapeMirage Landscape
Large mediterranean front driveway partial sun garden in Los Angeles with natural stone paving.
Patio de l'entrée
Patio de l'entrée
Nathalie Odiot Architecture d'IntérieurNathalie Odiot Architecture d'Intérieur
This is an example of a large mediterranean back garden steps in Marseille.
ROOTED GARDEN Formal Potager
ROOTED GARDEN Formal Potager
Rooted Garden, IncRooted Garden, Inc
Design ideas for a large mediterranean back formal full sun garden with a raised bed and natural stone paving.
Front Entry, Tuscan
Front Entry, Tuscan
Sills Landscape DesignSills Landscape Design
Jim Brady, photographer
This is an example of a large mediterranean sloped xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Back yard slope terrace
Back yard slope terrace
Ornamental Gardens by LisaOrnamental Gardens by Lisa
This small sloped backyard was terraced for more useable space. Existing Daylilies were planted en masse at the foot of the wall. Plants are predominantly southern California natives. Maintenance of the plants on the terraces is nearly non-existent.
Gulf of Mexico Drive
Gulf of Mexico Drive
Design ScapesDesign Scapes
Inspiration for a large mediterranean courtyard formal full sun garden in Tampa with a garden path and gravel.
Lake Travis Natural Home
Lake Travis Natural Home
Botanical Concerns LLCBotanical Concerns LLC
A formal courtyard looks into a bed beyond the breezeway.
This is an example of a large mediterranean back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Austin with concrete paving.
Vegas Spanish Villa
Vegas Spanish Villa
David Marquardt Architectural PhotographyDavid Marquardt Architectural Photography
David Marquardt
Design ideas for a large mediterranean back formal full sun garden for summer in Las Vegas with a garden path and gravel.
Panama City Landscape Design
Panama City Landscape Design
Alan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape ArchitectAlan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape Architect
This Mediterranean style landscape compliments the style of the home. The fountain in the motor court creates white noise that is reflected from the stucco walls of the house, covering any noise from the adjacent street. The infinity pool reflects the water of the bay. Fire bowls on either side of the pool provide ambience at night. Landscape lighting around the entire property enhances the fountain and palms and lights the way along the brick walkways. Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography
Westridge project
Westridge project
Low Voltage LightingLow Voltage Lighting
Design ideas for a large mediterranean back formal full sun garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Broadmoor Residence- Maintenance and Construction
Broadmoor Residence- Maintenance and Construction
UserUser
Design ideas for a large mediterranean back formal garden for summer in Denver with a retaining wall.
Rancho San Diego Mediterranean Garden
Rancho San Diego Mediterranean Garden
Beaudry Garden DesignBeaudry Garden Design
John Beaudry
Inspiration for a large mediterranean side xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in San Diego with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Installation, Malibu California, Shapiro
Installation, Malibu California, Shapiro
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Antique limestone fireplace, architectural element, stone portals, reclaimed limestone floors, and opus sectile inlayes were all supplied by Ancient Surfaces for this one of a kind $20 million Ocean front Malibu estate that sits right on the sand. For more information and photos of our products please visit us at: www.AncientSurfaces.com or call us at: (212) 461-0245
Alamo House I
Alamo House I
CK LandscapeCK Landscape
Design ideas for a large mediterranean back formal fully shaded garden for summer in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Mediterranean Front Hillside Garden - Novato, California
Mediterranean Front Hillside Garden - Novato, California
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
Photo taken in the summer, 2 years after the hillside was planted with a selection of CA native plants and other low-water plants for year round interest. © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
DROUGHT TOLERANT
DROUGHT TOLERANT
Promise Path Landscaping IncPromise Path Landscaping Inc
This is an example of a large mediterranean back formal partial sun garden in San Diego with a fire feature.
Canyon Retreat
Canyon Retreat
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
A little island oasis of plants pokes up from the pavement. Filled with drought and deer tolerant plants, it is as pretty as it is hardy.
Large mediterranean back full sun garden in Los Angeles with concrete paving.

Large Mediterranean Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean front garden design.

How should I design my mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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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