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Large Mediterranean Garden Ideas and Designs

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Memorial - Spring Valley
Memorial - Spring Valley
Designs By ElizabethDesigns By Elizabeth
Photo of a large mediterranean front full sun garden for summer in Houston with gravel and a flowerbed.
Avila Serenity Garden
Avila Serenity Garden
Wild BloomWild Bloom
Large mediterranean front xeriscape full sun garden in San Luis Obispo with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Spanish Colonial Custom New Home, River Oaks
Spanish Colonial Custom New Home, River Oaks
Mirador BuildersMirador Builders
Design ideas for a large mediterranean front formal full sun garden for spring in Houston with brick paving.
Doors, Windows, Millwork and Cabinetry in Custom home
Doors, Windows, Millwork and Cabinetry in Custom home
Neff Mill & Cabinet Inc.Neff Mill & Cabinet Inc.
Large mediterranean courtyard formal full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Colombian Romantic
Colombian Romantic
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Stunning Mediterranean Entrance with Agave Accent Our team designed and installed this beautiful Mediterranean entrance featuring an eye-catching agave plant surrounded by lush ground cover. The rustic terracotta urns and elegant stone steps enhance the charm and welcoming appeal of this luxurious residence.
Rancho Santa Fe Edible Garden
Rancho Santa Fe Edible Garden
Jackie and the BeanstalkJackie and the Beanstalk
Raised beds and gate surrounded by Joseph's Coat climbing rose in this beautiful garden
Photo of a large mediterranean back full sun garden in San Diego with a vegetable patch and decomposed granite.
Exterior projects (Mediterranean Style)
Exterior projects (Mediterranean Style)
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Product: Authentic Limestone for Exterior Living Spaces. Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' design style as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates into 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, BBQ, fireplace or Jacuzzi pool spa all out of old reclaimed Mediterranean stone pieces is no easy task and shouldn’t be created out of the lowest common denominator of building materials such as concrete, Indian slates or Turkish travertine. The one thing you can bet the farmhouse on is that when the entire process unravels and when your outdoor living space materializes from the architects rendering to real life, you will be guaranteed a true Mediterranean living experience if your choice of construction material was as authentic and possible to the Southern Mediterranean regions. We believe that the coziness of your surroundings brought about by the creative usage of our antique stone elements will only amplify that authenticity. whether you are enjoying a relaxing time soaking the sun inside one of our Jacuzzi spa stone fountains or sharing unforgettable memories with family and friends while baking your own pizzas in one of our outdoor BBQ pizza ovens, our stone designs will always evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that one only gets while being on vacation is some exotic European island surrounded with the pristine beauty of indigenous nature and ancient architecture...
Tustin California Native/Friendly Front Yard
Tustin California Native/Friendly Front Yard
creations landscape designscreations landscape designs
This front yard is a mixture of California native plants, California friendly plants, permeable decomposed granite paving with brick inlay and other sustainable touches. There is also 3 different seating areas, a bird bath, fountain and boulders for texture. You can read about this projects demo, install and watch an updated video here http://tinyurl.com/7f26wqk
Beverly Hills Manor Exterior
Beverly Hills Manor Exterior
Arch-Interiors Design Group, Inc.Arch-Interiors Design Group, Inc.
The arched trellises and new wrought iron gate lead the way to the backyard.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean side garden in Los Angeles with natural stone paving.
Grace Design Associates
Grace Design Associates
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Back from the ashes!! Burned in the Tea Fire. Lovely Mediterranean Garden. * Builder of the Year: Best Landscape and Hardscape for Santa Barbara Contractors Association
Santa Barbara on the Hill
Santa Barbara on the Hill
Geschke Group ArchitectureGeschke Group Architecture
Photo of a large mediterranean garden in Austin.
Elegant Hillside Home
Elegant Hillside Home
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Architect: Tom Ochsner Landscape Architect: Rachelle Gahan General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
Large mediterranean side formal partial sun garden in Santa Barbara with a vegetable patch and natural stone paving.
Traditional
Traditional
Candelaria Design AssociatesCandelaria Design Associates
Photo of a large mediterranean courtyard formal garden in Phoenix with a water feature.
Masonry - Terraced Garden
Masonry - Terraced Garden
Reyes Landscape ConstructionReyes Landscape Construction
Walls built from Napa Wall Rock. Terraced Garden
Design ideas for a large mediterranean front formal full sun garden in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Silverleaf 2
Silverleaf 2
Pascale Land DesignPascale Land Design
Pascale Sucato
Large mediterranean front xeriscape garden in Phoenix with concrete paving and a retaining wall.
Silverleaf 2
Silverleaf 2
Pascale Land DesignPascale Land Design
Pascale Sucato
Design ideas for a large mediterranean front xeriscape garden in Phoenix with concrete paving and a retaining wall.
Camelback Royal View
Camelback Royal View
Hendricks ConstructionHendricks Construction
This is an example of a large mediterranean front formal partial sun garden in Phoenix with a water feature and 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.
Pimiento Lane
Pimiento Lane
DD Ford ConstructionDD Ford Construction
Jim Bartsch Photography
Inspiration for a large mediterranean back xeriscape full sun garden in Santa Barbara with a fire feature and brick paving.
Garden of Splendor
Garden of Splendor
flora Distinctive Landscapesflora Distinctive Landscapes
Inspiration for a large mediterranean sloped xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Denver with a garden path, natural stone paving and a metal fence.

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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