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Going Native in Bel Air
Going Native in Bel Air
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
Anchoring the back corner is a sophisticated, custom concrete L-shaped bench, fire table and patio with stunning views of the Santa Monica mountains. Beneath the sighing Eucalyptus branches, it’s an enchanting spot to absorb the magic of the Los Angeles night.
PNW Outdoor Living Reimagined
PNW Outdoor Living Reimagined
Casa Smith Designs, LLCCasa Smith Designs, LLC
This aerial view shows the symmetry and balance of this garden design.
This is an example of a large traditional front xeriscape full sun garden in Portland with concrete paving and a metal fence.
A Modern Farmhouse in Woodside
A Modern Farmhouse in Woodside
UserUser
Carex Divulsa (Berkeley Sedge) in a drought tolerant landscape.Container from Living Green
Design ideas for a large country sloped xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a vegetable patch and mulch.
Los Angeles View Home
Los Angeles View Home
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
Situated above Lake Hollywood, this expansive terrace was part of a masterplan for the property. It is composed of simple, elegantly-balanced elements that link together to offer the clients a range of pastimes to enjoy with friends and family.
Amazing Berkeley Back Yard
Amazing Berkeley Back Yard
Sarah Herman Landscape DesignSarah Herman Landscape Design
You can read more about the project through this Houzz Feature link: https://www.houzz.com/magazine/hillside-yard-offers-scenic-views-and-space-for-contemplation-stsetivw-vs~131483772
Shadow Lake
Shadow Lake
Showcase Landscape & IrrigationShowcase Landscape & Irrigation
Large back xeriscape partial sun garden in Denver with a desert look and natural stone paving.
Drought-Ready Rain Garden
Drought-Ready Rain Garden
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
The IdealMow lawn alternative handles more than rain. It thrives in the high, dry heat of Sierra Madre summers and needs little supplemental water. The bridge traversing this bioswale divides a native edible garden with Catalina Cherry hedge from a wildlife garden with San Miguel Island Buckwheat.
AZ Moon Valley Nurseries
AZ Moon Valley Nurseries
Moon Valley NurseriesMoon Valley Nurseries
Photo of a large back xeriscape full sun garden in Phoenix with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Craftsman Front Landscape - Grafton
Craftsman Front Landscape - Grafton
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Mixed perennials and ornamental grasses add bountiful color to the front of the home. Westhauser Photography
This is an example of a large traditional front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with mulch.
Shade Garden
Shade Garden
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
Large contemporary front xeriscape fully shaded garden for spring in Austin with a retaining wall and gravel.
Acton
Acton
Arzate Design GroupArzate Design Group
Photo of a large back xeriscape full sun garden in Phoenix with natural stone paving.
Catskill Mountain Project
Catskill Mountain Project
The Crafted GardenThe Crafted Garden
Perennial and shrub border surrounding a native Hmelock. Design, install, photograph - Susan Irving
Inspiration for a large rustic back xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in New York with natural stone paving.
Residential Contemporary - Paradise Valley - 2013
Residential Contemporary - Paradise Valley - 2013
Greey PickettGreey Pickett
Samuel Rosenbaum
Large contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden in Phoenix with a garden path and mulch.
Contemporary Landscape with Basalt Columns Water Feature
Contemporary Landscape with Basalt Columns Water Feature
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
A unique front walk, a manufactured stone veneer retaining wall, and basalt columns create a one of a kind entry to the home.
Inspiration for a large contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden for winter in Denver with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Low Water Landscape, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Low Water Landscape, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Revolution LandscapeRevolution Landscape
Vibrant Succulents: With thousands of succulents and cacti to choose from, selection is about color, texture, and dimension.
Large side xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Arizona Residence
Arizona Residence
Azul-Verde Design Group, Inc.Azul-Verde Design Group, Inc.
Robby Brown
Photo of a large back xeriscape garden in Phoenix with concrete paving.
Lakeside Lookout
Lakeside Lookout
Brett Maloney Landscapes, LLCBrett Maloney Landscapes, LLC
Looking across the rock garden to the lake. Some of the plants seen here are: Crocosmia, Catmint, Yarrow, Coral Bells, Sedum, Moss Phlox, Cerastium, Silvermound, Knockout Roses, Coreopsis, Sundrops, and Russian Sage. Photo by Landscape Artist: Brett D. Maloney.
Outdoor Living Spaces
Outdoor Living Spaces
UserUser
Photo of a large classic back xeriscape fully shaded garden in Santa Barbara with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Villa am See
Villa am See
Helmut Haas GmbHHelmut Haas GmbH
Helmut Haas GmbH & Co. KG
Inspiration for a large contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Stuttgart with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Rescue Ranch
Rescue Ranch
Magee DesignMagee Design
John C Magee
This is an example of a large country front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in DC Metro with natural stone paving.

Large 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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