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Large Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary by the Lake with a Japanese Feel
Contemporary by the Lake with a Japanese Feel
Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back xeriscape partial sun garden in New York with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Pool House
Pool House
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
Steel retaining walls and zoysia turf grass
Inspiration for a large modern front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Austin with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Landscape Designs
Landscape Designs
WaterQuest LandscapingWaterQuest Landscaping
Large traditional back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Albuquerque with gravel and a desert look.
Low water and rock
Low water and rock
Barefoot LandscapeBarefoot Landscape
Photo of a large retro front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with gravel.
Southwestern Landscape
Southwestern Landscape
Photo of a large side xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Phoenix with concrete paving and a garden path.
Desert Contemporary
Desert Contemporary
On Site LandscapeOn Site Landscape
Large contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden in Phoenix with a garden path and concrete paving.
Lake Austin Residence
Lake Austin Residence
Botanical Concerns LLCBotanical Concerns LLC
A dry creekbed takes water away from the house and toward a natural ravine.
Large contemporary side xeriscape partial sun garden in Austin with gravel.
Boulders and a specimen Agave 'Blue Glow' anchor a berm planted with low-water g
Boulders and a specimen Agave 'Blue Glow' anchor a berm planted with low-water g
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
verdancedesign
Design ideas for a large classic front xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Steps and Gold Lace Junipers
Steps and Gold Lace Junipers
Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.
The stones steps are local stone placed in such a way to make the climb and descent comfortable to traverse. Often natural stone steps have varying sized risers and treads that make their use difficult. We strive to make it not only beautiful but functional.
Lafayette 2
Lafayette 2
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
Photo of a large modern sloped xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and gravel.
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!
Portfolio
Portfolio
D-CRAIN Design and ConstructionD-CRAIN Design and Construction
This is an example of a large modern sloped xeriscape full sun garden in Austin with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Decomposed Granite Patio
Decomposed Granite Patio
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Decomposed granite patio/flex space defined with custom steel edging. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
Before and After Landscape Transformation
Before and After Landscape Transformation
Living Designs By LindaLiving Designs By Linda
Large traditional front xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a garden path and gravel.
Past projects
Past projects
Outdoor Creations Landscape & Design Inc.Outdoor Creations Landscape & Design Inc.
Raymond Bray
Design ideas for a large world-inspired sloped xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Other.
Mediterranean Xeriscape Garden
Mediterranean Xeriscape Garden
Karen Aitken and AssociatesKaren Aitken and Associates
Aitken & Associates Landscape Architects Installation by www.SalazarCustomConcepts.com
Large mediterranean front xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco.
Hollywood Hills Electic
Hollywood Hills Electic
Barefoot LandscapeBarefoot Landscape
Photo of a large contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and gravel.
Side yard Landscape with Putting Green
Side yard Landscape with Putting Green
JLM ConstructionJLM Construction
Showing: *Custom designed putting green with a Sail Awning for shade around the hot tub and Putting Green *Small pergola built over the new Custom BBQ counter with grill & storage *String lights are used throughout the yard instead of overhead lights in the pergola
Pet and Kid-Healthy Lawn
Pet and Kid-Healthy Lawn
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Because the IdealMow lawn needs no support from toxic chemicals to maintain its aesthetic, it is a healthy, safe place for pets and kids to play. It's also resilient to their traffic.
McKinnon Garden 2.0
McKinnon Garden 2.0
Boodle ConceptsBoodle Concepts
Backyard retreat in McKinnon. Garden design & landscaping installation by Boodle Concepts, based in Melbourne and Kyneton, Macedon Ranges. #decking #moderngardens #melbournegardens #curvebench #curvedbench #indooroutdoorliving #artificialturf #backyardretreat #backyardoasis #gardendesign #landscapingmelbourne #boodleconcepts #australiandesigners

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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