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Large Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs

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Backyard Landscaping- Concrete Pavers
Backyard Landscaping- Concrete Pavers
DSTscaping and RLC ConstructionDSTscaping and RLC Construction
Inspiration for a large contemporary side xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete paving.
Ledge Stone Retaining Wall with Plantings
Ledge Stone Retaining Wall with Plantings
DC Design LLCDC Design LLC
Large ledge stones create a retaining wall on the side of the swimming pool. Plantings soften the stone and concrete by providing texture and color.
Design ideas for a large modern back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Detroit with natural stone paving and a retaining wall.
Landscape Projects
Landscape Projects
Landscape Pros, LLC.Landscape Pros, LLC.
Inspiration for a large classic back xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with concrete paving.
Custom Mailbox - Mid-Century Open Floor Plan with View Deck
Custom Mailbox - Mid-Century Open Floor Plan with View Deck
Eco Minded SolutionsEco Minded Solutions
Afterglow Echeveria within blue Mexican pebbles paint the foreground on the way to the custom created mailbox to increase curb appeal.
This is an example of a large contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a garden path and concrete paving.
Dramatic Specimen Planting with Accent Lighting
Dramatic Specimen Planting with Accent Lighting
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Dramatic lighting showcasing specimen Beaked yuccas (Yucca rostrata). Photographer: Greg Thomas
Design ideas for a large modern front xeriscape full sun garden in Austin with natural stone paving and a garden path.
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.
Lawn Replacements with property views
Lawn Replacements with property views
Céladon Designs, Inc.Céladon Designs, Inc.
Photo of a large rustic back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Santa Barbara with a garden path and gravel.
Residential Traditional
Residential Traditional
Greey PickettGreey Pickett
This is an example of a large mediterranean back xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Phoenix with a potted garden.
Our Work
Our Work
Ken Griffin LandscapeKen Griffin Landscape
Photo of a large contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Miami with gravel and a garden path.
Side Path on Steep Slope
Side Path on Steep Slope
Art of the LandArt of the Land
Difficult to transverse, this side yard needed a passage way that required little care.
Design ideas for a large rustic side xeriscape fully shaded garden for spring in Denver with a garden path and natural stone paving.
J&I K Arcadia Phoenix AZ
J&I K Arcadia Phoenix AZ
Ground Zero Landscape and Construction LLC.Ground Zero Landscape and Construction LLC.
Scapes and Stones
Design ideas for a large modern back xeriscape full sun garden for winter in Phoenix with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Troon 2
Troon 2
Pascale Land DesignPascale Land Design
Inspiration for a large back xeriscape garden in Phoenix with gravel.
Back Yard Arizona Landscape
Back Yard Arizona Landscape
Arizona Living Landscape & DesignArizona Living Landscape & Design
Travertine paver patio and sidwalk with Synthetic grass, border and gravel. Desert plants, Pergola, travertine stone counter on built-in BBQ and bar. Built in bar with glass tile and cultured stone. Built in BBQ with fridge, and drop in gas grill.
Drought Tolerant Landscaping
Drought Tolerant Landscaping
Legacy LandscapeLegacy Landscape
Low water use planting using Arbutus unedo 'Oktoberfest' (right back), Sedum 'Autumn Joy' (right front), Pennisetum setaceum (middle front), Pennisetum Oriental (left front) and Teucrium chamaedrys 'Prostratum' (left front).
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
Front entrance landscape design
Front entrance landscape design
Terrascapes Landscape DesignTerrascapes Landscape Design
The year-round front garden was designed to be welcoming and reflect the informal nature of the residents and to soften the lines of the raised foundation planter. Photo by Ralph Mercer (ralphmercer.com)
Suburban Contemporary
Suburban Contemporary
The Garden Route CompanyThe Garden Route Company
Designed by OuterSpace L.A. Built by The Garden Route Co Photos by Rich Radford
Design ideas for a large contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and a wood fence.
Winery residents
Winery residents
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Large mediterranean back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Luis Obispo with natural stone paving.
Going Native in Bel Air
Going Native in Bel Air
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
A wild, native spirit radiates out from within the structured lines and angles of the hardscape - softened by a lush and biodiverse selection of California native plants in a velvety palette of soft silvery grays, greens, and purples with the occasional pop of yellow and orange. Newly planted native Engelmann Oak and feathery Caesalpinia Sierra Sun trees are grounded by weighty golden boulders. White Cloud muhly grass whispers to the ceanothus and flannel bush, while verbena ‘De la Mina’ nestles amongst the buckwheat and artemisia, perfumed by the earthy smell of the endemic ‘Aroma’ Sage. Birds, butterflies, and other pollinators have found their way to this sumptuous wildlife habitat that we’ve created, and their presence brings a delightful song and serenity to the garden.
Details
Details
Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLAGrounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA
Design ideas for a large modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with a potted garden and concrete 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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