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Large Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs

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Landscape at 44th Street
Landscape at 44th Street
Sonja CellucciSonja Cellucci
Custom concrete board-form planter box with cacti & agave. Photo Credit: Hoopes Photography
This is an example of a large modern front xeriscape full sun garden in Phoenix.
Modern Landscape
Modern Landscape
Large modern front xeriscape fully shaded garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and gravel.
Stone steps made of boulders overfowing with perennials in Bull Valley, IL
Stone steps made of boulders overfowing with perennials in Bull Valley, IL
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
The paved flagstone walkway leads to large outcropping stone steps and terraced walls overflowing with purple perennial geranium, astilbe, and pockets of day lilies to come.
Steel wall / fence design
Steel wall / fence design
Exterior Designs LandscapeExterior Designs Landscape
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This is an example of a large modern back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in San Diego with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Voyage dans la cour / Travelling spaces
Voyage dans la cour / Travelling spaces
UserUser
A combination of natural stone and different paving patterns define separate spaces and create different ambiance yet the ensemble is harmonious, thus the title: Travelling spaces. Serenity is the keyword here. The challenge was immense considering the natural steep slopes and the small space available to carry the beautiful boulders. But the owners expectations were met with brio and they now enjoy their outdoor living for the first time in years.
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.
CR Project
CR Project
Green Acres Landscaping & AquascapesGreen Acres Landscaping & Aquascapes
Inspiration for a large contemporary back xeriscape fully shaded garden in Other with a fire feature and gravel.
Tierra Santa Mediterranean Lawn Replacement
Tierra Santa Mediterranean Lawn Replacement
Beaudry Garden DesignBeaudry Garden Design
This is an example of a large classic front xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Lake Cabana
Lake Cabana
Pippin Home Designs, IncPippin Home Designs, Inc
Artist Eye Photography, Wes Stearns
Inspiration for a large nautical back xeriscape garden in Charlotte with concrete paving.
Waverly Circle, Buena Park
Waverly Circle, Buena Park
SolscapesSolscapes
After removing over 5000 square feet of water-thirsty lawn, we had a new canvas to work with at this residence in Buena Park. Customer wanted low maintenance, without sacrificing beauty. We Installed a small amount of artificial turf for an emerald green contrast to the decomposed granite and the dramatic blue of the century plant cactus.
Troon 2
Troon 2
Pascale Land DesignPascale Land Design
Design ideas for a large front xeriscape garden in Phoenix with gravel.
Our Work
Our Work
Red Sun LandscapesRed Sun Landscapes
Red Sun Landscapes, Trent Cantrell Our clients wanted to handle a drainage issue on their corner lot, use a natural treatment with drought tolerant plants, and needed to blend into a neighborhood of Mid-Century and Modern homes.
Green Springs: Growing a New Old Garden
Green Springs: Growing a New Old Garden
Gentle Gardener Green DesignGentle Gardener Green Design
copyright 2015 Virginia Rockwell
Inspiration for a large traditional back xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Richmond with mulch.
Grace Design Associates
Grace Design Associates
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Uber green earthy contemporary Winner of the Gold Medal and the International Landscaper Designer of The Year for APLD (Association of Professional Landscape Designers) Winner of Santa Barbara Beautiful Award, Large Family Residence
High Desert meets Mountain Valley
High Desert meets Mountain Valley
The Ardent Gardener Landscape DesignThe Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
Low water landscape for a vacation home in a Zone 4. Emphasis on texture, structure and color, year round. Extensive stone work, a beautiful oversize glass tile spa and built in fire pit make good use of the garden and amazing views. Photo: The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
Bluestone and Gravel Walkway Renovation
Bluestone and Gravel Walkway Renovation
Ohana Natural Landscaping LLCOhana Natural Landscaping LLC
Rennovation of an old Bluestone Pathway around the house from the driveway to the back door :) Came out well!
Design ideas for a large classic back xeriscape full sun garden in Richmond with a pathway, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Mahogany Island #4
Mahogany Island #4
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Our client contracted us to design and build a functional and interesting water front project that had to be family friendly!! They wanted a cozy fire pit area that also contained a 3 piece natural rock bubbler. They also wanted a spa area with lounger space for sunbathing as well as a beach area for sandcastles and beach toy storage. No expense was spared with a custom pergola, natural rock retaining and steps as well as landscape lighting and well placed trees and shrubs. Concrete edge and aggregate beds make for a low maintenance dream yard!!
Planter Wall w/ Landscape
Planter Wall w/ Landscape
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
Large contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Orange County with lawn edging, concrete paving and an upvc fence.
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
Classique Chic Jardin
Classique Chic Jardin
Photo of a large traditional back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Nantes with a pond and 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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