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Mediterranean Garden for Winter Ideas and Designs

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Spanish Colonial Revival in Santa Barbara
Spanish Colonial Revival in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Home DesignSanta Barbara Home Design
Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.
Budget Friendly Lawn Replacement
Budget Friendly Lawn Replacement
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
A collection of exotic plants keep the front yard interesting year round. Coppertone Stonecrop (Sedum nussbaumerianum) make a pretty groundcover.
Small mediterranean front xeriscape fully shaded garden for winter in Los Angeles with mulch.
Creative Combining of Hardscape Materials
Creative Combining of Hardscape Materials
Mediterrasian LandscapesMediterrasian Landscapes
This couple wanted to make their typical San Francisco backyard into something special. The yard had some nice plants but little useable space or attractive ground treatment. They had built a kidney-shaped planter with block walls as a weekend project a few years back, and they wanted to keep this. We came up with a design that used the kidney-shaped planter as a focal point. We added a lot of useable space with a bi-level concentric circular patio. By constructing the patio on two levels, we were able to keep most of the excavated soil on site instead of bringing it to the landfill. The outer circle consists of interlocking concrete pavers, while the raised inner circle is paved with natural Arizona flagstone. We enhanced the kidney planter by making another circular planter around it from matching wall blocks. The circular tree beds add interest by echoing the circle theme of the yard.
Evening Vantage of Terra Mia Vineyards and Wedding Venue from the Cocktail Hour
Evening Vantage of Terra Mia Vineyards and Wedding Venue from the Cocktail Hour
Erik Jones LandscapingErik Jones Landscaping
This Project Includes a large Waterfall, 100' of Stream, 3 Bridges, over 1000' of stone walls, a 500,000 gallon pond, an amphitheater, a peninsula, a beach, a boat launch ramp, boulders throughout the entire pond, large trees, a boat dock, stone stairs, multiple terraces out of decomposed granite, and a large parking area. The Waterfall, which is the start of this large waterfeature, acts as the Cornerstone for this Project. A number of the boulders are up to 8 feet across! About 1200 gallons a minute (72,000gph) flows over this waterfall. The waterfeature moves 2000 gallons a minute (120,000gph) when everything is flowing! The waterfall drops about 17' in total and the stream drops about 3' for a total of 20' of elevation change. There are koi, goldfish, and shubunkins in the pond! The pond is used for vineyard irrigation as well as aesthetics. This Photo by Dronesey https://www.facebook.com/Dronesey/?fref=ts
A Traditional Landscape Loses the Lawn & Overgrown Shrubs To Low-Water Plants
A Traditional Landscape Loses the Lawn & Overgrown Shrubs To Low-Water Plants
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
The removal of the dense and overgrown shrubs and trees provide more outdoor space for dining and entertaining, less maintenance. And now with site-appropriate plants and no lawn, a lower water bill for the homewoners. Full color Blue stone and small mexican pebbles replace the lawn and pathways while offering a contemporary transformation. A variety of low-water plants including succulents offer year-round appeal and interest throughout the seasons. Photos and Design © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Mediterranean Landscape
Mediterranean Landscape
Small mediterranean front full sun garden for winter in Los Angeles with natural stone paving.
Irvington Mediterranean Ecstasy
Irvington Mediterranean Ecstasy
Abbaté DesignsAbbaté Designs
Careful use of textures, colors and materials make this new front yard dramatic and inviting
This is an example of a small mediterranean front xeriscape partial sun garden for winter in Portland with a desert look, decomposed granite and a metal fence.
Wayne Residence
Wayne Residence
Altera LandscapeAltera Landscape
Photography: Jeri Kogel / Landscape Design: AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc.
Medium sized mediterranean side formal partial sun garden for winter in Orange County with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Landscape photography Portfolio
Landscape photography Portfolio
lensi designs photographylensi designs photography
Amalfi coast - container plants
Design ideas for a mediterranean garden for winter in Bridgeport with a potted garden.
Clara Model at Founders Club
Clara Model at Founders Club
BORDEN Landscape DesignBORDEN Landscape Design
London Bay Homes
Design ideas for a large mediterranean front formal full sun garden for winter in Tampa with brick paving.
Anderson
Anderson
Banyon Tree Design StudioBanyon Tree Design Studio
Winter garden in the fall
Mediterranean front private garden for winter in Seattle.
San Rafael Hillside Renovation
San Rafael Hillside Renovation
BK Landscape DesignBK Landscape Design
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean front xeriscape full sun garden for winter in San Francisco.
Vizcaya, James Deerings winter residence
Vizcaya, James Deerings winter residence
Bill Sumner PhotographyBill Sumner Photography
The Maze garden viewed from the Fountain garden photography by Bill Sumner
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean courtyard formal partial sun garden for winter in Miami with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Budget Friendly Lawn Replacement
Budget Friendly Lawn Replacement
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
A collection of exotic plants keep the front yard interesting year round. Leucadendron 'Golden Tip's' interesting foliage complements the other plants in the front yard.
San Marco Residence
San Marco Residence
Ross Garden DesignRoss Garden Design
Mediterranean side formal garden for winter in Jacksonville with a garden path and mulch.
Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek
EVOKEEVOKE
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean front fully shaded garden for winter in Denver with an outdoor sport court, a garden path and natural stone paving.
Succulents and Companion Plants
Succulents and Companion Plants
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
A stunning combo of deep burgundy, lime green and orange provide a beautiful medley of plants for this SF Bay area garden in Marin County. © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Terra Mia Vineyards and Wedding Venue
Terra Mia Vineyards and Wedding Venue
Erik Jones LandscapingErik Jones Landscaping
This Bridge is intended to be similar to the Masters at Augusta. It can be driven over and water flows under it from the biological filter behind it. This Project Includes a large Waterfall, 100' of Stream, 3 Bridges, over 1000' of stone walls, a 500,000 gallon pond, an amphitheater, a peninsula, a beach, a boat launch ramp, boulders throughout the entire pond, large trees, a boat dock, stone stairs, multiple terraces out of decomposed granite, and a large parking area. The Waterfall, which is the start of this large waterfeature, acts as the Cornerstone for this Project. A number of the boulders are up to 8 feet across! About 1200 gallons a minute (72,000gph) flows over this waterfall. The waterfeature moves 2000 gallons a minute (120,000gph) when everything is flowing! The waterfall drops about 17' in total and the stream drops about 3' for a total of 20' of elevation change. There are koi, goldfish, and shubunkins in the pond! The pond is used for vineyard irrigation as well as aesthetics. This Photo by Dronesey https://www.facebook.com/Dronesey/?fref=ts
Expansive IdealMow Lawn
Expansive IdealMow Lawn
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
This IdealMow lawn of native Carex pansa is ready for play! Mown, as it is here, it looks like a traditional lawn. Left to grow, it will form undulating waves of green.
Italian Inspired Walkway
Italian Inspired Walkway
The Garden Artist LLCThe Garden Artist LLC
This fresco-style painted mural was inspired by a client's favorite vacation.
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean side formal garden for winter in Boise with a garden path and concrete paving.

Mediterranean Garden for Winter 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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