skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Garden & Outdoor
  2. Garden
  3. Mediterranean

Mediterranean Garden Ideas and Designs

All Filters (1)
Refine by:
21 - 40 of 43,323 photos
Item 1 of 11
Grace Design Associates
Grace Design Associates
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Back from the ashes!! Burned in the Tea Fire. Lovely Mediterranean Garden. * Builder of the Year: Best Landscape and Hardscape for Santa Barbara Contractors Association
Südexponierter Vorgarten mit Gräsern und mediterranen Pflanzen
Südexponierter Vorgarten mit Gräsern und mediterranen Pflanzen
Victoria GardensVictoria Gardens
Photo of a mediterranean garden.
Pourrières, jardin en restanques
Pourrières, jardin en restanques
Sigmap-JardinSigmap-Jardin
Photo of a mediterranean full sun garden in Marseille with a garden path and gravel.
Find the right local pro for your project
Find top design and renovation professionals on Houzz
Caledonia Loop, Coogee
Caledonia Loop, Coogee
CONTEMPO DESIGNCONTEMPO DESIGN
Photo of a mediterranean garden in Perth.
Petit écrin urbain
Petit écrin urbain
Nid'Extérieur, paysagistes concepteursNid'Extérieur, paysagistes concepteurs
Design ideas for a mediterranean garden in Bordeaux.
California Spanish Modern Sanctuary
California Spanish Modern Sanctuary
Califia EcodesignCalifia Ecodesign
Native sages and Mediterranean wild mints and lavenders dance together under a canopy of palo verde, citrus and strawberry trees. Jasmine, bougainvillea, figs, olives and a sizable vegetable garden and orchard round out the planting profile. Not to mention the ultra low-water NO-MOW lawn. Used regularly for dogs & soccer.
Spanish Revival Style
Spanish Revival Style
Gravel To Gold, Inc.Gravel To Gold, Inc.
We designed this sprawling landscape at our Spanish Revival style project in Rancho Santa Fe to reflect our clients' vision of a colorful planting palette to compliment the custom ceramic tile mosaics, hand made iron work, stone and tile paths and patios, and the stucco fire pit and walls. All of these features were designed and installed by Gravel To Gold, Inc.
MGD x Spanish Canyon
MGD x Spanish Canyon
Mindy Gayer Design Co.Mindy Gayer Design Co.
Photo of a mediterranean garden in Orange County.
Presidio Park Refresh
Presidio Park Refresh
Jackie and the BeanstalkJackie and the Beanstalk
The large alcove houses a giant AC unit which was visible from the street. This gate that leads nowhere allows access for servicing or removal of the unit. The bioswale is constructed of a Geo Grid to allow a dolly to remove AC unit if and when it fails. The beautiful rain chain filters rain water from the roof into the bioswale so the water remains in the garden and not down into the storm drain.
Mottisfont Greenhouse in an Urban Garden
Mottisfont Greenhouse in an Urban Garden
Alitex GlasshousesAlitex Glasshouses
Having longed for an Alitex for years, our customer chose to treat herself as soon as retirement came. This time also involved renovations to the kitchen, extending into a dining area with beautiful French windows that allow light to pour in whilst drawing your eye to the end of the garden - where her new greenhouse is nestled. Our customer chose an Olive Green Mottisfont, the perfect size to tuck into her petite garden and the ideal colour to blend into its surroundings. The greenhouse has been accessorised with a reservoir, loved by the youngest members of the family, a potting shoe which makes a world of difference from the days of potting up on the lawn, and plenty of shelving to maximise the use of space. Growing inside are lots of vegetables including tomatoes, aubergine, peppers and cucumbers. The garden itself is filled with numerous plants and flowers, colours and scents. Inspired by a trip to India, the beds have been designed into a staggered cruciform shape around the border of the lawn. They outline the garden, drawing your eye up to the greenhouse.
Spanish Style Front View
Spanish Style Front View
Archer ServicesArcher Services
Brick pavers create a winding drive that shows off a variety of raised stone beds, mature trees, Italian Cypress trees, flowering plants, and shrubbery nestled amongst lush grass. What a welcome home each day!
Mediterranean Cool in SE Portland
Mediterranean Cool in SE Portland
Ground Roots Landscape DesignGround Roots Landscape Design
A newly renovated house in SE Portland needed a backyard to match. The owners wanted to take full advantage of the outdoor space. Expanding the patio, building a pergola with heaters and fireplace and adding a grill and pizza oven has made this garden a space that can be used year-round. The owners also have a small child so kid friendly plantings that are low maintenance was a must have. Inspired by the Mediterranean I used lavender, rosemary, varieties of ornamental grasses and an olive tree to create a beautiful garden space the whole family can enjoy. With a unique combonation of evergreens there will be texture and color even in the cold grey days of winter. Raised beds will allow them to grow their own fruits and veggies too!
Villa Palazzetta, Montalcino
Villa Palazzetta, Montalcino
Jaroslaw Pawlak PhotographyJaroslaw Pawlak Photography
This is an example of a mediterranean back pergola in Florence with an outdoor sport court and concrete paving.
Low Voltage LED's Illuminate Drought Tolerant Planting
Low Voltage LED's Illuminate Drought Tolerant Planting
Mediterrasian LandscapesMediterrasian Landscapes
Terraces with drought tolerant plants
Medium sized mediterranean back xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall, mulch and a wood fence.
Maison MG02
Maison MG02
CASE ArchitectesCASE Architectes
Inspiration for a mediterranean back garden in Other with natural stone paving.
Carmel House
Carmel House
Joni L. Janecki & Associates, Inc.Joni L. Janecki & Associates, Inc.
Lepere Studio
This is an example of a mediterranean garden in Other.
Patio Container Garden
Patio Container Garden
Perennial Garden ConsultantsPerennial Garden Consultants
After selecting lightweight complementary pots, bay laurel, pineapple guava, and tropical bird-of-paradise were planted for Mediterranean flair. Photo: Perennial Garden Consultants
Jardin méditerranéen naturel
Jardin méditerranéen naturel
Sigmap-JardinSigmap-Jardin
Jardin méditerranéen en restanques, avec murets en pierres et cheminement sous une forêt de chênes. Plantes : olivier, lavandes, pittosporum tobira nana, erigeron, graminées… Photo : Sigmap-Jardin
Audubon Place A
Audubon Place A
EcoRegionsEcoRegions
Fotosold
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean front driveway full sun garden for summer in New Orleans with a garden path and concrete paving.

Mediterranean Garden 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.
Arroyo View Spanish Mediteranean
Arroyo View Spanish Mediteranean
The Design Studio of Wendy HarperThe Design Studio of Wendy Harper
Photographer: Riley Jamison Realtor: Tim Freund, website: tim@1000oaksrealestate.com Master Builder: Ken Palmer Front Yard Description: This beautiful formal Mediterranean Estate is presently up for sale (please refer to info above). The entry features a circular driveway of interlocking pavers that leads to the 5 car garages. A formal Terra-cotta tile entry with traditional Mexican tile step faces guides you to the front door through mirrored columns adorned with planted pottery. The planting in the front yard is formal Mediterranean with boxwood, roses, cypress, blue agave, bird of paridise, palms and magnolias. The landscape lighting really brings the space to live at night!
2
123456789Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.