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Parkyns
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Weeds Garden Design Build LLCWeeds Garden Design Build LLC
Detail of the new fire pit and seating area. We also provided design input on the new outdoor furniture. This garden had great bones - it just needed some space planning and a little TLC. We removed an old and not very attractive rose garden to create a new decomposed granite seating area with a custom fire pit and some olive trees. The rest of the garden got a major landscape re-do, with low water plants, lawn area replaced with Kurapia, drip irrigation and LED landscape lighting. The clients are delighted with the new space and what with the lighting and firepit, can really enjoy this gorgeous garden!
Santa Barbara Riviera Mediterranean Oasis
Santa Barbara Riviera Mediterranean Oasis
Ashley Farrell Landscape DesignAshley Farrell Landscape Design
An Outdoor Room with a Flagstone Patio and Beautiful Drought Tolerant Landscaping. Ashley Farrell Landscape Design
This is an example of a mediterranean garden in Santa Barbara.
Mediterranean Montecito
Mediterranean Montecito
Montecito LandscapeMontecito Landscape
Formal courtyard of crushed stone with central pond and fountain is surrounded by plantings of Italian cypress, olives, lavender, rosemary and other drought tolerant Mediterranean plants. Photo by David Palermo Photography, Santa Barbara.
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Un jardin facile d'entretien pour une résidence secondaire
Un jardin facile d'entretien pour une résidence secondaire
Jean-Jacques DERBOUX PaysagisteJean-Jacques DERBOUX Paysagiste
Jean Jacques DERBOUX
Photo of a mediterranean garden in Montpellier.
Winding Creek
Winding Creek
Holly Lepere - Lepere Studio, PhotographerHolly Lepere - Lepere Studio, Photographer
Dry creek bed provides drainage and interest through front yard. Gravel leads to concrete pavers at entry.
Inspiration for a mediterranean garden in Santa Barbara.
Mediterranean Garden - Californie
Mediterranean Garden - Californie
Mathieu Besnier - Artiste PaysagisteMathieu Besnier - Artiste Paysagiste
Jardin méditerranéen
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean garden for summer in Nice.
Ландшафтный дизайн участка в Лапино
Ландшафтный дизайн участка в Лапино
Ландшафтная мастерская Алены АрсеньевойЛандшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой
Автор проекта: Алена Арсеньева. Реализация проекта и ведение работ - Владимир Чичмарь
Medium sized mediterranean courtyard full sun garden for spring in Moscow with brick paving.
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Antiqued Cobble
Antiqued Cobble
CALSTONECALSTONE
Antiqued Cobble: Gray Charcoal Pattern: Old Town II
Inspiration for a mediterranean front driveway full sun garden in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Planting Arrangements
Planting Arrangements
Hawkeye Landscape DesignHawkeye Landscape Design
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean front full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Providence Garden for the Birds
Providence Garden for the Birds
Sunflower Designs LLCSunflower Designs LLC
This is an example of a large mediterranean back formal partial sun garden in Providence with a garden path and gravel.
Yards: Turn Any Outdoor Space Into the Garden of Your Dreams
Yards: Turn Any Outdoor Space Into the Garden of Your Dreams
Billy Goodnick Garden DesignBilly Goodnick Garden Design
This residential design by Van Atta Associates shows how plants can soften a walkway edge and draw guests forward. Billy Goodnick
Mediterranean full sun garden for summer in Santa Barbara with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Spanish Bungalow
Spanish Bungalow
Lisa Gimmy Landscape ArchitectureLisa Gimmy Landscape Architecture
Photo of a small mediterranean back full sun garden in Los Angeles with natural stone paving.
Small Spanish Cottage Landscaping in Montecito CA
Small Spanish Cottage Landscaping in Montecito CA
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.
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Marina Villa, Abu Dhabi
Marina Villa, Abu Dhabi
TerraVerde Dubai, UAETerraVerde Dubai, UAE
This is an example of a large mediterranean back formal full sun garden for summer in Other with decking.
Spanish Revival
Spanish Revival
Rollins Andrew InteriorsRollins Andrew Interiors
William Short Photography and Kendra Maarse Photography
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back garden steps in Los Angeles.
Hacienda Motorcourt with Quaint Gated Courtyard Structure
Hacienda Motorcourt with Quaint Gated Courtyard Structure
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.
Monarch
Monarch
M. Elle DesignM. Elle Design
This is an example of a mediterranean front garden in Orange County.

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.
Alamo House I
Alamo House I
CK LandscapeCK Landscape
Photo of a large mediterranean back formal full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a water feature.
Mediterranean garden
Mediterranean garden
Fisher Tomlin & BowyerFisher Tomlin & Bowyer
Curved natural stone wall with mature olive trees
This is an example of a large mediterranean back full sun garden for summer in Other.
French Vegetable Garden
French Vegetable Garden
Paul Hendershot Design, Inc.Paul Hendershot Design, Inc.
Tiered vegetable garden area.
Inspiration for a mediterranean garden in Los Angeles.
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