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Mediterranean Garden with a Desert Look Ideas and Designs

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Casa Bianca A. - Alghero Sardegna
Casa Bianca A. - Alghero Sardegna
Studio Zay MilanoStudio Zay Milano
Giardino roccioso con piante grasse e bungaville
Design ideas for a large mediterranean front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Other with a desert look, gravel and a stone fence.
Drought Tolerant Front Yard with Mediterranean flavor
Drought Tolerant Front Yard with Mediterranean flavor
Mediterrasian LandscapesMediterrasian Landscapes
This photo was taken justs after completion of the landscaping. We renovated this desolate, weedy front yard by creating terraces with beatiful stone retaining walls. Then we added colorful, drought tolerant plants that grow so well in San Francisco's Mediterranean climate. We installed drip irrigation and concealed it with attractive ginger rock pebble mulch.
Villa Patio
Villa Patio
田邉淳司一級建築士事務所　　　　田邉淳司一級建築士事務所　　　　
Large mediterranean front full sun garden for summer in Yokohama with a desert look, natural stone paving and a stone fence.
Rottingdean Pool Garden
Rottingdean Pool Garden
Fern & Pine Garden Design StudioFern & Pine Garden Design Studio
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean sloped xeriscape full sun garden for summer with a desert look, gravel and a wood fence.
The Crosby
The Crosby
Arcadian LandscapeArcadian Landscape
Succulents,
This is an example of a small mediterranean xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a desert look.
Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
UserUser
This garden design for the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show consisted of 9 regularly spaced reflective pools with planting surrounding each. Inspired by the Roman Baths in Bath, these perfect squares suggested the regularity of the Hypocaust columns and serve as a reminder of the city’s relationship with water. The concept for the planting is ‘A modern meadow’; the mix of forms and colours is intentionally unusual. Well defined flower heads and shrubs in the foreground contrast against a hazy ‘fluffy’ backdrop evocative of steam rising from the hot spring water. The use of plants such as euphorbia, lavender, santolina and rosemary combined with breedon gravel paths evoke a mediterranean feel.
Garden Party Time - celebrate with cocktails!
Garden Party Time - celebrate with cocktails!
Lynn Hill Garden DesignLynn Hill Garden Design
contemporary garden with porelain patio and natural stone. Italian glass cocktail bar for entertaining. Planted for that mediterranean look and feel.
Ventana Canyon Estate
Ventana Canyon Estate
Aesthetics Interiors IncAesthetics Interiors Inc
Large mediterranean back garden in Phoenix with a desert look.
JARDIN BELLATRIX
JARDIN BELLATRIX
VR PaisajismoVR Paisajismo
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean xeriscape full sun garden in Madrid with a desert look and gravel.
Adams Street Project
Adams Street Project
Carlos Architects, Inc.Carlos Architects, Inc.
Luxurious Coastal Mediterranean Home & Vineyard. Architecture by Carlos Architects. Interiors & Design Shirley Slee. Photo by Ian Patzke.
Design ideas for a mediterranean front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a desert look.
CASA SS
CASA SS
ReisarchitetturaReisarchitettura
Il fronte nord e l'uliveto
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean front xeriscape fully shaded garden for summer in Bari with a desert look and natural stone paving.
Mt. Helix
Mt. Helix
Landscape Designs BY Maggie RiveraLandscape Designs BY Maggie Rivera
Large mediterranean side xeriscape full sun garden for spring in San Diego with a desert look.
Light Garden
Light Garden
François AUDIGER - Paysagiste & ConcepteurFrançois AUDIGER - Paysagiste & Concepteur
Demande du client : - Peu d'entretien - Intérêt diurne - Ambiance méditerranéenne - Peu d'arrosage - Intérêt culinaire - Budget maîtrisé
Medium sized mediterranean front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Paris with a desert look and a stone fence.
Spanish Interior Design & Garden | Escondido
Spanish Interior Design & Garden | Escondido
Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle designLeanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design
over 485 specialty roses through the garden
Photo of an expansive mediterranean back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in San Diego with a desert look and natural stone paving.
Your own little slice of Italian glass heaven
Your own little slice of Italian glass heaven
Lynn Hill Garden DesignLynn Hill Garden Design
contemporary garden with porelain patio and natural stone. Italian glass cocktail bar for entertaining. Planted for that mediterranean look and feel.
Mediterranean garden in Los Alto Hills
Mediterranean garden in Los Alto Hills
UserUser
This garden had an historic collection of native California and Mexican fan palms, clustered around a water-needy lawn. We removed the lawn, added a new layer of drought tolerant smaller palms, and an underplanting of mediterranean type shrubs and perennials.
8657 W Rowel RD, Peoria, AZ 85383 For Sale $750,000 2760 sqft 3Bed 3Bath + Den/O
8657 W Rowel RD, Peoria, AZ 85383 For Sale $750,000 2760 sqft 3Bed 3Bath + Den/O
Anita Sanda HomeSmartAnita Sanda HomeSmart
Updated front and back yard Landscape a. Contractor - Benevidez Landscaping Company b. 25 tons of rock c. PVC pipe to all sprinkler and drip heads d. Boulders e. Concrete boarders f. New plants and grass g. Trees trimmed and shaped h. Accent yard lighting i. HOA approved on 1/19/2021 with photos via email j. Cost of $17,850
Drought Tolerant Front Yard with Mediterranean flavor
Drought Tolerant Front Yard with Mediterranean flavor
Mediterrasian LandscapesMediterrasian Landscapes
This photo was taken four years after completion of the landscaping. Four years ago, we renovated this desolate, weedy front yard by creating terraces with beatiful stone retaining walls. Then we added colorful, drought tolerant plants that grow so well in San Francisco's Mediterranean climate. We installed drip irrigation and concealed it with attractive ginger rock pebble mulch.
Villa Patio
Villa Patio
田邉淳司一級建築士事務所　　　　田邉淳司一級建築士事務所　　　　
Photo of a large mediterranean front full sun garden for summer in Yokohama with a desert look, natural stone paving and a stone fence.
Light Garden
Light Garden
François AUDIGER - Paysagiste & ConcepteurFrançois AUDIGER - Paysagiste & Concepteur
Demande du client : - Peu d'entretien - Intérêt diurne - Ambiance méditerranéenne - Peu d'arrosage - Intérêt culinaire - Budget maîtrisé
Medium sized mediterranean front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Paris with a desert look and a stone fence.

Mediterranean Garden with a Desert Look 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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