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Mediterranean Garden Ideas and Designs

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Tucson Oasis
Tucson Oasis
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
After photo of the new larger waterfall, patio, and dining area tucked underneath the existing mesquite trees. Photos by Meagan Hancock
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Phoenix with a water feature and brick paving.
Seneca Residence
Seneca Residence
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
The custom arbor creates a cool intimate sitting area thanks to a cantilevered steel canopy with die-cut panel by Parasoleil. Arizona flagstone pavers and a boulder fountain ground the space in lush plantings. 'Koi' artwork (acrylic on reclaimed glass windowpane) by owner. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.
Villa Terra
Villa Terra
Noel Cross+ArchitectsNoel Cross+Architects
Frank Paul Perez, Red Lily Studios European style garden
Photo of a mediterranean back formal full sun garden in San Francisco with gravel.
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Italian Villa
Italian Villa
About Space StudiosAbout Space Studios
Photo Credit: Nicole Leone
Inspiration for a mediterranean side formal fully shaded garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Front yard
Front yard
Amelia B. Lima & Associates, INC.Amelia B. Lima & Associates, INC.
Stepstone. Inc. concrete steps creating the entrance stairs to the garden photo by Amelia B Lima
Inspiration for a mediterranean front full sun garden in San Diego with concrete paving.
Desert Native Pathway
Desert Native Pathway
Newtex LandscapeNewtex Landscape
Desert native pathway
Photo of a mediterranean garden in Las Vegas.
Casa Grande
Casa Grande
CBL landscapesCBL landscapes
Photo of a mediterranean front garden in Los Angeles.
dry stream bed directs drainage during rainy season
dry stream bed directs drainage during rainy season
Jean Marsh DesignJean Marsh Design
design & photos by Jean Marsh
Mediterranean front garden in Orange County.
Natural California Style Garden by Shirley Bovshow of EdenMakersBlog.com
Natural California Style Garden by Shirley Bovshow of EdenMakersBlog.com
Shirley BovshowShirley Bovshow
Garden makeovers by Shirley Bovshow in Los Angeles. Homeowner wanted a natural style garden with Mediterranean and native California plants. An avid hiker, the homeowner now has her own decomposed granite "trail." Photo by Shirley Bovshow, http://EdenMakersBlog.com
Curb Appeals
Curb Appeals
Mirage LandscapeMirage Landscape
Large mediterranean front driveway partial sun garden in Los Angeles with natural stone paving.
Cold Springs Road Montecito Mediterranean Landscape
Cold Springs Road Montecito Mediterranean Landscape
Natural Concepts Landscaping ContractorsNatural Concepts Landscaping Contractors
This is an example of a mediterranean garden in Santa Barbara.
Modern Moroccan
Modern Moroccan
Lavender Landscape Design Co.Lavender Landscape Design Co.
Mediterranean garden in Phoenix.
Stylish Courtyard Garden in East London
Stylish Courtyard Garden in East London
Earth Designs Garden and Build London and EssexEarth Designs Garden and Build London and Essex
A sunny, Mediterranean style garden with colourful features. With a grey porcelain tile patio, laid in stretcher pattern across the width of the garden directly outside the back door and to the right of this area, a wide raised bed constructed from treated softwood railway sleepers. A painted aluminium storage box at the end of the side return allows waterproof storage for kids toys and other garden items. The middle section of the garden features a wide yellow Balau hardwood deck stretching across the width of the garden, enclosed by a simple yellow Balau timber pergola at one end. This pergola will include a decorative panel along the back comprising horizontal slats of yellow balau decking. The rear of the space hosts a second grey porcelain patio with an L-shaped railway sleeper raised bed in the bottom left corner. The left hand boundary is clad with 150mm wide tongue and groove ‘Shou-Sugi-Ban’ Japanese charred timber wall cladding, installed vertically to create an eye-catching backdrop. The middle section of the left boundary is clad with yellow balau boards to match the decorative panel on the pergola. The left boundary wall at the rear is rendered and painted a vibrant turquoise shade. The rear right boundary beyond the pergola structure is clad with panels of Perspex ‘Naturals’. The rest of the boundary fences/walls are painted with Cuprinol Garden Shades garden paint. Two tall evergreen standard trees will provide screening along the back of the garden. Several GRP fibreglass planters will add an extra dash of colour to the design.
Accessory Dwelling Unit and Outdoor Living Spaces | Silvercreek
Accessory Dwelling Unit and Outdoor Living Spaces | Silvercreek
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
A view of the cabana looking toward the house. Note the protected exterior outlets on the leftmost column, which could run string lights and chargers for use in the cabana.
Anderson
Anderson
Banyon Tree Design StudioBanyon Tree Design Studio
Grotto water feature
Design ideas for a mediterranean courtyard private garden for summer in Seattle with concrete paving and a metal fence.
Stockbridge Residence
Stockbridge Residence
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
Majestic Coast Live Oak trees anchor the recreation space that contains a bocce court and synthetic turf play lawn adjacent to the swimming pool.
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean back xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a climbing frame and gravel.
Bloch Residence
Bloch Residence
Promise Path Landscaping IncPromise Path Landscaping Inc
artistic pavers, with synthetic turf in the between pavers. Ipe wall to cover and hide A/C Unit.
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean back xeriscape and private full sun garden for summer in San Diego with concrete paving.
The Crosby
The Crosby
Arcadian LandscapeArcadian Landscape
Palms, Bird of Paradise, Shady area
Expansive mediterranean courtyard xeriscape and private full sun garden in San Diego.
Welcome Home
Welcome Home
Van Garden Inc.Van Garden Inc.
Photo of a large mediterranean back driveway and private full sun garden in Dallas with 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.
Blue Heron Driveway - Pelican Developers
Blue Heron Driveway - Pelican Developers
Pelican DevelopersPelican Developers
Medium sized mediterranean front driveway and private full sun garden in Orange County with natural stone paving.
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