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Mediterranean Garden with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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French Style Garden
French Style Garden
Hrano DesignHrano Design
This is an example of a mediterranean full sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature and gravel.
Contemporary English Garden
Contemporary English Garden
Robinson Environmental DesignRobinson Environmental Design
Photo of a mediterranean back fully shaded garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.
Cernobbio
Cernobbio
Tom Meaney Architect, AIATom Meaney Architect, AIA
Formal gardens with sandstone pavers and glass greenhouse.
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean back formal full sun garden in Santa Barbara with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Jeff Rogers Custom HomesJeff Rogers Custom Homes
Design ideas for a large mediterranean courtyard partial sun garden in Phoenix with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Sylvanus Marston Mediterranean
Sylvanus Marston Mediterranean
Gabriela Yariv Landscape DesignGabriela Yariv Landscape Design
Jennifer Cheung
This is an example of a large mediterranean front driveway full sun garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and gravel.
Carmel Hacienda
Carmel Hacienda
Carlson Design Group, Inc.Carlson Design Group, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean courtyard garden in Denver with a water feature.
Spanish Colonial Custom New Home, River Oaks
Spanish Colonial Custom New Home, River Oaks
Mirador BuildersMirador Builders
Inspiration for a large mediterranean back driveway full sun garden for spring in Houston with a water feature and gravel.
Panama City Landscape Design
Panama City Landscape Design
Alan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape ArchitectAlan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape Architect
This Mediterranean style landscape compliments the style of the home. The fountain in the motor court creates white noise that is reflected from the stucco walls of the house, covering any noise from the adjacent street. The infinity pool reflects the water of the bay. Fire bowls on either side of the pool provide ambience at night. Landscape lighting around the entire property enhances the fountain and palms and lights the way along the brick walkways. Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography
George Washington Smiths Design Studio in Montecito
George Washington Smiths Design Studio in Montecito
Holly Lepere - Lepere Studio, PhotographerHolly Lepere - Lepere Studio, Photographer
Inspiration for a mediterranean formal full sun garden in Santa Barbara with a water feature and brick paving.
Additional Work
Additional Work
Low Voltage LightingLow Voltage Lighting
fountain lighting
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean courtyard formal partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Alamo House I
Alamo House I
CK LandscapeCK Landscape
Photo of a large mediterranean sloped formal partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Exterior projects (Mediterranean Style)
Exterior projects (Mediterranean Style)
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Product: Authentic Limestone for Exterior Living Spaces. Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' design style as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates into 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, BBQ, fireplace or Jacuzzi pool spa all out of old reclaimed Mediterranean stone pieces is no easy task and shouldn’t be created out of the lowest common denominator of building materials such as concrete, Indian slates or Turkish travertine. The one thing you can bet the farmhouse on is that when the entire process unravels and when your outdoor living space materializes from the architects rendering to real life, you will be guaranteed a true Mediterranean living experience if your choice of construction material was as authentic and possible to the Southern Mediterranean regions. We believe that the coziness of your surroundings brought about by the creative usage of our antique stone elements will only amplify that authenticity. whether you are enjoying a relaxing time soaking the sun inside one of our Jacuzzi spa stone fountains or sharing unforgettable memories with family and friends while baking your own pizzas in one of our outdoor BBQ pizza ovens, our stone designs will always evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that one only gets while being on vacation is some exotic European island surrounded with the pristine beauty of indigenous nature and ancient architecture...
Mediterranean Landscape
Mediterranean Landscape
This is an example of a mediterranean garden in San Diego with a water feature.
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.
Dove Mountain backyard
Dove Mountain backyard
UserUser
Mediterranean garden in Austin with a water feature.
Sacramento Mediterranean Garden
Sacramento Mediterranean Garden
Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D LandscapingWildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping
Natural stone stairs, pathway and patio. Stairs are inset with the homes' original (circa 1920) tiles. The fountain is also original to the house. Water-saving Mediterranean plants grow in surrounding raised beds and planting beds. Wildflower Landscape Design-Liz Ryan
Antique pool Fountains
Antique pool Fountains
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Images by 'Ancient Surfaces' Product name: Antique Stone Pool Fountain Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com Do you want to add the crown jewel to your backyard? Or maybe you want to finish of your swimming pool with a hand carved stone art piece instead of that stacked, bricked or stuccoed wall that you currently have? What about that kitchen window that leads to your neighbor’s wall or catwalk? Well you guessed it if you were thinking about adding a unique water feature that will transform that dull space into a lush oasis of limestone, water and greenery... An antique water fountain will not only transform your backyard it will change your mood every time you look at it of walk pass by it...
A San Rafael Garden
A San Rafael Garden
Simmonds & Associates, Inc.Simmonds & Associates, Inc.
A Spanish-style fountain in the entry forecourt, created from a mask and bowl found in an antique store. Simmonds & Associates, Inc.
Medium sized mediterranean garden in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Santa Barbara Hope
Santa Barbara Hope
Sesshu Design Associates, LtdSesshu Design Associates, Ltd
Inspiration for a mediterranean garden in Santa Barbara with a water feature.
San Clemente Small Home 1
San Clemente Small Home 1
DMLADMLA
DMLA
This is an example of a mediterranean courtyard garden wall in Orange County with a water feature.

Mediterranean Garden with a Water Feature 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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