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Mediterranean Garden Ideas and Designs

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Italian Inspiration
Italian Inspiration
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Photo of a large mediterranean side partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a flowerbed, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Seneca Residence
Seneca Residence
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
The new front walk of Tierra y Fuego terra-cotta with inset Arto ceramic tiles winds through fragrant drifts of Lavender, Cistus 'Little Miss Sunshine', and Arctotis 'Pink Sugar'. A pair of 'Guardsman' Phormium stand sentry at the front porch. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.
Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor Spaces
markdesign, llcmarkdesign, llc
Outdoor furniture: EMU from Room & Board. Photography by: Chris Martinez
Design ideas for a mediterranean garden in Albuquerque with lawn edging.
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Ni-water Composition
Ni-water Composition
Outdoor CraftsmenOutdoor Craftsmen
Medium sized mediterranean back formal full sun garden in Denver with natural stone paving and a water feature.
Organic Hummingbird Feeders
Organic Hummingbird Feeders
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Hummingbirds are drawn to blooming succulents as well as the garden's Island Pitcher Sage, Manzanita and Western Redbud blooms.
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a flowerbed and gravel.
A Progressive Mission Style Estate in San Juan
A Progressive Mission Style Estate in San Juan
GRADY-O-GRADY Construction & Development, Inc.GRADY-O-GRADY Construction & Development, Inc.
Photo of a mediterranean side partial sun pergola in Orange County.
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.
Carmel House
Carmel House
Joni L. Janecki & Associates, Inc.Joni L. Janecki & Associates, Inc.
Lepere Studio
Design ideas for a mediterranean back pergola in Other with natural stone paving and a wood fence.
SGD Awards 2014
SGD Awards 2014
Society of Garden Designers (SGD)Society of Garden Designers (SGD)
Garden designed by Debbie Roberts MSGD of Acres Wild. Winner of the SGD International Award 2014
This is an example of a mediterranean garden in Other with a pathway.
A Beautiful Garden
A Beautiful Garden
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
Phil Steinhauer
Design ideas for a mediterranean back garden in Denver with a fire feature.
debora carl landscape design
debora carl landscape design
debora carl landscape designdebora carl landscape design
A once forgotten side yard turns into a charming gravel garden Martin Residence Cardiff by the Sea, Ca
Small mediterranean side formal garden wall in San Diego.
AMS Landscape Design Studios
AMS Landscape Design Studios
AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc.AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc.
This is an example of a mediterranean courtyard garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.
Cold Springs Road Montecito Mediterranean Landscape
Cold Springs Road Montecito Mediterranean Landscape
Natural Concepts Landscaping ContractorsNatural Concepts Landscaping Contractors
A stone fountain welcomes visitors who travel through natural stone paved patio and steps to the home's main entrance
Design ideas for a large mediterranean formal full sun garden in Santa Barbara with natural stone paving and a water feature.
Vegetable Garden
Vegetable Garden
MC Design LLCMC Design LLC
An organic vegetable garden with an ocean view is luxury in its purest form. Two 15-foot by 4-foot raised planters were made out of redwood, and only the exteriors were stained to ensure no leeching occurs into the food.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Landscape Renovations, Inc.Landscape Renovations, Inc.
Large mediterranean back partial sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with an outdoor sport court, a garden path and natural stone paving.
Classic Mediterranean
Classic Mediterranean
J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.
Photo of a mediterranean garden in San Francisco.
Ni-water Composition
Ni-water Composition
Outdoor CraftsmenOutdoor Craftsmen
Medium sized mediterranean front formal partial sun garden in Denver with brick paving.
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maxime pergolasmaxime pergolas
Mediterranean garden in Saint-Etienne.

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.
Del Mar Garden
Del Mar Garden
Designs by ShelleneDesigns by Shellene
Medium sized mediterranean back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with gravel.
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