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Mediterranean Garden with Decomposed Granite Ideas and Designs

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River Rock design
River Rock design
Greenside Landscaping Inc.Greenside Landscaping Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean front xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with a rockery and decomposed granite.
Rancho Santa Fe Makeover
Rancho Santa Fe Makeover
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Timber steps with DG, boulder retaining wall and naturalized plantings.
Large mediterranean back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with a pathway, decomposed granite and a wood fence.
Provence comes to California
Provence comes to California
Sweet Smiling LandscapesSweet Smiling Landscapes
This beautiful property is located in the hills above of Montecito with 360 degree of views onto the Channel Islands and the surrounding mountains. Inspired by the Japanese landscape design principal of the borrowed landscape the gardens on this property serves as a kind of picture frame from which to view the natural beauty of its surroundings. This 15-year-old costume-built home was crafted with all the style and workmanship ship found in Villa or Château in the Mediterranean. Unfortunately, the garden design was not as well thought out as the house was. Most of this property receives baking sun, drying winds and is in an extremely high fire danger area. Do to these factors many of the plants on the property were unsuitable for their location. The original planting scheme was also lifeless and colorless. Poor landscape maintenance had left many of the plants on the property sick and dying. We came in to revive this landscape, breathing new life into it. Creating a drought tolerant and fire wise landscape was of utmost importance to these clients. Staying true to the more formal landscape styles found in Southern Europe we also want to create an opportunity to design seamlessly blend with its natural surroundings. We did that by incorporating a lot of California native plants. This vast property also contains an avocado orchard and a vineyard. By adding California native plants the property is inviting in native birds and insects that help keep pollinate the orchard and vineyard and keep pest problems at bay. Because these clients enjoy harvesting from their land we added elements of edible landscaping to this project. We filled pottery and planter beds with fruit trees, culinary and medicinal herbs as well as flowers that can be used in cut flower arrangements. Lastly, we went through carefully pruning diseased plants, treating pest problems an improving the soil. Now the landscape is not only more beautiful it is more protected against fire, is more water wise and integrate into its surrounds with a wholistic approach.
Crocker Avenue
Crocker Avenue
Stack Rock Group - Landscape ArchitectureStack Rock Group - Landscape Architecture
Design ideas for a mediterranean back formal garden in Boise with a pathway, decomposed granite and a stone fence.
Flowering Meadow
Flowering Meadow
California Eco Design, Inc.California Eco Design, Inc.
Lots of deep-rooted bunchgrasses form the backdrop for perennial blooms of lavender, lobelia, verbena and yarrow. A fruitless Swan Hill olive tree seems right at home with this historic Spanish Revival casa.
Anderson
Anderson
Banyon Tree Design StudioBanyon Tree Design Studio
Rose arbor, iron gate, outdoor lighting, french,
Inspiration for a mediterranean back full sun garden for summer in Seattle with a gate, decomposed granite and a metal fence.
Jardín Olivella
Jardín Olivella
JoanMa Roig - PaisatgismeJoanMa Roig - Paisatgisme
El estudio fue contactado por Be.Rethink para llevar a cabo el diseño del jardín para esta propiedad llamada, hasta entonces, Casa Celma. La arquitectura original es de Jordi Capella, arquitecto y creativo catalán. Se encuentra en pleno parque natural del Garraf, en un típico paisaje mediterráneo meridional. Rodeado de encinar y pinar de pino blanco, que se agarran al terreno pedregoso y calcáreo del lugar. La intervención paisajística pretende respetar el lugar y la arquitectura existente (con reforma por parte de EXIT Projectes), mediante muros de piedra, materiales nobles -madera, metal, gresa- y una selección de planta mediterranea de muy fácil adaptación. Los lugares con tanta presencia de piedra madre en superficie, obliga a escoger muy bien qué y dónde plantar. Sin olvidar que es un jardín, con su atmosfera y su estética. Fotografía © Oleh Kardash
Incredible California Wild Lilac Garden
Incredible California Wild Lilac Garden
California WILD GardensCalifornia WILD Gardens
Getting closer to the gorgeous giant California wild lilacs and sycamores on this expansive backyard slope.
Photo of an expansive mediterranean back xeriscape and private full sun garden for winter in Los Angeles with decomposed granite.
Kenwood Retreat
Kenwood Retreat
Kelly Cowan DesignsKelly Cowan Designs
Outdoor kitchen and bocce court. Access provided by paths cut into hillside and built up w/ retaining walls
Inspiration for a large mediterranean sloped partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with decomposed granite.
Alder Group's design and 3D services.
Alder Group's design and 3D services.
Alderland - SF Bay Area Pool & Landscape Co.Alderland - SF Bay Area Pool & Landscape Co.
Design ideas for a mediterranean back private garden in San Francisco with decomposed granite.
Cliff Drive
Cliff Drive
Ober-ScapesOber-Scapes
decomposed granite leads to the front door. Path is embellished with salvia and agaves and ornamental grasses that adds movement.
Design ideas for a small mediterranean front xeriscape partial sun garden in Santa Barbara with decomposed granite.
Rancho Santa Fe Makeover
Rancho Santa Fe Makeover
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Garden pathway made up of timber ties and steps and DG.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean back garden in San Diego with a pathway and decomposed granite.
Private Residence with Driveway Fountain
Private Residence with Driveway Fountain
Ehrich & Ehrich Construction LLCEhrich & Ehrich Construction LLC
Inspiration for a mediterranean back garden in New York with a garden path and decomposed granite.
Rancho Santa Fe, Parterre Gardens
Rancho Santa Fe, Parterre Gardens
Jesse York, Landscape DesignerJesse York, Landscape Designer
This award-winning design epitomizes luxury and formal Italian garden elegance, with natural decomposed granite walkways leading through meticulously arranged parterre gardens. Adhering to a sophisticated white, purple, and green color palette, these gardens bloom with carefully selected roses, irises, and geraniums. Celebrated annually on upscale garden tours, this project has become a beacon of design excellence, capturing the traditional Italian style with unparalleled sophistication.
Rancho Santa Fe, Parterre Gardens
Rancho Santa Fe, Parterre Gardens
Jesse York, Landscape DesignerJesse York, Landscape Designer
This award-winning design epitomizes luxury and formal Italian garden elegance, with natural decomposed granite walkways leading through meticulously arranged parterre gardens. Adhering to a sophisticated white, purple, and green color palette, these gardens bloom with carefully selected roses, irises, and geraniums. Celebrated annually on upscale garden tours, this project has become a beacon of design excellence, capturing the traditional Italian style with unparalleled sophistication.
Crocker Avenue
Crocker Avenue
Stack Rock Group - Landscape ArchitectureStack Rock Group - Landscape Architecture
Photo of a mediterranean back formal garden in Boise with a pathway, decomposed granite and a stone fence.
Jardín Olivella
Jardín Olivella
JoanMa Roig - PaisatgismeJoanMa Roig - Paisatgisme
El estudio fue contactado por Be.Rethink para llevar a cabo el diseño del jardín para esta propiedad llamada, hasta entonces, Casa Celma. La arquitectura original es de Jordi Capella, arquitecto y creativo catalán. Se encuentra en pleno parque natural del Garraf, en un típico paisaje mediterráneo meridional. Rodeado de encinar y pinar de pino blanco, que se agarran al terreno pedregoso y calcáreo del lugar. La intervención paisajística pretende respetar el lugar y la arquitectura existente (con reforma por parte de EXIT Projectes), mediante muros de piedra, materiales nobles -madera, metal, gresa- y una selección de planta mediterranea de muy fácil adaptación. Los lugares con tanta presencia de piedra madre en superficie, obliga a escoger muy bien qué y dónde plantar. Sin olvidar que es un jardín, con su atmosfera y su estética. Fotografía © Oleh Kardash
Las Fuentes Drive
Las Fuentes Drive
The Aldrich Company - Landscape DesignThe Aldrich Company - Landscape Design
Garden off primary bathroom
Photo of a mediterranean partial sun garden in Santa Barbara with a pathway and decomposed granite.
Front Yard Desert Style
Front Yard Desert Style
The Yard CompanyThe Yard Company
Mediterranean front xeriscape full sun garden in Sacramento with a desert look and decomposed granite.
Rancho Santa Fe Makeover
Rancho Santa Fe Makeover
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Custom bocci ball court with concrete and wood trim.
Photo of a large mediterranean back garden in San Diego with an outdoor sport court, a climbing frame and decomposed granite.

Mediterranean Garden with Decomposed Granite 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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