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Mediterranean Garden with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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A San Rafael Garden
A San Rafael Garden
Simmonds & Associates, Inc.Simmonds & Associates, Inc.
Guest cottage forecourt, with flagstone paving, also created by removing a section of the driveway. The planting and pots compliment the style of the house. This garden has been featured on the Marin Ecological Garden Tour 2009 through 2011. Simmonds & Associates, Inc.
San Luis Obispo "Obispo Beautiful" Award-Winner!
San Luis Obispo "Obispo Beautiful" Award-Winner!
Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.
This drought-tolerant garden was the solution to a homeowner who missed her native Arizona. Stately agaves, swaths of sedum, and elegant aeonium are tied together with Decomposed Granite (DG) for a desert feel.
Portfolio
Portfolio
D-CRAIN Design and ConstructionD-CRAIN Design and Construction
Inspiration for a mediterranean courtyard full sun garden in Austin with gravel and a garden path.
Mediterranean garden
Mediterranean garden
Curtis Horticulture, Inc.Curtis Horticulture, Inc.
Designed by Stephanie Curtis, Landscape Architect. Installed by Curtis Horticulture, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with gravel.
Olive Mill
Olive Mill
J. Grant Design StudioJ. Grant Design Studio
J. Grant Design Studio
Photo of a mediterranean back garden in Santa Barbara with a water feature and gravel.
Historical Garden Retreat
Historical Garden Retreat
NC DesignsNC Designs
Dry creek bed with ledger stone, pebbles, trailing sedums and ornamental grasses.
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean back xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in San Luis Obispo with a garden path and gravel.
Custom Steel Garden Beds
Custom Steel Garden Beds
Pistils Landscape Design + BuildPistils Landscape Design + Build
Rusted steel garden beds.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean back partial sun garden in Portland with a vegetable patch and gravel.
California Spanish Modern Sanctuary
California Spanish Modern Sanctuary
Califia EcodesignCalifia Ecodesign
Ultimate backyard escape. Never mowed. Watered once a week. Gorgeous mediterranean garden for a contemporary lifestyle.
Large mediterranean back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a flowerbed and gravel.
Jardin méditerranéen naturel
Jardin méditerranéen naturel
Sigmap-JardinSigmap-Jardin
L'automne, les graminées, les gaura et les santolines prennent le relais sur les floraisons de printemps et d'été.
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean side xeriscape full sun garden in Marseille with a garden path and gravel.
CA Moon Valley Nurseries
CA Moon Valley Nurseries
Moon Valley NurseriesMoon Valley Nurseries
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean front driveway full sun garden in Los Angeles with gravel.
Hillside Estate
Hillside Estate
Nichols Design Group, Inc.Nichols Design Group, Inc.
Design ideas for a mediterranean sloped xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a retaining wall and gravel.
Terraced Ocean View Landscape | Santa Barbara CA
Terraced Ocean View Landscape | Santa Barbara CA
Natural Concepts Landscaping ContractorsNatural Concepts Landscaping Contractors
Set on a steeply sloped hillside, the site's terraced landscape is supported by a series of natural stone retaining walls and a carefully engineered drainage system. Design | Erin Carroll Landscape Architect Photography | Kurt Jordan Photography
Colorful Fountain Valley Native Front Yard
Colorful Fountain Valley Native Front Yard
creations landscape designscreations landscape designs
This front yard is a mixture of colorful drought tolerant plants, edible citrus and flagstone. The local wildlife love being able to eat here and the homeowners love coming out in the morning with a hot cup of coffee. You can read more about this project, plus watch the project video here http://tinyurl.com/6tb3p8q
Del Mar Garden
Del Mar Garden
Designs by ShelleneDesigns by Shellene
Medium sized mediterranean back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with gravel.
California Spanish Modern Sanctuary
California Spanish Modern Sanctuary
Califia EcodesignCalifia Ecodesign
Native sages and Mediterranean wild mints and lavenders dance together under a canopy of palo verde, citrus and strawberry trees. Jasmine, bougainvillea, figs, olives and a sizable vegetable garden and orchard round out the planting profile. Not to mention the ultra low-water NO-MOW lawn. Used regularly for dogs & soccer.
Presidio Park Refresh
Presidio Park Refresh
Jackie and the BeanstalkJackie and the Beanstalk
The large alcove houses a giant AC unit which was visible from the street. This gate that leads nowhere allows access for servicing or removal of the unit. The bioswale is constructed of a Geo Grid to allow a dolly to remove AC unit if and when it fails. The beautiful rain chain filters rain water from the roof into the bioswale so the water remains in the garden and not down into the storm drain.
Sa Talaia House
Sa Talaia House
LUV Architecture & DesignLUV Architecture & Design
This is an example of a mediterranean side garden in Barcelona with a potted garden and gravel.
South Bay Provençal
South Bay Provençal
Gabriela Yariv Landscape DesignGabriela Yariv Landscape Design
Jennifer Cheung
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean back formal full sun garden in Los Angeles with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Rusted Steel Firepit and Concrete Seatwall
Rusted Steel Firepit and Concrete Seatwall
Pistils Landscape Design + BuildPistils Landscape Design + Build
Natural stone path, concrete seat wall and rusted steel fire pit.
This is an example of a large mediterranean back partial sun garden in Portland with a fire feature and gravel.
California drought-tolerant garden
California drought-tolerant garden
Kaiser GardensKaiser Gardens
This is a California xeriscape succulent garden. Clients wanted color and texture with drought-resistant plant materials. They enjoy garden sculptures, so we included a Buddha and a Roman bust planted with succulents. The previous owners of the property left behind some old San Francisco cobblestones, which we incorporated into the new design, using them as garden steps. We built low, raised beds out of stone, also existing on the property, and used containers along steps and against existing concrete walls to soften the hard surfaces.

Mediterranean Garden with Gravel 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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