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Harmony Succulent Border
Harmony Succulent Border
Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.
Landscaping the town of Harmony was a blessing and a delight. We incorporated as many of the town's original ingredients and character as possible to combine with hardy succulents and Mediterraneans for a rustic, elegant feel.
Morada
Morada
Ashley Farrell Landscape DesignAshley Farrell Landscape Design
A stone water feature surrounded by philodendron, asparagas fern, and aeoneums. Photo Credit: Ashley Farrell Landscape Design
This is an example of a mediterranean garden in Santa Barbara.
Natural Flagstone Walkway and Drought Tolerant Garden
Natural Flagstone Walkway and Drought Tolerant Garden
Cornerstone LandscapesCornerstone Landscapes
Flagstone and natural stone driveway through drought tolerant garden and succulents.
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back xeriscape partial sun garden in Santa Barbara with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Beverly Grove, Monet Landscape -Front Yard
Beverly Grove, Monet Landscape -Front Yard
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Daniel Bosler Foto
Design ideas for a mediterranean garden in Los Angeles.
Rain Harvesting Landscape - Front Yard - Poway, CA
Rain Harvesting Landscape - Front Yard - Poway, CA
Ecology ArtisansEcology Artisans
Roof rainwater harvesting front yard landscape. Used to be turf grass, now planted with California natives like yarrow, ceanothus, manzanita.
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in San Diego with mulch.
Santa Barbara style Spanish home + Courtyard Gardens
Santa Barbara style Spanish home + Courtyard Gardens
Santa Barbara Home DesignSanta Barbara Home Design
Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.
Spanish Courtyard
Spanish Courtyard
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Studio H Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean front xeriscape partial sun garden in Orange County.
Encinitas Succulent Garden
Encinitas Succulent Garden
Blue Horizon Landscape DevelopementBlue Horizon Landscape Developement

This is an example of a mediterranean front xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego.
Drought Tolerant Landscaping
Drought Tolerant Landscaping
Roxy DesignsRoxy Designs
Drought tolerant plants can offer a full spectrum of color for this drip irrigated, sunny yard.
This is an example of a mediterranean back xeriscape garden in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Rancho Santa Fe Spanish Colonial
Rancho Santa Fe Spanish Colonial
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Stone steps leading to upper level west side of pool Photo-Martin Mann
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean back full sun garden in San Diego.
Tiburon Hillside Family Estate
Tiburon Hillside Family Estate
Schwartz and Associates Landscape ArchitectureSchwartz and Associates Landscape Architecture
A three level terraced garden with a spa, waterfall and patio at the top, a mid level pool and fireplace lounge, and a lower level sport court for basketball and synthetic turf field for soccer and lacrosse. Perfect for an active family who wanted outdoor entertainment and a multi-use sports field on a relatively steep hill.
rancho santa fe estate
rancho santa fe estate
debora carl landscape designdebora carl landscape design
Design ideas for a mediterranean garden in San Diego.
Mediterranean Entry
Mediterranean Entry
Mediterranean garden in San Diego with a garden path.
Flagstone Steps on Stone Risers
Flagstone Steps on Stone Risers
Geared for Growing Landscape ServicesGeared for Growing Landscape Services
Large mediterranean front formal full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with gravel and a garden path.
Camelback Royal View
Camelback Royal View
Hendricks ConstructionHendricks Construction
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front formal partial sun garden in Phoenix with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Tuscan House
Tuscan House
McKinney PhotographyMcKinney Photography
Andrew McKinney
Design ideas for a mediterranean back garden in San Francisco.
Native Plant Oasis
Native Plant Oasis
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
A mixture of textures and colors keeps the eye moving in this exuberant garden.
Design ideas for a mediterranean garden in Los Angeles.
tropical, mediterranean, colorful planting, pool, palapas
tropical, mediterranean, colorful planting, pool, palapas
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Renovated landscape of Mediterranean style home, with custom infinity pool and master bath privacy courtyard
Photo of a mediterranean front driveway garden in San Diego with concrete paving.
Grace Design Associates
Grace Design Associates
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Back from the ashes!! Burned in the Tea Fire. Lovely Mediterranean Garden. * Builder of the Year: Best Landscape and Hardscape for Santa Barbara Contractors Association
Beverly Grove, Monet Landscape -Front Yard
Beverly Grove, Monet Landscape -Front Yard
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Daniel Bosler Foto
Inspiration for a mediterranean front xeriscape garden in Los Angeles.

Mediterranean Green 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.
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