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Mediterranean Green Garden Ideas and Designs

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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.
Crystal Cove
Crystal Cove
Richard Krantz Architecture IncRichard Krantz Architecture Inc
Photo of a mediterranean sloped garden in Orange County with a garden path.
Tuscan Antique Natural Stone Veneer Exterior Gate
Tuscan Antique Natural Stone Veneer Exterior Gate
Quarry MillQuarry Mill
The Quarry Mill's Tuscan Antique real thin stone veneer assists in giving this residential gate an old-world castle feel. Tuscan Antique is a beautiful tumbled natural limestone veneer with a range of mostly gold tones. There are a few grey pieces as well as some light brown pieces in the mix. The tumbling process softens the edges and makes for a smoother texture. Although our display shows a raked mortar joint for consistency, Tuscan Antique lends itself to the flush or overgrout techniques of old-world architecture. Using a flush or overgrout technique takes you back to the times when stone was used structurally in the construction process. This is the perfect stone if your goal is to replicate a classic Italian villa.
Interlocking Pavers
Interlocking Pavers
Ecoworkz Inc.Ecoworkz Inc.
Interlocking Paver Driveway, Walkway, Steps and Entry with Artificial Grass and Landscape Lighting.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front driveway full sun garden in Orange County with concrete paving and a garden path.
Reece
Reece
Belle Terre LandscapesBelle Terre Landscapes
Mediterranean garden in San Diego.
Highland Park Backyard Oasis
Highland Park Backyard Oasis
ILT VignocchiILT Vignocchi
A meandering path provides access to the front of the residence. This path is protected by weeping Hemlocks and the steppers are surrounded by thyme.
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.
Natürlicher Familiengarten in moderner Optik
Natürlicher Familiengarten in moderner Optik
Albrecht Bühler Baum und Garten GmbHAlbrecht Bühler Baum und Garten GmbH
Photo of an expansive mediterranean back partial sun garden for summer in Stuttgart with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Urban Oasis
Urban Oasis
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
BelAirPhotography.com
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with natural stone paving.
Brentwood
Brentwood
Patricia Benner Landscape DesignPatricia Benner Landscape Design
Karyn R. Millet
Design ideas for a mediterranean back xeriscape garden with a garden path and concrete paving.
A Vibrant Updated Landscape For A Spanish-Style Bungalow in San Anselmo, CA
A Vibrant Updated Landscape For A Spanish-Style Bungalow in San Anselmo, CA
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
Elfin Thyme is a perfect ground cover between pavers. This California, Spanish-style bungalow gets a fresh new landscape and garden design that replaces the tired lawn with a creeping thyme ground cover and other low-water plantings. The new flagstone pathway, and a small patio echo the terra-cotta tones of the house and are softened by Elfin Thyme planted between the pavers. Colorful pottery and a Fermob Sixties Low Armchair complete the remodel. Design and Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Mudd
Mudd
The Pond GnomeThe Pond Gnome
The new waterfall is now a place that the birds REALLY enjoy!
Photo of a small mediterranean back full sun garden in Phoenix with a pond.
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.
Birds, Bees & Butterflies
Birds, Bees & Butterflies
Roxy DesignsRoxy Designs
Photo: © Jude Parkinson-Morgan
This is an example of a mediterranean back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with concrete paving.
Array of Anigozanthos
Array of Anigozanthos
Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.
Anigozanthos create a Mediterranean screen around natural stone fire pit in the company of senecio, agave, sticks on fire Euphorbia
Design ideas for a mediterranean back xeriscape garden in San Luis Obispo with a fire feature and gravel.
"Les Vacances de Monsieur Vincent" Réalisation
"Les Vacances de Monsieur Vincent" Réalisation
Les Mains de JardinLes Mains de Jardin
Mediterranean garden.
mediterraner Garten in Thüringen
mediterraner Garten in Thüringen
Palmen-Winterschutz.dePalmen-Winterschutz.de
Bereits zeitig im Frühling blüht der Cascadenthymian, Thymus langicaulis. An Wegrändern machen sich die bodendeckenden Pflanzen besonders schön.
This is an example of a small mediterranean sloped xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Other with a garden path and gravel.
From Lawn-scape to Wildscape
From Lawn-scape to Wildscape
Billy Goodnick Garden DesignBilly Goodnick Garden Design
Stormwater run-off safely flows through the garden, between clumps of California rush and Bulbine.
Inspiration for a small mediterranean back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Santa Barbara with gravel.
Historical Garden Retreat
Historical Garden Retreat
NC DesignsNC Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean back xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in San Luis Obispo with a garden path and gravel.
Transitional Patio
Transitional Patio
C&H LandscapingC&H Landscaping
This is an example of a large mediterranean back formal full sun garden for summer in Denver with a water feature and natural stone paving.

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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