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Mediterranean Private Garden Ideas and Designs

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Green Oaks Atherton
Green Oaks Atherton
Dennis Mayer - PhotographerDennis Mayer - Photographer
Dennis Mayer Photographer
Photo of a mediterranean side private garden seating in San Francisco.
Mediterranean: Meaders
Mediterranean: Meaders
Harold Leidner Landscape ArchitectsHarold Leidner Landscape Architects
A luxurious Mediterranean house and property with Tuscan influences featuring majestic Live Oak trees, detailed travertine paving, expansive lawns and lush gardens. Designed and built by Harold Leidner Landscape Architects. House construction by Bob Thompson Homes.
Anderson
Anderson
Banyon Tree Design StudioBanyon Tree Design Studio
Winter garden in the fall
Mediterranean front private garden for winter in Seattle.
Mediterranean Landscape
Mediterranean Landscape
Large mediterranean front driveway and private partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with brick paving.
Bio-Hotel
Bio-Hotel
Naturnahe GärtenNaturnahe Gärten
Ein Hotelgarten als Naturgarten, Trockenmauern terrassieren die ehemals völlig verunkrautete Böschung, Brunnen schaffen einen einladenden dörflichen Charakter, Rosen, Blumen und Kräuter können auch in der Hotelküche zum Einsatz kommen.
Ristrutturazione Complesso La Querce
Ristrutturazione Complesso La Querce
Arch. Alessandra CiprianiArch. Alessandra Cipriani
Esterno casale - zona lettura
Expansive mediterranean front formal and private full sun garden for autumn in Florence with mulch and a metal fence.
Ca Na Ventura
Ca Na Ventura
TerravitaTerravita
El delicado paisaje suaviza y combina todos los elementos de la propiedad. Plantaciones suntuosas y coloridas crean un entorno elegante y natural para las casas. Las plantas rosadas dibujan un lienzo de color natural sobre el fondo verde, creando una composición absolutamente fascinante.
The Crosby
The Crosby
Arcadian LandscapeArcadian Landscape
Palms, Bird of Paradise, Shady area
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean side xeriscape and private full sun garden in San Diego.
Isola mediterranea in un giardino padano...
Isola mediterranea in un giardino padano...
gardenstudiogardenstudio
Il sentiero verso lo specchio
Inspiration for a small mediterranean back xeriscape and private full sun garden for summer in Other with gravel.
Flagstone Garden
Flagstone Garden
Mustang Landscape & DesignMustang Landscape & Design
This is an example of a mediterranean back formal and private garden in Vancouver with brick paving.
Private-As seen on HGTV Amazing Water Homes
Private-As seen on HGTV Amazing Water Homes
Pool Environments, Inc.Pool Environments, Inc.
Bill Bibb, Designer Archiverde Landscape, built by Pool Environments Rill water feature accented with individual custom tiles and Native Texas limestone creates a unique walkway in a typically un-noticed side yard.
Bloch Residence
Bloch Residence
Promise Path Landscaping IncPromise Path Landscaping Inc
artistic pavers, with synthetic turf in the between pavers. Ipe wall to cover and hide A/C Unit.
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean back xeriscape and private full sun garden for summer in San Diego with concrete paving.
Accessory Dwelling Unit and Outdoor Living Spaces | Silvercreek
Accessory Dwelling Unit and Outdoor Living Spaces | Silvercreek
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
A detail of the charming wooden ceiling, outdoor fan and heater.
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean back private full sun garden in San Francisco.
Bloch Residence
Bloch Residence
Promise Path Landscaping IncPromise Path Landscaping Inc
Raised spa with veneer stone, artistic pavers, with synthetic turf in the between pavers. Ipe wall to cover and hide A/C Unit. Pergola to provide shade.
Welcome Home
Welcome Home
Van Garden Inc.Van Garden Inc.
Photo of a large mediterranean back driveway and private full sun garden in Dallas with concrete paving.
Isola mediterranea in un giardino padano...
Isola mediterranea in un giardino padano...
gardenstudiogardenstudio
Photo of a small mediterranean back xeriscape and private full sun garden for summer in Other with gravel.
Overview of Pool & Landscape
Overview of Pool & Landscape
Bonick LandscapingBonick Landscaping
This is an example of a mediterranean back xeriscape and private full sun garden for summer in Dallas.
Dunedin Spanish Cottage
Dunedin Spanish Cottage
Siobhan's Outdoor TransformationsSiobhan's Outdoor Transformations
Transformed!
This is an example of a small mediterranean front driveway and private partial sun garden in Tampa with brick paving.
Backyard Park
Backyard Park
Eden CondensedEden Condensed
Design ideas for a large mediterranean back xeriscape and private full sun garden in Los Angeles with natural stone paving.
Ristrutturazione Complesso La Querce
Ristrutturazione Complesso La Querce
Arch. Alessandra CiprianiArch. Alessandra Cipriani
Esterni Casale - zona pranzo esterno
Expansive mediterranean front formal and private full sun garden for autumn in Florence with mulch and a metal fence.

Mediterranean Private 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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