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Medium Sized Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs

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Modern and Colorful Front yard
Modern and Colorful Front yard
Cool Designs for LandscapesCool Designs for Landscapes
This client's house is located on a busy corner, so she wanted a 'different' fence. The fence is a zig-zag pattern in black. The stepping stones are are keep the angular design of the house. These are new plantings of salvia, agave, and various echeverias.
Contemporary Landscape Design
Contemporary Landscape Design
Natural Path LandscapingNatural Path Landscaping
Top view from the roof.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden in Boston with a garden path and concrete paving.
Mid-Century Vibe Bluestone Walk - Bayside
Mid-Century Vibe Bluestone Walk - Bayside
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Linear plantings of Salvia nemerosa 'Wesuwe' and Molinia arundinacea 'Skyracer' mimic the bluestone walk. Westhauser Photography
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Austin Xeriscape
Austin Xeriscape
Southern LandscapeSouthern Landscape
Xeric landscape designed and built by Southern Landscape. This Austin homeowner reduced their turf area by over 17,000 square feet, reducing water consumption and maintenance. The remaining turf areas were required for the septic leach field. Limestone retaining walls with leuders caps control erosion. The plant palette contains lantana, plumbago, various grasses, and yuccas, all chosen for their specific water usage appropriate to the area. Landscape lighting was also added to highlight the beauty of this large xeriscape.
San Francisco designer showcase
San Francisco designer showcase
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Designer event- Annual San Francisco designer showcase. *Design director- Chris Jacobson *Landscape contractor- Garden Route *Metal vine screens on terrace-Greenscreen *Roof planters-Planter Technology *Metallic planters- International Art Properties, Inc *Terrace furniture- Henry Hall Designs *Cast bronze terrace railings- Roger W. Stoller *Bronze gate, hand rail, pelican sculpture- W.J. Sorich Metalsmith *Metal sculpture bench- William Wareham *Photo- Chris Jacobson, GardenArt group
Grace Design Associates
Grace Design Associates
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Art Walk *Sustainable Sites Gold Rated Project
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean side xeriscape garden in Santa Barbara.
Coan Waterfront Landscape, Camano Island, WA
Coan Waterfront Landscape, Camano Island, WA
Lankford Associates Landscape ArchitectsLankford Associates Landscape Architects
Red creeping thyme flank the path with clumps of sedum, lavender forming a border. Located on the shores of Puget Sound in Washington State. Photo by Scott Lankford
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.
SF Retro Modern
SF Retro Modern
The Garden Route CompanyThe Garden Route Company
An Eichler remodel with a steep hillside garden. This project pushed the limits of creating flat space where there was none! The angular architecture of the garden is balanced with bold and textural free form plantings. Color, texture and juxtaposed angles.
Europa Allan Block
Europa Allan Block
Air Vol Block, IncAir Vol Block, Inc
All Palermo steps
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back xeriscape garden in San Luis Obispo with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Spanish Style Meets California Friendly
Spanish Style Meets California Friendly
UrbafloriaUrbafloria
Jacky Surber Drought tolerant can be colorful and enchanting! Kalanchoe and aloes bring in the warm orange tones, the black colored plants are very dark purple aeoniums.
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.
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
The back garden for an innovative property in Fulham Cemetery - the house featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs in January 2021. The design had to enhance the relationship with the bold, contemporary architecture and open up a dialogue with the wild green space beyond its boundaries. Seen here in spring, this lush space is an immersive journey through a woodland edge planting scheme.
The Hines Residence
The Hines Residence
IRI LandscapeIRI Landscape
© Jude Parkinson-Morgan All Rights Reserved
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary sloped xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a retaining wall.
Mid-Century Sacramento Front & Backyard
Mid-Century Sacramento Front & Backyard
Bright Home LandscapesBright Home Landscapes
Floating Concrete Pavers, Dolomite Rock, Black Slate Chips, Aluminum Edging, Pathway Lights, Paver Planter Box, Boulders, Privacy Fence and Soft-Scaping.
Travertine patio
Travertine patio
Stephen Read Landscape DesignStephen Read Landscape Design
Medium sized modern side xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Other with a garden path, gravel and a wood fence.
Stafford Retreat
Stafford Retreat
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Modern carport extends off face of home to provide cover for two cars. Front yard garden softens views entering the home.
This is an example of a medium sized modern front xeriscape full sun garden in Portland with a garden path.
Wentworth Outdoor Fireplace & Deck
Wentworth Outdoor Fireplace & Deck
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Nice and clean window well area utilizing pressure treated wood as opposed to ugly metal.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front xeriscape garden in Calgary with a desert look and gravel.
Butterfly Garden - detail
Butterfly Garden - detail
Hortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden DesignHortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden Design
Hilltop Retreat - The final master plan includes a poolside butterfly garden, private hot tub retreat, lavender ledge, woodland plantings, hilltop crabapple grove, sweeping beds of spring bulbs, custom deck planters, and a native rain garden to catch storm water runoff... All areas are planted for year-round interest! -Automatic entrance gate -Native rain garden and trench drain to catch storm water runoff -Private hot tub retreat -Tasteful low-voltage landscape lighting plan highlighting select hardscaping and plantings
Prairie Inspired
Prairie Inspired
The Horticulture Consultant & DesignThe Horticulture Consultant & Design
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional side xeriscape garden in Denver with a pathway and decorative stones.

Medium Sized Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed 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 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 front garden design.

How should I design my 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 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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