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Medium Sized Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs

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Coastal Modern
Coastal Modern
NC DesignsNC Designs
Medium sized modern front xeriscape garden in San Luis Obispo with a garden path.
Campbell Front Yard Xeriscape
Campbell Front Yard Xeriscape
Confidence Landscaping, Inc.Confidence Landscaping, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized modern front xeriscape garden in San Francisco with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Contemporary yard for a contemporary house
Contemporary yard for a contemporary house
Blue Hibiscus GardensBlue Hibiscus Gardens
IPE wood at installation has the redder color.
Medium sized contemporary front xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Garden Hygge
Garden Hygge
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Once a boring, under-used expanse of lawn, the back garden now draws the owners outside. Fragrant native foliage and edibles wrap built-in seating and cozy wicker seating, making it their favorite spot, inside or out.
desierto curvazon
desierto curvazon
Bianchi DesignBianchi Design
Inspiration for a medium sized front xeriscape garden in Phoenix with gravel.
Raised Gardens and Dry Rivers
Raised Gardens and Dry Rivers
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a garden path.
Two mid-century modern front yards
Two mid-century modern front yards
Luciole Design Inc.Luciole Design Inc.
Once visitors pass the screen wall, they're welcomed by a fountain, landing deck and seat wall. These elements enclose the front door, creating a more intimate feel even though the door is set like a stage above street level. photo Mike Heacox / Luciole Design
Details
Details
Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLAGrounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA
Inspiration for a medium sized retro back xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a fireplace.
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.
Landscaping
Landscaping
Picture Perfect LawnPicture Perfect Lawn
Drought tolerant landscape done to add major curb appeal
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury front xeriscape full sun garden in Other with a garden path and gravel.
Mid-City Yard Made for Living
Mid-City Yard Made for Living
Becky Bourdeau Designs IncBecky Bourdeau Designs Inc
Photo by Bethany Nauert
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with concrete paving.
River Rock Natural Stream Bed
River Rock Natural Stream Bed
Harmony Design NorthwestHarmony Design Northwest
The gently sloping yard is divided into two distinct areas. We kept a large grassy area for the dogs and to offset the large patio. Instead of a harsh retaining we used the slope to create a natural stone stream bed that collects rainwater and drains it away from the house.
Low-water drycreek garden
Low-water drycreek garden
Blue Hibiscus GardensBlue Hibiscus Gardens
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a rockery, decorative stones and a metal fence.
Modern Prairie Concrete Front Walk - New Berlin
Modern Prairie Concrete Front Walk - New Berlin
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The front walk as seen from the sitting patio. Westhauser Photography
Medium sized traditional front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Goodbye grass, Hello San Diego landscape!
Goodbye grass, Hello San Diego landscape!
Ornamental Gardens by LisaOrnamental Gardens by Lisa
In the springtime the Kangaroo Paws explode with blooms.
Photo of a medium sized traditional front xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with mulch.
Artful Outdoor Living - Sue Oda Landscape Archtitect
Artful Outdoor Living - Sue Oda Landscape Archtitect
ilumus, llc.ilumus, llc.
Drought tolerant garden with a Japanese feel.
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Landscape at 44th Street
Landscape at 44th Street
Sonja CellucciSonja Cellucci
Custom concrete board form planter box with golden barrel cactus, agave, and hopseed bushes. Photo Credit: Hoopes Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front xeriscape full sun garden in Phoenix with gravel.
Water-Wise Home Yard Landscaping Project in Temecula
Water-Wise Home Yard Landscaping Project in Temecula
Southwest Boulder & StoneSouthwest Boulder & Stone
Joe and Tod, homeowners in the Vintage Hills area of Temecula, undertook this yard transformation themselves. Their goal was to replace a lawned portion of the right side of their front yard with drought-tolerant plants and rock complementing the existing landscaping. The homeowners began the project by transplanting kangaroo paw, yucca, lantana and jade plants. Some of the plants made the journey from their former home in Long Beach and others came from thinning out existing plants in the yard. In addition to designing the space together, they also installed the project themselves. The small, light gray boulders and cobble were already located on the property, and closely resemble Sierra boulders. Gambler's Gold 3/4" crushed rock was used to create the "islands" around the plants, with 3/4" gray crushed rock to fill in the larger areas. Premium Sunburst pebbles in the 1"-3" size finished the area off as the border with the neighbor's property.
Placentia Garden
Placentia Garden
California Native Landscape DesignCalifornia Native Landscape Design
Photo of a medium sized front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Orange County with brick paving.
Past Projects
Past Projects
BAM Water Wise LandscapesBAM Water Wise Landscapes
Photo of a medium sized classic front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with concrete paving.

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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