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Medium Sized Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs

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Traditional New England Landscape - Hingham
Traditional New England Landscape - Hingham
UserUser
The goal of this landscape design and build project was to create a backyard patio that incorporated brick pavers and irregular bluestone. The patio also features a hidden hatch that reveals the septic tank beneath. Irregular and oversized bluestone pavers set in the lawn link the side yard to the rear hot tub area. A traditional New England landscape palette was selected to bloom year round and provide color throughout the seasons. Designed and built by Skyline Landscapes, LLC.
Bautista Residence
Bautista Residence
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
© Verdance Landscape Design
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian back xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature and gravel.
Orinda Modern Landscape
Orinda Modern Landscape
FDC Design BuildFDC Design Build
Photo of a medium sized modern front xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in San Francisco with a water feature and concrete paving.
Anderson Outcropping Walls with Mixed Gardens
Anderson Outcropping Walls with Mixed Gardens
Omega Brick & LandscapingOmega Brick & Landscaping
Chilton Outcropping Retaining Wall surrounded by new mixed gardens and lush lawn in Grand Rapids Township, MI
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Grand Rapids with a retaining wall and mulch.
Midcentury Modern 2
Midcentury Modern 2
HAUS | Architecture For Modern LifestylesHAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Private moss garden frames bedroom windows providing privacy and a nice view - Architecture: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Interior Architecture: HAUS with Design Studio Vriesman, General Contractor: Wrightworks, Landscape Architecture: A2 Design, Photography: HAUS
Front Yard Transformation
Front Yard Transformation
Ornamental Gardens by LisaOrnamental Gardens by Lisa
A new paver entry with red wood "bridge" to go over the dry river bed that captures rain water. Differing sizes of cobble provide interest for the different areas of the landscape. A low stucco wall divides the front yard into a public and private space. The private space includes a fire pit, seating area, and flagstone path.
The Stylized Remodel
The Stylized Remodel
Christian Douglas Design, Inc.Christian Douglas Design, Inc.
Vibrant planting combinations and vegetables on the west facade
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Francisco.
Palo Alto Eichler
Palo Alto Eichler
The Garden Route CompanyThe Garden Route Company
Richard Radford
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury front xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete paving.
Landscaping Alongside Pools
Landscaping Alongside Pools
Treeland NurseryTreeland Nursery
Large Eagleston Hollies make for the perfect backdrop and privacy screen in the backyard by the pool. Trees planted and provided by Treeland Nursery. Visit our website to learn more. http://www.tree-land.com/trees_eagleston_holly.asp
Big Perennial Color Brings Life to Mid-Town Fort Collins
Big Perennial Color Brings Life to Mid-Town Fort Collins
Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.
A suburban home in mid-town Fort Collins gained a lot of curb appeal with colorful perennials and a small water feature. These perennials are low maintenance and drought tolerant and with a small amount of turf, this landscape is very water conservation friendly. The large quantity of perennials used in this landscape creates a big impact in a small space.
Orinda 6
Orinda 6
Garden Nest Residential LandscapeGarden Nest Residential Landscape
Photo By: Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Medium sized classic front xeriscape garden in San Francisco with gravel.
low water contemporary installation
low water contemporary installation
Nature with StyleNature with Style
Design done in conjunction with West Bay Landscape
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with concrete paving.
Drought Friendly- Native Style
Drought Friendly- Native Style
Green Republic Landscapes Inc.Green Republic Landscapes Inc.
GRL-Motti Buskila
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front xeriscape garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and brick paving.
Greene & Greene Craftsman
Greene & Greene Craftsman
Gabriela Yariv Landscape DesignGabriela Yariv Landscape Design
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front xeriscape garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and gravel.
Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel and Lawn Replacement - Backyard, Novato, CA
Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel and Lawn Replacement - Backyard, Novato, CA
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
Lagoon-side property in the Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA. Entertaining and enjoying the views were a primary design goal for this project along with replacing the lawn with CA native and low water plants and a total renovation. The project includes a large camaru deck with built-in seating. The concrete steps and pavers lead down to the water's edge. I included a sunken patio on one side and a beautiful Buddha statue on the other, surrounded by succulents and other low-water, contemporary plantings. I also used Dymondia ground cover to create a natural pathways within the garden. Plants shown: Bush Germander (Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum'), Sea Lavender (Limonium perezii, and Blue Oat Grass. Photo: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design. Design Eileen Kelly
Walkway Lighting
Walkway Lighting
High Quality LED LightingHigh Quality LED Lighting
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front xeriscape garden in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete paving.
Manhattan Beach Modern Cottage
Manhattan Beach Modern Cottage
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Exterior colors and furniture selection by Julie McMahon. Photos by Daniel Bosler Photos by Daniel Bosler
Gravel path
Gravel path
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
Wooden-edging and gravel path through side garden.
Photo of a medium sized modern side xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and gravel.
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.
Spanish Style Meets California Friendly
Spanish Style Meets California Friendly
UrbafloriaUrbafloria
Jacky Surber Aeoniums surrounding a recirculating fountain.
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean front xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and 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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