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Private Garden with a Desert Look Ideas and Designs

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Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
A low-profile planting combination of Hosta, Liriope, Coral Bells are among the featured plants expertly integrated into the back yard environment. With the conservancy as a background, the bluestone patio is thoughtfully located for convenience and intimacy. Landscape design by Bob Hursthouse and Josh Griffin.
The Colony House
The Colony House
The Design LaboratoryThe Design Laboratory
Leland Gebhardt
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front formal full sun garden in Phoenix with a desert look.
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.
Privacy from the street
Privacy from the street
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
A long trellis with arbor provides privacy for the sunken path around the house. People walking on the sidewalk would be able to see right into the house without it. Large round boulders create a natural retaining wall around this corner property Design by Amy Whitworth Photo by Amy Whitworth
Deer Grass Accents in Spring
Deer Grass Accents in Spring
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
In spring, Deer Grass continues to hold its own among the blooms, forming large mounds of true green.
Design ideas for a large rustic front xeriscape and private full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with natural stone paving and a wood fence.
New build garden - Olympic park Stratford
New build garden - Olympic park Stratford
Melanie Hick Garden DesignMelanie Hick Garden Design
This blank canvas space in a new build in London's Olympic park had a bespoke transformation without digging down into soil. The entire design sits on a suspended patio above a carpark and includes bespoke features like a pergola, seating, bug hotel, irrigated planters and green climbers. The garden is a haven for a young family who love to bring their natural finds back home after walks.
Backyard gathering meadows
Backyard gathering meadows
ecore habitat Studioecore habitat Studio
The backyard is proposed with a vintage feeling. Space is combining pathways, patio, fireplace, outdoor kitchen, swing, and colorful and different plant turfs. The backyard was converted into an ideal environment to hear the bird noises and rustling sounds of nature.
Plantings
Plantings
Sage Landscape Contractors IncSage Landscape Contractors Inc
Detail of backyard patio and pool project featuring assorted landscape plantings
Large classic back private partial sun garden for summer in Other with a metal fence.
1 Acre in Gilbert & A Complete Landscape Transformation - Lush Outdoor Living
1 Acre in Gilbert & A Complete Landscape Transformation - Lush Outdoor Living
Shearon Design CollectiveShearon Design Collective
1 Acre in Gilbert that needed a complete transformation from bad grass and desert plants to this lush dream home in prime Gilbert! Raised planters and hedges surrounding existing trees, new pavers, fire features - fireplace and fire pits, flower beds, new shrubs, trees, landscape lighting, sunken pool dining cabana, swim up bar, tennis court, soccer field, edible garden, iron trellis, private garden, and stunning paver entryways.
3d rendering for a landscape design project in Claremont, CA. - Modern look for
3d rendering for a landscape design project in Claremont, CA. - Modern look for
Vscape - Outdoor DesignVscape - Outdoor Design
3d rendering for a landscape design project in Claremont, CA. - A mixture of drought tolerant plants and grasses with modern look materials make this house the envy of the block
Wellesley Family Garden
Wellesley Family Garden
Inge Daniels Design LLCInge Daniels Design LLC
We designed this lovely, private dining area with custom wood-slat screens and a concrete kitchen complete with seating, grilling, counters and wood storage.
Sculptural Plant Combos
Sculptural Plant Combos
Garden ArchitectureGarden Architecture
Contemporary xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a desert look.
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.
St. Anne's Road Garden
St. Anne's Road Garden
PLANT Architect Inc.PLANT Architect Inc.
Three generations of one family live in a semi-detached house on an urban hillcrest that drops off sharply in their backyard. They wanted an enclosed, courtyard-like rear garden that would enable them to use as much of the slope as possible and provide some privacy on a tightly constrained site. Wood structures occupy significantly more area than the planting beds on this small, sloping lot. These structures perform multiple storage functions and create distinct areas – the dining area, the bridge to the shed, the stepped-down ‘secret garden’ at the rear with a Venus Dogwood tree and bench seating, and several planted areas. Vibrantly painted slats accent the natural-finish boards in the cedar fence, ensuring that there is colour in the garden year round. Between the side walkway and the rear entry a half-storey below, a balustrade with angled slats organizes the accent colours into a spectrum. From the interior of the house, the chromatic shift in the slats and the spaces between them create visual effects that change with the viewing point.
Allergic to Bees Horizontal Fencing
Allergic to Bees Horizontal Fencing
Winston Fayer Landscape DesignWinston Fayer Landscape Design
The backyard is small and uninviting until we transformed it into a comfortable and functional area for entertaining
This is an example of a small contemporary back private full sun garden in New York.
Contemporary Outdoor Rooms for Entertaining
Contemporary Outdoor Rooms for Entertaining
Ravenscourt Landscaping and Design LLCRavenscourt Landscaping and Design LLC
Entry and kitchen garden.
Inspiration for a contemporary back private full sun garden in Houston with concrete paving.
Countryside Escape
Countryside Escape
Hartman Companies, Inc.Hartman Companies, Inc.
Inspiration for a large rural back private full sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with concrete paving.
Dramatic Streetscape Planting
Dramatic Streetscape Planting
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Striking Texas native botanical design with local river rock top dressing. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
Landscape Designs
Landscape Designs
WaterQuest LandscapingWaterQuest Landscaping
Large traditional back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Albuquerque with gravel and a desert look.
Almond Drive, Anaheim
Almond Drive, Anaheim
SolscapesSolscapes
Customer had always wanted a drought resistant landscaping, and head unsuccessfully attempted it on his own two years prior. We started with an area completely overgrown with Bermuda and dead plants. We built a dry river bed through the center, and planted an Olive tree and Palo Verde tree. The orange of the coral aloe and the scent of the Mexican sage is a delight to the senses.

Private Garden with a Desert Look 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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