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Colorful Plantings in the Landscape
Colorful Plantings in the Landscape
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
Bright and colorful wildflowers bring this rustic landscape to life. Photos by Roger Haywood, Seth Soukup, Neil Podoll
Design ideas for a large rustic side xeriscape full sun garden in Denver with gravel.
California Lilac
California Lilac
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Perfectly placed near both citrus trees and raised garden beds, more California lilac (ceanothus) buzzes - it fills with the ideal pollinator as it fills with these enchanting blooms. Photo: Lesly Hall
Ponds & Waterfalls For Backyards & Front Yards
Ponds & Waterfalls For Backyards & Front Yards
Designscapes of Long IslandDesignscapes of Long Island
Clients from Patchogue, East Patchogue, Patchogue Village, Bellport Village and all over Long Island turn to Designscapes Landscaping. If you are looking for a one of a kind natural outdoor living landscape pond and waterfall design to enjoy with your family and friends, give us a call today and our pond and waterfall outdoor designers will get started!
Finished Projects
Finished Projects
Alan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape ArchitectAlan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape Architect
Alan D Holt ASLA Landscape Architect
This is an example of a medium sized nautical side xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Jacksonville with decking and a garden path.
Custom Steel Fire Pit
Custom Steel Fire Pit
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
A custom steel fire pit surrounded by natural limestone boulder and steel retaining walls. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
Hidden Oaks
Hidden Oaks
Daniels Landscape Inc.Daniels Landscape Inc.
Medium sized classic side xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Transformed Tucson Courtyard
Transformed Tucson Courtyard
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized side xeriscape partial sun garden in Phoenix with a garden path and brick paving.
Landscape
Landscape
Rispens Landscaping, LTDRispens Landscaping, LTD
This is an example of a medium sized classic side xeriscape garden in Other.
Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Mahogany Island #4
Mahogany Island #4
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Our client contracted us to design and build a functional and interesting water front project that had to be family friendly!! They wanted a cozy fire pit area that also contained a 3 piece natural rock bubbler. They also wanted a spa area with lounger space for sunbathing as well as a beach area for sandcastles and beach toy storage. No expense was spared with a custom pergola, natural rock retaining and steps as well as landscape lighting and well placed trees and shrubs. Concrete edge and aggregate beds make for a low maintenance dream yard!!
Planted timber-frame raised bed, corten steel planter with lace-leaf Japanese ma
Planted timber-frame raised bed, corten steel planter with lace-leaf Japanese ma
Symbiotic Landscape, LLC.Symbiotic Landscape, LLC.
Raised bed made from 8x8 juniper timbers with evergreen plantings of varying height, soft color and texture to provide year-round interest.
Photo of a small contemporary side xeriscape fully shaded garden for autumn in Seattle with a pathway and concrete paving.
Our Work
Our Work
Grays Outdoor ServicesGrays Outdoor Services
Design ideas for a traditional side xeriscape garden in Detroit with a pathway and mulch.
Contemporary Backyard Remodel
Contemporary Backyard Remodel
Land Studio CLand Studio C
Inspiration for a small contemporary side xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in San Francisco with a living wall and concrete paving.
Mullarkey Project
Mullarkey Project
A. Robbins Landscape ContractorsA. Robbins Landscape Contractors
Photo of a large traditional side xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with mulch.
Pathways
Pathways
Mystic Water GardensMystic Water Gardens
Decomposed Granite Pathway
Medium sized side xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles.
Water Management
Water Management
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
A small flagstone bridge over the irrigation ditch can be seen at the edge of the property. The water management plan at Song Ranch allowed for integration of multiple solutions for long term sustainability and protection of the watershed including a high-efficiency irrigation system, site grading, berm formation, and underground culverts.
Rock Landscaping Design Ideas - Austin, TX
Rock Landscaping Design Ideas - Austin, TX
YardDocYardDoc
YardDoc designed and created multiple rock landscapes for customers in Austin, TX. These drought resistant landscapes liven up your yard with unique designs and individual beauty. While we craft every landscape to the yard and customer, we present examples here to inspire you. Working with the existing trees, we laid three different forms and colors of river rocks to form a dry stream and bank. We placed larger stones, for ornamentation and possible seats in the shade. As a final touch, we planted a few drought-resistant plants to highlight and offset trees, stones, and rocks.
Meadow Garden
Meadow Garden
West Winds Nursery LLCWest Winds Nursery LLC
A closer shot of a few hidden surprises. Allium Millenium peeking through the Willowleaf Amsonia Photograph by Katherine Palmer
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary side xeriscape full sun garden for summer in DC Metro.
Outdoor Living Spaces
Outdoor Living Spaces
Southern Elegance Design and LandscapeSouthern Elegance Design and Landscape
Medium sized rustic side xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Atlanta with natural stone paving.
Modern Landscape
Modern Landscape
This is an example of a small modern side xeriscape partial sun garden in Seattle with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.

Side 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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