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A Gardener's Garden
A Gardener's Garden
The Ardent Gardener Landscape DesignThe Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
Design ideas for a large traditional side xeriscape garden in Salt Lake City with a garden path.
Rustic Hillside Retreat
Rustic Hillside Retreat
LaneScapesLaneScapes
This project was a steep hillside. An aqueduct-type step-down system was constructed to slow down and retain runoff. There is a drainage system beneath the plantings, stone and mulch.
Spiral Garden design mock-up
Spiral Garden design mock-up
Wall Flower StudioWall Flower Studio
Karen Sloan
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic side xeriscape full sun garden in Toronto with a garden path and gravel.
Toorak Contemporary Japanese
Toorak Contemporary Japanese
Kihara LandscapesKihara Landscapes
Shannon McGrath
This is an example of a large contemporary side xeriscape garden in Melbourne with a pond and natural stone paving.
Flot front yard Makeover with New Landscape Design
Flot front yard Makeover with New Landscape Design
Bailey Construction & Landscape Group, IncBailey Construction & Landscape Group, Inc
This landscape design covers the front and side yard. The yard was stripped down first. We installed a few boulder retaining walls, new planting beds, landscape lighting, sod, new plants, mulch, and new walkway.
Ocean Front Walk Marina del Rey
Ocean Front Walk Marina del Rey
California Deck BuildersCalifornia Deck Builders

Photo of a medium sized contemporary side xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Modern Northwest Bend
Modern Northwest Bend
Blooming DesertBlooming Desert
This modern space offers maximum outdoor living for the homeowners with minimum maintenance with the use of 2' x 2' paver slabs, Mexican Beach Pebble and River Rock Mulch, drought tolerant plant material, drip irrigation and synthetic lawn.
Xeriscape & Landscape Design
Xeriscape & Landscape Design
Aria AlfrescoAria Alfresco
Flagstone and Cement Driveway Extension And Xeriscaped Planting Beds Make This Landscape Design Unique and Beautiful
Medium sized contemporary side xeriscape full sun garden in Denver.
Built to Stay Put!
Built to Stay Put!
Ecoscape Environmental DesignEcoscape Environmental Design
Massive buff-colored stone slabs create a gentle descending pathway down to the lower level dry creek area and satellite patio. Crevices make ideal spots for nesting hardy culivars. Surrounding contemporary buildings' linear lines are juxtaposed with natural forms and shapes, allowing a more integrated design aesthetic to the natural surroundings of the Front Range.
The Swiss Army Jewel Box
The Swiss Army Jewel Box
Ian Moore DesignIan Moore Design
Each of the materials was chosen for a balance of richness and simplicity. The Kebony decking continues the rich color tone set by the oiled Cedar shingle and traditional Japanese Shou Sugi Ban siding on the rear facade of the house. The California Gold Slate for the rear yard patio adds additional texture and depth to the ground plane. The powder-coated metal railings enclose the deck and partition the dog run and bike parking area from the main rear yard. The eclectic plant mix blends California natives with other Mediterranean plants for a variety of color, texture and seasonality.
Side yard raised garden
Side yard raised garden
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
This was an unused side yard. Perfect for a kitchen garden.
Medium sized mediterranean side xeriscape partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a potted garden and decomposed granite.
Entry and Hardscape Project
Entry and Hardscape Project
VIBA Construction IncVIBA Construction Inc
Medium sized modern side xeriscape garden in Los Angeles with a pathway, concrete paving and an upvc fence.
Palm Desert
Palm Desert
Meditch Murphey ArchitectsMeditch Murphey Architects
The master bath overlooks and opens up to this meditation garden. A small fountain gurgles and splashes over stone boulders, and a gate leads to the hot tub and pool. photo by Lael Taylor
Riad Écologique
Riad Écologique
Sustainable Horticultural EnvironmentsSustainable Horticultural Environments
Teresa Watkins
This is an example of a small modern side xeriscape partial sun garden in Orlando with mulch.
Low Water Landscape, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Low Water Landscape, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Revolution LandscapeRevolution Landscape
Vibrant Succulents: With thousands of succulents and cacti to choose from, selection is about color, texture, and dimension.
Inspiration for a large side xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Waltrip residence
Waltrip residence
Open Envelope StudioOpen Envelope Studio
OES | Crushed limestone, and Texas basalt separated via steel edging, with native plants, and bamboo
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side xeriscape partial sun garden in Austin with gravel.
Courtyard garden
Courtyard garden
Kebur Garden MaterialsKebur Garden Materials
Styleclad porcelain clad planters and SAiGE light grey composite deck board seating area. Kebur Pro Porcelain Charm paving and Charcoal Contemporary Decking boards. Contemporary fencing slats.
Sideyard entry garden
Sideyard entry garden
Dorthy Pautz Landscape ArchitectDorthy Pautz Landscape Architect
The generous side yard on this corner lot was designed as another sitting and entertaining area off the side entry. The paving is decomposed granite and the patio blends into the new decomposed granite driveway and gate to the back yard
A desert zen design
A desert zen design
Desert Landscape Design P.L.L.C.Desert Landscape Design P.L.L.C.
A long, skinny planter lended itself to a simple design of succulents and different rock sizes and textures.
Design ideas for a medium sized side xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Other.
Travis Heights Modern Bungalow
Travis Heights Modern Bungalow
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
We had a several challenges to face with this project. Not only did we need to update a dated landscape to accommodate two seemingly different design tastes (modern & minimalistic vs natural english garden), we were tasked with improving the property’s drainage, improving the driveway access, reducing water usage and plant maintenance, and fixing a crumbling wall. To marry the two design tastes, we started with the more modern elements of metal planters and softened the landscape with mass plantings of ornamental grasses and native sedge. These grasses act as a turf replacement that do not need to be mowed and require less regular watering. On each side of the yard we constructed new cedar fences to provide updated and additional privacy. In addition, we poured a new concrete wall to replace the existing retaining wall and play off the new modern vibe.

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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