Small Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs

Another Lawn Bites the Dust - With Gusto
Another Lawn Bites the Dust - With Gusto
Billy Goodnick Garden DesignBilly Goodnick Garden Design
Close up of entry "curb appeal" bed. photo by Billy Goodnick
This is an example of a small bohemian front xeriscape full sun garden in Santa Barbara with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Los Feliz Modern Oasis
Los Feliz Modern Oasis
Becky Bourdeau Designs IncBecky Bourdeau Designs Inc
Shirak Agresta; Sidney Michael; Annette Gutierrez; Becky Bourdeau
This is an example of a small modern back xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and gravel.
Small San Francisco Landscape Remodel
Small San Francisco Landscape Remodel
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
This tired, unused San Francisco backyard was transformed into a modern, low-maintenance landscape with site-appropriate plantings enhanced by raised planting beds and a lead-free artificial lawn to replace the existing water-thirsty lawn. I created two separate "rooms" to break up the long narrow yard, and specified full range blue stone for the two small patio areas, connected by a curved pattern of rectangular pavers of the same natural stone. The raised concrete rectangular planting beds were incorporated to bring more movement and interest to the landscape along with gravel bed accents alongside. Some of the existing concrete remained, and was stained with a color to compliment the natural stone. These photos were taken over a three year period. Photos: © Landscape Designer, Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design.
The Heiserman Residence
The Heiserman Residence
McCabe's Nursery & Landscape ConstructionMcCabe's Nursery & Landscape Construction
Melissa McCabe Navaroli
Photo of a small classic front xeriscape garden in San Diego.
Bellaire Residence
Bellaire Residence
Open Envelope StudioOpen Envelope Studio
OES | limestone pavers in tejas black aggregate and steel edging; steel planters with crushed limestone mulch with native plants and clumping bamboo for screening
Beautiful Purple Echeveria
Beautiful Purple Echeveria
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Small contemporary back xeriscape garden in Orange County with gravel.
No Holds Barred
No Holds Barred
C K Cabinetry and Design, LLCC K Cabinetry and Design, LLC
Photography by Jeffrey Volker
Photo of a small modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in Phoenix with natural stone paving.
Weather House
Weather House
Mihaly SlocombeMihaly Slocombe
Weather House is a bespoke home for a young, nature-loving family on a quintessentially compact Northcote block. Our clients Claire and Brent cherished the character of their century-old worker's cottage but required more considered space and flexibility in their home. Claire and Brent are camping enthusiasts, and in response their house is a love letter to the outdoors: a rich, durable environment infused with the grounded ambience of being in nature. From the street, the dark cladding of the sensitive rear extension echoes the existing cottage!s roofline, becoming a subtle shadow of the original house in both form and tone. As you move through the home, the double-height extension invites the climate and native landscaping inside at every turn. The light-bathed lounge, dining room and kitchen are anchored around, and seamlessly connected to, a versatile outdoor living area. A double-sided fireplace embedded into the house’s rear wall brings warmth and ambience to the lounge, and inspires a campfire atmosphere in the back yard. Championing tactility and durability, the material palette features polished concrete floors, blackbutt timber joinery and concrete brick walls. Peach and sage tones are employed as accents throughout the lower level, and amplified upstairs where sage forms the tonal base for the moody main bedroom. An adjacent private deck creates an additional tether to the outdoors, and houses planters and trellises that will decorate the home’s exterior with greenery. From the tactile and textured finishes of the interior to the surrounding Australian native garden that you just want to touch, the house encapsulates the feeling of being part of the outdoors; like Claire and Brent are camping at home. It is a tribute to Mother Nature, Weather House’s muse.
The Pelletier Residence
The Pelletier Residence
IRI LandscapeIRI Landscape
© Jude Parkinson-Morgan All Rights Reserved
Design ideas for a small contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a water feature, concrete paving and a wood fence.
Patio 1
Patio 1
Glow & Grow LLCGlow & Grow LLC
Small modern front xeriscape fully shaded garden in Phoenix with decorative stones and a pathway.
Joyous Wildlife Habitat in Santa Monica
Joyous Wildlife Habitat in Santa Monica
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
Boulders and a riot of California native and climate appropriate drought tolerant plants create a joyous garden.
Photo of a small eclectic front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a flowerbed, natural stone paving and a stone fence.
Modern Small Orinda Garden
Modern Small Orinda Garden
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Design ideas for a small modern front xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in San Francisco with decorative stones and a wood fence.
South Pasadena Craftsman Cottage
South Pasadena Craftsman Cottage
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
This front yard features a seating area and jar fountain, ringed by aromatic native plantings of California Lilac, Manzanita, Cleveland Sage. A meadow-style planting of native sedge grasses create soft look in the foreground, and new concrete pavers add a modern touch. We also believe the project’s driveway to be among the prettiest we’ve created or seen: a ribbon of stones and grasses now meanders along a Hollywood-style center planting area.
Sabin Habitat Garden
Sabin Habitat Garden
Northwest Native Landscapes LLCNorthwest Native Landscapes LLC
Sedges and rushes in a front yard rain garden, surrounded by natural basalt boulders.
Design ideas for a small contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Portland with a garden path.
Outdoor Lounge Area
Outdoor Lounge Area
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
To create a private courtyard just off the home office, Eden fabricated a hexagonal perforated steel screen, covered in ‘Tangerine Beauty’ crossvine, to define the space. A large specimen Agave weberi punctuated the area and provided privacy. Low-maintenance concrete benches and a coffee table provided opportunities for lounging. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
Front Yard Landscape
Front Yard Landscape
Stephanie D PooleStephanie D Poole
The height of the natural stone wall is 26" and perfect height for sitting. A six inch space between the side walk and the wall is planted with Cerastium tomentosum or snow-in-summer.
Sierra Morena
Sierra Morena
Waves Landscape DesignWaves Landscape Design
Colorful modern entry way seating area.
This is an example of a small modern front xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with a garden path and concrete paving.
Marvelous Mid Century
Marvelous Mid Century
Ketti Kupper Conscious Life DesignKetti Kupper Conscious Life Design
Dry creek. Photo by Ketti Kupper.
This is an example of a small retro side xeriscape garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and gravel.
Sophisticated Mid-City Residence
Sophisticated Mid-City Residence
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
The low wall was set 3 ft back from the sidewalk with plants placed in front. The stairs create a niche for the front gate where we placed urns with dwarf Kumquat trees planted in them. An electric gate for their cars creates some security.
Front Entry Arbor
Front Entry Arbor
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
A custom cedar closed picket fence + gate (w/ black iron latch + hinges) + pergola overhead, creates a warm + inviting entryway.
Inspiration for a small classic front xeriscape full sun garden in Other with a garden path and decking.

Small Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs

4
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.