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Xeriscape and Private Garden Ideas and Designs

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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.
Seattle Cottage
Seattle Cottage
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
Small classic front xeriscape and private full sun garden in Seattle with concrete paving.
Turramurra
Turramurra
iCreate Landscape and Design PTY LTDiCreate Landscape and Design PTY LTD
Photo of a large modern back xeriscape and private partial sun garden in Sydney with decking.
The Palm House Richmond
The Palm House Richmond
Phillip Johnson LandscapesPhillip Johnson Landscapes
Outdoor shower built off the existing bathroom making use of a small courtyard
Inspiration for a small modern courtyard xeriscape and private partial sun garden for summer in Melbourne with natural stone paving.
Weston Pool & Cabana
Weston Pool & Cabana
Minglewood, LLCMinglewood, LLC
One-of-a-kind home veneered with New England fieldstone. Surrounded by native screening trees, stone walls and conservation land. Private pool cabana, car barn, gunite pool & hot tub, gas fire pit, grill and cantilevered granite bar.
Hillside stair with custom rail and lighting
Hillside stair with custom rail and lighting
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Custom built for fire resistance. Board formed concrete seating and patio. Color added to blend into the existing granite hillside. Salt finish adds texture to camouflage into the surroundings. Custom metal pergola and under bench lighting add to the uniqueness of this hilltop hangout.
Ficus Hedge
Ficus Hedge
Angler Lawn & LandscapeAngler Lawn & Landscape
Privacy Ficus design installation in Coral Ridge, Fort Lauderdale Florida. The residents were looking to update their space while also increasing privacy. and diminish noise as well.
vue d'ensemble de la cour jardin de l'entrée
vue d'ensemble de la cour jardin de l'entrée
Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteurDuval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur
jardin de style art&craft
Inspiration for a medium sized classic courtyard xeriscape and private full sun garden for spring in Nantes with gravel.
The Backyard Escape
The Backyard Escape
Homely DesignHomely Design
Escape the everyday and relax in this inviting backyard retreat, complete with a fire pit and pergola for shade and ambiance.
Photo of a medium sized modern back xeriscape and private garden for summer in Other with mulch and a wood fence.
ADU with a View
ADU with a View
Weeds Garden Design Build LLCWeeds Garden Design Build LLC
An ADU with a view! Landscape surrounds this little ADU making it a secret garden escape!
Photo of a medium sized bohemian back xeriscape and private full sun garden in Los Angeles with gravel.
Seattle Cottage
Seattle Cottage
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a small traditional front xeriscape and private full sun garden in Seattle with concrete paving.
Outdoor Shower
Outdoor Shower
M.V. RestorationsM.V. Restorations
This is an example of a small modern back xeriscape and private garden for summer in Boston.
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.
Rooms With A View - West Los Angeles
Rooms With A View - West Los Angeles
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Front pathway to residence from the side walk.
Design ideas for a medium sized front xeriscape and private garden in Los Angeles with concrete paving.
Front, back and center
Front, back and center
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Medium sized bohemian front xeriscape and private partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with natural stone paving and a wood fence.
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.
Hampstead garden with swing seat in the sun
Hampstead garden with swing seat in the sun
Clarissa Judd GardensClarissa Judd Gardens
Low maintenance garden for an older man who requested a swing seat and mediterranean planting. Seat is positioned in the sunniest corner and as it swings it brushes against the lemon verbena and salvia releasing very evocative scents for him. Planting is almost entirely evergreen and looks lovely year round which is important as garden is always on show though large glass doors in open plan kitchen/living room. Gentle uplighting of planting at night makes for a pretty display in the evenings. Limestone paving is a continuation of that used in the house.
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.

Xeriscape and Private 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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