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Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs

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Traditional Pool & Dogs - Cedarburg
Traditional Pool & Dogs - Cedarburg
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Our clients dogs are waiting for the rest of the family to join them for some summer fun. Westhauser Photography
Medium sized classic back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with a fire feature.
Array of Anigozanthos
Array of Anigozanthos
Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.
Anigozanthos create a Mediterranean screen around natural stone fire pit in the company of senecio, agave, sticks on fire Euphorbia
Design ideas for a mediterranean back xeriscape garden in San Luis Obispo with a fire feature and gravel.
Birds, Bees & Butterflies
Birds, Bees & Butterflies
Roxy DesignsRoxy Designs
Photo: © Jude Parkinson-Morgan
This is an example of a mediterranean front xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Small Urban Front Yard
Small Urban Front Yard
DC Design LLCDC Design LLC
In this small front yard we removed the lawn and replaced it with colorful shrubs and perennials.
Design ideas for a small classic front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Detroit with a garden path.
Front yard Seating
Front yard Seating
Cade Kawamoto, Landworkshop , incCade Kawamoto, Landworkshop , inc
David Guettler Photography.
Design ideas for a small modern front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Bench seating in foreground with native plants on hillside in background
Bench seating in foreground with native plants on hillside in background
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
Rock outcroppings make a striking background for new lounge areas in this compact Los Angeles hillside garden. Working with the attributes of the site, we added native plants to drape over the stone, and converted hollowed stone planters into a firepit and water feature. New built-in seating and a cozy hammock complete the relaxing space, and dramatic lighting makes it come alive at night. Photo by Martin Cox Photography.
Urban Ranch
Urban Ranch
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Incorporating metals into the landscape design adds clean lines and a touch of modern that flows from inside the home to the outside, creating a cohesive space.
Eco Modern
Eco Modern
Eco Landscape Design & BuildEco Landscape Design & Build
Innis Casey Photography
Design ideas for a large modern back xeriscape fully shaded garden in Los Angeles with a fire feature and gravel.
Del Mar Natural Modern Landscape
Del Mar Natural Modern Landscape
Revolution LandscapeRevolution Landscape
Naturalistic meadow with feather grass and lavender and bocce ball court.
Inspiration for a large contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a retaining wall and gravel.
Prairie Garden
Prairie Garden
Thomas Wheaton Garden Design, LLCThomas Wheaton Garden Design, LLC
Update, June 2017
Design ideas for a small traditional front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Boston with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Modern Irvine
Modern Irvine
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
A prefabricated concrete fire pit surrounded by built-in bench style seating and pottery with citrus on an ipe wood deck. Low water-use succulents neighbor the deck , planted in the decorative pebble. The shade sail was added at a later time due to the sun reflecting off the windows and burning the artificial grass. In the distance is the built-in barbecue and wood dining table. Studio H Landscape Architecture
Modern Irvine
Modern Irvine
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Cantilevered concrete steps with recessed LED tape lighting, rock boulders, succulents, grasses and agaves. Studio H Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front xeriscape partial sun garden in Orange County with a garden path and concrete paving.
Mid Century Modern Landscape Transformation
Mid Century Modern Landscape Transformation
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
With a limited budget, we were able to transform and update this front garden with a new modern pathway, a small patio, and a variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants. The black mulch completes this modern landscape design transformation. Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata', Asparagus densiflorus 'Meyers' - Fox tail Fern, and Daphne odora 'Marginata' are great companions in partly shaded areas. © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Valdes
Valdes
SP Gardens - Susanna Pagan Landscape DesignSP Gardens - Susanna Pagan Landscape Design
Leigh Castelli Photography
This is an example of a contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a vegetable patch.
New espaliered apple and herb garden
New espaliered apple and herb garden
UserUser
Marilyn Alexander Landscape Design
Design ideas for a small traditional front xeriscape full sun garden in Portland with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Brand New Landscape
Brand New Landscape
UserUser
Campbell Landscape Bay Area's Landscape Design, Custom Construction & Management
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with mulch.
Kirkland Residence
Kirkland Residence
Noriko Marshall Landscape ArchitectureNoriko Marshall Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back xeriscape fully shaded garden in Seattle with natural stone paving.
Coronado - 4th Street
Coronado - 4th Street
Dave Suda Landscape & Irrigation RepairsDave Suda Landscape & Irrigation Repairs
This is an example of a small mediterranean front xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with natural stone paving.
Хвойные в дизайне сада.
Хвойные в дизайне сада.
Ландшафтная мастерская Алены АрсеньевойЛандшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой
Садовая дорожка из натурального камня вдоль рокария в ландшафтном дизайне участка 18 соток. Автор проекта: Алена Арсеньева. Реализация проекта и ведение работ - Владимир Чичмарь
Kempton Barkyard Oasis
Kempton Barkyard Oasis
Thomas BastisThomas Bastis
outdoor dining and entertainment
Medium sized traditional back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete paving.

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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