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Xeriscape Garden Steps Ideas and Designs

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Berkeley Slope Transformed
Berkeley Slope Transformed
Sarah Herman Landscape DesignSarah Herman Landscape Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front xeriscape partial sun garden steps for summer in San Francisco with decking and a wood fence.
Idyllic Modern
Idyllic Modern
David Thorne Landscape ArchitectDavid Thorne Landscape Architect
Marion Brenner Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden steps in San Francisco.
Inviting San Luis Obispo Entry
Inviting San Luis Obispo Entry
Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.
Hand-crafted garden meets Craftsman-style home in this San Luis Obispo landscape. Garden co-designed by Gabriel Frank and Nick Wilkinson of Grow Nursery in Cambria, CA. Photo by Elliott Johnson.
Portfolio
Portfolio
D-CRAIN Design and ConstructionD-CRAIN Design and Construction
Inspiration for a sloped xeriscape full sun garden steps in Austin with concrete paving.
Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Desert Foothills LandscapeDesert Foothills Landscape
This Carefree, Arizona home has some of the best mountain views. Landscape Designer: Chad Norris Photo Credits: John Drew
This is an example of a xeriscape full sun garden steps in Phoenix with natural stone paving.
Mid-Century Restoration
Mid-Century Restoration
Studio 7 Architecture & Allied ArtsStudio 7 Architecture & Allied Arts
Jim Bartsch
Photo of a midcentury xeriscape garden steps in Santa Barbara with natural stone paving.
Entry to Front Patio
Entry to Front Patio
UserUser
©Thompsonphotographic.com 2014
Photo of a contemporary xeriscape garden steps in Phoenix.
Rollingwood Slide House
Rollingwood Slide House
Oliver Custom HomesOliver Custom Homes
Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry
Photo of a large farmhouse courtyard xeriscape partial sun garden steps in Austin with gravel.
Blakely
Blakely
Ecotones Landscapes, Inc.Ecotones Landscapes, Inc.
California native plant drought tolerant landscape with dry set stonework.
This is an example of a contemporary sloped xeriscape full sun garden steps in San Luis Obispo.
Modern Luxury in Timnath, Colorado
Modern Luxury in Timnath, Colorado
Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.
Belgard Mirage Glocal Paver stairs trimmed with steel edging welcome guests to a modern home and courtyard. Drought tolerant landscaping and outdoor lighting soften stone masonry and steel accents.
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel
Eyoh DesignEyoh Design
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel This major remodel and addition set out to take full advantage of the incredible view and create a clear connection to both the front and rear yards. The clients really wanted a pool and a home that they could enjoy with their kids and take full advantage of the beautiful climate that Southern California has to offer. The existing front yard was completely given to the street, so privatizing the front yard with new landscaping and a low wall created an opportunity to connect the home to a private front yard. Upon entering the home a large staircase blocked the view through to the ocean so removing that space blocker opened up the view and created a large great room. Indoor outdoor living was achieved through the usage of large sliding doors which allow that seamless connection to the patio space that overlooks a new pool and view to the ocean. A large garden is rare so a new pool and bocce ball court were integrated to encourage the outdoor active lifestyle that the clients love. The clients love to travel and wanted display shelving and wall space to display the art they had collected all around the world. A natural material palette gives a warmth and texture to the modern design that creates a feeling that the home is lived in. Though a subtle change from the street, upon entering the front door the home opens up through the layers of space to a new lease on life with this remodel.
2012 Sunset Idea House Breezehouse - Landscape
2012 Sunset Idea House Breezehouse - Landscape
Habitat DesignHabitat Design
Habitat Design did the plant design and landscape styling for the 2012 Sunset Idea House in Healdsburg, CA. We also provided interior accents from our online store as well!
Sunol Landscape
Sunol Landscape
Huettl Landscape ArchitectureHuettl Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a modern xeriscape garden steps in San Francisco.
Sunset Residence
Sunset Residence
GEL: Griffin Enright LandscapeGEL: Griffin Enright Landscape
An axis through the hillside layers with korean grass steps above.
Photo of a medium sized modern sloped xeriscape full sun garden steps for autumn in Los Angeles with concrete paving.
Sonoma
Sonoma
Urban BotanicsUrban Botanics
Design ideas for a large contemporary sloped xeriscape fully shaded garden steps in San Francisco with gravel.
Floating Rock Sculpture
Floating Rock Sculpture
Exteriors By Chad RobertExteriors By Chad Robert
Striking sculpture in the front entry court by Woods Davy - http://www.woodsdavy.com/Contact.html. Photo by Michael Woodall
Moreland Residence
Moreland Residence
modland design llcmodland design llc
Inspiration for a modern front xeriscape garden steps in Phoenix.
Patio garden
Patio garden
Stephen Read Landscape DesignStephen Read Landscape Design
Stephen Read
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden steps for summer in Melbourne with decking.
A Creek Runs Through It
A Creek Runs Through It
Geared for Growing Landscape ServicesGeared for Growing Landscape Services
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean sloped xeriscape full sun garden steps for summer in San Francisco with gravel.
Bonifield Residence
Bonifield Residence
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Midcentury front xeriscape garden steps in San Luis Obispo.

Xeriscape Garden Steps 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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