Xeriscape Garden with a Metal Fence Ideas and Designs

Because the sunniest place to grow vegetables is in the front yard, custom Cor-ten steel planters were designed as an attractive sculptural element, their graceful curves complementing the organic flow of the landscape. Informal gravel provides stable footing to walk and work, while remaining permeable to rain. Dwarf citrus grow in pots, and foundation plantings of Ribes sanguineum and Phormium 'Guardsman', and Ficus pumila vine anchor the home. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.

Going Native in Bel Air

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

A wild, native spirit radiates out from within the structured lines and angles of the hardscape - softened by a lush and biodiverse selection of California native plants in a velvety palette of soft silvery grays, greens, and purples with the occasional pop of yellow and orange.

Santa Cruz Sustainable

K & D Landscaping, Inc.

Residential home in Santa Cruz, CA This stunning front and backyard project was so much fun! The plethora of K&D's scope of work included: smooth finished concrete walls, multiple styles of horizontal redwood fencing, smooth finished concrete stepping stones, bands, steps & pathways, paver patio & driveway, artificial turf, TimberTech stairs & decks, TimberTech custom bench with storage, shower wall with bike washing station, custom concrete fountain, poured-in-place fire pit, pour-in-place half circle bench with sloped back rest, metal pergola, low voltage lighting, planting and irrigation! (*Adorable cat not included)

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Large modern back xeriscape full sun garden seating in Dallas with gravel and a metal fence.

Low-water drycreek garden

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a rockery, decorative stones and a metal fence.

Wildlife View House

Landscape Design West, LLC

This container garden in the Tucson Catalina Foothills supports wildlife such as hummingbirds and butterflies. This garden gives year-around color and interest that is low water and low maintenance! It is a great Wildlife View!

Modern Side Yard Gate

Conscious Environments Inc.

A modern horizontal steel (wrought iron) gate closes off the backyard. The double gate design allows for wide access.
Small modern back xeriscape full sun garden fence for summer in Los Angeles with concrete paving and a metal fence.

PNW Outdoor Living Reimagined

Casa Smith Designs, LLC

Photo of a large traditional front xeriscape full sun garden in Portland with concrete paving, a metal fence and a fire feature.

niguel west mid-century modern

Moss Yaw Design studio

Drought tolerant and native plantings frame the mid-century facade and provide for architectural and sculptural interest at the front yard landscape
Medium sized retro front xeriscape full sun garden in Orange County with a desert look, gravel and a metal fence.

Detail 'stallion wire' vines

BE Landscape Design

This growing family needed to maximize their outdoor space. BE Landscape Design, elevated the Master BR deck, and fire-pit, designed a multi level BBQ for easy access to both lounge and dining areas. The retaining wall was removed and replaced with a nook for a built in dining bench. The large retaining wall was painted graphite grey, and faced with sturdy 'stallion wire' to support scented and flowering vines. The hillside was planted with native and shade tolerant plants.

Outdoor Living

Accent Landscapes

This welcoming entry to the home also provides as a nice place to unwind and enjoy the sunset.
Inspiration for a small courtyard xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Denver with a water feature, decorative stones and a metal fence.

Southwestern Front Yard Landscape - Mesa, AZ

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Purple prickly pear and golden barrel cacti contrast nicely on the side of the driveway. Photo by Ginkgo Leaf Studio
Medium sized front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Milwaukee with concrete paving, a desert look and a metal fence.

Allevare Catalan Model

Creative Environments

Learn more about this design or receive a quote by contacting us online: https://creativeenvironments.com/contact-us/

Modern Landscape

Inspiration for a large modern back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Denver with a flowerbed, natural stone paving and a metal fence.

huntington harbour waterfront contemporary

Moss Yaw Design studio

corten steel planter and gravel bed for streetside exterior drought-tolerant landscaping
This is an example of a large world-inspired front xeriscape partial sun garden in Orange County with decorative stones, lawn edging and a metal fence.

Low-water Drycreek Garden

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

This is an example of a medium sized traditional front xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with a rockery, decorative stones and a metal fence.

Desert Modern

Landscape Design West, LLC

This colorful entry in the Catalina Foothills in Tucson, Az., is now vibrant and inviting, bursting with accent succulents that are high impact and low care. A rustic contemporary steel view fence keeps wildlife out and allows sight of the front doors and visitors now feel welcomed into this space! Colored and poured in place concrete pavers have replace an unsightly former courtyard and parking space. Night lighting gently illuminates this award-winning entry! Be sure to see the before photo of this project.

Santa Cruz Sustainable

K & D Landscaping, Inc.

Hardscape & Landscape - Amazing Design | Build

EMC General Contractors

Design ideas for an expansive modern front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a desert look, concrete paving and a metal fence.

Wayfair fence panels

KGR Design

Fencing with 6x6 cedar posts with a mix of metal Wayfair fence panels & painted boards provides spatial definition from the street.
Small eclectic front xeriscape garden in Seattle with a metal fence.

Xeriscape Garden with a Metal Fence 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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