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Yellow Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs

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Tucson Oasis
Tucson Oasis
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
After photo of the new larger waterfall, patio, and dining area tucked underneath the existing mesquite trees. Photos by Meagan Hancock
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Phoenix with a water feature and brick paving.
English Modernist in Santa Monica
English Modernist in Santa Monica
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back xeriscape garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and decomposed granite.
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.
Eclectic Mountain Lyons
Eclectic Mountain Lyons
High Desert Designs, llcHigh Desert Designs, llc
Design ideas for a large eclectic back xeriscape full sun garden in Denver with natural stone paving and a rockery.
Dramatic Streetscape Planting
Dramatic Streetscape Planting
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Striking Texas native botanical design with local river rock top dressing. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
Casa del Arte
Casa del Arte
Roxy DesignsRoxy Designs
Photo: © Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Photo of a classic back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco.
Details
Details
Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLAGrounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA
Design ideas for a large modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with a potted garden and concrete paving.
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
The front garden for an innovative property in Fulham Cemetery - the house featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs in January 2021. The design had to enhance the relationship with the bold, contemporary architecture and open up a dialogue with the wild green space beyond its boundaries. Seen here in the height of summer, this space is an immersive walk through a naturalistic and pollinator rich planting scheme.
Contemporary Screen Wall
Contemporary Screen Wall
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
A walkway is bordered with synthetic lawn and drought tolerant landscape w/ Australian natives and succulents. Mexican Beach cobble and white precast concrete are additional accents to this space.
O'Conner Waterfront, Camano Island WA
O'Conner Waterfront, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Entry arbor. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Inspiration for a contemporary front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with a garden path and concrete paving.
Low Maintenance Xeriscape in Monument
Low Maintenance Xeriscape in Monument
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
A blend of native grasses and wildflowers brought to life this bright and beautiful front yard space. In addition to looking great, this area is low maintenance and water friendly.
After 01
After 01
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Austin with a flowerbed, gravel and a wood fence.
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
The front garden for an innovative property in Fulham Cemetery - the house featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs in January 2021. The design had to enhance the relationship with the bold, contemporary architecture and open up a dialogue with the wild green space beyond its boundaries. Seen here in the height of summer, this space is an immersive walk through a naturalistic and pollinator rich planting scheme.
Birds, butterflies and beauty
Birds, butterflies and beauty
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Design ideas for a small beach style front xeriscape garden in Los Angeles with a garden path.
Seattle Cottage
Seattle Cottage
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
Photo of a small classic front xeriscape and private full sun garden in Seattle with concrete paving.
Mount Osmond | Garden Re-Design | Native Garden
Mount Osmond | Garden Re-Design | Native Garden
Catnik Design StudioCatnik Design Studio
Design ideas for a large modern sloped xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Adelaide with a rockery and natural stone paving.
Deer Grass Accents in Winter
Deer Grass Accents in Winter
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
While the Retreat hosts many fall-blooming native plants, Deer Grass accents steal the show in autumn. The owners love the look of their golden seed heads, which catch the breeze and enchant the birds.
Ornamental grasses in foreground, low water plants and paths in background
Ornamental grasses in foreground, low water plants and paths in background
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Photos by Daniel Bosler
Lake Front Property
Lake Front Property
A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLCA J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC
Jamie Young Photography
Medium sized contemporary sloped xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in New York with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Samuel Jackson
Samuel Jackson
Eldorado Outdoor Lighting LLCEldorado Outdoor Lighting LLC
the rustic steel bollard with a vegetation cutout casts shadows onto the ground plane, illuminating the seasonal dry creek bed and surrounding desert plantings.

Yellow 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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