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Affordable Garden with a Desert Look Ideas and Designs

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Memorial Garden
Memorial Garden
Bri LehmanBri Lehman
Memorial Garden
Memorial Garden
Bri LehmanBri Lehman
West Springs
West Springs
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Our client had already used Twisted Rock previously for a different project and we were blessed enough to have them utilize our services again!! They wanted another clean-looking, low maintenance yard that was functional with great curb appeal that would not take a bunch of time to maintain. We utilized natural rock, concrete edging, and aggregate as well as created a fire pit patio for cozy family nights under the stars....
Xeriscape
Xeriscape
Babcock Custom Pools & EnvironmentsBabcock Custom Pools & Environments
Babcock Custom Pools, a distinguished company with a stellar reputation in the pool industry, is renowned for its exceptional and imaginative designs. One of the most recent and exhilarating projects undertaken by the company is the XERISCAPE, which marvelously amalgamates the allure of a desert landscape with the practicality of a custom pool. With a staunch commitment to excellence in every aspect of their work, Babcock Custom Pools’ team of highly skilled designers and builders relentlessly toil to create pools that surpass their clients’ expectations. And the XERISCAPE project is an unequivocal manifestation of the team’s unwavering dedication to excellence. The XERISCAPE project is a distinctive desert-style pool that’s designed to be both visually appealing and practical. Boasting a natural stone coping that blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape, the crystal-clear water in the pool is artistically crafted to complement the natural desert scenery. XERISCAPE is an innovative concept that’s ideal for those living in arid regions, and it’s conceived to be low-maintenance, sustainable, and eco-friendly. This extraordinary pool design aims to craft a space that not only looks spectacular but is also functional, pragmatic, and environmentally friendly. Babcock Custom Pools’ team is zealous about designing innovative concepts that mirror the natural environment, and the XERISCAPE project is a flawless exemplar of that. The pool features a unique design that’s ideal for sweltering summer days and frosty desert nights. The XERISCAPE pool is tailored to be the ultimate oasis amidst a harsh and unforgiving terrain. In conclusion, the XERISCAPE project is an extraordinary paradigm of Babcock Custom Pools’ pledge to excellence. The desert-style pool is impeccably crafted to be both aesthetically stunning and functionally pragmatic, and the team’s assiduous attention to detail is palpable in every element of the project. If you seek a custom pool that’s not only stunning but also sustainable and eco-friendly, then the XERISCAPE project is the ultimate choice for you. Reach out to Babcock Custom Pools today to learn more about this groundbreaking pool design.
Modern Backyard Landscape - Mesa, AZ
Modern Backyard Landscape - Mesa, AZ
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A stone arroyo runs through a gap in the Corten steel wall panels. Photo by Ginkgo Leaf Studio
Modern Backyard Landscape - Mesa, AZ
Modern Backyard Landscape - Mesa, AZ
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
One of the purple prickly pear cacti casting shadows on the Corten steel border. Photo by Ginkgo Leaf Studio
Modern Backyard Landscape - Mesa, AZ
Modern Backyard Landscape - Mesa, AZ
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Close-up view of the stone arroyo in contrast to the beach pebbles surrounding the Corten steel panels. Photo by Ginkgo Leaf Studio
Southwestern Backyard Landscape - Mesa, AZ
Southwestern Backyard Landscape - Mesa, AZ
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Morning sun lights up this firestick plant. Photo by Ginkgo Leaf Studio
niguel west mid-century modern
niguel west mid-century modern
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss 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
Waverly Circle, Buena Park
Waverly Circle, Buena Park
SolscapesSolscapes
After removing over 5000 square feet of water-thirsty lawn, we had a new canvas to work with at this residence in Buena Park. Customer wanted low maintenance, without sacrificing beauty. We Installed a small amount of artificial turf for an emerald green contrast to the decomposed granite and the dramatic blue of the century plant cactus.
Irvington Mediterranean Ecstasy
Irvington Mediterranean Ecstasy
Abbaté DesignsAbbaté Designs
The clients wanted a landscape that matches the Spanish Colonial Revival style of this NE Portland Home. The copper-clad fence serves as a dramatic backdrop for a complete redo of the landscape, bringing new garden features and Mediterranean plants that could thrive in the PNW.
Drought Tolerant Front Yard with Mediterranean flavor
Drought Tolerant Front Yard with Mediterranean flavor
Mediterrasian LandscapesMediterrasian Landscapes
This photo was taken four years after completion of the landscaping. Four years ago, we renovated this desolate, weedy front yard by creating terraces with beatiful stone retaining walls. Then we added colorful, drought tolerant plants that grow so well in San Francisco's Mediterranean climate. We installed drip irrigation and concealed it with attractive ginger rock pebble mulch.
Georgetown Native Nook
Georgetown Native Nook
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Georgetown Native Nook
Georgetown Native Nook
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Georgetown Native Nook
Georgetown Native Nook
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
After 03
After 03
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Georgetown Native Nook
Georgetown Native Nook
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Georgetown Native Nook
Georgetown Native Nook
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Georgetown Native Nook
Georgetown Native Nook
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Georgetown Native Nook
Georgetown Native Nook
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape

Affordable Garden with a Desert Look 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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