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Blue Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs

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Curvilínea
Bianchi DesignBianchi Design
Kirk Bianchi created the design for this residential resort next to a desert preserve. The overhang of the homes patio suggested a pool with a sweeping curve shape. Kirk positioned a raised vanishing edge pool to work with the ascending terrain and to also capture the reflections of the scenery behind. The fire pit and bbq areas are situated to capture the best views of the superstition mountains, framed by the architectural pergola that creates a window to the vista beyond. A raised glass tile spa, capturing the colors of the desert context, serves as a jewel and centerpiece for the outdoor living space.
Piper Place, Yorba Linda
Piper Place, Yorba Linda
SolscapesSolscapes
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
The back 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 summer, this lush space is an immersive journey through a woodland edge planting scheme.
IMG_6184.HEIC
IMG_6184.HEIC
Gravel To Gold, Inc.Gravel To Gold, Inc.
Toja Grid Shade Pergola
Herb Garden with Cretan Pots
Herb Garden with Cretan Pots
Floren Design Ltd.Floren Design Ltd.
The herb garden
Lakeside Lookout
Lakeside Lookout
Brett Maloney Landscapes, LLCBrett Maloney Landscapes, LLC
Perennial rock garden filled with colorful, hardy perennials. Photo by Landscape Artist: Brett D. Maloney.
Memorial8 - Landscape Design, Installation & Maintenance
Memorial8 - Landscape Design, Installation & Maintenance
Hogue Landscape ServicesHogue Landscape Services
Deck and Turf
Deck and Turf
Thrive Landscape And DesignThrive Landscape And Design
We redesigned this client's existing back yard to iclude a composite deck, artificial turf, flagstone walk, bed swing, steel retainers, new plantings, jasmine trellises, and new plantings.
Santa Barbara Drought Tolerant
Santa Barbara Drought Tolerant
Montecito LandscapeMontecito Landscape
Contemporary yard for a contemporary house
Contemporary yard for a contemporary house
Blue Hibiscus GardensBlue Hibiscus Gardens
Agaves have grown in now.
Southern River Entry Garden
Southern River Entry Garden
NaturesqueNaturesque
Sunset Terrace
Sunset Terrace
John CoteJohn Cote
Hollywood Hills
Hollywood Hills
Somerset AssociatesSomerset Associates
Pool renovation, concrete work, decking, fire pit, water feature, irrigation, planting, lighting
Howard Residence
Howard Residence
Bay Tree Design, Inc.Bay Tree Design, Inc.
Front yard garden
Bella Vista Ranch
Bella Vista Ranch
Salinas Landscape LLCSalinas Landscape LLC
La Tierra House
La Tierra House
Spears Horn ArchitectsSpears Horn Architects
Flagstone terrace. Spears Horn Architects
Contemporary Rancho Santa Fe Landscape - Xeriscape
Contemporary Rancho Santa Fe Landscape - Xeriscape
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
contemporary landscape architecture in Rancho Santa Fe, with drought tolerant landscaping, and xeriscape irrigation. professionally installed by Hills Landscapes the design build company - Rob Hill, landscape architect/contractor
Beautiful Outdoor Living in Gleneagle
Beautiful Outdoor Living in Gleneagle
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
A blend of native grasses and wildflowers looks great and transitions into the surrounding open space. In addition to looking great, this area is low maintenance and water friendly.
Flagstone Walkway - Bluestone Full Color
Flagstone Walkway - Bluestone Full Color
Paradise Garden & LandscapeParadise Garden & Landscape
Lawn Conversion in Sunnyvale. Installation of Dry Creek, Rain Garden, Flagstone Walkways, Flagstone Steps and Entry, mix of Native and Drought Tolerant Plantings
"Weinberggarten"-Hanggarten I Rheinland-Pfalz
"Weinberggarten"-Hanggarten I Rheinland-Pfalz
besgen Landschaftsarchitekturbesgen Landschaftsarchitektur
besgen Landschaftsarchitektur

Blue 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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