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Brown Garden with a Desert Look Ideas and Designs

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Transformed Tucson Courtyard
Transformed Tucson Courtyard
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
Santa Fe, NM Residence
Santa Fe, NM Residence
Fred Albert DesignFred Albert Design
The design of the landscape and patio for a residence in Santa Fe, NM. The large rock sculpture at left serves to punctuate the entrance to the courtyard. Large Colorado flagstone is used for the stepping stones and for the patio. Photo Credits: Fred Albert
Shadow Lake
Shadow Lake
Showcase Landscape & IrrigationShowcase Landscape & Irrigation
Contemporary Landscape
Contemporary Landscape
Piper Place, Yorba Linda
Piper Place, Yorba Linda
SolscapesSolscapes
Living Room and Back Yard Oasis
Living Room and Back Yard Oasis
Patricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLCPatricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLC
The small back yard became an oasis of desert plants.
Feldbaum residence
Feldbaum residence
Palm Dreams Watershapes and LandscapesPalm Dreams Watershapes and Landscapes
Detail of the landscape showing the Variegated Agaves, purple Lantana and the texture of the boulders. crushed tock and 3/8th gravel.
Jardín en Biniancolla
Jardín en Biniancolla
CITRUSCITRUS
Las Campanas Beauty - Photos by Daniel Nadelbach
Las Campanas Beauty - Photos by Daniel Nadelbach
Tierra ConceptsTierra Concepts
Sereno Canyon Mayne Model
Sereno Canyon Mayne Model
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Learn more about this design or receive a quote by contacting us online: https://creativeenvironments.com/contact-us/
Wooten Backyard Living
Wooten Backyard Living
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
These homeowners were looking to up their hosting game by modernizing their property to create the ultimate entertainment space. A custom outdoor kitchen was added with a top of the line Delta Heat grill and a special nook for a Big Green Egg. Flagstone was added to create asymmetrical walkways throughout the yard that extended into a ring around the fire pit. Four rectangular trellises were added along the fence and shed, with an all metal pergola located at the back of the pool. This unique structure immediately draws the eye and adds a playful, artistic element to the rest of the space. The use of various sized rocks, gravel, and flagstone give a rough texture that creates a symbiosis with the metalwork. Silver Falls Dichondra creates a beautiful contrast to the rocks and can be found all over the property along with various other grasses, ferns, and agave. A large area of gravel rests on the side of the house, giving the client room to park a recreational vehicle. In front, a privacy fence was added along one of the property lines, leading into a drought resistant, eco-friendly section of yard. This fence, coupled with a giant boulder, doubles as a safety precaution in case drivers miss the turn and run into their lawn. This updated landscaping adds an effortless flow for guests to move from the front yard to the back while creating a very open, welcoming feel to all who enter.
Wildlife View House
Wildlife View House
Landscape Design West, LLCLandscape Design West, LLC
Easy care succulent garden.
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.
Mid-East Modern
Mid-East Modern
Charter Oak Landscape DevelopmentCharter Oak Landscape Development
Full Landscape Projects
Full Landscape Projects
Pavers Landscape LLCPavers Landscape LLC
Portfolio
Portfolio
D-CRAIN Design and ConstructionD-CRAIN Design and Construction
Transformed Tucson Courtyard
Transformed Tucson Courtyard
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
Desert Landscape
Desert Landscape
Gravel and GreenGravel and Green
Birdwatcher's Sanctuary in Poway
Birdwatcher's Sanctuary in Poway
Beaudry Garden DesignBeaudry Garden Design
This property was covered with pink rock when our client called us. In an effort to be gentle on the environment, and to save money, the client took our suggestion to work with what they had by incorporating more contrasting rock to bring the property together in a cohesive design. The clients are active birders and wanted to grow their own food including vegetables and fruits. We worked with interior designer, Nikki Klugh, to select gorgeous furniture to compliment the design.
Connie S.
Connie S.
Sills Landscape DesignSills Landscape Design

Brown 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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