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Country Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs

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Cape Cod Wild and Edible -Transitioning a suburban front lawn into two new rooms
Cape Cod Wild and Edible -Transitioning a suburban front lawn into two new rooms
Christian Douglas Design, Inc.Christian Douglas Design, Inc.
Christian Douglas
Award Winning Water Feature Landscape Victoria
Award Winning Water Feature Landscape Victoria
Ocean Road LandscapingOcean Road Landscaping
This beautiful rural landscape garden is situated in a stunning location within the Otway ranges. Due to the high rainfall, and slope of the site, water was an issue. A paved driveway channels the water into a natural water feature has been installed, which runs under the house walkway. Quality pool paving and decking, and a large amount of natural stone walling has been landscaped at this property. Large stones have been located as stone features throughout to make a stunning and first class landscape. This premium water feature in this rural landscape garden won Feature in Landscape at the Victorian Landscape Awards 2014. Landscape Victoria Award WinnerJudges’ comments are as follows: “This installation has successfully provided a link across the Landscape via a well thought through design approach that addresses both functional and aesthetic challenges. The result is a feature in the landscape that can be enjoyed from different vantage points within the home.” – Landscape Victoria Judge, Grant Saltmarsh– Landscape Victoria Awards Extra information Design by Ocean Road Landscaping and Facet Design Rural landscape garden
LotusLand South aka Sycamore Canyon Landscape
LotusLand South aka Sycamore Canyon Landscape
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Great indoor outdoor living space. This is truely Santa Barbara outdoor living at its best!
Landscaping and flagstone in Vienna, Virginia
Landscaping and flagstone in Vienna, Virginia
GreenWorks Landscaping, Inc.GreenWorks Landscaping, Inc.
Vienna, Virginia home with completed landscaping and stone walkway.
Upper Emerald Lake Modern Farmhouse • Atelier Noël
Upper Emerald Lake Modern Farmhouse • Atelier Noël
Atelier Noël, Inc.Atelier Noël, Inc.

Ladera Ranch Modern Farmhouse
Ladera Ranch Modern Farmhouse
Living Gardens Landscape DesignLiving Gardens Landscape Design
Our homeowners were looking for a garden where they could sit by the fire, grow vegetable and hear the sound of water. Their home was new construction in a modern farmhouse style. We used gravel and concrete as paving. Board formed concrete firepit keeps it feeling modern. The vegetable beds supply season vegetables and herbs.
Arroyo Grande Modern Farmhouse
Arroyo Grande Modern Farmhouse
Gast ArchitectsGast Architects
Neil Donaldson
Family Farmhouse
Family Farmhouse
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
Pond
Up-cycled natural Beauty-WOODEND
Up-cycled natural Beauty-WOODEND
Gary Winter Landscape DesignGary Winter Landscape Design
Image by Gary Winter
Willistown Meadow
Willistown Meadow
GreenWeaver LandscapesGreenWeaver Landscapes
Jennifer Nichols
English Garden, California Style
English Garden, California Style
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
After a tear-down/remodel we were left with a west facing sloped front yard without much privacy from the street, a blank palette as it were. Re purposed concrete was used to create an entrance way and a seating area. Colorful drought tolerant trees and plants were used strategically to screen out unwanted views, and to frame the beauty of the new landscape. This yard is an example of low water, low maintenance without looking like grandmas cactus garden.
Medina Cottage Patio Garden
Medina Cottage Patio Garden
Spring Greenworks LLCSpring Greenworks LLC
back patio
St. Helena farmhouse
St. Helena farmhouse
Kellie Carlin Landscape DesignKellie Carlin Landscape Design
External & Landscape Works To 1930s Art Deco Queenslander
External & Landscape Works To 1930s Art Deco Queenslander
Dion Seminara ArchitectureDion Seminara Architecture
External & Landscape Works To 1930s Art Deco Queenslander
Wisconsin Contemporary Farmhouse
Wisconsin Contemporary Farmhouse
Grey Leaf Design, Inc.Grey Leaf Design, Inc.
Mixing native prairie grasses with the structure of a defined landscape as you approach this contemporary farmhouse.
Parkdale
Parkdale
Rachel's Landscape DesignRachel's Landscape Design
Native poppies grow like weeds here and take hardly any irrigation. Planted with Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' and local boulders.
Entry Garden
Entry Garden
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
A curving gravel path provides an interesting entry from the street. Basalt curbing defines the edge of the roadway Installation by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation Photo by Amy Whitworth
Rescue Ranch
Rescue Ranch
Magee DesignMagee Design
John C Magee
Studio Barn
Studio Barn
Rue Sherwood Landscape Design, LLCRue Sherwood Landscape Design, LLC
Rue Sherwood Landscape Design
Plants for North Texas
Plants for North Texas
Appealing Gardens Landscapes, LLCAppealing Gardens Landscapes, LLC
This is a non irrigated landscape in Wylie. Photo taken in early Fall. In the foreground, Henry Duelberg Blue Salvia followed by Mexican Feather Grass and in the background the great butterfly attractor, Gregg's Light Blue Mistflower!

Country Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed country 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 country 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 country front garden design.

How should I design my country 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 country 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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