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Mid-Century Ranch Makeover
Mid-Century Ranch Makeover
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Detail shot of Backyard
Desert Landscape
Desert Landscape
Gravel and GreenGravel and Green
Mi Century Encino
Mi Century Encino
Bonilla's Landscapes Inc.Bonilla's Landscapes Inc.
MID CENTURY MODERN LANDSCAPE RENO SCOPE OF WORK • DEMOLITION • CONCRETE • POOL COPING • iRRIGATION •fENCING •CUSTOM SEATING • PLANTING + IRRIGATION
Palm Springs in Glen Iris
Palm Springs in Glen Iris
Davidson Design StudioDavidson Design Studio
A Palm Springs inspired, arid garden provides a beautiful backdrop to this stunning modern home by Latitude 37 Homes. A stone letterbox mirrors the feature wall of the facade while a feature palm is the perfect vertical element to contrast with the dramatic horizontal lines of the architecture.
Contemporary Landscape
Contemporary Landscape
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
Scottsdale Desert Backyard Renovation
Scottsdale Desert Backyard Renovation
Shearon Design CollectiveShearon Design Collective
Renovated this backyard with updating all of the hardscape concrete to pavers, new landscape rock, all new plants and cactus, added landscape lighting, and tied in the Work From Home ( WFH ) backyard office into the design.
Casa Del Sol
Casa Del Sol
Groundswell GardensGroundswell Gardens
San Rafael Eichler - Mid-Century Modern Back & Front Landscape Remodel
San Rafael Eichler - Mid-Century Modern Back & Front Landscape Remodel
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
The front and back areas surrounding this Eichler home were updated with the mid-century modern design aesthetic in mind. The Front landscape takes on a minimalist design with architectural plants. Pincushion Tango shrub with striking orange flowers in Spring. Barrel Cactus, Artichoke Agaves, stately Thatching Reeds, a Blue Palm (Brahea 'Clara') a Mediterranean Fan Palm and other easy-care plants. The corten steel sculpture offers a striking focal point adjacent to the front doorway.
FAYNE REMODEL
FAYNE REMODEL
Robert A. McGraw ArchitectRobert A. McGraw Architect
Spacious Yard planted with drought tolerant plants for the coastal desert climate. Photo by Jon Encarnacion
Modern Formal Tarrytown Garden
Modern Formal Tarrytown Garden
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
A dramatic specimen Nolina nelsonii with a carpet of silver ponyfoot (Dichondra argentea). Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
The Colony House
The Colony House
The Design LaboratoryThe Design Laboratory
Leland Gebhardt
Bighorn Palm Desert luxury modern home exterior landscape design
Bighorn Palm Desert luxury modern home exterior landscape design
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Bighorn Palm Desert luxury modern home exterior landscape design. Photo by William MacCollum.
Palm Springs in Scottsdale - Mid-Century Modern Design with Custom Breeze Block
Palm Springs in Scottsdale - Mid-Century Modern Design with Custom Breeze Block
Shearon Design CollectiveShearon Design Collective
Transformed and transported this Desert Mid-Century Modern from Palm Springs straight to this North Scottsdale home. Every detail was highly considered, even down to the customer made breeze block to create this on-trend screen wall. Everything is new, all plants, cactus, agave, succulents, plants, and lighting. A very large thank you to our incredible client. We are thankful to have been part of this special project!
Conscious Stream Scape 2 Year Update - Silverlake
Conscious Stream Scape 2 Year Update - Silverlake
Ketti Kupper Conscious Life DesignKetti Kupper Conscious Life Design
Photo by Ketti Kupper
Custom Letterbox + Blue Chalk Sticks
Custom Letterbox + Blue Chalk Sticks
Moss Boss StudiosMoss Boss Studios
Our clients desired a unique creation with serious presence. A Dracaena Draco feature tree, sandstone boulders and custom letter box are just some of the elements which were brought together to fulfil the brief.
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.
Tucson's Painted Desert
Tucson's Painted Desert
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
The revised entry into the courtyard. The front walls were pushed out from their previous location effectively doubling the space of the courtyard. Photos by Meagan Hancock
Interface
Interface
Sweet Smiling LandscapesSweet Smiling Landscapes
Landscaping in Riverside, CA
Landscaping in Riverside, CA
ELITE REMODELING GROUP INC.ELITE REMODELING GROUP INC.
Southwestern landscaping services in the backyard of Riverside, CA home. New grass, plants, and patio construction.

Full Sun 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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