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Green Garden with a Desert Look Ideas and Designs

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Tropical lake house
Tropical lake house
Green Team SolutionsGreen Team Solutions
Luc M. Limbourg
Feldbaum residence
Feldbaum residence
Palm Dreams Watershapes and LandscapesPalm Dreams Watershapes and Landscapes
Agave desmettiana combined with Purple Lantana and Washingtonian filifera palm tree. Boulders, crushed rock and 3/8th gravel
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.
Mahogany Island #4
Mahogany Island #4
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Our client contracted us to design and build a functional and interesting water front project that had to be family friendly!! They wanted a cozy fire pit area that also contained a 3 piece natural rock bubbler. They also wanted a spa area with lounger space for sunbathing as well as a beach area for sandcastles and beach toy storage. No expense was spared with a custom pergola, natural rock retaining and steps as well as landscape lighting and well placed trees and shrubs. Concrete edge and aggregate beds make for a low maintenance dream yard!!
Georgetown Native Nook
Georgetown Native Nook
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Wilets Residence
Wilets Residence
Verdant EnterprisesVerdant Enterprises
Low Water Love
Low Water Love
Sweet Smiling LandscapesSweet Smiling Landscapes
Tiered of the looking out at a shabby brown lawn in their front yard and unwilling to use the water to keep it green these homeowners decided to go for something different. The wife in this household worked from home and was motivated to have a better view from her home office. As an enthusiastic bird watcher, I wanted to give her a view that included happy birds fluttering about. The husband was annoyed by the fact that some of the neighbors allowed their dogs to use this corner lot a toilet without having the curtesy of cleaning up after them. My job was to create a low water landscape (also known as xeriscape) that attracted birds, bees and butterflies but kept the dogs off. We started with directing down spouts in to catch basins called infiltration swales. These swales capture water storing it in the soil where it can be accessed by plants months after the rains have stopped. Then we integrated primarily California native plants and succulents into the design. Special attention was payed to the water needs of the plants and the ideal growing conditions for each species so that the combination of earthworks and plant choice and placement this landscape can get by with zero supplemental irrigation after the period of establishment this landscape. By incorporating flowering California native plants, native birds and insects flocked to the site in a neighborhood otherwise dominated by lifeless landscapes. By surrounding the garden with decomposed granite and succulents we created a space that was unpleasant and unappealing for dogs to relive themselves while remaining appealing to more human sensibilities. Today this property sits on the corner in a suburban neighborhood of Goleta, California. Hopefully serving as inspiration to take out lawns and build beautiful gardens that work to integrate the man made landscape with the natural ecosystem in which it is built.
Palm Springs in Glen Iris
Palm Springs in Glen Iris
Davidson Design StudioDavidson Design Studio
Creating a midcentury modern, arid style garden to complement a new build by Latitude 37. Inspired by the wonderous residential landscapes of Palm Springs and using plants to suit Melbourne's climate.
Dripping Springs Natural Oasis
Dripping Springs Natural Oasis
Southwest Custom Pools & Outdoor LivingSouthwest Custom Pools & Outdoor Living
This landscape / hardscape involved a range of desert plants and flora found throughout the Hill Country. The natural bluffs and boulder work were tied into the pool waterfall and were installed to give the appearance the house was perched on a limestone cliff.
Alfresco
Alfresco
Omeo DesignOmeo Design
Espacio exterior con jardín zen. Exterior space with zen garden. Photo © Coco Rubio
Casa Olivo
Casa Olivo
Garza ConceptsGarza Concepts
Agaves were placed as focal points
Hardscaping in Encino, CA
Hardscaping in Encino, CA
ELITE REMODELING GROUP INC.ELITE REMODELING GROUP INC.
Front yard renovation with driveway and rock garden.
Rio Rancho Courtyard
Rio Rancho Courtyard
Fidos TurfFidos Turf
Mediterranean garden in Los Alto Hills
Mediterranean garden in Los Alto Hills
UserUser
This garden had an historic collection of native California and Mexican fan palms, clustered around a water-needy lawn. We removed the lawn, added a new layer of drought tolerant smaller palms, and an underplanting of mediterranean type shrubs and perennials.
Georgetown Native Nook
Georgetown Native Nook
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Whisper Ranch Amenity Building
Whisper Ranch Amenity Building
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Backyard Diamonds
Backyard Diamonds
Coy Land TechsCoy Land Techs
The team helped transform an area once filled with spotty grass to a back yard that will look amazing all year. The project included removing existing pavers and reshaping the end of the paver walkway, artificial turf, concrete slab, concrete borders, river rock, succulents, drip irrigation, and running electrical for an outdoor fridge. The space is now low maintenance and ready for entertaining.
Contemporary Cactus Garden
Contemporary Cactus Garden
Outside CollectiveOutside Collective
Japanische Steinlaterne
Japanische Steinlaterne
Drixler Japanische HäuserDrixler Japanische Häuser
japanische Steinlaterne aus Naturstein mit beleuchtetem Holzkorpus
Heritage Pointe 5
Heritage Pointe 5
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Some photos of the project once complete and grown in for 2 seasons. Looks darn amazing!!!

Green 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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