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Green Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs

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Farmhouse Landscape Renovation - Cedarburg
Farmhouse Landscape Renovation - Cedarburg
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Lavender lines both sides of the front walk, while 'Pardon Me' daylily, 'Summer Beauty' allium, 'Goldsturm' rudbeckia and 'Fatal Attraction' echinacea add color at the sidewalk. Westhauser Photography
Shade Garden 2
Shade Garden 2
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
Ledge Stone Retaining Wall with Plantings
Ledge Stone Retaining Wall with Plantings
DC Design LLCDC Design LLC
Large ledge stones create a retaining wall on the side of the swimming pool. Plantings soften the stone and concrete by providing texture and color.
Modern Irvine
Modern Irvine
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Succulents and agave's in decorative pebble near an ipe wood deck with built-in seating an a prefabricated fire pit by restoration hardware. Studio H Landscape Architecture
Narrow Sausalito, CA Landscape Transformed For Outdoor Enjoyment & Usable Space
Narrow Sausalito, CA Landscape Transformed For Outdoor Enjoyment & Usable Space
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
To gain more usable space in this narrow landscape and update the hardscaping and overgrown garden, my design reconfigured the pathway with poured-in-place concrete pavers accented by Mexican pebbles and a stunning variety of succulents and other site-appropriate plantings that thrive in shade and part sun. We removed the tree to create a patio area large enough to fit a table and chairs for a small group. Non-invasive/clumping Bamboo was added to help screen the patio and provide privacy. Other shade to part-shade plants were included that provide a variety of textures and colors throughout the seasons. Low-voltage lighting was installed for safety and ambiance. Design and Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Transformed Lawn Area
Transformed Lawn Area
Rue Group, Inc. / Kathryn Rue, Landscape ArchitectRue Group, Inc. / Kathryn Rue, Landscape Architect
Our client had a large unused lawn area towards the rear of their property that they wanted transformed into an enjoyable destination. Our design solution has now created a putting green that is enjoyed on a regular basis with an elevated gazebo patio with retaining seat walls that create a beautiful focal point in this well established back yard.
Garden of Splendor
Garden of Splendor
flora Distinctive Landscapesflora Distinctive Landscapes
Suburban Modern with Pool
Suburban Modern with Pool
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
In a suburb less than 3 miles from Manhattan an old house underwent a major facelift. I had a good fortune of being invited to participate on the garden design and installation. In the front a simple corten steel frame lifts an arrangement of Carex Pensilvanica, that will mature into a lawn that will not need mowing. Playful clusters of Boxwoods add structure and winter interest.
Colorful California Native Habitat
Colorful California Native Habitat
Edger Landscape DesignEdger Landscape Design
Alongside a backyard gazebo California natives such as Cleveland Sage, Redbud, Foothill Penstemon, and Canyon Dudleya announce spring.
Parkwood Backyard
Parkwood Backyard
United Firm ConstructionUnited Firm Construction
Gregg Residence
Gregg Residence
ALA, Artistic Landscape ArchitectureALA, Artistic Landscape Architecture
Architectural Moderne Landscape
Architectural Moderne Landscape
D.T.DESIGN, LLCD.T.DESIGN, LLC
This native plant style garden transitions the home off of the formal lawn and terrace to a spectacular and architectural native plant garden. Also designed as a Butterfly or Pollinator garden, perennials mix with flowering shrubs , grasses, Joe Pye Weed and Blazing Star varieties to create natural habitat in an urban location. Designed as a Xeriscape garden area, no irrigation is used in this garden. Deirdre Toner
Our Work
Our Work
Ken Griffin LandscapeKen Griffin Landscape
Our Work
Our Work
Hinkle Landscaping and Design Co.Hinkle Landscaping and Design Co.
Perovskia atriplicifolia varieties offer reliable charm to the summer garden. Drought-tolerant, fragrant, blue and wildlife friendly, it is a long-lived perennial worthy of a spot in our designs.
Surfer's Paradise, Hollister Ranch
Surfer's Paradise, Hollister Ranch
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Cedar spa and flagstone deck look out over tranquil ocean view. This is quite a lovely retreat!! Heaven on earth! All Margie could think of while on this site was, "All I need is a tent out here with this view and I'd be happy." The small weekend home on the flank of the rolling grassy coastal plain in Hollister Ranch (near Gaviota, CA) faces breath-taking panoramic views of ocean, islands, coastal plain, foothills and mountains. Holly Lepere
Back Yard Arizona Landscape
Back Yard Arizona Landscape
Arizona Living Landscape & DesignArizona Living Landscape & Design
Travertine paver patio and sidwalk with Synthetic grass, border and gravel. Desert plants, Pergola, travertine stone counter on built-in BBQ and bar. Built in bar with glass tile and cultured stone. Built in BBQ with fridge, and drop in gas grill.
Scenic Habitat
Scenic Habitat
Roxy DesignsRoxy Designs
Photo: © Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Palo Alto Contemporary Retreat
Palo Alto Contemporary Retreat
Boxleaf Design, Inc.Boxleaf Design, Inc.
Meg Messina Photography
Urban Front Yard Re-Landscape
Urban Front Yard Re-Landscape
Landscape ConnectionLandscape Connection
Sustainable Urban Denver Colorado front yard transformation 1 year after landscape re-design.
Drought Tolerant Landscaping
Drought Tolerant Landscaping
Legacy LandscapeLegacy Landscape
Low water use planting using Arbutus unedo 'Oktoberfest' (right back), Sedum 'Autumn Joy' (right front), Pennisetum setaceum (middle front), Pennisetum Oriental (left front) and Teucrium chamaedrys 'Prostratum' (left front).

Green 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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