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Mediterranean Back Garden Ideas and Designs

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Spanish Bungalow
Spanish Bungalow
Lisa Gimmy Landscape ArchitectureLisa Gimmy Landscape Architecture
DG Decomposed Granite
DG Decomposed Granite
Glorious GardensGlorious Gardens
Stabilized DG patio area. Large river rock help support slope and drought tolerant plantings. Photograph by Emma Almendarez
Aspen, CO
Aspen, CO
Patricia Gorman Associates, Inc.Patricia Gorman Associates, Inc.
Sunbathing Agave vilmoriniana 'stained glass'
Sunbathing Agave vilmoriniana 'stained glass'
Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.
Agave vilmoriniana take a sunbath surrounded by blooms and succulents
Napa Valley Formal
Napa Valley Formal
Autumn Skies LandscapesAutumn Skies Landscapes
Rodney Rose, Autumn Skies Landscapes
Mediterranean Landscape
Mediterranean Landscape
Garden Art Tucked Into the Plantings
Garden Art Tucked Into the Plantings
Landscape LogicLandscape Logic
This backyard now includes everything you would want for an entertainers dream yard. Built by Landscape Logic and Tony Vitale. The yard includes a covered cabana, fireplace, fire pit, TV wall, pergola, spool (spa +pool combo) outdoor kitchen, and private seating areas.
Yountville resident
Yountville resident
Lou Penning Landscapes Inc.Lou Penning Landscapes Inc.
Tucson Oasis
Tucson Oasis
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
Planting islands create pockets of enjoyment within this new backyard. Photos by Meagan Hancock
Outdoor Oasis
Outdoor Oasis
Absolute DesignAbsolute Design
Visalia, CA
Colorado Springs Xeriscape Garden
Colorado Springs Xeriscape Garden
Sunflower Designs LLCSunflower Designs LLC
Dry River Bed
tuscan, stone, flagstone motorcourt
tuscan, stone, flagstone motorcourt
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
tuscany architecture by Friehauf associates, with all exterior landscape planning and installation by Rob Hill, Hill's landscapes - Cameron Flagstone, italian cypress, pizza oven, vanishing edge pool, olive trees
Southlake
Southlake
JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors ConstructionJAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction
Greenery
Greenery
3rd Street Inn3rd Street Inn
3rd Street Inn® offers the highest quality, most realistic, artificial foliage on the market today. 3rd Street Inn® Topiary Balls looks great while hanging, in planters, on mantels, as table centerpieces, and more. Our fake greenery looks great on walls, fences, and more!
Casa en Gavà Mar
Casa en Gavà Mar
Cláudia de Sousa - Interior DesignCláudia de Sousa - Interior Design
Jardin minimalista de estilo mediterraneo en Casa en la playa.
California Spanish Modern Sanctuary
California Spanish Modern Sanctuary
Califia EcodesignCalifia Ecodesign
Ultimate backyard escape. Never mowed. Watered once a week. Gorgeous mediterranean garden for a contemporary lifestyle.
Old World-Inspired Backyard
Old World-Inspired Backyard
JRP Design & RemodelJRP Design & Remodel
After many phases of a whole remodel and addition, our clients were delighted to get started on the exterior renovation. They once again secured the Design/Build services of JRP Design & Remodel to help them fully reimagine the exterior of their home, match the aesthetic of the interior, and add the amenities they had desired for years. The existing landscaping was worn with a mix of grass, hedges, and a patio that was smaller than our clients wanted. The retaining walls and hillside were both in need of a major rework. The JRP design team provided a new vision starting with a regrade of the hillside and new retaining walls further back into the hill, allowing room for a new pool/spa and entertaining space. A large outdoor kitchen and bar area fully equipped with a BBQ, prep sink, and beverage fridge was made to encourage conviviality. A new free-standing fireplace was added to enjoy evenings outside and the “spool“- a stunning focal point in this Spanish/Mediterranean feel backyard that brings a soothing ambiance to space. Photographer: Open House VC
Low Voltage LED's Illuminate Drought Tolerant Planting
Low Voltage LED's Illuminate Drought Tolerant Planting
Mediterrasian LandscapesMediterrasian Landscapes
Terraces with drought tolerant plants
Gazebo and outdoor fireplace with sitting wall and small fountian
Gazebo and outdoor fireplace with sitting wall and small fountian
Inventive Landscape CreationsInventive Landscape Creations
Back yard slope terrace
Back yard slope terrace
Ornamental Gardens by LisaOrnamental Gardens by Lisa
This small sloped backyard was terraced for more useable space. Existing Daylilies were planted en masse at the foot of the wall. Plants are predominantly southern California natives. Maintenance of the plants on the terraces is nearly non-existent.

Mediterranean Back Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean front garden design.

How should I design my mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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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