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Budget Friendly Lawn Replacement
Budget Friendly Lawn Replacement
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
A collection of exotic plants keep the front yard interesting year round. Coppertone Stonecrop (Sedum nussbaumerianum) make a pretty groundcover.
Tuscan Villa Landscape
Tuscan Villa Landscape
Stephen E. Meehan, Landscape ArchitectStephen E. Meehan, Landscape Architect
Gravel Driveway approach to Tuscan Villa Courtyard
Terracotta pots brimming with textural plants
Terracotta pots brimming with textural plants
Eve's Garden DesignEve's Garden Design
A palette of reds, blues, and yellows complements the playful house colors. Photo by Eve Werner
Los Altos
Los Altos
Studio SFStudio SF
Private Urban Garden in Stoke Newington
Private Urban Garden in Stoke Newington
Earth Designs Garden and Build London and EssexEarth Designs Garden and Build London and Essex
This property is on the edge of a very green, unusually private space in an urban area London. The main outdoor area is downstairs and has limited space. It is overshadowed by the high boundary wall and the upstairs balcony which overhangs half of the space. The client wanted the design to include an area for seating and storage, and some greenery if possible. This design seeks to make maximum use of the limited space available in the garden. The floor is paved with large rectangular porcelain paving slabs and a central panel of decorative mosaic tiling. These gorgeous moroccan inspired tiles continue up the boundary wall to create a stunning focal point from the interior of the property. To the right-hand side of the courtyard we built a bespoke hardwood timber storage unit with a living roof filled with ferns on top. The left side of the space features a bespoke hardwood timber bench with built-in storage and a bespoke coffee table featuring an industrial-style metal frame (height adjustable with a crank handle) and timber top. We also created a built-in storage unit large enough to accommodate the client’s surfboards and other sports equipment. The front of this storage unit is faced with coloured Perspex sheets to create a clean, contemporary look. A self-contained Moroccan style water feature installed on the mosaic wall panel imbues the space with the gentle sound of running water.
Front Entry Courtyard
Front Entry Courtyard
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
A ceramic pot is cut in half and mounted to a wall to create a unique container garden in this front entry courtyard.
ENTRYlevelHOME
ENTRYlevelHOME
tuthill architecturetuthill architecture
Malibu Beach Front Estate
Malibu Beach Front Estate
Montecito LandscapeMontecito Landscape
This shady gravel garden path takes one from the back of the property to the front garden. Crushed stone meandering path lined with shade-loving perennials with white flowers making an elegant white and green garden. Photo: Lisa Cullen
Cast stone courtyard fountain with basin
Cast stone courtyard fountain with basin
LA StudioLA Studio
Intimate courtyard cast stone fountain and copper spigot
Photographer: Landscape Design
Photographer: Landscape Design
David Duncan LivingstonDavid Duncan Livingston
Planting Beds Brought to Life!
Planting Beds Brought to Life!
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping

A Greek Villa
A Greek Villa
Andrew Skurman ArchitectsAndrew Skurman Architects
Rear garden and pool. Photographer: Mark Darley, Matthew Millman
CASA BS
CASA BS
ReisarchitetturaReisarchitettura
Giardino e lounge esterne
Residential Backyard Water Feature
Residential Backyard Water Feature
Garcia Rock And Water DesignGarcia Rock And Water Design
A section of a rock lined creek-stream water feature, that we built, which is over 200' long. It is located underneath a grove of oaks that provides plenty of shade and partial sun for the ferns and other shade loving plants. The landscape was designed by the homeowners and is meticulously maintained.
Colorful Outdoor Living in Glenview
Colorful Outdoor Living in Glenview
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Clay pavers set in a formal herringbone pattern offer a stark contrast to exploded flagstone slabs that lead deeper into the trees. Photo by Russell Jenkins.
Dearborn Garden Walk 2014
Dearborn Garden Walk 2014
MILIEUMILIEU
Orinda, Ca hillside auto cover pool & spa
Orinda, Ca hillside auto cover pool & spa
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Thank you Alvin and Ginny for sharing the experience of building your swimming pool dreams
Residential Backyard Water Feature
Residential Backyard Water Feature
Garcia Rock And Water DesignGarcia Rock And Water Design
This photo is showing how the creeping fig and ferns are used to obscure the construction elements of the man-made creek. It is a section of a rock lined creek-stream water feature, that we built, which is over 200' long. It is located underneath a grove of oaks that provides plenty of shade and partial sun for the ferns and other shade loving plants. The landscape was designed by the homeowners and is meticulously maintained.
Alamo House I
Alamo House I
CK LandscapeCK Landscape
5217 McCormick Mtn in Travis Landing
5217 McCormick Mtn in Travis Landing
Masters Touch Custom HomesMasters Touch Custom Homes

Mediterranean Fully Shaded 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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