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Mediterranean Garden Ideas and Designs

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Backyard Garden Sculptures (metal art)
Backyard Garden Sculptures (metal art)
EntanglementsEntanglements
Outdoor sculpture garden art by Entanglements. Rusted laser cut steel fabrication, designed in Melbourne. 'Flower Ball' ideal backyard art for create a metal artwork feature in your front garden.
Caminos aromáticos
Caminos aromáticos
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Landscape photography
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Ravello Hotel Caruso
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Spanish Revival
Spanish Revival
Rollins Andrew InteriorsRollins Andrew Interiors
William Short Photography and Kendra Maarse Photography
Glendale Mediterranean
Glendale Mediterranean
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
Encircling a sleek pool, this garden for a growing family offers comfortable spaces in which to play, relax and dine. New raised planters and containers overflow with citrus, herbs and colorful Mediterranean plantings. Synthetic turf provides a soft, inviting play place in a shady area of the yard. Photo by Martin Cox
Calabasas Home
Calabasas Home
UserUser
Another view of the Spanish style home. This is a medium sized driveway paved with various colors of pavers. Photos by Jannus Studios
Mediterranean Rustic
Mediterranean Rustic
Green View LandscapingGreen View Landscaping
Linda Oyama Bryan
Small Xeriscape Cottage Garden
Small Xeriscape Cottage Garden
English Landscape LLCEnglish Landscape LLC
Suburban Backyard - Artificial Turf | Hardscape | Flagstone | Foliage
Suburban Backyard - Artificial Turf | Hardscape | Flagstone | Foliage
RugZoom Synthetic Grass & LandscapingRugZoom Synthetic Grass & Landscaping
Santa Barbara Home
Santa Barbara Home
Jonathan Raith Inc.Jonathan Raith Inc.
Courtyard Garden
Courtyard Garden
Hawkeye Landscape DesignHawkeye Landscape Design
Reinventing the frontyard with a welcoming Mesquite entryway gate. The courtyard walls allow for a water fountain, seating and planters. Permeable arizona flagstone with low water plants allow for minimal maintenance.
Sonoma
Sonoma
Ken Linsteadt ArchitectsKen Linsteadt Architects
Sophisticated "South of the Border" Transformation where color is king
Sophisticated "South of the Border" Transformation where color is king
Siobhan's Outdoor TransformationsSiobhan's Outdoor Transformations
I recommended a pergola for this space to compliment the large fountain.
Solana Beach Elegance
Solana Beach Elegance
debora carl landscape designdebora carl landscape design
California Native Garden | Going Native Garden Tour
California Native Garden | Going Native Garden Tour
L. A. Peluso DesignsL. A. Peluso Designs
Exterior water Fountains for Pools and Walls, Mediterranean Style
Exterior water Fountains for Pools and Walls, Mediterranean Style
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Images provided by 'Ancient Surfaces' Product name: Antique Biblical Stone Fountain Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com Do you want to add the crown jewel to your backyard? Or maybe you want to finish of your swimming pool with a hand carved stone art piece instead of that stacked, bricked or stuccoed wall that you currently have? What about that kitchen window that leads to your neighbor’s wall or catwalk? Well you guessed it if you were thinking about adding a unique water feature that will transform that dull space into a lush oasis of limestone, water and greenery... An antique water fountain will not only transform your backyard it will change your mood every time you look at it of walk pass by it...
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Jon Eric Christner ARCHITECT INC.Jon Eric Christner ARCHITECT INC.
Gateway to Rear Yard - General Contractor: Forte Estate Homes
Past Projects
Past Projects
Waterman & SunWaterman & Sun
This newly planted garden is now very colorful and thriving in the presence of deer. Most all of our gardens in the hilly areas of the peninsula are designed and planted with deer in mind.
South African Style in Woodside
South African Style in Woodside
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This shot by Marion Brenner has been the hit of this past year, appearing in several Sunset publications, as well as the soon-to-be released Fall edition of Garden Design Magazine. photo- Marion Brenner

Mediterranean 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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Southlake
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