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Shabby-Chic Style Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs

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Landscape Construction
Landscape Construction
TCE Hardscape and DesignTCE Hardscape and Design
Moss boulders with cacti and xeriscape design
Lakeside Townhouse
Lakeside Townhouse
Botalia DesignsBotalia Designs
Natalia Lopez de la Cruz
Wild Landscaping | Lap Pool and Waterfalls
Wild Landscaping | Lap Pool and Waterfalls
4 Seasons Remodeling & Design Inc.4 Seasons Remodeling & Design Inc.
Jardin sur berge à Villennes-sur-Seine
Jardin sur berge à Villennes-sur-Seine
Justine DewitteJustine Dewitte
Aménagement du jardin privé pour des particuliers basés à Villennes-sur-Seine. Le jardin entour la maison et est aménagé de petits espaces permettant son utilisation pour différents usages. La conception est pensée avec une cohérence paysagère de l'ensemble de la parcelle. La maison située au centre du jardin, offre des points de vue sur des scènes du jardin. L'ensemble du paysage amène le visiteur à se tourner vers la Seine, clou du spectacle de ce terrain exceptionnel. La terrasse en bois surplombe le jardin et est bordée de massifs de vivaces fleuries et naturelles. Les haies monotones et monospécifiques sont remplacées par des haies champêtres et à leurs pieds des massifs plantés viennent faire du jardin une promenade ponctuée de petits espaces de repos ou de lecture agréable. Co-conception avec Antoine Guibourgé pour Unjardin Réalisation travaux espaces verts MUGO PAYSAGE
Zilker Native Chic
Zilker Native Chic
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
his yard was transformed from a bland bilder basic to a fun and lush xeriscaped entry way. To make the yard feel bigger, we removed the driveway and used gravel from end to end, creating an open, borderless planting and patio space across the entire front yard. For extra security and privacy, a fence was added along the front, which features an automatic gate for easy use as they come and go. With the limestone facade being one of the customers least favorite features of the house, we planted fig ivy vines to grow and cover it.
Stonehouse Meadow - Late Fall
Stonehouse Meadow - Late Fall
Lavish GardensLavish Gardens
Seedbeds and ornamental grasses catching the glow of the morning sunrise.
A Laissez-faire La Selva Beach Walk
A Laissez-faire La Selva Beach Walk
·ecology by design, LLC·ecology by design, LLC
The best compliment I have ever gotten is: "You saved our marriage." This is why today I sometimes call it "Landscape Therapy," because you can spout out everything you want, and I will help you find solutions. You can leave the decisions to me.
Moraga Gardening Oasis
Moraga Gardening Oasis
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Steve Lambert
Jardin sur berge à Villennes-sur-Seine
Jardin sur berge à Villennes-sur-Seine
Justine DewitteJustine Dewitte
Aménagement du jardin privé pour des particuliers basés à Villennes-sur-Seine. Le jardin entour la maison et est aménagé de petits espaces permettant son utilisation pour différents usages. La conception est pensée avec une cohérence paysagère de l'ensemble de la parcelle. La maison située au centre du jardin, offre des points de vue sur des scènes du jardin. L'ensemble du paysage amène le visiteur à se tourner vers la Seine, clou du spectacle de ce terrain exceptionnel. La terrasse en bois surplombe le jardin et est bordée de massifs de vivaces fleuries et naturelles. Les haies monotones et monospécifiques sont remplacées par des haies champêtres et à leurs pieds des massifs plantés viennent faire du jardin une promenade ponctuée de petits espaces de repos ou de lecture agréable. Co-conception avec Antoine Guibourgé pour Unjardin Réalisation travaux espaces verts MUGO PAYSAGE
Moses Fire Daylily
Moses Fire Daylily
Dearborn Designs & AssociatesDearborn Designs & Associates
Lexi Dearborn CLD
Wild Landscaping | Lap Pool and Waterfalls
Wild Landscaping | Lap Pool and Waterfalls
4 Seasons Remodeling & Design Inc.4 Seasons Remodeling & Design Inc.
Zilker Native Chic
Zilker Native Chic
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
his yard was transformed from a bland bilder basic to a fun and lush xeriscaped entry way. To make the yard feel bigger, we removed the driveway and used gravel from end to end, creating an open, borderless planting and patio space across the entire front yard. For extra security and privacy, a fence was added along the front, which features an automatic gate for easy use as they come and go. With the limestone facade being one of the customers least favorite features of the house, we planted fig ivy vines to grow and cover it.
Forest inspired dry creek - Markham
Forest inspired dry creek - Markham
Red Fox ForestryRed Fox Forestry
A dry creek in this forest backyard was the solution to a recurring drainage problem. The dry creek was created with river rock and lined with cedar trees found on the client's property. The edges were planted with native ontario plants including ferns and sedges.
NOVELLA RESIDENCE
NOVELLA RESIDENCE
ALDIAALDIA
Bee Garden / Apiary
Bee Garden / Apiary
Ivy & BloomIvy & Bloom
An under-utilised corner of the garden was transformed into a romantic apiary, or bee-yard, featuring brightly painted hives and vintage furniture. The pebbles are a practical surface for working on the hives and retain water for the plants. Plants selected are a mix of bee-friendly perennials, herbs and vegetables, including dahlia, salvia leucanthe, anenome japonica and dianthus, buckwheat, blue kale, rhubarb, and silver lemon thyme. Woolly thyme, festuca coxii and purple alyssum soften the pebbles. Photos by Dee McQuillan
San Marcos Going Wild
San Marcos Going Wild
Sweet Smiling LandscapesSweet Smiling Landscapes
Lakeside Townhouse
Lakeside Townhouse
Botalia DesignsBotalia Designs
Natalia Lopez de la Cruz
Montecito Haven
Montecito Haven
Montecito LandscapeMontecito Landscape
This gorgeous Flagstone courtyard used to be lawn! No more, now it is large entertaining space with fire pit, dining table and outdoor grill. The location right outside the kitchen door makes it the perfect location for entertaining. An herb garden was planted a top the stone wall to allow easy access to herbs for cooking.
Moraga Gardening Oasis
Moraga Gardening Oasis
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Steve Lambert Belgard Paver Driveway
Zilker Native Chic
Zilker Native Chic
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
his yard was transformed from a bland bilder basic to a fun and lush xeriscaped entry way. To make the yard feel bigger, we removed the driveway and used gravel from end to end, creating an open, borderless planting and patio space across the entire front yard. For extra security and privacy, a fence was added along the front, which features an automatic gate for easy use as they come and go. With the limestone facade being one of the customers least favorite features of the house, we planted fig ivy vines to grow and cover it.

Shabby-Chic Style Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style front garden design.

How should I design my shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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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