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Woodland Garden- Los Feliz
Woodland Garden- Los Feliz
Ketti Kupper Conscious Life DesignKetti Kupper Conscious Life Design
Decomposed Granite path between Giant Sequoias leads to repurposed, reshaped and stained rear concrete slab. Micro-climate appropriate plants complete the picture. Photo by Ketti Kupper.
Ladera Ranch Modern Farmhouse
Ladera Ranch Modern Farmhouse
Living Gardens Landscape DesignLiving Gardens Landscape Design
Our homeowners were looking for a garden where they could sit by the fire, grow vegetable and hear the sound of water. Their home was new construction in a modern farmhouse style. We used gravel and concrete as paving. Board formed concrete firepit keeps it feeling modern. The vegetable beds supply season vegetables and herbs.
Bench seating in foreground with native plants on hillside in background
Bench seating in foreground with native plants on hillside in background
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
Rock outcroppings make a striking background for new lounge areas in this compact Los Angeles hillside garden. Working with the attributes of the site, we added native plants to drape over the stone, and converted hollowed stone planters into a firepit and water feature. New built-in seating and a cozy hammock complete the relaxing space, and dramatic lighting makes it come alive at night. Photo by Martin Cox Photography.
Modern Zen Garden Small Space Design
Modern Zen Garden Small Space Design
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
New build garden - Olympic park Stratford
New build garden - Olympic park Stratford
Melanie Hick Garden DesignMelanie Hick Garden Design
This blank canvas space in a new build in London's Olympic park had a bespoke transformation without digging down into soil. The entire design sits on a suspended patio above a carpark and includes bespoke features like a pergola, seating, bug hotel, irrigated planters and green climbers. The garden is a haven for a young family who love to bring their natural finds back home after walks.
Joyous Wildlife Habitat in Santa Monica
Joyous Wildlife Habitat in Santa Monica
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
A bubbling basalt stone fountain creates a soothing audible backdrop and is much loved by the birds and wildlife that flock to this garden which is a certified wildlife habitat.
Del Mar Charmer
Del Mar Charmer
Jackie and the BeanstalkJackie and the Beanstalk
There are whimsical garden art and accessories throughout the garden, including mirrors in several locations.
Aspen Estates
Aspen Estates
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Our client hired us to renovate their yard to increase the privacy from the new ring road by planting another 21 trees in their backyard along with working on some bedding areas. Easy peasy!!
Fire pit landscape
Fire pit landscape
Project MasterzProject Masterz
Hillside Landscape Sanctuary in Northern California
Hillside Landscape Sanctuary in Northern California
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
This vast hillside in San Anselmo, Northern California has evolved over the years and is the personal sanctuary of Landscape Designer Eileen Kelly, owner of Dig Your Garden Landscape Design. Succulents have always been one of Eileen's favorites for their dramatic textures and low-water needs. Agave 'Blue Glow' a favorite provides year round interest with other succulents and companion plants such as the variegated Meerlo 'Lavender'. Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design http://www.digyourgarden.com
Tropical landscape make-over in Portosol
Tropical landscape make-over in Portosol
Green Team SolutionsGreen Team Solutions
Backyard makeover. Building on existing elements (Palm trees) we removed a lot of outgrown and outdated material and freshened up the patio borders with colorful canna's, various bromeliads, Alocasia California, and a fresh layer of mulch and landscape pebbles. Landscape boulders break up the lines and specimen Bromeliads provide touches of interest.
Sherwood St Turf Job
Sherwood St Turf Job
RnS Landscaping LtdRnS Landscaping Ltd
After, the final product. Turf and pavers with a beachstone border.
Urban Garden
Urban Garden
Schumacher AssociatesSchumacher Associates
In this tiny front and side yard garden we created intrigue and privacy for home owners in an urban setting.
The New American Remodel 2019
The New American Remodel 2019
By DesignBy Design
Cool outdoor shower with teak and deck floor. Railroad ties found on the property were repurposed to create a privacy screen for this showering space.
URBAN GARDEN - WEST LONDON
URBAN GARDEN - WEST LONDON
bellabuncebellabunce
West London Garden design. Family friendly. Low maintenance. Small budget.
No mow grass river moves to separate two Japanese Maple.
No mow grass river moves to separate two Japanese Maple.
Outside InStyleOutside InStyle
A river of no mow grass gives movement around boulders. Various leaf shaped ground covers spread across front landscape and around the two featured Japanese Maples.
The incredible bright yellow of Japanese Forest Grass.
The incredible bright yellow of Japanese Forest Grass.
Outside InStyleOutside InStyle
Deep glossy Coprosma contrasts with Japanese Forest Grass and Dwarf Mondo.
Front Yard Landscape
Front Yard Landscape
Stephanie D PooleStephanie D Poole
The seating area is located near the sidewalk and the bocce ball court driveway for convenient socializing. The African Tulip Tree will eventually provide shade to the seating area.
Xeriscape Lanscaping in Austin, TX
Xeriscape Lanscaping in Austin, TX
YardDocYardDoc
Variable height, rustic stands topped with steel planters containing drought-resistant vegetation. Surrounded by a gravel bed containing further low water plants. Complete installation resists weed infestation and requires little maintenance. The entire garden is separated from grass by subtle steel retainers for easier lawn care.
Meditative Healing Garden- Laurel Canyon
Meditative Healing Garden- Laurel Canyon
Ketti Kupper Conscious Life DesignKetti Kupper Conscious Life Design
Build out of the Meditation Hut next to the spa deck and gravel filled steps that lead into a recessed fire pit area. Photo by Ketti Kupper.

Small 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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