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Traditional Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs

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Hidden Oaks
Hidden Oaks
Daniels Landscape Inc.Daniels Landscape Inc.
Flagstone Patio, Seat Boulders, Water Feature and Fire Pit; Windsor, CO 2016
Flagstone Patio, Seat Boulders, Water Feature and Fire Pit; Windsor, CO 2016
Colorado Vista Landscape Design, Inc.Colorado Vista Landscape Design, Inc.
Yesterday we finished this installation for our client in Windsor, CO. I designed this project to provide a wonderful outdoor space complete with flagstone patio, seating boulders, gas fire pit and pondless water feature. The impeccable work of Showcase Landscape & Irrigation, Loveland, CO transforms the bare ground into an amazing outdoor living space. The artistry of the team of Showcase constructs the most beautifully sounding water features. Every piece of flagstone is saw cut for perfect fit with attention given to the texture and placement of the stones. Another wonderful showcase landscape.
Our Work
Our Work
Birrenkott ConstructionBirrenkott Construction
Montecito Meadows Koi Pond
Montecito Meadows Koi Pond
Geared for Growing Landscape ServicesGeared for Growing Landscape Services
Tierra Santa Mediterranean Lawn Replacement
Tierra Santa Mediterranean Lawn Replacement
Beaudry Garden DesignBeaudry Garden Design
Hidden Oaks
Hidden Oaks
Daniels Landscape Inc.Daniels Landscape Inc.
Mature Landscape
Mature Landscape
Fredell Enterprises, Inc.Fredell Enterprises, Inc.
Fredell Enterprises installed this landscape over 15 years ago. The hardscape has held up well and the plantings have thrived. Photo by Brian Johannsen
Our Work
Our Work
Red Sun LandscapesRed Sun Landscapes
Red Sun Landscapes, Trent Cantrell Our clients wanted to handle a drainage issue on their corner lot, use a natural treatment with drought tolerant plants, and needed to blend into a neighborhood of Mid-Century and Modern homes.
Urban Meadow
Urban Meadow
The Ardent Gardener Landscape DesignThe Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
A boring front lawn transformed into an explosion of color with drought tolerant perennials and grasses and an Idaho Fescue lawn. Warm, welcoming entry in this Urban garden.
Landscape
Landscape
Rispens Landscaping, LTDRispens Landscaping, LTD
Front Yards
Front Yards
Terrain LandscapeTerrain Landscape
Lance Parker
Green Springs: Growing a New Old Garden
Green Springs: Growing a New Old Garden
Gentle Gardener Green DesignGentle Gardener Green Design
copyright 2015 Virginia Rockwell
Coan Waterfront Landscape, Camano Island, WA
Coan Waterfront Landscape, Camano Island, WA
Lankford Associates Landscape ArchitectsLankford Associates Landscape Architects
Looking back at the house, the stone path ties the home and garden together. Although the house is across the street from the garden, the two spaces work together in the landscape and bring the shore near the home. Located on the shores of Puget Sound in Washington State. Photo by Scott Lankford
Scott's Lake House
Scott's Lake House
Bassett Furniture Design StudioBassett Furniture Design Studio
Interior designer Scott Dean's home on Sun Valley Lake
Landscape Gallery
Landscape Gallery
Bastion Construction Services Inc.Bastion Construction Services Inc.
Bluestone and Gravel Walkway Renovation
Bluestone and Gravel Walkway Renovation
Ohana Natural Landscaping LLCOhana Natural Landscaping LLC
Rennovation of an old Bluestone Pathway around the house from the driveway to the back door :) Came out well!
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Our Work
Grays Outdoor ServicesGrays Outdoor Services
Classique Chic Jardin
Classique Chic Jardin
Landscape Materials
Landscape Materials
Fredell Enterprises, Inc.Fredell Enterprises, Inc.
Mountain Landscaping blends with home and mountains
Mountain Landscaping blends with home and mountains
LAND BY DESIGNLAND BY DESIGN
This steep slope is a series of retaining walls planted with deep rooted and drought tolerant plantings to retain the slope. The scene is framed with a fire pit to the left and a river below. And on the other side, there is a naturalistic water feature comprising a waterfall and pond. Natural stone was used for the construction of the retaining walls, the water feature and the fire pit and patio. This is great combination of practical and environmentally friendly solutions to create usable space.

Traditional Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional front garden design.

How should I design my traditional 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 traditional 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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