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Xeriscape Garden for Winter Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Landscape with Basalt Columns Water Feature
Contemporary Landscape with Basalt Columns Water Feature
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
A unique front walk, a manufactured stone veneer retaining wall, and basalt columns create a one of a kind entry to the home.
Colorful in winter
Colorful in winter
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
This front yard garden was designed for year round interest and this photo, taken in February proves it on a misty Portland morning. Photo by Amy Whitworth Installation by J. Walter Landscape and Irrigation Design by Plan-it Earth Design (Lora Price)
Private Residence Garden - Broadview, Seattle
Private Residence Garden - Broadview, Seattle
Borealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley FarmBorealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley Farm
Gil Schieber, a easily layed up stone stairway to the front door of this rustic NW style garden and home. Plants here are not getting any supplemental water and to this day-15 years later are in good health-and have required possibly 2 hours of maintenance in 10 years!
Stylish Digs in Echo Park
Stylish Digs in Echo Park
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
The strategic placement of Mexican River Rock borrows from Japanese gardens.
San Francisco designer showcase
San Francisco designer showcase
UserUser
Designer event- Annual San Francisco designer showcase. *Design director- Chris Jacobson *Landscape contractor- Garden Route *Metal vine screens on terrace-Greenscreen *Roof planters-Planter Technology *Metallic planters- International Art Properties, Inc *Terrace furniture- Henry Hall Designs *Cast bronze terrace railings- Roger W. Stoller *Bronze gate, hand rail, pelican sculpture- W.J. Sorich Metalsmith *Metal sculpture bench- William Wareham *Photo- Chris Jacobson, GardenArt group
Boise Bench :: Ultra Low Maintenance
Boise Bench :: Ultra Low Maintenance
Stack Rock Group - Landscape ArchitectureStack Rock Group - Landscape Architecture
Stack Rock Group :: Creative Landscape Architecture and Landscape Design from Boise, Idaho. StackRockGroup.com
Grant Contemporary Landscape
Grant Contemporary Landscape
Northwest Native Landscapes LLCNorthwest Native Landscapes LLC
Rainwater is celebrated as the focal point in this backyard garden. The angled deck provides enough space for a morning coffee, then transitions down onto a natural stone patio for large gatherings. A deep plant bed was created against the garage to showcase plant textures and soften the patio space. The curved edge of the patio mimics the irregular shape of the corner rain garden, with a gently sloping lawn in between the two spaces. Natural boulders form the edge of the rain garden, while swaths of rushes and other water-loving plants provide all season interest.
Orinda Landscape
Orinda Landscape
FDC Design BuildFDC Design Build
Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Water Feature
Water Feature
Arroyo Seco ConstructionArroyo Seco Construction
Epay and Natives Wrap Spa
Epay and Natives Wrap Spa
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
The decking is now slow-burning epay wood. When it does burn, it burns slowly, making it less likely to ignite the home. "Drought tolerant" Mediterranean plants were replaced with a mix of natives that better hold hydration and will "invade" nearby wildspaces. Readily visible here are Deer Grass, Purple Three Awn, and Cleveland Sage. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography
Budget Friendly Lawn Replacement
Budget Friendly Lawn Replacement
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
Blue Glow Agave and strategically placed boulders add interest to the composition.
Midcentury Remodel
Midcentury Remodel
Rachel's Landscape DesignRachel's Landscape Design
A new poured concrete walkway directs attention to the front door. Gaps in the sidewalk add dynamic lines and allow for water drainage. Drought tolerant, low-maintenance plants were used as there is no irrigation, but these plants look great year-round!
Orinda Landscape
Orinda Landscape
FDC Design BuildFDC Design Build
Entry Garden
Entry Garden
Borealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley FarmBorealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley Farm
no and low maintenance gardens with a flair and four season interest. photo by Gil Schieber, Borealis Landscape & Design
Incredible Award winning Lafeyette Garden
Incredible Award winning Lafeyette Garden
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Connie S.
Connie S.
Sills Landscape DesignSills Landscape Design
Lakefront Courtyard
Lakefront Courtyard
Ashworth Design StudioAshworth Design Studio
Natural Eclectic Garden
Natural Eclectic Garden
Revolution LandscapeRevolution Landscape
BeachHaus
BeachHaus
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
BeachHaus is built on a previously developed site on Siesta Key. It sits directly on the bay but has Gulf views from the upper floor and roof deck. The client loved the old Florida cracker beach houses that are harder and harder to find these days. They loved the exposed roof joists, ship lap ceilings, light colored surfaces and inviting and durable materials. Given the risk of hurricanes, building those homes in these areas is not only disingenuous it is impossible. Instead, we focused on building the new era of beach houses; fully elevated to comfy with FEMA requirements, exposed concrete beams, long eaves to shade windows, coralina stone cladding, ship lap ceilings, and white oak and terrazzo flooring. The home is Net Zero Energy with a HERS index of -25 making it one of the most energy efficient homes in the US. It is also certified NGBS Emerald. Photos by Ryan Gamma Photography

Xeriscape Garden for Winter 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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