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Xeriscape Garden with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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Eco Modern
Eco Modern
Eco Landscape Design & BuildEco Landscape Design & Build
Innis Casey Photography
Rancho La Quinta
Rancho La Quinta
elg designelg design
This zero lot line side area was dirt with 2 overgrown, unhealthy fruit trees before I designed the area to be both eye-pleasing and functional. The desert climate demands special consideration, so artificial turf was used as a 'doggy deposit' area, while the pavers lead from the front part of the house to the rear yard with pool, spa & BBQ, with lake and golf course views beyond. A combination of small and larger rocks require no water & create a riverbed effect & contrast against the green succulents. A bench offers quiet respite and view to the lake beyond.
Lafayette 2
Lafayette 2
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
Bighorn Palm Desert modern architectural home for luxury living
Bighorn Palm Desert modern architectural home for luxury living
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Bighorn Palm Desert modern architectural home for luxury living. Photo by William MacCollum.
Presidio Park Refresh
Presidio Park Refresh
Jackie and the BeanstalkJackie and the Beanstalk
Colorful succulents with Verbena de la Mina, a California native plant
Front + Backyard Design (Colorado)
Front + Backyard Design (Colorado)
Tilly | Landscape DesignTilly | Landscape Design
This customer was looking to add privacy, use less water, include raised bed garden and fire pit...making it all more their style which was a blend between modern and farmhouse.
Midcentury Landscape
Midcentury Landscape
Decomposed Granite Walkway to Lawn Area
Decomposed Granite Walkway to Lawn Area
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
A thoughtful lawn area of 'Cavalier' zoysia grass, buffered from the street by a stand of Big muhly grass (Muhlenbergia lindheimeri). Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
Much Hadham Barn Conversion Garden
Much Hadham Barn Conversion Garden
Amanda Broughton Garden DesignAmanda Broughton Garden Design
A stunning large Lily Bowl by Urbis in a Corten Steel finish, was used as a reflective pool, forming the centre piece to the gravel garden.
Lyon Estate in Estancia
Lyon Estate in Estancia
Desert Foothills LandscapeDesert Foothills Landscape
Scott Sandler
Danville Contemporary
Danville Contemporary
Huettl Landscape ArchitectureHuettl Landscape Architecture
Jude Parkinson Morgan photography
Details
Details
Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLAGrounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA
New bicycle parking in California Fresh Air Breakroom
New bicycle parking in California Fresh Air Breakroom
PHASE2 BUILDERS INC.PHASE2 BUILDERS INC.
When we first surveyed the site, we saw staff bicycles strewn around the space, mostly in hard to see places to avoid theft. As a result, we integrated a protected and hidden sturdy bicycle storage area in the space, keeping bikes safe and organized. The opposite side of this redwood sawn partition, we re-purposed an old bench from the site and integrated into the new design.
Rustic Peastone Patio & Garden - World's End, Hingham
Rustic Peastone Patio & Garden - World's End, Hingham
UserUser
The goal of this landscape design and build project was to create a simple patio using peastone with a granite cobble edging. The patio sits adjacent to the residence and is bordered by lawn, vegetable garden beds, and a cairn rock water feature. Designed and built by Skyline Landscapes, LLC.
Historical Garden Retreat
Historical Garden Retreat
NC DesignsNC Designs
Dry creek bed with ledger stone, pebbles, trailing sedums and ornamental grasses.
Taos Projects
Taos Projects
Taos LandscapingTaos Landscaping
Native Planting Scheme
Native Planting Scheme
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
A mix of xeric plants - a dramatic specimen Beaked yucca (Yucca rostrata), bamboo muhly grass, whale tongue agaves, and silver woolly stemodia. Photographer: Greg Thomas
Landscape Job in Farmington
Landscape Job in Farmington
Larkin LandscapingLarkin Landscaping
Photo done by Dave Labrum, Landscaping done by Larkin Landscaping, Farmington Utah
150 Sunset Project Photos
150 Sunset Project Photos
150 Sunset150 Sunset
Greene & Greene Craftsman
Greene & Greene Craftsman
Gabriela Yariv Landscape DesignGabriela Yariv Landscape Design

Xeriscape Garden with Gravel 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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