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Decomposed granite seating area with fire pit
Decomposed granite seating area with fire pit
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Exterior colors and furniture selection by Julie McMahon. Photos by Daniel Bosler
Details
Details
Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLAGrounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA
Low Maintenance Xeriscape in Monument
Low Maintenance Xeriscape in Monument
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
A blend of native grasses and wildflowers brought to life this bright and beautiful front yard space. In addition to looking great, this area is low maintenance and water friendly.
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
The front garden for an innovative property in Fulham Cemetery - the house featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs in January 2021. The design had to enhance the relationship with the bold, contemporary architecture and open up a dialogue with the wild green space beyond its boundaries. Seen here in the height of summer, this space is an immersive walk through a naturalistic and pollinator rich planting scheme.
JARDÍN LIBRE EN LAS ROZAS
JARDÍN LIBRE EN LAS ROZAS
PAISAJES PENSADOSPAISAJES PENSADOS
Mount Bonnell Native Oasis
Mount Bonnell Native Oasis
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Spacious Backyard with Pond and Path
Spacious Backyard with Pond and Path
Perennial Garden ConsultantsPerennial Garden Consultants
Encelia farinosa, a wonderful native plant for hot, sunny spaces, has silvery gray foliage year round. Stipa tenuissima ornamental grass lends movement in the background. Design and photo by Perennial Garden Consultants.
Colorful and Soft Drought Tolerant Garden - Back Yard
Colorful and Soft Drought Tolerant Garden - Back Yard
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Daniel Bosler Photography
West Lake Hills | Limestone Lueder Walkway & Steel Planter
West Lake Hills | Limestone Lueder Walkway & Steel Planter
TwistleafTwistleaf
Photo by Brittany Dawn Short
Canyon Road
Canyon Road
Violante & Rochford InteriorsViolante & Rochford Interiors
200 Hundred Year Old Farmhouse Renovation
200 Hundred Year Old Farmhouse Renovation
Brett Maloney Landscapes, LLCBrett Maloney Landscapes, LLC
Sundrops planted in the foreground and Russian Sage in the background. Great combo for a long bloom time. The Russian Sage will bloom from June until frost. If you cutback the Sundrops, after blooming, they'll bloom again later in the season. Photo by Landscape Artist: Brett D. Maloney.
River House • Fiddletown, CA
River House • Fiddletown, CA
Verne Pershing, The Art of GardeningVerne Pershing, The Art of Gardening
We finished this pond in August, at the height of the Summer heat, and have planted only a few very hardy plants to begin with. After the first rains in October, we will finish the plantings.
Georgetown Wildflower Wonderland
Georgetown Wildflower Wonderland
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Customer wanted to ditch their grass yard in favor of colorful native plants that would create a charming scene for friends and neighbors alike. They dreamed of a gathering space in their front yard that looked out over their native plantings, so we added a seating area with cafe lights and raised steel planters so that the plantings could be enjoyed while seated. Black star gravel was added for furniture and plant contrast, making them pop against the home and landscaping.
Mid Century Organic Flow Drought Tolerant Lanscape
Mid Century Organic Flow Drought Tolerant Lanscape
Daniel Bosler FotoDaniel Bosler Foto
Mid Century residence with grasses, Kangaroo Paws and a fountain ©Daniel Bosler Photography
Orange 2014
Orange 2014
xeristyle | exterior | designxeristyle | exterior | design
Snake River Retreat
Snake River Retreat
DESIGN WORKSHOP, INC.DESIGN WORKSHOP, INC.
D.A. Horchner / Design Workshop, Inc.
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
The front garden for an innovative property in Fulham Cemetery - the house featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs in January 2021. The design had to enhance the relationship with the bold, contemporary architecture and open up a dialogue with the wild green space beyond its boundaries. Seen here in the height of summer, this space is an immersive walk through a naturalistic and pollinator rich planting scheme.
Symphony In Yellow
Symphony In Yellow
Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.
Leucospermum 'yellow bird' plays with Agave desmettiana 'variegata'
Showy Groundcovers Galore
Showy Groundcovers Galore
Ecoscape Environmental DesignEcoscape Environmental Design
These yellow and magenta colored daisy-like flowers are the hardy ice plant. Originally native to South Africa, this succulent is perfect for rock gardens and garden bed borders.
Del Sur
Del Sur
nuances de VERTnuances de VERT

Yellow 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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