Sandprints Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in San Luis Obispo with a garden path and mulch.

California Ranch Dreaming

Christiane Holmquist Landscape Design

Emma Almendarez
This is an example of a small mediterranean front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in San Diego with mulch.

Modern California Native Garden

Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern side yard partial sun xeriscape in San Francisco with natural stone pavers, a wood fence and with path.

Shen 2016

Glacier View Landscape & Design, Inc.

Dave White
Mid-sized asian backyard full sun xeriscape in Denver with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Great small yard landscaping

Christies Landscapes

Simple yet sophisticated small yard designed and excited to perfection.
Inspiration for a modern full sun xeriscape in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a retaining wall.

Drought Tolerant Garden

Creative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & Contractor

A complete remodeled landscape from grass lawn to a drought resistant garden that incorporates the beauty of low maintenance plants, natural stones and modern look of rustic outdeco fence panels.

Work

Inside Out

Photo of a mid-sized modern backyard xeriscape in Orange County with a retaining wall.

Alexander

Denomy Designs

Small contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape in Phoenix with with raised garden bed and concrete pavers.

The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)

Harry 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.

A gravel path beckons guests

Eve's Garden Design

This native-CA rich front yard welcomes guests with a custom arbor, large boulders, and naturalistic plantings.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury front yard full sun xeriscape in Other with a garden path, gravel and a wood fence.

A Creek Runs Through It

Geared for Growing Landscape Services

Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean sloped full sun xeriscape for summer in San Francisco with gravel.

Steep Urban Backyard: From Unusable Eyesore to Haven for Adults and Kids

Mediterrasian Landscapes

This yard was unusable by the resident grownups and unsafe for their kids who wished they had a place to retreat from city hazards. We refurbished the crumbling concrete retaining wall at the bottom. built another wall above that using dry-stacked broken concrete pieces, and a third wall at the top using decorative dry-stacked cement blocks. Between the upper two walls, we carved out a space for a patio, which we paved with Mediterranean style pavers. At the patio's front edge, we built a safety railing of redwood and vertical steel tubes, which gave it a classy look.

Flagstone Pathway and Dry Stream Bed in Carmel Valley

Landscape Logic

In Carmel Valley, we are wrapping up a fun project that uses natural stones as accents and walking surfaces. The boulders are called Gold Onyx and the flagstone is called Sunset Blonde. Later the succulents will grow and soften the hard edges of the stone. Photos of the finished yard will follow.

C+R

AM Landscape Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Transformed Tucson Courtyard

Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized side yard partial sun xeriscape in Phoenix with a garden path and brick pavers.

Fernwood

The Ruth Bancroft Garden

Inspiration for a large modern front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in Other with with path and concrete pavers.

Amazing Berkeley Back Yard

Sarah Herman Landscape Design

You can read more about the project through this Houzz Feature link: https://www.houzz.com/magazine/hillside-yard-offers-scenic-views-and-space-for-contemplation-stsetivw-vs~131483772

Temescal Family Garden - Edible Garden

Ian Moore Design

Ian Moore
Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard xeriscape in San Francisco with a retaining wall and gravel.

Mahogany Island #4

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

Our client contracted us to design and build a functional and interesting water front project that had to be family friendly!! They wanted a cozy fire pit area that also contained a 3 piece natural rock bubbler. They also wanted a spa area with lounger space for sunbathing as well as a beach area for sandcastles and beach toy storage. No expense was spared with a custom pergola, natural rock retaining and steps as well as landscape lighting and well placed trees and shrubs. Concrete edge and aggregate beds make for a low maintenance dream yard!!

Child friendly drought tolerant front yard

Soulful Spaces

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with concrete pavers.

Beige Xeriscape Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.