Photo of a mid-sized and desert look side yard partial sun xeriscape in Phoenix with brick pavers.

steel planters and linear pavers lead to the Seattle skyline and Sound view
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern side yard partial sun xeriscape in Seattle with concrete pavers and a metal fence.

Pergola and Studio

Weeds Garden Design Build LLC

A nice view of the custom steel veggie beds - plenty of chard here! Dry set flagstones are inter-planted with Kurapia ground cover, both low water and low maintenance. This was a great little design-build project for some great clients! We oversaw the construction of the shed, designed and built the pergola, deck, outdoor kitchen, water feature, flagstone patio, as well as installing the plants, irrigation and landscape lighting. So pretty at night!

Redwood City Front Garden

Odeh Affan Design

Front entry garden with a mix of lavender, grasses, salvias, and succulents. Utilizing brick and gravel accents
Inspiration for a mid-sized front yard partial sun xeriscape for spring in San Francisco with a garden path and brick pavers.

Landscape view showing natural grasses leading up to the entry.

Haver & Skolnick LLC Architects

The sweeping curve of native grasses leads to the entry. Robert Benson Photography.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country side yard full sun xeriscape for summer in New York with with lawn edging and natural stone pavers.

Berkeley Slope Transformed

Sarah Herman Landscape Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in San Francisco with decking and a wood fence.

Enjoy the evening in the Garden- Back Yard

Bosler Earth Design

Fire pit seating area with fountain and pathway to upper level landscape. ©Daniel Bosler Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard xeriscape in Los Angeles with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Mid-Century Ranch | Rear Yard View of Home

Greey Pickett

The renovation of this Mid-Century Ranch features the reintroduction of native plant species highlighted with steel planters, steppingstones, a ramada and small fountain. Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Clint Miller Architect General Contractor: Sonora Sunset Construction Landscape Contractor: West Point Landscaping Photography: Steve Thompson

Orinda Modern Landscape

FDC Design Build

Photo of a mid-sized modern front yard partial sun xeriscape for fall in San Francisco with a water feature and concrete pavers.

The edible garden / Garden for a London chef

Barbara Samitier Gardens

Anna Batchelor
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in London with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

Eco Modern

Eco Landscape Design & Build

Innis Casey Photography
Design ideas for a large modern backyard shaded xeriscape in Los Angeles with a fire feature and gravel.

Contemporary Home and Garden

Montecito Landscape

Pathways paved with crushed stone meander through this incredible space. We planted drought tolerant perennials; nepeta, euphorbia, pittosporum tobira wheelers dwarf, dymondia and lavender. Olive trees and Oaks surround this lovely garden.

Linda Rosa

Tourmaline Builders, Inc.

Rancho Photos
Inspiration for a small modern side yard xeriscape in San Diego with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

View from Terrace

Lovinger Robertson Landscape Architects

View from the concrete terrace of the Three Sisters and Mt. Jefferson, soaring in the distance beyond the valley below. Photo by Anne C. Godfrey
Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard xeriscape for summer in Other.

Mediterranean Xeriscape Garden

Karen Aitken and Associates

Aitken & Associates Landscape Architects Installation by www.SalazarCustomConcepts.com
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean front yard partial sun xeriscape in San Francisco with concrete pavers.

Mediterranean Front Hillside Garden - Novato, California

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

The hillside garden two years after it was planted. This sloped hillside was been transformed into a beautiful tapestry of colors and textures in every season. I specified drought tolerant plants and shrubs that are low maintenance and deer resistant. Located in Novato, CA - Marin County. The hillside has filled in beautifully! © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Brown Residence

Lake Flato Architects

Bill Timmerman
Inspiration for a backyard xeriscape in Austin.

Drought Tolerant Front Yard

Remarkable Gardens

To create a low maintenance, water wise landscape, we removed existing lawn and concrete walkway. Installed Angeles Block pavers in Tuscan, Desert Gold gravel and Boulders, Drought tolerant Aloes, Agaves, Phormium and Callistemon. And installed Drip Irrigation under the gravel.

A Water Wise Landscape

BlueGreen Landscape Design

This modern landscape demonstrates water wise techniques that highlight the use of pebbles, mulch, and drought tolerant plant material in a garden's front entry. Using one mature cactus from the existing site, we created a focal point in the middle of a gravel bed and anchored it with boulders. Sustainable modern Landscape with drought tolerant plants and low maintenance landscape.

Artificial turf

Greenside Landscaping Inc.

This is an example of a small modern front yard partial sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with with path and river rock.

Blue 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.