Eine Idylle auf der Terrasse. Der Essbereich mit einer wunderschönen Aussicht. Die Pflastersteine ergänzen durch ihre ruhige geradlinige Wirkung das Gestaltungsbild des Gartens.

Year-Round Fragrance

FormLA Landscaping

Walking past the Retreat is a delight, rain or shine, and in any season. Lined with Cleveland, Pitchers and White Sage, the garden scents the street with a distinct array of minty-fresh fragrance year round. In spring, blooms add to the delight, as does the sweet scent of California Lilac floating down from the top of the slope.

Sustainable Desert Serenity in Scottsdale

Shearon Design Collective

This project was driven by a commitment to sustainability and repurposing existing materials, seamlessly blending the old with the new while minimizing waste. The goal was to transform the backyard into a lush garden oasis with a low-water and low-maintenance design. Despite challenges posed by the property's proximity to the golf course and specific guidelines, a harmonious integration of desert plant life and low-water lush plants was achieved. Reusing existing materials and replacing natural grass with synthetic turf minimized water usage, while strategic plant placement utilized run-off water for sustainable irrigation. Navigating the constraints imposed by the Country Club, the project created a cohesive outdoor space and repurposed cobblestones to bridge the gap between the golf course and the rear of the property. This project achieved a balance between ecological consciousness and aesthetic beauty, allowing the garden oasis to coexist harmoniously with the golf course backdrop, providing the clients with a serene and vibrant landscape that aligns with their vision and respects the natural resources of the community.

Southwest Swale Way - Front Yard

Native Edge Landscape

The existing excavated limestone boulders were strategically repositioned to not only serve as functional components but also as visually striking features to the modified design of the dry creek pathways and planted areas. The trees are viewed as an opportunity to utilize dark Whittlesey mulch to provide contrast, water retention, and tie in to other defined beds and oak clusters on the property. The front walk is comprised of sawn limestone pavers surrounded by crushed limestone rock mulch and accented by river rock dry creek bed that follows through to the backyard. The pavers lead down to a poured-in-place concrete path that grants access to outdoor utilities and matches the driveway seamlessly.

Landscapes

369 Design, LLC

Design ideas for an expansive and desert look tropical backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Tampa with concrete pavers.

2022 NARI CotY Award-Winning Landscape Designs/Outdoor Living over $250,000

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

Livit Site + Structure, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, 2022 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living Over $250,000
Photo of a large modern front yard driveway in Minneapolis with with lawn edging.

Spring Lake Front and Backyard Landscaping

Down to Earth Landscaping, Inc.

Stone paver driveway and turf
Design ideas for a traditional front yard driveway in New York with with lawn edging and brick pavers.

Hardscape & Landscape - Amazing Design | Build

EMC General Contractors

This is an example of an expansive and desert look modern front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in San Diego with concrete pavers and a metal fence.

Coastal garden

Cultivart Landscape Design

Arid planting using succulents and a non fruiting olive tree
Design ideas for a small and desert look beach style backyard full sun xeriscape in Perth with concrete pavers and a wood fence.

Spacious Backyard with Pond and Path

Perennial Garden Consultants

With deliciously scented foliage, Salvia clevelandii, chaparral sage, is a must for perennial gardens with well-drained soil. The blue-violet flowers bloom in whorls along the stem, attracting bees and other pollinators. Design by Perennial Garden Consultants. Photo by Marinaandcamera.com

El Pomar Residence

Andrew Goodwin Designs

This is an example of a large modern side yard xeriscape in San Luis Obispo with with lawn edging and decomposed granite.

Entry to the natural small meadow garden in Michigan with Arizona feel

Stephen Cox-Cox Landscape & Garden Design

Entry off lawn to desert/prairie style meadow. The bark path leads to red desert stone pathways around a number of shrubs, numerous grasses, ground covers and perennials along with a full spattering of annuals for season-long color.

Brunswick Garden

Boodle Concepts

New Brunswick garden installation by Boodle Concepts landscaping, based in Melbourne & Kyneton, Macedon Ranges. Featuring compacted granite topping carport driveway, garden lighting, firepit, raised gardens, contemporary plant selection, and custom powder-coated garden sculpture. The mostly Australian native planting schedule also includes rear planting of Pyrus 'Capital' trees for added backyard privacy.

HOT COLORS GARDEN

IDIT EVEN ZUR

Dry colorful garden with a dazzling, amazing look. Rich color and bold textures bring life to the front yard. Lush and vibrant garden that replace the usual lawn. Islands of planting create plenty of space to walk by or sit and enjoy the plants.

Palm Springs inspired Deakin Project

Manuka Gardens

Our Deakin project’s oversized yellow feature pot has been the talk of the town. Our design brief was to create a Palm Springs inspired, low maintenance garden to compliment their mid-century modern influenced renovation. The addition of the yellow pot was the request of our clients and as you can see it’s a stunning focal point for their front garden.

Palm Springs Vibes in New Mexico

GO Designs Inc.

Coming home has never felt better...This complete exterior home renovation & curb appeal has vibes of Palm Springs written all over it!!! Views of the Organ Mountains surrounded by the Chihuahuan Desert creates an outdoor space like no other. Modifications were made to the courtyard walls, new entrance door, sunset balcony included removing an over designed standard staircase access with a new custom spiral staircase, a new T&G ceiling, minimized obstructing columns, replaced w/substantial cedar support beams. Stucco patch, repair & new paint, new down spouts & underground drainage were all key to making a better home. Now our client can come home with feel good vibes!!! Our next focus was the access driveway, taking boring to sophisticated. With nearly 9' of elevation change from the street to the home we wanted to create a fun and easy way to come home. 8" bed drystack limestone walls & planters were key to making the transition of elevation smooth, also being completely permeable, but with the strength to retain, these walls will be here for a lifetime. Accented with oversized Mossrock boulders and mossrock slabs used for steps, naturalized the environment, serving as break points and easy access. Native plants surrounded by natural vegetation compliments the flow with an outstanding lighting show when the sun goes down. Welcome to your home!!!

Interface

Sweet Smiling Landscapes

Design ideas for a large and desert look contemporary full sun driveway in Santa Barbara with gravel and a wood fence.

Landscaping

PLS Landscaping

Mid-sized and desert look traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in Other with river rock for summer.

Mid-Century Ranch Makeover

Native Edge Landscape

Detail shot of front yard
Design ideas for a mid-sized front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Austin with with lawn edging, river rock and a metal fence.

seacliff modernist residence / huntington beach

Moss Yaw Design studio

a suspended wood trellis and smooth stucco provide the palette for a modernist backyard featuring a new pool, fire pit and seating
This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard full sun formal garden in Orange County with with lawn edging and concrete pavers.

Desert Look Garden Design Ideas with with Lawn Edging

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.