This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard shaded garden for summer in Richmond with with pond and mulch.

Peter Bochenek and Associates, Inc.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Raleigh with with pond.

Camelback Royal View

Hendricks Construction

Photo of a desert look mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape in Phoenix with gravel.

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D-CRAIN Design and Construction

Photo of a large and desert look sloped full sun xeriscape in Austin with concrete pavers.

Bushnell Landscape Design-Build-Love.

Bushnell Gardens & Landscape

Bushnell Landscape Design-Build-Love. For over two decades Bushnell’s Landscapes has been creating award-wining and extensively unique outdoor living spaces. Our construction division is a one stop shop for all of you outdoor needs, whether it’s a custom built outdoor kitchen or fireplace or simply revamping your existing plants and landscape. We have the experience to provide a creative solution for all your needs as well as a distinctively better landscape that will last for years to come.

Landscape Atlanta area

Charles Hodges Ltd. Gardens

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Atlanta with with pond and natural stone pavers.

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!!!

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.

Sterling Grove - St. Helena Model

Creative Environments

Let the top exterior designers in Arizona create your breathtaking home, pool, or landscaping area. Call (480) 777-9305.
Photo of a large and desert look modern backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Phoenix with decking and a metal fence.

Xeric Modern

Califia Ecodesign

They went from an all gravel yard to this in a few weeks...buy ordering xeric modern preplanned garden online (with a customization). And turned their stone yard back into a green water-once-a-week kinda space. Bocce ball court in progress at center. Succulents galore!

Bighorn Palm Desert luxury home with modern design

Whipple Russell Architects

Bighorn Palm Desert luxury home with modern design. Photo by William MacCollum.
Mid-sized and desert look modern front yard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with gravel and a wood fence.

Drought Tolerant Front Yard with Mediterranean flavor

Mediterrasian Landscapes

This photo was taken four years after completion of the landscaping. Four years ago, we renovated this desolate, weedy front yard by creating terraces with beatiful stone retaining walls. Then we added colorful, drought tolerant plants that grow so well in San Francisco's Mediterranean climate. We installed drip irrigation and concealed it with attractive ginger rock pebble mulch.

Modern Backyard Landscape - Mesa, AZ

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Close-up view of the stone arroyo in contrast to the beach pebbles surrounding the Corten steel panels. Photo by Ginkgo Leaf Studio
Mid-sized and desert look modern backyard full sun xeriscape in Milwaukee with concrete pavers for spring.

Mid-Century Ranch Makeover

Native Edge Landscape

Detail shot of Backyard
Design ideas for a mid-sized and desert look backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Austin with gravel and a wood fence.

Backyard Water Feature

Magic Garden Dreams

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical backyard partial sun garden for spring in San Diego with a water feature, with pond and river rock.

Backyard Hillside Drought-tolerant Design

Flores Artscape

Photo of a large and desert look midcentury backyard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with river rock.

Santorini in Beaumaris

Bayon Gardens

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary courtyard garden in Melbourne with with pond and concrete pavers.

The Palm House Richmond

Phillip Johnson Landscapes

Courtyard with pond connecting may rooms and giving a perfect green aspect from 3 living spaces
Photo of a small and australian native courtyard partial sun xeriscape for fall in Melbourne with with pond and decking.

Ventana Canyon Estate

Aesthetics Interiors Inc

Large and desert look mediterranean backyard garden in Phoenix.

Casa Olivo

Garza Concepts

Artificial grass surrounds the pool as well as the desert landscape
This is an example of a large and desert look modern backyard full sun formal garden for fall in Other.

Desert Look Garden Design Ideas with with Pond

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.