Kirk Bianchi created the design for this residential resort next to a desert preserve. The overhang of the homes patio suggested a pool with a sweeping curve shape. Kirk positioned a raised vanishing edge pool to work with the ascending terrain and to also capture the reflections of the scenery behind. The fire pit and bbq areas are situated to capture the best views of the superstition mountains, framed by the architectural pergola that creates a window to the vista beyond. A raised glass tile spa, capturing the colors of the desert context, serves as a jewel and centerpiece for the outdoor living space.

Lofthus Residence

Logan Landscape Inc

Large backyard full sun xeriscape in Other with gravel.

Contemporay Garden

Seasons Garden Design

Henrik Knudsen
This is an example of a small contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape in London with natural stone pavers.

Potrero Hill Lookout

Seed Studio Landscape Design

photo by Seed Studio, editing by TR PhotoStudio
Small modern backyard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a fire feature and gravel.

Landscape Job in Farmington

Larkin Landscaping

Photo done by Dave Labrum, Landscaping done by Larkin Landscaping, Farmington Utah
Design ideas for a large traditional side yard full sun xeriscape for spring in Salt Lake City with gravel.

Mid-Century Modern; An Ode to Frey

Gabriela Yariv Landscape Design

Jennifer Cheung
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury backyard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with gravel.

Contemporary Landscape Design for a Narrow Back Yard in Napa, CA

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Napa, CA residence, adjacent to a steep rock hillside. My design solutions included a contemporary redwood horizontal fence to help screen the view of the hillside along with arbors for vines that help to break up the long narrow space. I designed a triangular-shaped pergola with decorative panels from "Parasoleil" that serves as an artful focal point while providing interesting shade patterns that casts its delightful shadow along fence and patio and bench below, changing its position as the sun moves throughout the day. The landscape design includes angular planting beds, concrete pavers surrounded by gravel and a small lower-water lawn for the family to enjoy. The photos show the just planted low-water plants, vines and olive trees and again after a couple of months. Along with a redwood bench. Drawings, Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Simple yet stunning

Gorski Landscaping

Low mainteance with a touch of pink ton help illuminate Japanese lace leaf maple tree
Photo of a mid-sized modern side yard full sun xeriscape for spring in New York with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

SUCCULENT GARDEN

Linda Estrin Garden Design

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Saratoga front garden remodel

Curtis Horticulture, Inc.

A former large lawn was replaced with drought-tolerant plantings. Designed, installed and maintained by Curtis Horticulture.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in San Francisco with a garden path and gravel.

Marrickville

Pepo Botanic Design

This water sensitive garden has a distinct Australian character. Pepo responded to the hot, dry and windy microclimate with a hardy collection of plants and iconic palette of materials. Corten steel and recycled timber were used to build windbreaks, railway sleepers were used with stainless steel wire to form a sculptural clothesline and locally-sourced sandstone sits amongst sweeps of silver and rust coloured planting. A magnificent, existing Jacaranda mimosifolia anchors the garden with an outdoor eating space underneath. What the client says: Everyone who comes around the corner to our back garden says… WOW! Photo by Saffrine Nydegger

Oakland Hills Residence

studio M MERGE

Marion Brenner
This is an example of a large modern side yard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Lawn Replacements with property views

Céladon Designs, Inc.

This is an example of a large country backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in Santa Barbara with a garden path and gravel.

Wasserspiele und Teichanlagen

R + E Hiller Garten- und Landschaftsbau GmbH

Large traditional sloped full sun xeriscape in Stuttgart with a water feature and gravel for summer.

Petaluma Landscape

The Great Backyard

Inspiration for a large traditional backyard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with concrete pavers.

Backyard modern- La Mesa

Envy Landscape Design Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with a garden path and mulch.

Beautiful "New Normal" California Landscape

Roxy Designs

Photo: © Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Photo of a mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Modern Romance

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Photo: The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
Mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape in Salt Lake City with gravel and a retaining wall.

Modern and Colorful Front yard

Cool Designs for Landscapes

This client's house is located on a busy corner, so she wanted a 'different' fence. The fence is a zig-zag pattern in black. The stepping stones are are keep the angular design of the house. These are new plantings of salvia, agave, and various echeverias.

Spanish Bungalow

GLD Landscape + Design

GLD Landscape + Design transformed a small Spanish bungalow on a and corner lot in the Arroyo Seco area of Los Angeles from water-wasting lawn to drought tolerant xeriscape. The design features a variety of cactus and succulents, ground-cover lantana, earth-tone California Gold pebbles decomposed granite and sitting boulders. Photo by Andrew Epstein

Full Sun 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.