Lepere Studio
Design ideas for a mediterranean backyard garden in Other with natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

An organic vegetable garden with an ocean view is luxury in its purest form. Two 15-foot by 4-foot raised planters were made out of redwood, and only the exteriors were stained to ensure no leeching occurs into the food.

Outdoor Living

Landscape Renovations, Inc.

Large mediterranean backyard partial sun outdoor sport court in Minneapolis with a garden path and natural stone pavers for summer.

Del Mar Garden

Designs by Shellene

Mid-sized mediterranean backyard partial sun xeriscape in San Diego with gravel.

Exterior projects (Mediterranean Style)

Ancient Surfaces

Product: Authentic Limestone for Exterior Living Spaces. Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' design style as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates into 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, BBQ, fireplace or Jacuzzi pool spa all out of old reclaimed Mediterranean stone pieces is no easy task and shouldn’t be created out of the lowest common denominator of building materials such as concrete, Indian slates or Turkish travertine. The one thing you can bet the farmhouse on is that when the entire process unravels and when your outdoor living space materializes from the architects rendering to real life, you will be guaranteed a true Mediterranean living experience if your choice of construction material was as authentic and possible to the Southern Mediterranean regions. We believe that the coziness of your surroundings brought about by the creative usage of our antique stone elements will only amplify that authenticity. whether you are enjoying a relaxing time soaking the sun inside one of our Jacuzzi spa stone fountains or sharing unforgettable memories with family and friends while baking your own pizzas in one of our outdoor BBQ pizza ovens, our stone designs will always evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that one only gets while being on vacation is some exotic European island surrounded with the pristine beauty of indigenous nature and ancient architecture...

California Spanish Modern Sanctuary

Califia Ecodesign

Native sages and Mediterranean wild mints and lavenders dance together under a canopy of palo verde, citrus and strawberry trees. Jasmine, bougainvillea, figs, olives and a sizable vegetable garden and orchard round out the planting profile. Not to mention the ultra low-water NO-MOW lawn. Used regularly for dogs & soccer.

Mottisfont Greenhouse in an Urban Garden

Alitex Glasshouses

Having longed for an Alitex for years, our customer chose to treat herself as soon as retirement came. This time also involved renovations to the kitchen, extending into a dining area with beautiful French windows that allow light to pour in whilst drawing your eye to the end of the garden - where her new greenhouse is nestled. Our customer chose an Olive Green Mottisfont, the perfect size to tuck into her petite garden and the ideal colour to blend into its surroundings. The greenhouse has been accessorised with a reservoir, loved by the youngest members of the family, a potting shoe which makes a world of difference from the days of potting up on the lawn, and plenty of shelving to maximise the use of space. Growing inside are lots of vegetables including tomatoes, aubergine, peppers and cucumbers. The garden itself is filled with numerous plants and flowers, colours and scents. Inspired by a trip to India, the beds have been designed into a staggered cruciform shape around the border of the lawn. They outline the garden, drawing your eye up to the greenhouse.

Mediterranean Cool in SE Portland

Ground Roots Landscape Design

A newly renovated house in SE Portland needed a backyard to match. The owners wanted to take full advantage of the outdoor space. Expanding the patio, building a pergola with heaters and fireplace and adding a grill and pizza oven has made this garden a space that can be used year-round. The owners also have a small child so kid friendly plantings that are low maintenance was a must have. Inspired by the Mediterranean I used lavender, rosemary, varieties of ornamental grasses and an olive tree to create a beautiful garden space the whole family can enjoy. With a unique combonation of evergreens there will be texture and color even in the cold grey days of winter. Raised beds will allow them to grow their own fruits and veggies too!

Villa Palazzetta, Montalcino

Jaroslaw Pawlak Photography

This is an example of a mediterranean backyard outdoor sport court in Florence with concrete pavers.

Low Voltage LED's Illuminate Drought Tolerant Planting

Mediterrasian Landscapes

Terraces with drought tolerant plants
Mid-sized mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a retaining wall, mulch and a wood fence.

Winters Residence

Taproot Garden Design

Patrick & Topaze McCaffery - Taproot Garden Design "2018 May: Plants in this grouping include Salvia 'Mystic Spires', Lavandula intermedia 'Provence', Salvia 'Amistad', white flowering Rose, and Black Eyed Susan Vine."

Mediterranean Landscape

Photo of an expansive mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in San Francisco with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Backyard Oasis

Grove Hill Farm

This is an example of a large mediterranean backyard full sun garden for summer in Houston with concrete pavers.

Shade Structure with Spanish Pool

Studio H Landscape Architecture

Spanish themed project in Calabasas. Remodel of the rear and side yards. The overhead structure and circular bar areas were existing and maintained while we added the pool, fire pit, built-in seating, deck, side yard entertaining area and made improvements and additions to the overhead. The project has terra-cotta style concrete pavers as well as Spanish style ceramic tiles throughout.

South Bay Provençal

Gabriela Yariv Landscape Design

Jennifer Cheung
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean backyard full sun formal garden in Los Angeles with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel and Lawn Replacement - Backyard, Novato, CA

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Lagoon-side property in the Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA. Entertaining and enjoying the views were a primary design goal for this project along with replacing the lawn with CA native and low water plants and a total renovation. The project includes a large camaru deck with built-in seating. The concrete steps and pavers lead down to the water's edge. I included a sunken patio on one side and a beautiful Buddha statue on the other, surrounded by succulents and other low-water, contemporary plantings. I also used Dymondia ground cover to create a natural pathways within the garden. Plants shown: Bush Germander (Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum'), Sea Lavender (Limonium perezii, and Blue Oat Grass. Photo: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design. Design Eileen Kelly

Winding Fence Way

Promise Path Landscaping Inc

Bocce Ball court with decomposed granite
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in San Diego with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Rusted Steel Firepit and Concrete Seatwall

Pistils Landscape Design + Build

Natural stone path, concrete seat wall and rusted steel fire pit.
This is an example of a large mediterranean backyard partial sun garden in Portland with a fire feature and gravel.

Culver City - Backyard Swimming Pool

BE Landscape Design

Allen Haren - Photography
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with natural stone pavers, with raised garden bed and a wood fence.

Arcadia Spanish Colonial | Planter Detail

Greey Pickett

The landscape of this home honors the formality of Spanish Colonial / Santa Barbara Style early homes in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix. By re-grading the lot and allowing for terraced opportunities, we featured a variety of hardscape stone, brick, and decorative tiles that reinforce the eclectic Spanish Colonial feel. Cantera and La Negra volcanic stone, brick, natural field stone, and handcrafted Spanish decorative tiles are used to establish interest throughout the property. A front courtyard patio includes a hand painted tile fountain and sitting area near the outdoor fire place. This patio features formal Boxwood hedges, Hibiscus, and a rose garden set in pea gravel. The living room of the home opens to an outdoor living area which is raised three feet above the pool. This allowed for opportunity to feature handcrafted Spanish tiles and raised planters. The side courtyard, with stepping stones and Dichondra grass, surrounds a focal Crape Myrtle tree. One focal point of the back patio is a 24-foot hand-hammered wrought iron trellis, anchored with a stone wall water feature. We added a pizza oven and barbecue, bistro lights, and hanging flower baskets to complete the intimate outdoor dining space. Project Details: Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Higgins Architects Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Sam Rosenbaum

Mediterranean Backyard Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean 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.