This shady spot is the place to relax on hot, summer afternoons.
Small mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape in Santa Barbara with a garden path and natural stone pavers for spring.

Jardín cara casa rural

Jorge Ferreira

Se reprodujeron elementos típicamente andaluces para complacer las espectativas de los visitantes.
This is an example of a small mediterranean courtyard driveway in Other with a container garden.

Small Xeriscape Cottage Garden

English Landscape LLC

Small mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape in London with natural stone pavers.

Los Feliz Mediterranean

June Scott Design

Inspired by a historic Mediterranean house, this garden was designed to extend the home’s romantic, bohemian qualities to the outdoors. Lush, finely-textured flowering shrubs contrast with bold agaves, giving the garden charm and a sense of permanence.

Mediterranean Landscape

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean front yard full sun garden for summer in Chicago with a garden path and mulch.

Colorful Fountain Valley Native Front Yard

creations landscape designs

This front yard is a mixture of colorful drought tolerant plants, edible citrus and flagstone. The local wildlife love being able to eat here and the homeowners love coming out in the morning with a hot cup of coffee. You can read more about this project, plus watch the project video here http://tinyurl.com/6tb3p8q

Mediterranean Cottage Garden

Edger Landscape Design

Upright grassy plants work nicely with fluffier flowers that bloom over a long seson. Edger Landscape Design
Design ideas for a small mediterranean front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in San Francisco.

Fragrant front garden

Rebecca Webb Garden Designs

A combination of lavender, box balls, white roses, salvias, sedums and erysiums create a lovely area to sit in this front garden.
This is an example of a small mediterranean front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Surrey with a garden path.

Color Fusion for a Creative Lens

Botalia Designs

Jaime Seymour-Newton
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean front yard full sun garden in Miami.

Plants, Water, & Stone

California Naturescaping

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean front yard full sun xeriscape for fall in San Diego with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Plants, Water, & Stone

California Naturescaping

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean front yard full sun xeriscape for fall in San Diego with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Red Poppy Winter Annual Bed

Smart Botanic Art LLC

Small mediterranean full sun garden in Charleston with river rock for winter.

Colorful Fountain Valley Native Front Yard

creations landscape designs

debora carl landscape design

A once forgotten side yard turns into a charming gravel garden Martin Residence Cardiff by the Sea, Ca
Small mediterranean side yard formal garden in San Diego.

Small Xeriscape Cottage Garden

English Landscape LLC

Small mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape in London with natural stone pavers.

Ajardinamiento de patio en Guadalmina II (Marbella)

Jorge Ferreira

Ajardinamiento del patio delantero de casa adosada próxima a la costa. Se partía del requisito de introducir cítricos y una plumeria, así como de dejar un espacio central diáfano. Puesto que el patio está situado sobre un aparcamiento había que disponer jardineras con suficiente volumen para permitir la plantación de los árboles pero sin sobrepasar el peso capaz de soportar el forjado. Las jardineras se realizaron en ladrillo, en consonancia con la solería de barro preexistente, con volúmenes diversos para dotar de dinamismo a la composición. Finalmente se adosó un banco a las jardineras de la izquierda para ocultar una salida de extracción de humos del garage subterráneo. La selección de plantas se adaptó a las duras condiciones de salinidad del lugar.

Moroccan Theme

T Jefford Landscaping

Design ideas for a small mediterranean garden in Other with a garden path and gravel.

Fragrant front garden

Rebecca Webb Garden Designs

A combination of lavender, box balls, white roses, salvias, sedums and erysiums create a lovely area to sit in this front garden.
Design ideas for a small mediterranean front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Surrey with a garden path.

Gravel Garden

Caroline Crawford Garden Design

As the planting matures, it will creep and spread amongst the gravel, leaving informal pathways to different areas. The client plans to add a seating area with two large benches

Mediterranean Landscape

Inspiration for a small mediterranean courtyard garden in Phoenix with a water feature.

Mediterranean 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.