This is an example of a mediterranean full sun garden in Marseille with with flowerbed.

Design by: Tim Moore
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean backyard full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a retaining wall.

Gosh that looks good..

Valley Rock Landscape Material Inc.

Transforming your front yard into a drought tolerant area
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean front yard full sun xeriscape in Sacramento with concrete pavers.

Boulders, Foliage, Texture

Edger Landscape Design

Foliage color and texture, longer lasting than flower color, provides long lasting interest in this garden. Edger Landscape Design Cathy Edger
Small mediterranean courtyard partial sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Pasadena Artist Home

Minanda Landscape Design

Rainwater harvesting, low water plants and lots of style!
Small mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with natural stone pavers.

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.

Front Garden

Carmen Erasmus Landscape Architect

Carmen Erasmus
This is an example of a small mediterranean garden in San Francisco.

Budget Friendly Lawn Replacement

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

A collection of exotic plants keep the front yard interesting year round. Leucadendron 'Golden Tip's' interesting foliage complements the other plants in the front yard.

From Lawn-scape to Wildscape

Billy Goodnick Garden Design

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.

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.

Small Xeriscape Cottage Garden

English Landscape LLC

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

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

Montecito Canyon

Montecito Landscape

What was once an overgrown jungle opened up to a wonderful and natural area for us to sculpt. Mulch is laid down to control weeds and makes for an appealing backdrop. Large rocks make a natural retaining wall creating a perfect area to set a flagstone patio. An outdoor love seat makes this a perfect place to take in the gorgeous vista.

Hillside Deer Resistant Planting - Oakland Hills Front Yard

Leigh Designs

Deer-resistant and drought-tolerant planting on Oakland Hills front yard hillside. Boulders retain hillside and add structure. Virtually all the plants are evergreen.

Ajardinamiento de patio en Guadalmina (Marbella)

Jorge Ferreira

Buscando una mejor integración entre la parte original y la reformada, se optó por crear unas espalderas con la misma chapa perforada de los cerramientos detrás de las que se introdujo una iluminación lineal.

European and American Garden Pottery

Eye of the Day

Photo of a small mediterranean backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in San Luis Obispo with a container garden and brick pavers.

The Hartmann Residence

McCabe's Nursery & Landscape Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean backyard full sun garden in San Diego with a water feature and gravel.

Montreaux

Maximize Design

Lush planting with a lot of plants listed on the Irish pollinator plan.
Large mediterranean backyard full sun garden in Dublin with with flowerbed for spring.

Cookham front garden

Special Gardens

This front garden/driveway was ugly and uninspiring with cracked and broken concrete and the planting was non-descript with a high hedge that took a lot of light. It was redesigned with a Mediterranean feel, drought tolerant once established, and on a fairly tight budget.

Альпийская горка

Lana Tarba

Небольшая альпийская горка, расположена возле беседки для отдыха. Разнородные камни, отсыпка из щебня, растения для альпинария.
This is an example of a small mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Moscow with with rock 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.