Townhouse courtyard garden - Edgecliff Sydney

Vogue & Vine - Landscape Designers Sydney

We were called in to completely renovate this semi established garden in Edglecliff. We established further boundaries using buxus and brought in new plants to help bring the space a more contemporary and balanced feel.

3D rendering for a landscape project - Cozy small firepit area for a modern home

Vscape - Outdoor Design

3D rendering for a landscape design project in Claremont, CA.
Photo of a small mediterranean front yard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Mediterranean Residence - Boca Raton

Steven L. Cohen Architects and Interior Designers

PROJECT TYPE Two-story, single family residence totaling over 7,562sf on the Intercostal Waterway SCOPE Architecture LOCATION Boca Raton, Florida DESCRIPTION 6 Bedrooms / 6-1/2 Bathrooms plus Media Room with a courtyard entryway and covered Loggia Two-car Garage with separate one-car Garage and private Guest House Resort-style swimming pool and jacuzzi, covered patio with built-in bar and grille, and a private boat dock Mediterranean architecture with covered patios and terraces, central rotunda, and decorative copings & bandings

Hume

Wheat's Landscape

Mediterranean backyard formal garden in DC Metro with gravel.

San Clemente Small Home 1

DMLA

DMLA
This is an example of a mediterranean courtyard garden in Orange County with a water feature.

Carmel House

Joni L. Janecki & Associates, Inc.

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

Mediterranes Flair in Haus, Hof und Garten

GODELMANN GmbH & Co. KG

Photo of a mediterranean garden for summer in Nuremberg with a retaining wall, concrete pavers and a stone fence.

Past Projects

Waterman & Sun

This newly planted garden is now very colorful and thriving in the presence of deer. Most all of our gardens in the hilly areas of the peninsula are designed and planted with deer in mind.

Low Voltage LED's Illuminate Drought Tolerant Planting

Mediterrasian Landscapes

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

RHOC Interior Design, Kitchen & Gardens | Coto de Caza, CA

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

Flanking the stone archway into the garage area with a pair of planted orange trees in Moroccan clay plaster pots.
This is an example of a small mediterranean side yard full sun driveway for summer in San Diego with a container garden, concrete pavers and a metal fence.

Kensington

Letz Design Landscape

bolian
Inspiration for a mediterranean front yard xeriscape in San Diego.

Anderson

Banyon Tree Design Studio

Front entry gate, rose trellis, outdoor lighting, stucco wall
Design ideas for a mediterranean front yard garden for fall in Seattle with with privacy feature, natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

Private Residence / Saint Simons Island, GA

The Robert K. Higgins Company

Thomas Thaddues Truett Architect
Inspiration for a mediterranean courtyard garden in Wilmington with a water feature.

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.

Grounded - Modern Landscape Architecture

Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA

Photo of a mediterranean courtyard garden in San Diego with a container garden.

Stadtgarten Mediteran

moving-garden - moving-angel GmbH

Stadtgarten mit Lounge, Terrasse und Stege, Miniteich, diverse Mauerung mit neu Hecken beflanzung im Mediteranem Flair
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean side yard partial sun garden for summer in Stuttgart with a wood fence.

Anderson

Banyon Tree Design Studio

Custom iron gate, iron fence, stone walls, bluestone, granite cobbles, terra cotta tile, custom water feature, grotto, cafe lights
Inspiration for a mediterranean courtyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Seattle with with raised garden bed, natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

Custom Steel Vegetable Garden Beds in the Botanical Garden Delight

Susan Friedman Landscape Architecture

Custom CorTen steel raised beds provide all season fruits, vegetables and herbs for garden to table experience.
Expansive mediterranean backyard garden in San Francisco with with raised garden bed and a metal fence.

Poolside Patio and Garden in Montclair

DC Freeman

This Mediterranean home had a tiered backyard with the lower level as the pool. With a total overhaul we created and beautiful oasis. The natural bluestone pavers and retaining wall we created aa space for pure relaxation.

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.

All Fence Materials 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.