A close up of flowers and textures - San Anselmo Hillside Garden.

Cedar Hot Tub Nook

Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean side yard partial sun formal garden in San Luis Obispo with decking.

Marina Villa, Abu Dhabi

TerraVerde Dubai, UAE

This is an example of a large mediterranean backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with decking.

Orinda Hang Out Garden

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Steve Lambert
Large mediterranean backyard full sun garden in San Francisco with a fire feature and decking for spring.

St. Heliers

Fusion Landscape Design Limited

Lynn Cairney, Fusion Landscape Design - Design & Landscape Construction, Green With Envy Landsapes - Subcontractors. What a difference. All one level, new planter boxes, coloured cut, grouted and sealed concrete replaces the London pavers and an Accoya deck which is being left to weather off. Accoya weathers to a beautiful soft grey. We were also very fortunate with this project to have a client who just loves her garden and plants.

Prospect

Living Pictures Garden Design

Mid-sized mediterranean backyard partial sun formal garden in Adelaide with a retaining wall and decking for summer.

Cocon exotique au coeur de la ville

In-Vivo Paysage

This is an example of a small mediterranean courtyard partial sun garden in Bordeaux with a container garden and decking.

Designer landscape 010

Badec Bros (Pty)Ltd

Mediterranean garden in Other with decking.

Vegetable Garden

MC Design LLC

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.

Modern Irvine

Studio H Landscape Architecture

A prefabricated concrete fire pit surrounded by built-in bench style seating and pottery with citrus on an ipe wood deck. Low water-use succulents neighbor the deck , planted in the decorative pebble. The shade sail was added at a later time due to the sun reflecting off the windows and burning the artificial grass. In the distance is the built-in barbecue and wood dining table. Studio H Landscape Architecture

Südliches Flair - ein Garten mit Urlaubscharakter

Gärten gestalten!

Photo of a large mediterranean partial sun garden for summer in Dusseldorf with with pond and decking.

St Tropez

Randle Siddeley

Photo of a large mediterranean garden in London with a garden path and decking.

Retaining walls with treated wood

RainforestLA,inc.

treated wood steps and retaining walls, redwood fence with full landscape and
Large mediterranean front yard full sun formal garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall, decking and a wood fence for summer.

Bitsaron Residence

Davidie Rozin Architects

Internal Design: Daniella Cohen Photography: Jonathan Bloom and Boaz Lavie
This is an example of a mediterranean garden in Tel Aviv with a garden path and decking.

Hope Ranch Estate, Terra Bella

Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

11 Distinctly different gardens reading as a harmonious whole-was our mission! The owners had defined ten distinctly different gardens to be installed across the almost three-acre site. How were these to be woven together into a cohesive whole, which in turn would compliment the Italianate façade of the 10,000 square foot house? The gardens rendered as a string of pearls -- Each of the ten gardens was separately designed to be its own special jewel. And yet, when viewed from afar or from the grand terrace above, several of the gardens and numerous garden elements are "Linked Together as a String of Pearls" -- the White Garden, the Christmas Tree (a large deodar underplanted with white foliaged "snow"), the Theater Garden, the Perennial Border (mandated by the coastal commission to protect the bluff top from failing), the Koi pond, the Queen's Garden, the Pergola and the Herb Garden all flow in a loose chain around the perimeter of a central back lawn

Natural Landscapes

Sage Ecological Landscapes

We love sleek and modern but sometimes we lay off of straight lines and concrete... Check out one of our more natural landscape projects highlighting a native plant palette and an ecotones motif! Photo Credit: Grant Sukchindasathien

Une mini piscine sur mesure

Slowgarden

Un jardin Slowgarden
Mediterranean garden in Other with decking.

88 Island Drive S | Ocean Ridge, FL | Intracoastal Estate

Pascal Liguori & Son

Intracoastal Dock
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean backyard full sun garden for summer in Miami with with pond and decking.

Palos Verde Est. Spanish Home

C & C Partners Design/Build Firm

This is an example of a mediterranean sloped garden in Los Angeles with decking.

Garten im mediterranen Stil

Gärten von Mähler | Traumgarten.nrw

Gärten von Mähler Ein Garten im mediterranen Stil, mit Wellnessmöglichkeit ohne Einblicke von außen zu gewähren.
Design ideas for a small mediterranean courtyard partial sun garden for fall in Hamburg with a retaining wall and decking.

Mediterranean Garden Design Ideas with Decking

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.