Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Small contemporary backyard partial sun xeriscape in Orange County with decking.

Decomposed Granite Walkway to Lawn Area

Eden Garden Design

A thoughtful lawn area of 'Cavalier' zoysia grass, buffered from the street by a stand of Big muhly grass (Muhlenbergia lindheimeri). Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/

Mandeville Canyon Brentwood, Los Angeles modern luxury home pond water feature &

Whipple Russell Architects

Mandeville Canyon Brentwood, Los Angeles modern luxury home pond water feature & front yard landscape design
Expansive mediterranean front yard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with gravel.

Deer Grass Accents in Winter

FormLA Landscaping

While the Retreat hosts many fall-blooming native plants, Deer Grass accents steal the show in autumn. The owners love the look of their golden seed heads, which catch the breeze and enchant the birds.

Contemporary Landscape Design for a Narrow Back Yard in Napa, CA

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Napa, CA residence. I designed a triangular-shaped pergola with decorative panels from "Parasoleil" that serves as an artful focal point while providing interesting shade patterns that casts its delightful shadows along fence and patio and bench below, changing its position as the sun moves throughout the day. My design solutions included a contemporary redwood horizontal fence to help screen the view of the hillside along with arbors for vines that help to break up the long narrow space. The landscape design includes angular planting beds, concrete pavers surrounded by gravel and a small lower-water lawn for the family to enjoy. The photos show the just planted low-water plants, vines and olive trees and again after a couple of months. Drawings, Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Stylish Digs in Echo Park

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

Photo of a mid-sized modern front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Sunset Glow at Song Ranch

TLC Gardens

The transition from the resident's private spaces to the Tai Chi Studio areas is experienced through the moongate.
Design ideas for an expansive country backyard xeriscape in Denver with with a gate and natural stone pavers.

Contemporary Zen Front and Back

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

Contemporary front yard xeriscape in San Francisco with with path and a wood fence.

South Brianna Way, Anaheim

Solscapes

Highly personalized drought-resistant landscaping. Took beloved yard pieces from old, outdated yard and included in redesigned, water-efficient landscaping complete with a walkway and variety of succulents and cacti.

Backyard Bliss

Shambhala Landscapes

This classic San Francisco backyard was transformed into an inviting and usable outdoor living space. The low maintenance and drought-friendly design featured artificial grass and carefully-selected plantings.

A Garden for Entertaining

Conscious Environments Inc.

Above-ground hot tub centered in this multi-use garden. Featuring a large outdoor dining space, outdoor kitchen, horizontal wood backdrop w/ built-in TV entertainment center, and modern-industrial patio cover.

English Modernist in Santa Monica

Bosler Earth Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard xeriscape in Los Angeles with a fire feature and decking.

O'Conner Waterfront, Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Courtyard gate with the Hannon residence in the background. The gate is constructed of Lexan panels set into a galvanized steel frame. The arbor is constructed of Glu-Lam beams with galvanized steel caps to protect the wood from water. the arbor is also attached to the masonry columns with galvanized steel connectors. This image is taken from inside the common courtyard, located between the two houses, looking back to the Hannon residence. Photography by Lucas Henning. The gate was designed by Roger Hill, Landscape Architect.

desierto curvazon

Bianchi Design

This is an example of a large backyard xeriscape in Phoenix with gravel.

Los Altos Hills- Rustic Modern

Lifescape Custom Landscaping, Inc.

Kelsey Schweickert
Mid-sized modern front yard partial sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a garden path and gravel.

Narrow Courtyard After

Michael Rosenberg Landscape Architecture

mrla
Inspiration for a small mediterranean side yard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco.

Fencing Style

JLM Construction

This photo shows the grade and height of the new retaining wall, and the fencing used with the grade change to keep a modern look. Showing: *Concrete pads with decomposed granite in between. *Plants that drape over high retaining walls to hide the facade and feel enclosed in a tight pathway. *Custom horizontal fencing and gate to match

Custom Cedar Entry Gate

Regenesis Ecological Design

Closed-picket, custom cedar gate w/ black steel decorative pull.
Inspiration for a small transitional front yard full sun xeriscape in Other with a garden path and decking.

Woven Plains

Surroundings Studio

A fabricated weathered steel trough carries roof runoff to a 650 gallon cistern with a spigot to supply rain water to an adjacent raised vegetable garden. photo: Kate Russell

The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)

Harry Holding Studio

The front garden for an innovative property in Fulham Cemetery - the house featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs in January 2021. The design had to enhance the relationship with the bold, contemporary architecture and open up a dialogue with the wild green space beyond its boundaries. Seen here in the height of summer, this space is an immersive walk through a naturalistic and pollinator rich planting scheme.

Orange Xeriscape Design Ideas

Get Inspired by 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 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 Garden for Your Home

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