Small mediterranean courtyard full sun garden in Los Angeles with natural stone pavers.

A simple lawn on the side yard with drought tolerant landscaping.
Design ideas for a small and australian native mediterranean side yard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Orange County with with lawn edging, natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

Dogwood, vines, evergreens, and grasses enclosing waiting and dining areas on th

Natalie DeNormandie

Photography by Natalie DeNormandie, SegoDesign.
Inspiration for a small mediterranean partial sun garden in Boston with brick pavers.

PermaDesign -- Harvesting Rain

PermaDesign, Inc

Photo Credit: Corrina See
This is an example of a small mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Albuquerque.

Northeast LA Hillside Home Landscape

Colwynn Garden Design

This section of the front yard was excavated and filled in with drainage rocks to create a Rain Garden. This is situated in a spot that captures storm-water flow coming down the hillside and provides a basin to store rainwater that normally would have run straight off the slope. Blue River Rocks cover the area and create an illusion of water when wet.

A Traditional Landscape Loses the Lawn & Overgrown Shrubs To Low Water Plants

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

The traditional fountain and surroundings are embellished with a variety of drought tolerant grasses, flowering plants and succulents. The removal of the dense and overgrown shrubs provides more outdoor living space for dining and entertaining for the homeowners' enjoyment. And now with site-appropriate plants and no lawn there is less maintenance and a lower water bill. Full color Blue stone and small mexican pebbles replace the lawn and pathways resulting in an updated and contemporary transformation. A variety of low-water plants including succulents offer year-round appeal and interest throughout the seasons. Photos and Design © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Bird Girl Amidst Blue Hydrangea

Nicola's Garden Art Inc.

Nicola Kamp
Small mediterranean shaded formal garden in Toronto for spring.

Small Xeriscape Cottage Garden

English Landscape LLC

This is an example of a small mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape in London with natural stone pavers.

Coogee Entry Garden

Naturesque

Photo of a small mediterranean front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in Perth with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

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.

Narrow Courtyard After

Michael Rosenberg Landscape Architecture

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

Irvington Mediterranean Ecstasy

Abbaté Designs

The clients wanted a landscape that matches the Spanish Colonial Revival style of this NE Portland Home. The copper-clad fence serves as a dramatic backdrop for a complete redo of the landscape, bringing new garden features and Mediterranean plants that could thrive in the PNW.

Water wise transformation

Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.

Dymondia groundcover, Agaves, Flap Jacks and Arcadian Landscape's new creations, Creative Man made Boulders.
Small mediterranean side yard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

West LA Front Yard

Yard Maven

Old lawn was transformed into a drought-resistant garden offering ever-changing colors and textures. Turf removal rebate from the local water agency helped offset the cost. A new stucco wall with iron gates were built to create an enclosed porch/courtyard to give homeowners a much-needed buffer between their home and the hustle and bustle of a big city . Recycled bricks grace the new wide walkway and enclosed porch.

Création d'un jardin de ville avec piscine et terrasse en travertin

Atelier Maleyran

Pergola sur mesure en acier haute qualité anthracite pour un espace repas ombragé, agréable et large. En attendant que les trachelospermums (faux jasmins persistants) s'installent, nous avons prévu une voile légère et ajourée.

New front garden, walk way and entry

Tutti Flora landscape design

No trouble finding your way to the front door now! A cheery new paint color and central, new front walkway leads to a spacious deck landing at the base of the stairs. New garden beds featuring Mediterranean inspired plants will be drought and deer resistant when mature. Photo - Theresa Balak

Country Italian in Cupertino

Just in Thyme Landscape Design

Photo of a small mediterranean garden 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.

Berkeley Rock Garden

Roxy Designs

Photo: © Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Inspiration for a small mediterranean front yard partial sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a fire feature and gravel.

Colombian Romantic

Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design

Carl Mayfield
This is an example of a small mediterranean backyard outdoor sport court in Houston.

Small 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.