Photo of a large traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in Portland with concrete pavers and a metal fence.

Night well-lit house lights desert landscape
This is an example of a desert look modern front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Salt Lake City with river rock and a metal fence.

Contemporary Lap Pool and Garden

Conscious Environments Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Orange County with with path, concrete pavers and a metal fence.

Weather House

Mihaly Slocombe

Weather House is a bespoke home for a young, nature-loving family on a quintessentially compact Northcote block. Our clients Claire and Brent cherished the character of their century-old worker's cottage but required more considered space and flexibility in their home. Claire and Brent are camping enthusiasts, and in response their house is a love letter to the outdoors: a rich, durable environment infused with the grounded ambience of being in nature. From the street, the dark cladding of the sensitive rear extension echoes the existing cottage!s roofline, becoming a subtle shadow of the original house in both form and tone. As you move through the home, the double-height extension invites the climate and native landscaping inside at every turn. The light-bathed lounge, dining room and kitchen are anchored around, and seamlessly connected to, a versatile outdoor living area. A double-sided fireplace embedded into the house’s rear wall brings warmth and ambience to the lounge, and inspires a campfire atmosphere in the back yard. Championing tactility and durability, the material palette features polished concrete floors, blackbutt timber joinery and concrete brick walls. Peach and sage tones are employed as accents throughout the lower level, and amplified upstairs where sage forms the tonal base for the moody main bedroom. An adjacent private deck creates an additional tether to the outdoors, and houses planters and trellises that will decorate the home’s exterior with greenery. From the tactile and textured finishes of the interior to the surrounding Australian native garden that you just want to touch, the house encapsulates the feeling of being part of the outdoors; like Claire and Brent are camping at home. It is a tribute to Mother Nature, Weather House’s muse.

Modern Landscape

Inspiration for a large modern backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Denver with with flowerbed, natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

Mid-Century Ranch Makeover

Native Edge Landscape

Detail shot of Backyard
Design ideas for a mid-sized and desert look backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Austin with gravel and a metal fence.

Sereno Canyon Enclave Model

Creative Environments

Creative Environments created two custom front yard and backyard designs for the Sereno Canyon Enclave Model in Scottsdale, Arizona. This backyard features metal water features as well as an outdoor kitchen and a very unique acrylic swimming pool. Call (480) 777-9305 to learn more about this space.

PNW Outdoor Living Reimagined

Casa Smith Designs, LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in Portland with concrete pavers, a metal fence and a water feature.

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Large modern backyard full sun xeriscape in Dallas with gravel and a metal fence.

Metal Fences

FormLA Landscaping

The property's fencing and gates have defensive qualities unusual in Los Angeles. Comprised of metal, they sit at a distance well-over 5 feet from structures.

Going Native in Bel Air

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

A wild, native spirit radiates out from within the structured lines and angles of the hardscape - softened by a lush and biodiverse selection of California native plants in a velvety palette of soft silvery grays, greens, and purples with the occasional pop of yellow and orange.

West Seattle Contemporary

Spring Greenworks LLC

contemporary landscape installation with new driveway, paths, steel walls and plantings
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in Seattle with concrete pavers and a metal fence.

niguel west mid-century modern

Moss Yaw Design studio

Drought tolerant and native plantings frame the mid-century facade and provide for architectural and sculptural interest at the front yard landscape
Mid-sized and desert look midcentury front yard full sun xeriscape in Orange County with gravel and a metal fence.

Kids play area on a slope

JLM Construction

Sideyard graded tier of the slope for the kids to have a safe play area. Showing: *An area dedicated to the kids surrounded by Synthetic Turf for safety. *A structural wall with stucco to match the house, and Travertine Stone that are used throughout the property. *Rock retaining walls on the upper slope with drought tolerant planting that are great for erosion control.

Adero Canyon Marden and Meyers Model

Creative Environments

We provide award-winning pool, spa, landscape design, and construction services. Contact our team today at https://creativeenvironments.com/contact-us/.

Santa Cruz Sustainable

K & D Landscaping, Inc.

Residential home in Santa Cruz, CA This stunning front and backyard project was so much fun! The plethora of K&D's scope of work included: smooth finished concrete walls, multiple styles of horizontal redwood fencing, smooth finished concrete stepping stones, bands, steps & pathways, paver patio & driveway, artificial turf, TimberTech stairs & decks, TimberTech custom bench with storage, shower wall with bike washing station, custom concrete fountain, poured-in-place fire pit, pour-in-place half circle bench with sloped back rest, metal pergola, low voltage lighting, planting and irrigation! (*Adorable cat not included)

Small Side Yard w/ Lawn

Conscious Environments Inc.

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.

Going Native in Bel Air

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

Hillside seating

BE Landscape Design

Custom built for fire resistance. Board formed concrete seating and patio. Color added to blend into the existing granite hillside. Salt finish adds texture to camouflage into the surroundings. Custom metal pergola and under bench lighting add to the uniqueness of this hilltop hangout.

niguel west mid-century modern

Moss Yaw Design studio

Xeriscape Design Ideas with a Metal Fence

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.