This is an example of a mid-sized transitional front yard partial sun xeriscape in Orange County with gravel.

photo by Seed Studio, editing by TR PhotoStudio
Inspiration for a small modern backyard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with gravel and a fire feature.

Hummelheim - Insektenfreundlicher Familiengarten bei Berlin

Dendron Exterior Design - Gartengestaltung Berlin

Santolina - Heiligenkraut - Cotton Lavender Lavandula - Lavendel - Lavender Slate stepping stones in gravel light grey
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian front yard full sun xeriscape in Berlin with a garden path and gravel.

Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. Galvanized troughs used for vegetables in the side yard. An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Custom Walkway

Nunley Remodeling and Stanton Landscape

Design ideas for a transitional front yard xeriscape in San Francisco with with path and gravel.

Modern Fencing For A Modern Garden

Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.

Golden Goddess bamboo and Mexican weeping bamboo peek through cattle panel fencing and garden wall panels. Photo by Gabriel Frank
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern backyard partial sun xeriscape in San Luis Obispo with gravel.

Park Slope Townhouse Backyard

Green Bey Gardens

Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard xeriscape in New York with a garden path, gravel and a wood fence.

Bighorn Palm Desert luxury modern home entry landscape design

Whipple Russell Architects

Bighorn Palm Desert luxury modern home entry landscape design. Photo by William MacCollum.
Photo of a small and desert look modern front yard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with gravel and a wood fence.

Topanga Canyon Hideaway

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

The custom concrete bench was designed to nestle into the hillside. Sitting in the dappled shades of the majestic Liquidambar is a lesson in tranquility.

Presidio Park Refresh

Jackie and the Beanstalk

Colorful succulents with Verbena de la Mina, a California native plant
Small mediterranean front yard partial sun xeriscape in San Diego with gravel.

Heritage Pointe 5

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

Our client spared no expense on this beautiful project, using massive rock slab steps on both sides of the house leading to the expansive back yard. The front utilizes natural rock for accents, address rock, and raised planters. We also used concrete edge as well as imported a 20mm aggregate from a quarry in BC for the beds to better match the house. A large paver patio in the back is the foundation for the gas custom fire pit and a dry river bed at the low spot carries any sheet drainage out the back to the natural area outside the property.

Bertsch - Estancia

Desert Foothills Landscape

Photo Credits: Steven Thompson
Photo of a large front yard xeriscape in Phoenix with gravel.

desierto curvazon

Bianchi Design

This is an example of a mid-sized front yard xeriscape in Phoenix with gravel.

Fire and Water

Eco Landscape Design & Build

Innis Casey Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard xeriscape in Los Angeles with gravel.

Fremantle Native and Recycled

Bobtail Landscaping

Professional paving and compacted gravel path with native garden, mature trees and pine bark mulch.
Mid-sized traditional backyard full sun xeriscape in Perth with a garden path and gravel.

Traditional Landscape

Photo of a large traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in Albuquerque with gravel.

LotusLand South aka Sycamore Canyon Landscape

Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

Great indoor outdoor living space. This is truely Santa Barbara outdoor living at its best!
Expansive country backyard partial sun xeriscape in Santa Barbara with gravel.

Berkeley Rock Garden

Roxy Designs

Photo: © Jude Parkinson-Morgan
This is an example of a small mediterranean front yard partial sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a fire feature and gravel.

LotusLand South aka Sycamore Canyon Landscape

Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

Santa Barbara Lifestyle..... outdoor living and entertaining in our lovely garden. A Vintage Faux Bois table set under a Great Oak Tree
Photo of an expansive country backyard partial sun xeriscape in Santa Barbara with gravel.

Water-Wise Home Yard Landscaping Project in Temecula

Southwest Boulder & Stone

Joe and Tod, homeowners in the Vintage Hills area of Temecula, undertook this yard transformation themselves. Their goal was to replace a lawned portion of the right side of their front yard with drought-tolerant plants and rock complementing the existing landscaping. The homeowners began the project by transplanting kangaroo paw, yucca, lantana and jade plants. Some of the plants made the journey from their former home in Long Beach and others came from thinning out existing plants in the yard. In addition to designing the space together, they also installed the project themselves. The small, light gray boulders and cobble were already located on the property, and closely resemble Sierra boulders. Gambler's Gold 3/4" crushed rock was used to create the "islands" around the plants, with 3/4" gray crushed rock to fill in the larger areas. Premium Sunburst pebbles in the 1"-3" size finished the area off as the border with the neighbor's property.

Xeriscape Design Ideas with Gravel

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.