3d rendering for a landscape design project in Claremont, CA. - Modern look for

3d rendering for a landscape design project in Claremont, CA. - A mixture of drought tolerant plants and grasses with modern look materials make this house the envy of the block

Casa de Maya

Hawkeye Landscape Design

A Southwest style courtyard was designed for family and critters to enjoy an enclosed outdoor space. The 'elk mountain' flagstone path winds thru a cactus garden featuring a 'mancave macho mocha, 'old man cactus and euphorbia tirucali. The perennial garden has a 'caesalpinia pulcherrima', vitex purpurea', cuphea ignea. The sitting garden includes a Furcrea mediopicta (mexico), Leucophyllum frutescens silver leaf (Rio Bravo), and Grevillea'long john' Sitting at the mesquite table one can enjoy the re-circulating boulder fountain which attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Brightly colored mexican tile enhances the barbecue. The fireplace with built-in light box has a private sitting area surrounded by an Aloe tree, acacia cultriformis and strelitzia juncea (South Africa)

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

Connie S.

Sills Landscape Design

Xeric Modern

Califia Ecodesign

Succulent frontyard garden with bocci ball court (in progress). Entry walkway, bench and loads of aeoniums, senecios, aloes, echeverias and acacias. Plus a few ulta-low-water mediterranean and California natives too.

Red Sand

Coy Land Techs

Our team helped design and construct a modern front yard that would allow the homeowner to go out of two for weeks at a time without worrying about maintenance. The project included 5 tons of dirt removal, drip irrigation, decomposed granite, over 100 plants, two toned stained concrete, red sand, mulch, decorative rocks.

Gardenhill Drive, La Mirada

Solscapes

Frontyard turf removal and complete new, drought-resistant landscaping, including a new paver driveway, and colorful, flowering plants.

Cooking Oasis

Arcadian Landscape

Drought Tolerant Front Yard with Mediterranean flavor

Mediterrasian Landscapes

This photo was taken four years after completion of the landscaping. Four years ago, we renovated this desolate, weedy front yard by creating terraces with beatiful stone retaining walls. Then we added colorful, drought tolerant plants that grow so well in San Francisco's Mediterranean climate. We installed drip irrigation and concealed it with attractive ginger rock pebble mulch.

Landscape, Environmental Concepts

Environmental Concepts

Babcock Custom Pools & Environments

Babcock Custom Pools, a distinguished company with a stellar reputation in the pool industry, is renowned for its exceptional and imaginative designs. One of the most recent and exhilarating projects undertaken by the company is the XERISCAPE, which marvelously amalgamates the allure of a desert landscape with the practicality of a custom pool. With a staunch commitment to excellence in every aspect of their work, Babcock Custom Pools’ team of highly skilled designers and builders relentlessly toil to create pools that surpass their clients’ expectations. And the XERISCAPE project is an unequivocal manifestation of the team’s unwavering dedication to excellence. The XERISCAPE project is a distinctive desert-style pool that’s designed to be both visually appealing and practical. Boasting a natural stone coping that blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape, the crystal-clear water in the pool is artistically crafted to complement the natural desert scenery. XERISCAPE is an innovative concept that’s ideal for those living in arid regions, and it’s conceived to be low-maintenance, sustainable, and eco-friendly. This extraordinary pool design aims to craft a space that not only looks spectacular but is also functional, pragmatic, and environmentally friendly. Babcock Custom Pools’ team is zealous about designing innovative concepts that mirror the natural environment, and the XERISCAPE project is a flawless exemplar of that. The pool features a unique design that’s ideal for sweltering summer days and frosty desert nights. The XERISCAPE pool is tailored to be the ultimate oasis amidst a harsh and unforgiving terrain. In conclusion, the XERISCAPE project is an extraordinary paradigm of Babcock Custom Pools’ pledge to excellence. The desert-style pool is impeccably crafted to be both aesthetically stunning and functionally pragmatic, and the team’s assiduous attention to detail is palpable in every element of the project. If you seek a custom pool that’s not only stunning but also sustainable and eco-friendly, then the XERISCAPE project is the ultimate choice for you. Reach out to Babcock Custom Pools today to learn more about this groundbreaking pool design.

Mid-Century Bungalow Back Yard

Remodel Boutique

This mid-century modern home features a bench with an integrated planter and multiple lounge areas

After 08

Native Edge Landscape

Cranston Cozy Privacy Screen

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

Great curb appeal with a simple and clean look. Easy to maintain and lots of great interest with natural rock and landscape lighting......

Photo by Martin Cox Photography.

Large Xeriscape

TCE Hardscape and Design

boulders on gravel with draught resistant plants

Xeriscape

Babcock Custom Pools & Environments

Desert Look Garden 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.