Encircling a sleek pool, this garden for a growing family offers comfortable spaces in which to play, relax and dine. New raised planters and containers overflow with citrus, herbs and colorful Mediterranean plantings. Synthetic turf provides a soft, inviting play place in a shady area of the yard. Photo by Martin Cox

Suburban Country

Land2c Landscape Architecture

The 5' wide Moon Gate by Phil Beck hides the view of the utility road that services the extensive property. He can be reached through the Fire Dragon Gallery in Cannon Beach, Oregon. The bed to the left is lushly planted with yuccas (in bloom), ornamental cabbages, daylilies, sedums, several conifers including dwarf Blue Star Junipers. Behind the yuccas is a variegated dogwood with bright red branches throughout the winder. The grasses are Orange Sedge.

Azure

Living Gardens Landscape Design

Parkyns

Weeds Garden Design Build LLC

This garden had great bones - it just needed some space planning and a little TLC. Considering the size - large!) there was hardly any seating or area to gather. We removed an old and not very attractive rose garden to create a new decomposed granite seating area with a custom fire pit and some olive trees. The rest of the garden got a major landscape re-do, with low water plants, lawn area replaced with Kurapia, drip irrigation and LED landscape lighting. The clients are delighted with the new space and what with the lighting and fire pit, can really enjoy this gorgeous garden!

Steel Firepit Walkway

Pistils Landscape Design + Build

This backyard renovation features a concrete seat-wall, rusted steel fire pit and Mediterranean-inspired plantings.

Lancing 'Gaudi' Garden

Anita Sullivan Gardens

Mosaic of stylised plants. This is the end of the bench, the first thing you see as you walk through the garden gate. Design and photo by Anita Sullivan.

Berkeley Rock Garden

Roxy Designs

Photo: © Jude Parkinson-Morgan

Beach Mediterranean

Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture

Chris Leschinsky

Design Build: Del Mar Estate

The Design Build Company

Custom brick work and tiles

BE Landscape Design

Instead of selling, our clients opted for a much overdue backyard transformation. BE Landscape Design removed the old lawn and deck, and replaced them with outdoor dining, kitchen, lounge, fire-pit, a central fountain, olive trees and so much more. Perfect for Holiday gatherings with family and friends.

Intimate and cozy evening by a fire pit. ©Daniel Bosler Photography

3D rendering for a landscape project - Cozy small firepit area for a modern home

Vscape - Outdoor Design

3D rendering for a landscape design project in Claremont, CA.

Marbella

Koheid Design

Russian Sage in Bloom

Pistils Landscape Design + Build

Russian sage in bloom, with rusted steel firepit and concrete seat-wall.

Gärten gestalten!

Outdoor dining and kitchen

BE Landscape Design

The Courtyard

sticks and stones Landscape Design

Suburban Country

Land2c Landscape Architecture

This multi-use firetable is also a coffee table with a spinning lazy susan centerpiece when not using the propane fueled fire.

Rancho Santa Fe Residence

Verde Design Group, Landscape Architects Inc.

Custom barbecue, trellis and swimming pool

Mediterranean Garden Design Ideas with a Fire Feature

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.