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Example of a large southwest beige one-story mixed siding exterior home design in Phoenix

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)

Cheri Stringer
This is an example of a large traditional full sun and drought-tolerant backyard gravel landscaping in Denver.

Succulents provide a low-maintenance and low water option for your outdoor OR indoor space. They also act as amazing ground covers and are a great alternative to lawns! Photo cred: Joshua Thayer

Photo Credit : Hartman Baldwin Design Build New construction home designed and built by Hartman Baldwin. The landscape is extensive and was a collaborative effort between HB and NC Design. We created a beautiful drought tolerant landscape that blended in well with the surrounding hillsides. To ensure a healthy, vibrant environment for years to come, many colorful succulents, grasses, yuccas and flowering low-water perennials were used throughout the property, along with non-fruiting Olive trees and Palo Verde.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized southwestern drought-tolerant and desert front yard gravel landscaping in Phoenix.

Chris Kitterdge Photography, Susie Dowd Markarian Designer, Santa Rosa CA. Zunino Builders Contractor
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Photo of a large southwestern drought-tolerant front yard brick garden path in Albuquerque.

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)

Design ideas for a large rustic drought-tolerant and full sun backyard gravel garden path in Santa Barbara for spring.

Inspiration for a large rustic drought-tolerant and full sun backyard gravel garden path in Santa Barbara for spring.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional drought-tolerant and full sun backyard gravel landscaping in Albuquerque.

Inspiration for a large contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun backyard landscaping in Orange County with decking.

Hawkeye Landscape Design We began this project with the idea of making a friendly entryway and social area under the Mulberry tree which provides much needed shade in this hot, mountainous area. The 'red fescue' meadow grass has a cooling effect and the agaves reduce the need for excess water and maintenance. The backyard has a covered dining area with a corner lounge and fireplace. The large barbecue offers a cantilevered counter for entertaining. The waterfall into the pool is surrounded with bamboo and plantings that emulate the hillside beyond the property. The permeable paving and mix of Vitex and Olive trees provide shade for smaller seating areas to enjoy the variety of succulents throughout the garden

Deck with dry stream and copper awning. Photo by Ashley Elizabeth Ford.
This is an example of a small contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun backyard landscaping in Los Angeles with decking.

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