Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Exterior colors and furniture selection by Julie McMahon. Photos by Daniel Bosler

Eichler in Marinwood - At the larger scale of the property existed a desire to soften and deepen the engagement between the house and the street frontage. As such, the landscaping palette consists of textures chosen for subtlety and granularity. Spaces are layered by way of planting, diaphanous fencing and lighting. The interior engages the front of the house by the insertion of a floor to ceiling glazing at the dining room. Jog-in path from street to house maintains a sense of privacy and sequential unveiling of interior/private spaces. This non-atrium model is invested with the best aspects of the iconic eichler configuration without compromise to the sense of order and orientation. photo: scott hargis

Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in San Diego.

This sloped hillside has been transformed into a beautiful tapestry of colors and textures present in every season. I specified drought tolerant plants and shrubs that are low-water, low maintenance and deer resistant. Located in Novato, CA - Marin County. Some photos were taken just after installation and others 2 couple of years later.

We kept the trees on the property and replaced the lawn and all other out dated sub tropical plants with Succulents Daniel Bosler Photography
Design ideas for a huge contemporary drought-tolerant front yard landscaping in Los Angeles.

Marion Brenner Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun front yard landscaping in San Francisco.

Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
This is an example of a small contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun side yard garden path in Orange County with decking.

Photo of a transitional full sun and drought-tolerant front yard stone garden path in San Diego.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun stone landscaping in Los Angeles.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern full sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Los Angeles.

Melissa McCabe Navaroli
Inspiration for a small modern drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in San Diego.

Drought tolerant hillside landscape
Design ideas for a large transitional drought-tolerant and full sun front yard mulch landscaping in San Francisco.

While the Southern California drought is keeping homeowners water usage to a minimum, there are an abundance of plants that thrive on minimal water. A combination of drip irrigation systems and drought tolerant plants can keep your exterior spaces green and beautiful as well as water efficient. This image features our design a few months down the road. With the addition of a few spring flowers, this front yard is officially ready for the Spring and Summer season.

Innis Casey Photography
Photo of a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant backyard gravel landscaping in Los Angeles.

Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
This is an example of a small contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun backyard stone garden path in Orange County.

This is a Roberto Burle Marx- inspired design, a drought tolerant landscape that imitates the vibrant colors and patterns of the tropics. We kept the monstera and bird of paradise plants, and with the colorful trim on the house, it all works together in this eclectic mashup.

Architect: Sarah Susanka, AIA Photography: Jim Westphalen Integration of Prairie-style architecture and Japanese garden. Palette of patterned and textures borrowed from the surroundings. Sequence of places makes a continuous necklace around the home.

Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun gravel water fountain landscape in Orange County.

The traditional fountain and surroundings are embellished with a variety of drought tolerant grasses, flowering plants and succulents. The removal of the dense and overgrown shrubs provides more outdoor living space for dining and entertaining for the homeowners' enjoyment. And now with site-appropriate plants and no lawn there is less maintenance and a lower water bill. Full color Blue stone and small mexican pebbles replace the lawn and pathways resulting in an updated and contemporary transformation. A variety of low-water plants including succulents offer year-round appeal and interest throughout the seasons to include Sedum rupestre 'Angelina', with chartreuse foliage, other varieties of sedum along with Echeveria succulents, Echinacea and grases. Photos and Design © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design