Southwestern Landscaping Ideas

This is an example of a mid-sized southwestern drought-tolerant, partial sun and desert side yard brick landscaping in Phoenix.
trellis offers option for side yard with no windows - tooie712

Above The Grade Landscape
Design ideas for a mid-sized southwestern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard gravel garden path in Other for summer.
Multiple rock types in one space - jonell_maycock

Large picture windows looked out onto the empty narrow side yard. Our solution was to create a dramatic 3D modular installation with CorTen Planters filled with low maintenance cacti.
Black stone and cacti front planter - jacquelinedcollier

Design ideas for a southwestern drought-tolerant and full sun front yard stone garden path in Albuquerque for summer.
The steps i need steps from my patio to the pond in my backyard also need a railing for children and elders! - webuser_943587055

This is an example of a southwestern drought-tolerant gravel landscaping in Phoenix.
I actually really like southwest style, not sure I want to make it into a strong theme though - webuser_63754103

Photo of a southwestern partial sun front yard stone formal garden in Phoenix.
Lighting of steps - clean surroundings - bxvtaitai

Inside the courtyard walls, the gardens are an integral part of the house. The perennial gardens here consist of Shasta daisies, Moonshine yarrow, hollyhocks, dianthus, scabiosa, catmint, silver mound artemisia, santiliona and salvia. Photographed by Phil Steinhauer
Interior door to separate room. - susanb92

This is an example of a southwestern drought-tolerant backyard concrete paver garden path in Grand Rapids.
Rocks juxtaposed with surprise plantings - webuser_766955865

Backyard Landscaping
This is an example of a large southwestern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard stone landscaping in Phoenix for summer.
I like the clean look of this bbq and firepit area. Open concept. - webuser_87174345022

Design ideas for a large southwestern partial sun courtyard concrete paver water fountain landscape in Albuquerque for fall.
Put it lower to the ground for the wildlife - 536castlehall

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)
I like the front left green plants that are in front of the purple one. - jjlee9999

Inspiration for a southwestern landscaping in Albuquerque.
Simple fountain - webuser_427270314

This is an example of a southwestern landscaping in San Diego.
Love the desert collection with all the variety and color. - springpease

Mike Small
Design ideas for a large southwestern partial sun front yard brick landscaping in Phoenix.
Colorful plants, not all green. - ruth_mccormick

Inspiration for a southwestern drought-tolerant concrete paver garden path in Other.
Desert house color - cindy_ritchie33

Design ideas for a large southwestern partial sun front yard driveway in Atlanta.
Combination metal and slats - chiakowsky

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.
Really Like the color, drought tolerance, planter beds next to grass - tfullin

Entry Walkway at Dusk. Photo by Michael Woodall
Design ideas for a large southwestern drought-tolerant and full sun side yard concrete paver garden path in Phoenix for fall.
The pavers and simplicity of either side. Not so sure about bushy looking plants, I tend to like the plants with a rounded shape....but probably need a mixture, right? - lisa_busspreszler