Living in a desert? Or just a very dry climate? Then squeeze maximum of what you have here: dramatic plants, large rocks, bold colors and other stuff you may see in the desert and add a fountain as an oasis. The ideas that we’ve gathered will inspire you and will make your desert garden wow!
Cactus Love
Cacti are basic plants for desert gardens, and if you take them in large sizes or in bold colors, they are sure to bring the drama! Make your garden walls or fence a backdrop for these dramatic plants, paint your walls in neutrals colors not to distract attention from the cacti. Desert cacti won’t require a lot of water, so you will get a low-maintenance garden.
Post cactus can be used anywhere, not only in your garden, they can be planted to make some glazed spaces more private.
Bold and large post cacti, agaves, large cacti and rocks create a fantastic landscape and bold blooms become a lovely backdrop.
Gorgeous post cacti and smaller round cacti plus rocks for an ultimate desert garden look.
Large post cacti and some smaller ones plus pale succulents for a bold contemporary look.
Large post cacti, large rund cacti and some rocks create a chic modern desert landscape, it looks wow.
Post cacti like these ones are very tall and catchy, they will make a bold statement in your garden.
Sculptural Rocks
In a desert garden you will need not only desert plants but also desert hardscaping, and this is about rocks and pebbles. Place some smaller and large sculptural rocks around your garden pairing and alternating them with cacti and succulents, go for rock steps, for large rock benches, perhaps even rock pathways throughout the garden.
Rows of colored succulents and agaves paired with rows of rocks and pebbles are a cool idea for any desert garden.
Small pebbles, large ones and rocks of various sizes are great for hardscaping in a desert garden, they look cool.
Stone steps, large rocks, small lights and large agaves and cacti are amazing for creating a desert landscape.
Wild-looking desert garden with various kinds of cacti and succulents plus large rocks.
A beautiful desert garden with large rocks lining up the space, with round and post cacti, with pebbles and rocks is a cool space.
Layered Plantings
Create a layered look with succulents and cacti, mix up various agaves and other plants filling up each inch of your garden at each level, otherwise the garden will look a bit empty. Rock various shades or go for the same ones but play with shapes and sizes – it’s up to you and the landscape you want to create. Still have empty spots? Fill them with rocks and your landscape is ready!
A bright layered desert garden in various shades of green and purple plus touches of red.
A catchy and bright garden with bold yellow and red blooms, with cacti and pebbles, with gravel plus a purple fence as a backdrop.
A gorgeous desert garden with layered plantings - cacti, succulents, agaves and even driftwood and pebbles for decor.
rough rock steps with succulents and other plants growing in between for a cool look.
Post cacti and large and bold ones, agaves, bold blooms and large rocks are a great combo for a desert garden, it looks spectacular.
Large and bold rocks with pale and neutral succulents make up a cool and catchy desert garden.
Combine cacti with smaller ones and succulents to create a catchier and bolder look.
A bold and lush desert garden with large succulents, cacti posts, agaves and large rocks is a fantastic space with bold landscaping.
Water Fountains
A fountain is always an oasis that brings relaxation and relieves tension thanks to the water flow and its sound but especially in a desert garden, which reminds of dry lands all the time. Go for a natural-looking fountain of rocks or bowls and you’ll make your desert garden very calming and welcoming.
A basalt fountain is a cool idea for a desert garden, it looks very natural and refreshing.
A bowl fountain of stone looks pretty natural and doesn't stand too much in your desert garden.
A gorgeous rock fountain looks very natural and cool in a desert garden.
A large vase fountain placed in your desert garden or patio is a cool piece of attraction to rock it, it will bring more peace and relaxation.
Rock fountains are ideal for any garden, they are very natural and that water sound is relaxing.
A bold garden with oversized agaves, with paper lanterns and a large bowl fountain is a lovely space to be in.
Striking Plants
Statement plants – succulents, agaves, cacti – are amazing to make your garden catchy. You may play with shapes, sizes, colors and patterns on the plants, go for a super tall post cactus or a super bright agave, or try a catchy succulent – it’s up to you and your space. Get inspired and create your own desert masterpiece!
A large post cactus is combined with large round succulents and agaves around.
Bold purple cacti with blooms is a chic idea to add color to your desert garden.
Bright yellow and green succulents, cacti and agaves are amazing to add a colorful touch.
If you take good care of cacti, they will bloom and you'll get even cooler garden decor.
Oversized agaves like these ones will definitely add to the curb appeal of your garden.
Oversized agaves, cacti and cacti posts are amazing to make your desert garden ultimate, they really make a statement.
Smaller and larger succulents of various shades and looks combined to create a cohesive look.
Statement green, purple and burgundy succulents paired with large rocks and smaller pebbles are a great combo for a garden.
Bold and chic succulents combined with agaves in various shades of green and yellow.