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Affordable Modern Garden Ideas and Designs

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A garden bursting with life
A garden bursting with life
Georgia Lindsay Garden DesignGeorgia Lindsay Garden Design
A city garden full of life.
Small modern back garden in London.
Modern and Colorful Front yard
Modern and Colorful Front yard
Cool Designs for LandscapesCool Designs for Landscapes
This client's house is located on a busy corner, so she wanted a 'different' fence. The fence is a zig-zag pattern in black. The stepping stones are are keep the angular design of the house. These are new plantings of salvia, agave, and various echeverias.
Ray & Syburg Residence
Ray & Syburg Residence
Venetian OutdoorsVenetian Outdoors
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back garden in Phoenix with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Concrete water fountain
Concrete water fountain
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Sideyard modern water feature. The fountain is located off the living room window to enjoy from both the living area and kitchen. Concrete stepping pads extend over the fountain and into the artificial turf area in the rear yard. Succulents and grasses are planted throughout the yard.
Modern Living
Modern Living
Aspen Falls Landscape & ConstructionAspen Falls Landscape & Construction
Myles Coughran
Design ideas for a small modern back full sun garden in Denver with a water feature and concrete paving.
New Perennial Style
New Perennial Style
Hey Nice GardenHey Nice Garden
In Oakland we designed a small front yard that packs a lot of color. This new perennial garden is low-water and provides a lush setting in contrast to the wide open walkway to the front porch. The clean symmetry of the poured concrete path is offset by the wild display of flowering plants.
Landscape Design Queens Park NSW
Landscape Design Queens Park NSW
Vogue & Vine - Landscape Designers SydneyVogue & Vine - Landscape Designers Sydney
Landscape design Queens Park NSW. By Vogue & Vine - Landscape Designers Sydney
Photo of a small modern back garden in Sydney.
Brentwood Beauty
Brentwood Beauty
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Photo of a medium sized modern back xeriscape partial sun pergola for summer in Austin with decomposed granite and a wood fence.
3d rendering for a landscape design project in Claremont, CA. - Modern look for
3d rendering for a landscape design project in Claremont, CA. - Modern look for
Vscape - Outdoor DesignVscape - Outdoor Design
3d rendering for a landscape design project in Claremont, CA. - A mixture of drought tolerant plants and grasses with modern look materials make this house the envy of the block
Pearl Ave
Pearl Ave
Landscape-FusionLandscape-Fusion
Photo of a medium sized modern back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Tampa with concrete paving.
Landscape Design Small Front Yard with Extended Driveway in Clairemont
Landscape Design Small Front Yard with Extended Driveway in Clairemont
Landscape LogicLandscape Logic
Landscape Logic designed this small front yard in La Jolla, CA. We expanded the driveway with a flagstone walkway and softened the front with artificial turf. This yard now has great curb appeal that the owner was looking for. Simple yet elegant.
New Construction Landscaping
New Construction Landscaping
Visionscapes Land Design, Inc.Visionscapes Land Design, Inc.
The synthetic turf was laid down to keep debris and maintenance to a minimum around the pool. The homeowner wanted a variety of textures and colors to bring their backyard together.
Residential
Residential
GRDN CULTRGRDN CULTR
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back formal full sun garden in Orange County with gravel.
Modern Front Landscaping Project, Elmhurst, IL.
Modern Front Landscaping Project, Elmhurst, IL.
Ross and Jack's Landscaping Inc.Ross and Jack's Landscaping Inc.
Photo of a small modern front formal full sun garden for summer in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Brentwood Plunge Courtyard
Brentwood Plunge Courtyard
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
This project is another example of how to maximize small spaces. This customer’s small Brentwood yard was centered around their new plunge pool. However, the existing pavers and layout left much to be desired. We reworked the pavers to create usable spaces and clean lines, and a vines and lighting work with the custom pergola to increase the privacy and add a soft vertical element to encourage the intimate feel of the space. Two other structures block the pool equipment and AC compressor from sight. This reduces the visual weight of these areas and allows the eye to focus on the crown jewel of the space… the pool.
New bicycle parking in California Fresh Air Breakroom
New bicycle parking in California Fresh Air Breakroom
PHASE2 BUILDERS INC.PHASE2 BUILDERS INC.
When we first surveyed the site, we saw staff bicycles strewn around the space, mostly in hard to see places to avoid theft. As a result, we integrated a protected and hidden sturdy bicycle storage area in the space, keeping bikes safe and organized. The opposite side of this redwood sawn partition, we re-purposed an old bench from the site and integrated into the new design.
Apartment Complex Modern Fountain Wall
Apartment Complex Modern Fountain Wall
Majestic Water SpoutsMajestic Water Spouts
Perfect for a home, but built into a apartment complex renovation project is this water fountain wall that is modern and clean. Water cascades from 5 2" Gallant Water Spouts from Majestic Water Spouts into a blue tile basin.
Small town garden
Small town garden
Brett Hardy Landscapes LtdBrett Hardy Landscapes Ltd
Photo of a medium sized modern garden in Other.
The Stylized Remodel
The Stylized Remodel
Christian Douglas Design, Inc.Christian Douglas Design, Inc.
Vibrant planting combinations and vegetables on the west facade
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Francisco.
Custom water feature next to hillside and native plantings
Custom water feature next to hillside and native plantings
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
Rock outcroppings make a striking background for new lounge areas in this compact Los Angeles hillside garden. Working with the attributes of the site, we added native plants to drape over the stone, and converted hollowed stone planters into a firepit and water feature. New built-in seating and a cozy hammock complete the relaxing space, and dramatic lighting makes it come alive at night. Photo by Martin Cox Photography.

Affordable Modern Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed modern garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a modern front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your modern front garden design.

How should I design my modern back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a modern garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
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