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Fairfax
Fairfax
Verner ArchitectsVerner Architects
Photography by Paul Dyer
Inspiration for a modern garden in San Francisco.
A San Francisco Victorian Modern
A San Francisco Victorian Modern
Growsgreen Landscape DesignGrowsgreen Landscape Design
Photo by Caitlin Atkinson
Design ideas for a modern garden steps in San Francisco.
Western Exposure
Western Exposure
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
David Winger
Large modern front formal full sun garden for summer in Denver with concrete paving and a rockery.
Lafayette 2
Lafayette 2
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
Photo of a large modern sloped xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and gravel.
Vertical garden with Ina Wall Trellis by Terra Trellis
Vertical garden with Ina Wall Trellis by Terra Trellis
TerraTrellisTerraTrellis
Modern Ina Wall Trellis for vertical garden by TerraTrellis.com.
This is an example of a modern garden in Los Angeles.
Hilltop Modern
Hilltop Modern
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
This charming planter is placed near the front door of the house.
Design ideas for a large modern front partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Boerum Hill Garden
Boerum Hill Garden
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
Inspiration for a modern roof garden in New York.
Moroccan Zellij
Moroccan Zellij
Blue Sierra Landscape ConstructionBlue Sierra Landscape Construction
Modern landscape with different gravels and poured in place concrete.
This is an example of a large modern back xeriscape full sun garden seating for spring in San Francisco with gravel and a wood fence.
Modern Hillside
Modern Hillside
Stroke of Nature Landscape DesignStroke of Nature Landscape Design
This is an example of a modern garden steps in San Francisco.
12th Street Studios
12th Street Studios
Pollen Architecture & DesignPollen Architecture & Design
Photo of a modern pergola in Austin.
Private Modern Garden
Private Modern Garden
Outside CollectiveOutside Collective
Christel Leung
This is an example of a small modern back formal full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete paving.
Contemporary Modern Rebuild on 10th Avenue & K Street
Contemporary Modern Rebuild on 10th Avenue & K Street
Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.
This large expanse of lawn needed a major make over. Designer added many color full water wise shrubs, ornamental grasses and perennials. Took out 85% of existing lawn and added a new patio, steps, garden with grow boxes and strategic screens too. Designed for maximum enjoyment and preserving/enhancing their views while saving much water and maintenance. Rick Laughlin, APLD
Canyon Residence
Canyon Residence
LAB+ (Liang Architecture Bureau+, Inc.)LAB+ (Liang Architecture Bureau+, Inc.)
This is an example of a medium sized modern back partial sun garden in Los Angeles.
MODERN BACKYARD REMODEL
MODERN BACKYARD REMODEL
Envy Landscape Design Inc.Envy Landscape Design Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a water feature and decking.
Steel wall / fence design
Steel wall / fence design
Exterior Designs LandscapeExterior Designs Landscape
AB
This is an example of a large modern back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in San Diego with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Brownstones Exterior Landscaping
Brownstones Exterior Landscaping
Solicito and Son Landscape ContractingSolicito and Son Landscape Contracting
Photo of a medium sized modern back full sun garden in New York with concrete paving.
Entry Landscapes
Entry Landscapes
Modern West, Inc.Modern West, Inc.
Design ideas for a large modern front driveway garden in San Diego with a potted garden and brick paving.
Horizontal boards cedar fences
Horizontal boards cedar fences
Dream Fence by Fensu Inc.Dream Fence by Fensu Inc.
This is an example of a large modern back garden in Boston.
Bennett Residence
Bennett Residence
Lankford Associates Landscape ArchitectsLankford Associates Landscape Architects
Rust colored concrete retaining wall creates a natural toned contrast between the gray concrete driveway and cobbles below and the green and blue plantings above.
Modern Landscape in Mill Valley
Modern Landscape in Mill Valley
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
The modern horizontal lines of this exquisite cedar fence is complimented by the mass plantings of Juncus effusus, soft rush along with mexican pebbles. Architect: Barry Peterson, Studio300A Architecture. Landscape design, © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Modern Brown 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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