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Aptos Hills Deer and Drought Resistant
Aptos Hills Deer and Drought Resistant
Woodling Landscape DesignWoodling Landscape Design
Railroad tie steps. This active family needed to overhaul this large property but didn't know where to start. "It's like three acres of boring dirt and weeds", said my client. The steeply sloped property did indeed present unique challenges with ever-present voracious deer, the need for erosion control and bank stabilization, large areas that required planting while still considering water conservation, and the need for beautification and modernization to tie into the aesthetic of the newly renovated home. Concurrently, safety and access to all parts of the property were a consideration. Landscaping goals were accomplished through careful plant selection and judicious use of retaining walls in various styles throughout the property. Generous railroad tie steps were used on sloping side yards. The landscaped portions converge gracefully with the existing oak woodland. Children can play and hide in many fun spots, while my client's elderly grandmother can safely walk around.
Modern Mirola La Jolla
Modern Mirola La Jolla
Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLAGrounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA
Joe Dodd
Photo of a modern garden in San Diego.
H Vegas Residence
H Vegas Residence
Sage Design Studios, Inc.Sage Design Studios, Inc.
Sage Design Studios, Inc.
Photo of a modern garden in Las Vegas.
Fence at Suburban Oasis
Fence at Suburban Oasis
Princeton Design CollaborativePrinceton Design Collaborative
John Conroy
Small modern garden in Philadelphia.
Colby Street
Colby Street
InsideOut Design, Inc.InsideOut Design, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front garden in San Francisco with a garden path.
IMG_4329.HEIC
IMG_4329.HEIC
Black Diamond Landscape and LightingBlack Diamond Landscape and Lighting
This is an example of a medium sized modern back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer with a raised bed and decorative stones.
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
Cobble Hill Backyard Design
Cobble Hill Backyard Design
New Eco LandscapesNew Eco Landscapes
Design ideas for a modern garden in New York.
Gravel path
Gravel path
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
Wooden-edging and gravel path through side garden.
Photo of a medium sized modern side xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and gravel.
Brooklyn NYC townhouse rear yard landscape design renovation: Landscape light
Brooklyn NYC townhouse rear yard landscape design renovation: Landscape light
NY Plantings Irrigation and Landscape LightingNY Plantings Irrigation and Landscape Lighting
This Brooklyn NYC townhouse rear yard landscape with out door dining, custom horizontal fence, Deck, Planter box and plantings with evergreen trees. This NYC Spring garden with drip irrigation systems and landscape light make it more beautiful. For more New York Plantings Garden Designers and Landscape contracting 432 E 14st New York, NY 10009 Call: 347-558-7051 site url: http://www.newyorkplantings.com/Home.php info@newyorkplantings.com
Modern Farm Courtyard
Modern Farm Courtyard
GroundedGrounded
Grounded, Anna Boeschenstein
Inspiration for a medium sized modern courtyard full sun garden in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone paving.
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.
Modern
Modern
Gordon Gibson ConstructionGordon Gibson Construction
Large modern front fully shaded garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Residential Overview
Residential Overview
Thornton LandscapeThornton Landscape
Outdoor fountain within a small garden.
This is an example of a medium sized modern back driveway full sun garden for spring in Cincinnati.
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
Patio Landscaping - Retaining Wall with Steps
Patio Landscaping - Retaining Wall with Steps
UserUser
Steps from the driveway and deck lead down to a patio and swimming pool deck. The retaining walls and patio landscaping compliment the overall project. Pathway and landscape lighting adds safety and beauty at night.
Garden Design to New Build Property - Sneyd Park, Bristol
Garden Design to New Build Property - Sneyd Park, Bristol
Oasys Property SolutionsOasys Property Solutions
The garden comprises of 3 areas; a paved dining/seating area immediately outside the kitchen, a lawned area bounded by flower beds, with a large water feature between. The latter creates a fantastic focal point from the internal living spaces to provide interest throughout the year. To the side of the property is also a decked area, perfect for a hot tub.
Highland Park Residence II
Highland Park Residence II
Living HabitatsLiving Habitats
This is an example of a modern garden in Chicago.
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.
Corten Steel Pool Fountain
Corten Steel Pool Fountain
Daryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens InternationalDaryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens International
Photo of a medium sized modern back garden in Detroit with a water feature and natural stone paving.

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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