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Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
Photo of a modern garden in New York.
Private Modern Garden
Private Modern Garden
Outside CollectiveOutside Collective
Christel Leung
Small modern back formal full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete paving.
Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
Photography by Joe Dodd
Modern front garden in San Francisco.
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Alfresco Dining
Alfresco Dining
Life OutdoorsLife Outdoors
Design ideas for a modern partial sun pergola in Kent.
NORTHCOTE HOUSE 02
NORTHCOTE HOUSE 02
STAR ArchitectureSTAR Architecture
This is an example of a modern side garden in Melbourne with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Sculpture House Oakland
Sculpture House Oakland
Dodie ShoemakerDodie Shoemaker
California living indoor outdoor modern yard
Photo of a small modern back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a water feature and concrete paving.
Cobble Hill Backyard Design
Cobble Hill Backyard Design
New Eco LandscapesNew Eco Landscapes
Design ideas for a modern garden in New York.
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HARVEST
HARVEST
J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.
Inspiration for a modern full sun garden in San Francisco with gravel.
Modern Lines
Modern Lines
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
As you enter through the front door, you can see straight through the house into the backyard. Photographed by David Lauer Photography
This is an example of a modern front xeriscape garden for summer in Denver with a garden path.
Moonee Ponds - Vine St
Moonee Ponds - Vine St
Boodle ConceptsBoodle Concepts
New corten steel raised garden bed helps level this sloping front garden in Moonee Ponds, Melbourne. Sprawling plants help to soften the edges, with clipped English Buxus balls and silver birch trees creating a sense of order and drama. Laser cut metal wall art clads onto the driveway fence (also with a modern rust finish). Image by Benjamin Carter of Boodle Concepts Landscaping.
Stylish Digs in Echo Park
Stylish Digs in Echo Park
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
This recirculating water feature was created for the two resident dogs as a doggie drinking bowl. It’s made from a bespoke carved granite bowl and a length of 2” copper pipe with a reservoir beneath. It’s simplic is part of its charm.
Modern ONE
Modern ONE
Land AestheticLand Aesthetic
Design ideas for a modern garden in San Diego.
California Modern Eclectic
California Modern Eclectic
Grey Leaf Design, Inc.Grey Leaf Design, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized modern back formal full sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with a water feature and natural stone paving.
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Orinda Modern Landscape
Orinda Modern Landscape
FDC Design BuildFDC Design Build
Photo of a medium sized modern front xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in San Francisco with a water feature and concrete paving.
Custom Raised Gardens
Custom Raised Gardens
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Cedar 4'x8'x18"High gardens with hardware cloth covers and 4 removable doors for easy access.
Design ideas for a large modern back formal full sun garden for spring in San Diego with a potted garden.
Small town garden
Small town garden
Brett Hardy Landscapes LtdBrett Hardy Landscapes Ltd
Photo of a medium sized modern garden in Other.
Modern Fountains and Landscaping for Entry
Modern Fountains and Landscaping for Entry
Eileen G DesignsEileen G Designs
This is an example of a small modern front partial sun garden in Miami with a water feature and decking.

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.
Landscaping and new letter box
Landscaping and new letter box
Levalex BuildersLevalex Builders
Photo of a modern garden in Adelaide.
Shade Garden
Shade Garden
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
This is an example of a large modern front xeriscape fully shaded garden for spring in Austin with a retaining wall and gravel.
Looking South over the grow zone with spring growth
Looking South over the grow zone with spring growth
Metamorphic DesignMetamorphic Design
Grow zone in early action!
This is an example of a large modern back full sun garden in Vancouver with a vegetable patch and gravel.
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