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Denny Blaine Waterfront
Denny Blaine Waterfront
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
minimalist concrete water feature, concrete wall, lush planting
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front formal full sun garden in Seattle with a waterfall and concrete paving.
Blueridge
Blueridge
Inside Out - Design & BuildInside Out - Design & Build
Complete overhaul of the back yard including new hardwood decking, porcelain tile, paving, natural stone coping, hot tub pergola, BBQ privacy screen, landscaping, and landscape lighting.
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.
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Award Winning Spanish Modern Mash-up
Award Winning Spanish Modern Mash-up
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Medium sized modern xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a water feature.
Front Yard Water Feature- After
Front Yard Water Feature- After
Roy Altaras Landscape Design and BuildRoy Altaras Landscape Design and Build
Modern two tier custom design concrete waterfall.
Photo of a modern front xeriscape garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.
Ein moderner Gartentrend - versetzte Trittplatten
Ein moderner Gartentrend - versetzte Trittplatten
Rinn Beton- und NatursteinRinn Beton- und Naturstein
Schrittplatten im Gras verlegt: Der Trend des Jahres! Man langt gemütlich von Terrasse zum Pool, barfuß auch, zum Beispiel über das Gras in den Zwischenräumen. Eine tolle Weggestaltung, die maximalen Platz für die Natur lässt!
Slim House
Slim House
Matt Fajkus ArchitectureMatt Fajkus Architecture
This is an example of a medium sized modern back partial sun garden for summer in Austin with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Rinconcitos
Rinconcitos
queiruga Paisajistasqueiruga Paisajistas
Design ideas for a small modern front driveway fully shaded garden in Madrid with a pathway and gravel.
Front garden fun
Front garden fun
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
Inspiration for a modern garden in New York.
Raised corten steel edging with native planting
Raised corten steel edging with native planting
StratisStratis
This is an example of a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden in Melbourne.
Privacy Screening
Privacy Screening
Treeland NurseryTreeland Nursery
Large eagleston holly trees installed along a backyard fence to create a privacy screen. Installed by Treeland Nursery in Gunter, TX.
Design ideas for a modern garden in Dallas.
Outdoor Fireplace
Outdoor Fireplace
Auldton Stoves LtdAuldton Stoves Ltd
Unlike other outdoor fireplaces, this one is made from Volcanic Pumice, sourced from the Hekla Volcano in Iceland. The natural pumice gives this outdoor fireplace all the insulation needed to have a safe and spectacular focal point in any garden. Ideal for large manicured gardens or small city hideaway courtyards. The relatively small footprint also means that this can be placed against any wall in even the tiniest of gardens or yards. Being so well insulated it has been tested for combustable material meaning it has no problem backing onto or sitting on wood or plastic. Having an outdoor fireplace really does change the way that you entertain with friends and family. It really can transform your outdoor area into a useable space all year round. Create a Cosy warm atmosphere and bring everybody together this yea!
The Meadows
The Meadows
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
This is an example of a large modern back partial sun garden for summer in Phoenix with an outdoor sport court, a desert look and decking.
Bellevue Northwest Modern Garden
Bellevue Northwest Modern Garden
Kim Rooney DesignKim Rooney Design
Medium sized modern back formal full sun garden in Seattle with a rockery and natural stone paving.
Piney Point Contemporary Curb Appeal
Piney Point Contemporary Curb Appeal
FiveSTAR LandscapeFiveSTAR Landscape
For this landscape design and installation in the Piney Point neighborhood of Houston, TX, our goal was to embrace and enhance the minimalist and modern ethos of the home. Guided by our commitment to sustainability, we consistently salvage elements from the original landscape whenever possible and in this case, we chose to design the landscape around the existing driveway. Our aim was to reinvent the feel of the entrance area entirely. We installed Blackstar gravel and stamped, stained concrete in a clean and simple alternating pattern to infuse texture and depth into the landscape. To add greenery to the property without detracting from the modern feel and simplicity of the design, we installed over 1000 dwarf mondo grass plants in rows, infusing them into the pattern.
Modern Backyard Oasis in Moorestown, New Jersey
Modern Backyard Oasis in Moorestown, New Jersey
Techo-BlocTecho-Bloc
This backyard landscape design is inspired by our Blu Grande Smooth patio slab. Perfect paving slab for modern poolsides and backyard design, Blu Grande Smooth is a large concrete patio stone available in multiple colors. It's smooth texture is sleek to the eye but rougher to the touch which avoids it from getting slippery when wet. The large rectangular shape works as an easy add-on into Blu 60 regular modular patterns but can also work as a stand-alone to create a very linear look. Check out the HD2 Blu Grande Smooth which is all about seamless looks with a tighter/poreless texture and anti-aging technology. Check out our website to shop the look! https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/slabs/blu-grande-smooth/
Modern Side Yard Gate
Modern Side Yard Gate
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
A modern horizontal steel (wrought iron) gate closes off the backyard. The double gate design allows for wide access.
Small modern back xeriscape full sun garden fence for summer in Los Angeles with concrete paving and a metal fence.
Yale Residence
Yale Residence
G Brown DesignG Brown Design
Inspiration for a modern front garden in Salt Lake City.
Gardens
Gardens
Littlefield LandscapesLittlefield Landscapes
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back partial sun garden in Boston with mulch.

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.
Container Gardens
Container Gardens
Table2GardenTable2Garden
This is an example of a medium sized modern back garden in Other with a potted garden and gravel.
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