skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Garden & Outdoor
  2. Garden
  3. Modern

Modern Garden Ideas and Designs

All Filters (1)
Refine by:
121 - 140 of 77,092 photos
Item 1 of 11
OC Landscape Project
OC Landscape Project
OC WEST LandscapeOC WEST Landscape
Modern landscape with simple and clean pool
Large modern back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Orange County with concrete paving.
Custom Cut Lueders Stone Walkway
Custom Cut Lueders Stone Walkway
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Eden designed and fabricated this lueders limestone paver walkway; each stone was meticulously hand cut on site. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest
G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest
Lore PattersonLore Patterson
Island Garden Designed by : Bliss Garden Design
Design ideas for a modern formal fully shaded garden in Seattle.
Find the right local pro for your project
Find top design and renovation professionals on Houzz
Custom Built-In Seating
Custom Built-In Seating
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
This built-in bench provides ample seating, matches the home's sorrel trim, and provides protection from the garden's signifiant level change. California native grasses border the patio, adding greenery that makes the seat color pop. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography
Marie Khouri Planted
Marie Khouri Planted
SG DesignSG Design
Tammyanne Matthew
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back formal partial sun garden for summer in Vancouver with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Austin Road
Austin Road
Stone Concepts IncStone Concepts Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front driveway full sun garden in Santa Barbara with concrete paving.
outdoor living
outdoor living
D-CRAIN Design and ConstructionD-CRAIN Design and Construction
Design ideas for a modern garden in Austin.
Brooklyn Backyard
Brooklyn Backyard
Root & Vine GardensRoot & Vine Gardens
Brooklyn Backyard Oasis. Blue stone patio, Ceder privacy fence.
Inspiration for a small modern back formal full sun garden for summer in New York with natural stone paving.
MODERN BACKYARD REMODEL
MODERN BACKYARD REMODEL
Envy Landscape Design Inc.Envy Landscape Design Inc.
Photo of a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a water feature and decking.
Poulaillers Design " Le Modulable" by Plumes et Jardins (Fabriqué en France)
Poulaillers Design " Le Modulable" by Plumes et Jardins (Fabriqué en France)
GOYER BOISGOYER BOIS
Le Poulailler Design "Le Modulable" m'a été inspiré par une Villa que je vois à chaque fois que je vais à Royan. Je l'ai voulu adapté pour 3/4 poules de toutes races et je vous le propose avec 3 tailles de parc au choix Crédit Photos ; 2016 - N. Goyer
Custom Home in Stagecoach
Custom Home in Stagecoach
I-Design LandscapeI-Design Landscape
The entry walk and slab stones we used for stairs.
Photo of a large modern front driveway full sun garden in Denver with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Austin Hillside Estate
Austin Hillside Estate
Double B Design, LLCDouble B Design, LLC
A painted steel gate and steel planters anchor the formal entry to this estate. While the anchoring features are masculine and bold, free flowing plant materials soften up the entry space. Synthetic lawn and gravel bands provide maintenance free interest on the ground plane. Photo by Rachel Paul Photography
Help Preserve The Longevity Of Your Design - Sophisticated Outdoor Great Room
Help Preserve The Longevity Of Your Design - Sophisticated Outdoor Great Room
Eco Minded SolutionsEco Minded Solutions
Trex material for the spa decking will preserve the longevity of the design.
Inspiration for a modern garden in San Diego.
Landscapes
Landscapes
Amazing Outdoors MiamiAmazing Outdoors Miami
A chicago brick pathway guides us towards the backyard is aligned by the lush tropical landscape filled with ferns, orchids, large leaf Alocasia, foxtail palms, yellow allamanda, and a hardy fukien tea plant
sycamore mulch-less conversion
sycamore mulch-less conversion
Teach ‘em to Fish LandscapingTeach ‘em to Fish Landscaping
Design ideas for a small modern front partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Brownstones Exterior Landscaping
Brownstones Exterior Landscaping
Solicito and Son Landscape ContractingSolicito and Son Landscape Contracting
Medium sized modern back full sun garden in New York with concrete paving.
Specialty Projects
Specialty Projects
Beach Bum Turf Co.Beach Bum Turf Co.
This is an example of a large modern front driveway full sun garden for spring in Tampa with a garden path and concrete paving.
Berk Project ( Dana Point )
Berk Project ( Dana Point )
MDM SCAPES INC.MDM SCAPES INC.
Photos Taken by Louis Pescevic Concrete with a Sandblast Application - 6" beach pebble trim
This is an example of a medium sized modern back partial sun garden for spring in Orange County with a garden path and concrete paving.
Concrete Planter with Succulents
Concrete Planter with Succulents
Ian Moore DesignIan Moore Design
Ian Moore
Photo of a small modern back formal partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with gravel.

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.
Garden Oaks Pool with Concrete Channels
Garden Oaks Pool with Concrete Channels
Turf Supply USATurf Supply USA
Photo of a modern garden in Houston.
7
34567891011Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.