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Sereno Canyon Mayne Model
Sereno Canyon Mayne Model
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
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Landscape Design - West End Residence
Landscape Design - West End Residence
Roundabout Studio Inc.Roundabout Studio Inc.
Design ideas for a modern back partial sun garden for summer in Toronto with decking and a wood fence.
Santa Cruz Sustainable
Santa Cruz Sustainable
K & D Landscaping, Inc.K & D Landscaping, Inc.
Residential home in Santa Cruz, CA This stunning front and backyard project was so much fun! The plethora of K&D's scope of work included: smooth finished concrete walls, multiple styles of horizontal redwood fencing, smooth finished concrete stepping stones, bands, steps & pathways, paver patio & driveway, artificial turf, TimberTech stairs & decks, TimberTech custom bench with storage, shower wall with bike washing station, custom concrete fountain, poured-in-place fire pit, pour-in-place half circle bench with sloped back rest, metal pergola, low voltage lighting, planting and irrigation! (*Adorable cat not included)
AFTER - Upslope view of completed front yard
AFTER - Upslope view of completed front yard
Metamorphic DesignMetamorphic Design
Central bench area sets the stage for a main feature element, a horizontal tree
Medium sized modern front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Vancouver with decorative stones.
Garden design and landscaping Amersham
Garden design and landscaping Amersham
Karl Harrison Landscapes LtdKarl Harrison Landscapes Ltd
Garden design and landscaping Amersham. This beautiful home in Amersham needed a garden to match. Karl stepped in to offer a complete garden design for both front and back gardens. Once the design was approved Karl and his team were also asked to carry out the landscaping works. With a large space to cover Karl chose to use mass planting to help create new zones within the garden. This planting was also key to getting lots of colours spread throughout the spaces. In these new zones, Karl was able to use more structural materials to make the spaces more defined as well as private. These structural elements include raised Millboard composite decking which also forms a large bench. This creates a secluded entertaining zone within a large bespoke Technowood black pergola. Within the planting specification, Karl allowed for a wide range of trees. Here is a flavour of the trees and a taste of the flowering shrubs… Acer – Bloodgood, Fireglow, Saccharinum for its rapid growth and palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’ (one of my favourites). Cercis candensis ‘Forest Pansy’ Cornus contraversa ‘Variegata’, ‘China Girl’, ‘Venus’ (Hybrid). Magnolia grandiflora ‘Goliath’ Philadelphus ‘Belle Etoile’ Viburnum bodnantensa ‘Dawn’, Dentatum ‘Blue Muffin’ (350 Kgs plus), Opulus ‘Roseum’ Philadelphus ‘Manteau d’Hermine’ You will notice in the planting scheme there are various large rocks. These are weathered limestone rocks from CED. We intentionally planted Soleirolia soleirolii and ferns around them to encourage more moss to grow on them. For more information on this project have a look at our website - https://karlharrison.design/professional-landscaping-amersham/
Potomac Landscape Project
Potomac Landscape Project
Boss Landscape DesignBoss Landscape Design
Medium sized modern back formal full sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a raised bed.
Modern Andersonville Oasis
Modern Andersonville Oasis
Himsben Design Studio, LLCHimsben Design Studio, LLC
In this urban context, we were tasked with finding a low-maintenance landscape solution for our client who travels extensively for work. Our award-winning design created a new seating area centered around a fire pit with bench seating and built-in LED lights to create a destination in the landscape. Our design incorporated low-maintenance materials and hearty plantings to create a serene escape from the city that requires very little upkeep. Large planters display seasonal annuals and frame the raised deck area.
Contemporary New Home Landscape - Caledonia
Contemporary New Home Landscape - Caledonia
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A dry creek bed snakes through the planted area and is functional - taking rainwater from the front yard and funneling it under the driveway. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Kennington - Small courtyard garden
Kennington - Small courtyard garden
David Male GardensDavid Male Gardens
Designed and planted by www.davidmalegardens.com. Photo by David Male
Design ideas for a small modern back partial sun garden for summer in London.
College Square
College Square
Amazon Landscaping and Garden DesignAmazon Landscaping and Garden Design
Modern Small Garden
This is an example of a small modern back formal full sun garden for summer in Dublin with a garden path and natural stone paving.
West Seattle Modern Living
West Seattle Modern Living
Orion RockscapesOrion Rockscapes
Inspiration for a modern side fully shaded garden for summer in Seattle with concrete paving.
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.
Escobedo
Escobedo
Drip DTS Design and BuildDrip DTS Design and Build
Medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a garden path and concrete paving.
Custom Garden Pathways
Custom Garden Pathways
Jill Davis DesignJill Davis Design
Removed old concrete walkway. Installed a beautiful new walkway and redesigned the garden landscape. Created a very modern and beautiful walkway.
Photo of a medium sized modern front formal full sun garden for summer in Chicago with a garden path and gravel.
Family Garden in St. Albans
Family Garden in St. Albans
Aoba LandscapesAoba Landscapes
A modern, contemporary space to relax and entertain that had plenty of space for a young family to play safely.
Medium sized modern back partial sun garden for summer in London with 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.
Santa Monica Landscape
Santa Monica Landscape
Amy J Smith PhotographyAmy J Smith Photography
www.AmyJSmith.com @AmyJSmithLA
This is an example of a large modern front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a garden path and concrete paving.
Flagstone Path Lined in Thyme
Flagstone Path Lined in Thyme
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
Thymus serpyllum (Creeping Thyme) creates an excellent ground cover between the flagstone pavers in this unique garden pathway.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and mulch.
A side return large enough for a garden.
A side return large enough for a garden.
Sprout UpSprout Up
Round the corner a bespoke floating bench sits over a pebble shadow with lighting underneath.
Design ideas for a small modern back formal full sun garden for summer in London with a living wall and gravel.
Hudson River house
Hudson River house
Fernau & Hartman ArchitectsFernau & Hartman Architects
Photograph © Richard Barnes
Large modern back formal partial sun garden for summer in New York with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.

Modern Garden for Summer 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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