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Modern Garden with a Desert Look Ideas and Designs

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Maison contemporaine et son jardin méditerranéen.
Maison contemporaine et son jardin méditerranéen.
Nathalie JEANNE - Conceptrice de jardinNathalie JEANNE - Conceptrice de jardin
maison moderne avec ses gros sujets de variétés méditerranéennes.
Inspiration for a large modern front full sun garden in Other with a desert look and decking.
Paradise Valley Update After Entry
Paradise Valley Update After Entry
Leaf & Stone LandscapeLeaf & Stone Landscape
A fresh new look for the front entry of this Paradise Valley home is accented with Blueglow Agave and white marble stones. The UV protected, black planter mimics the front door's square glass insets and adds a simple visual interest to the space.
Casa Olivo
Casa Olivo
Garza ConceptsGarza Concepts
Agaves were placed as focal points with the Olive Trees framing the entry
Photo of a large modern back formal full sun garden for autumn in Other with a desert look.
Foo
Foo
The Ranch MineThe Ranch Mine
Photo by Roehner + Ryan
Photo of a modern garden in Phoenix with a desert look and decomposed granite.
The Meadows
The Meadows
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Design ideas for a large modern back partial sun garden for summer in Phoenix with an outdoor sport court, a desert look and decking.
Mazama Meadow Guest House. Mazama, Washington
Mazama Meadow Guest House. Mazama, Washington
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Terrace in the evening.
Medium sized modern back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with a desert look and concrete paving.
Modern Rescue
Modern Rescue
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Photo of a medium sized modern front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a desert look and gravel.
Casa Olivo
Casa Olivo
Garza ConceptsGarza Concepts
Agaves were placed as focal points with the Olive Trees framing the entry
Photo of a large modern back formal full sun garden for autumn in Other with a desert look.
Whisper Ranch Amenity Building
Whisper Ranch Amenity Building
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Design ideas for an expansive modern courtyard formal partial sun garden for spring in Phoenix with a desert look and natural stone paving.
Mid-East Modern
Mid-East Modern
Charter Oak Landscape DevelopmentCharter Oak Landscape Development
This is an example of a modern front xeriscape full sun garden in Other with a desert look and mulch.
Modern Tortoise Landscape - Mesa, AZ
Modern Tortoise Landscape - Mesa, AZ
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Our clients had a custom made sign of Corten steel made for their tortoise enclosure. Photo by Ginkgo Leaf Studio
This is an example of a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with concrete paving, a stone fence and a desert look.
Maison contemporaine et son jardin méditerranéen.
Maison contemporaine et son jardin méditerranéen.
Nathalie JEANNE - Conceptrice de jardinNathalie JEANNE - Conceptrice de jardin
maison moderne avec ses gros sujets de variétés méditerranéennes.
Photo of a large modern front full sun garden in Other with a desert look and decking.
3 Progetto Giardino
3 Progetto Giardino
Progetto Giardino e RealizzazioneProgetto Giardino e Realizzazione
Giardino posteriore completato . rispetto alla progettazione originale si è esclusa la siepe sul Patio che doveva creare una stanza . uscendo di casa si aveva l'impressione di avere una stanza verde per poi aprirsi sul giardino. il cliente ha preferito in base di esecuzione lavori escludere le siepi sul patio .
Succulents on hillside
Succulents on hillside
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
This garden was designed to celebrate panoramic views of the San Gabriel mountains. Horizontal bands of slate tile from the interior of the mid-century home wrap around the house’s perimeter and extend to the rear pool area, inviting the family outdoors. With a pool framed by mature trees, a sunken seating area, fruit trees, and a modest lawn for a young family, the landscape provides a wide range of opportunities for play, entertaining and relaxation.
3 Progetto Giardino
3 Progetto Giardino
Progetto Giardino e RealizzazioneProgetto Giardino e Realizzazione
altra immagine del giardino posteriore completato foto scattata dalle camere da letto del piano di sopra
This is an example of a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Catania-Palermo with a desert look, natural stone paving and a metal fence.
The Meadows
The Meadows
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Inspiration for a large modern back partial sun garden for summer in Phoenix with an outdoor sport court, a desert look and decking.
The Caillet
The Caillet
Southern Design & BuildSouthern Design & Build
This is an example of a modern front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Dallas with a desert look, gravel and a wood fence.
Paradise Valley Update After Entry
Paradise Valley Update After Entry
Leaf & Stone LandscapeLeaf & Stone Landscape
Design ideas for a modern front xeriscape garden in Phoenix with a desert look.
Backyard Diamonds
Backyard Diamonds
Coy Land TechsCoy Land Techs
The team helped transform an area once filled with spotty grass to a back yard that will look amazing all year. The project included removing existing pavers and reshaping the end of the paver walkway, artificial turf, concrete slab, concrete borders, river rock, succulents, drip irrigation, and running electrical for an outdoor fridge. The space is now low maintenance and ready for entertaining.
Casa Olivo
Casa Olivo
Garza ConceptsGarza Concepts
Front yard driveway was decorated with Mulga Trees and an Agave in the center for focal point
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Other with a desert look and brick paving.

Modern Garden with a Desert Look 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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