Modern Garden with a Desert Look Ideas and Designs

Maison contemporaine et son jardin méditerranéen.

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.

764 on Martilda

Crontech Consulting

Design ideas for a large modern front formal full sun garden for spring in Other with a desert look and gravel.

Mid-East Modern

Charter Oak Landscape Development

Photo of a modern front xeriscape garden in Other with a desert look.

Jardín Futurista

Misture - Interiorismo y Paisajismo

This is an example of a large modern courtyard xeriscape partial sun garden in Other with a desert look and gravel.

Tigertail

Pasetta Studios

Inspiration for a medium sized modern front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a desert look, concrete paving and a metal fence.

Xeriscape - low maintenance

Avila Landscaping

customer requested a low maintenance are
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front xeriscape full sun garden in Other with a desert look and decorative stones.

Xeric Modern

Califia Ecodesign

They went from an all gravel yard to this in a few weeks...buy ordering xeric modern preplanned garden online (with a customization). And turned their stone yard back into a green water-once-a-week kinda space. Bocce ball court in progress at center. Succulents galore!

Maison contemporaine et son jardin méditerranéen.

Nathalie 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.

Woodland Hills 2-Story Home - Landscape Design & Build

M&R Gardening Inc.

Inspiration for a large modern front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a desert look, a garden path, lawn edging, a rockery and concrete paving.

Alejandro's project

A & A General Construction & Landscaping

This is an example of a large modern front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a desert look, decorative stones and a stone fence.

3 Progetto Giardino

Progetto Giardino e Realizzazione

Particolare del camminamento in pietra Naturale e delle piante fiorite , tutto si fonde con estrema eleganza .
Medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Catania-Palermo with a desert look, natural stone paving and a metal fence.

Hardscape & Landscape - Amazing Design | Build

EMC General Contractors

Photo of an expansive modern front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a desert look, concrete paving and a metal fence.

Casa Olivo

Garza Concepts

Selecting and reserving the large specimen trees
This is an example of a large modern back xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Other with a desert look.

FULL BACKYARD REMODELING

Royal Family Construction, Inc.

Fully custom backyard, a beautiful design done together with the homeowners and then brought to life by Royal Family Construction Team.
This is an example of a medium sized modern side partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a desert look and gravel.

HOTEL KARPATY

MAKHNO studio

The design encapsulated in these images is a harmonious blend of organic architecture and modern luxury, set against a stunning alpine backdrop. The structure features a layered, undulating form that mimics the natural landscape, with wooden elements that add warmth and a sense of connection to the environment. The expansive use of glass allows for breathtaking panoramic views, while the interior spaces showcase sculptural furniture that echoes the building's fluidity, promoting a cohesive aesthetic of comfort and sophistication.

Xeriscape - low maintenance

Avila Landscaping

Before the project was started
This is an example of a medium sized modern front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Other with a desert look and concrete paving.

Tigertail

Pasetta Studios

This is an example of a medium sized modern sloped xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a desert look, gravel and a metal fence.

Frameless Glass Balustrade project in Carlisle

Origin Architectural

The customer had recently converted their garage into a summer house, they have a large window with great views of their garden and neighbouring fields. Outside of the window was a raised path with a drop of over a meter. They wanted some sort of barrier, as they have young grandchildren, but also, they did not want to spoil the view. Our team worked with them discussing the different options and it was agreed that the best option would be the frameless glass balustrade system, without a handrail for minimal interference.

Jardín Futurista

Misture - Interiorismo y Paisajismo

Listado de poemas: Alfonsina Storni · ¡Adiós! Alfonsina Storni · Letanías de la tierra muerta Alejandra Pizarnik · Cenizas Arthur Rimbaud · Delirios II Charles Baudelaire · Elevación Charles Baudelaire · El enemigo Federico G. Lorca · La oración de las rosas William Blake · carta al Dr. Trustler

The Caillet

Southern Design & Build

Inspiration for a modern front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Dallas with a desert look, gravel and a wood fence.

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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