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Modern Garden with a Desert Look Ideas and Designs

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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.
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.
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.
Casa Olivo
Casa Olivo
Garza ConceptsGarza Concepts
Hand selecting citrus trees from nurseries
Photo of a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Other with a desert look.
Casa Olivo
Casa Olivo
Garza ConceptsGarza Concepts
Artificial grass surrounds the pool as well as the desert landscape
This is an example of a large modern back formal full sun garden for autumn in Other with a desert look.
The Meadows
The Meadows
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Photo of a large modern back partial sun garden for summer in Phoenix with an outdoor sport court, a desert look and decking.
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.
Whisper Ranch Amenity Building
Whisper Ranch Amenity Building
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Expansive modern courtyard formal partial sun garden for spring in Phoenix with a desert look and natural stone paving.
The Meadows
The Meadows
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Large modern back partial sun garden for summer in Phoenix with an outdoor sport court, a desert look and decking.
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.
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.
Whisper Ranch Amenity Building
Whisper Ranch Amenity Building
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Photo of an expansive modern courtyard formal partial sun garden for spring in Phoenix with a desert look and natural stone paving.
Paradise Valley Update Before Front Motor Court/Entry
Paradise Valley Update Before Front Motor Court/Entry
Leaf & Stone LandscapeLeaf & Stone Landscape
Before
Photo of a modern courtyard xeriscape garden in Phoenix with a desert look.
Casa Olivo
Casa Olivo
Garza ConceptsGarza Concepts
Agaves were placed as focal points
Photo of a large modern back formal full sun garden for autumn in Other with a desert look.
Casa Olivo
Casa Olivo
Garza ConceptsGarza Concepts
Installation of the Olive Trees
Large modern back formal full sun garden for autumn in Other 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.
Jardín Futurista
Jardín Futurista
Misture - Interiorismo y PaisajismoMisture - Interiorismo y Paisajismo
Photo of a large modern courtyard xeriscape partial sun garden in Other with a desert look and gravel.
Jardín Futurista
Jardín Futurista
Misture - Interiorismo y PaisajismoMisture - Interiorismo y Paisajismo
‘Llegará un día en que la raza humana se habrá secado como planta vana.’ Letanías de la tierra muerta. Alfonsina Storni
Large modern courtyard xeriscape partial sun garden in Other with a desert look and gravel.
Xeriscape - low maintenance
Xeriscape - low maintenance
Avila LandscapingAvila 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
Tigertail
Pasetta StudiosPasetta 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.

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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