Modern Garden with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs
Springbank LandscapesThis is an example of a small modern back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Toronto with a water feature and concrete paving.
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignThis recirculating water feature was created for the two resident dogs as a doggie drinking bowl. It’s made from a bespoke carved granite bowl and a length of 2” copper pipe with a reservoir beneath. It’s simplic is part of its charm.
Positive Garden LtdContemporary garden landscaping in Richmond.
Paving: Black Basalt from London stone
Black Basalt steps and coping from London stone
Lawn: Arena Gold turf
Everedge Pro and porcelain strip mowing edging
Water feature, irrigation system, stainless steel slot drain, etc.
Positive Garden Ltd
Campion Walker LandscapesTo anchor a modern house, designed by Frederick Fisher & Partners, Campion Walker brought in a mature oak grove that at first frames the home and then invites the visitor to explore the grounds including an intimate culinary garden and stone fruit orchard.
The neglected hillside on the back of the property once overgrown with ivy was transformed into a California native oak woodland, with under-planting of ceanothus and manzanitas.
We used recycled water to create a dramatic water feature cut directly into the limestone entranceway framed by a cacti and succulent garden.
Swatt | Miers ArchitectsRussell Abraham
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side partial sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature and concrete paving.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side partial sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature and concrete paving.
Envision Landscape StudioThis small tract home backyard was transformed into a lively breathable garden. A new outdoor living room was created, with silver-grey brazilian slate flooring, and a smooth integral pewter colored concrete wall defining and retaining earth around it. A water feature is the backdrop to this outdoor room extending the flooring material (slate) into the vertical plane covering a wall that houses three playful stainless steel spouts that spill water into a large basin. Koi Fish, Gold fish and water plants bring a new mini ecosystem of life, and provide a focal point and meditational environment. The integral colored concrete wall begins at the main water feature and weaves to the south west corner of the yard where water once again emerges out of a 4” stainless steel channel; reinforcing the notion that this garden backs up against a natural spring. The stainless steel channel also provides children with an opportunity to safely play with water by floating toy boats down the channel. At the north eastern end of the integral colored concrete wall, a warm western red cedar bench extends perpendicular out from the water feature on the outside of the slate patio maximizing seating space in the limited size garden. Natural rusting Cor-ten steel fencing adds a layer of interest throughout the garden softening the 6’ high surrounding fencing and helping to carry the users eye from the ground plane up past the fence lines into the horizon; the cor-ten steel also acts as a ribbon, tie-ing the multiple spaces together in this garden. The plant palette uses grasses and rushes to further establish in the subconscious that a natural water source does exist. Planting was performed outside of the wire fence to connect the new landscape to the existing open space; this was successfully done by using perennials and grasses whose foliage matches that of the native hillside, blurring the boundary line of the garden and aesthetically extending the backyard up into the adjacent open space.
Daryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens InternationalThis small space was once the main parking area for this cottage lakeside home and was radically transformed into an intimate and inviting courtyard. Defined by a hand stacked fieldstone wall, granite stepping stones lead from the entrance of the garden and gradually wind their way over a stream bed and lead to the porch that borders the garden. Although set in a cold weather climate, the client requested that the garden be developed to have a lush tropical feeling yet remain consistent with the general surroundings. This was achieved by using a mixture of large leafed perennials such as Ligularia, Hosta and Petasites (Butterbur) ,along with various groundcovers and other perennials including Ferns, Iris and Japanese Forest Grass. The central feature of the garden is a naturalized meandering stream and pond filled with Koi. The use of water in the garden thematically ties the house and courtyard to the homes’ surrounding, an adjacent lake, and adds movement and tranquil sound to the space. Stepping stones appear to float across the surface of the water allowing the visitor another way to enjoy the space. Scale is essential with even the smallest detail needing to be well executed within such limited space.
Photos by: George Dzahristos
Huettl Landscape ArchitectureMarion Brenner
Photo of a large modern front garden in San Francisco with a water feature.
Photo of a large modern front garden in San Francisco with a water feature.
Envy Landscape Design Inc.Photo of a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a water feature and decking.
Howells Architecture + DesignAnna M Campbell
Small modern back partial sun garden for spring in Portland with a water feature and concrete paving.
Small modern back partial sun garden for spring in Portland with a water feature and concrete paving.
The Watershed CompanyTextures - gravel, cement, grasses, rock-filled gabion walls, and corten steel planters - form dramatic layers.
Design ideas for a modern garden in Seattle with a water feature.
Design ideas for a modern garden in Seattle with a water feature.
Allison ArmourA photo of the aquaspere - or sphere fountain with a large steel eye sculpture in the background that I placed in my garden at my home in Santa Barbara. Photo by Allison Armour
pulltabPhoto: Bilyana Dimitrova
Inspiration for a large modern roof full sun garden in New York with a water feature and decking.
Inspiration for a large modern roof full sun garden in New York with a water feature and decking.
Thuilot AssociatesThis is an example of a modern front garden in San Francisco with a water feature.
Whipple Russell ArchitectsBighorn Palm Desert luxury modern indoor outdoor home. Photo by William MacCollum.
Photo of a medium sized modern front formal full sun garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.
Photo of a medium sized modern front formal full sun garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.
Original Landscape Concepts IncInspiration for a medium sized modern back full sun garden in Dallas with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Envy Landscape Design Inc.Photo of a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a water feature and decking.
City Garden CompanyA great example of how a compact backyard can be turned into a beautiful outdoor haven. With a creative approach, this small space now boasts all the main features on the client's wish list: pergola, gas fire pit, water feature and covered patio area.
The square, horizontal/vertical layout gives a modern feel, which is merges with its wooded surroundings thanks to a combination of wood, brick, stone and slate. The height of the pergola frames the landscape and creates a cosy atmosphere under the surrounding tall trees.
Kristin Karch
Lane Williams ArchitectsKirkland's East of Market neighborhood is more urban in character than the surrounding communities, encouraging a design that occupies the urban-suburban boundary. Living spaces are tightly organized and vertical, stacked over the garage, with a shifted geometry between floors creating a dynamic form.
photo by Lara Swimmer
Modern Garden with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs
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