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Modern Garden with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Granite Water Wall and Fieldstone Pool Topped with Limestone Cap
Granite Water Wall and Fieldstone Pool Topped with Limestone Cap
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Photo of a large modern back partial sun garden in DC Metro with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Diego Perez
Diego Perez
Diego PerezDiego Perez
Modern garden in Miami with a water feature.
Grounded - Modern Landscape Architecture
Grounded - Modern Landscape Architecture
Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLAGrounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA
Grounded - Modern Landscape Architecture
This is an example of a modern garden in San Diego with a water feature.
MODERN FARMHOUSE
MODERN FARMHOUSE
BLUEWAGON LANDSCAPE & DESIGN INCBLUEWAGON LANDSCAPE & DESIGN INC
Inspiration for a modern courtyard garden in San Francisco with a water feature.
150 Charles St, New York, NY
150 Charles St, New York, NY
Harder Services Inc.Harder Services Inc.
Photo Cred: Bill Harder
Design ideas for a large modern courtyard formal partial sun garden for summer in New York with a water feature and gravel.
East Village Roof Garden
East Village Roof Garden
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Waterfall. Photo: Bilyana Dimitrova
Photo of a large modern roof full sun garden in New York with a water feature and decking.
Our Work
Our Work
Father Nature Landscapes of Birmingham, Inc.Father Nature Landscapes of Birmingham, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front driveway partial sun garden for spring in Birmingham with a water feature and gravel.
Architectural photography portfolio
Architectural photography portfolio
Jeff Green PhotographyJeff Green Photography
Jeff Green
Photo of a modern courtyard garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.
Float On
Float On
Springbank LandscapesSpringbank Landscapes
This is an example of a small modern back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Toronto with a water feature and concrete paving.
Contemporary garden landscaping in Richmond
Contemporary garden landscaping in Richmond
Positive Garden LtdPositive Garden Ltd
Contemporary 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
Modern Tranquility
Modern Tranquility
Campion Walker LandscapesCampion Walker Landscapes
To 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.
Diego Perez
Diego Perez
Diego PerezDiego Perez
Design ideas for a modern garden in Miami with a water feature.
Tiburon
Tiburon
Huettl Landscape ArchitectureHuettl Landscape Architecture
Marion Brenner
Photo of a large modern front garden in San Francisco with a water feature.
Laurelhurst Garden + Studio
Laurelhurst Garden + Studio
Howells Architecture + DesignHowells Architecture + Design
Anna M Campbell
Small modern back partial sun garden for spring in Portland with a water feature and concrete paving.
Bighorn Palm Desert luxury modern indoor outdoor home
Bighorn Palm Desert luxury modern indoor outdoor home
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Bighorn 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.
MODERN BACKYARD REMODEL
MODERN BACKYARD REMODEL
Envy Landscape Design Inc.Envy Landscape Design Inc.
Photo of a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a water feature and decking.
Modern Woodland Hideaway
Modern Woodland Hideaway
City Garden CompanyCity Garden Company
A 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
Elegant Backyard | Lap Pool and Spa
Elegant Backyard | Lap Pool and Spa
4 Seasons Remodeling & Design Inc.4 Seasons Remodeling & Design Inc.
This is an example of a small modern front xeriscape garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.
Nyfunkis
Nyfunkis
Zetas Designavdelning I Zetas TrädgårdZetas Designavdelning I Zetas Trädgård
Inspiration for a large modern front formal full sun garden for summer in Stockholm with a water feature and decking.
Modern Vineyard
Modern Vineyard
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Paul Wolfgang Steimer
Large modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Luis Obispo with a water feature and concrete paving.

Modern Garden with a Water Feature 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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