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Modern Garden with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Parallelogram Plunge
Parallelogram Plunge
Land AestheticLand Aesthetic
Joe Dodd
Photo of a modern garden in San Diego with a water feature.
Dallas Residence 1
Dallas Residence 1
The Garden Design StudioThe Garden Design Studio
www.seeinseeout.com
Inspiration for a large modern back partial sun garden in Dallas with a water feature and gravel.
Portfolio
Portfolio
Tills Innovations LtdTills Innovations Ltd
The stunning Volute water feature by Tills Innovations. A vortex being captured and displayed in clarity and detail. What appears to be a solid piece of glass with a spinning vortex. A mesmerising water feature.
Modern Abstract Art Sculpture Water Feature
Modern Abstract Art Sculpture Water Feature
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture & COCO Gallery. Post processing by Isabella Li.
This is an example of a small modern back garden in Orange County with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Water feature at night
Water feature at night
The Watershed CompanyThe Watershed Company
Textures - 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.
Garnet Residence
Garnet Residence
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
This 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.
Haisa Silver Marble Vein Cut Cladding
Haisa Silver Marble Vein Cut Cladding
Presidio Tile, LLCPresidio Tile, LLC
Inspiration for a modern garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.
Victoria Village House & Garden
Victoria Village House & Garden
RobitailleCurtisRobitailleCurtis
Photography by Marc Cramer
Design ideas for a small modern back formal full sun garden for summer in Montreal with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Elegant Swimming Pool
Elegant Swimming Pool
Terrain Planning & Design LLCTerrain Planning & Design LLC
This project involved the design of a gunite swimming pool, adjacent stone patio & ornamental plantings. The clients desired a formal pool area that would reflect the character of their home. The project posed many challenges as the pool design not only had to fit into the existing landscape but also within numerous site & wetland setbacks. The design uses dimensionally patterned bluestone for the patio & coping to surround the 18' x 38' gunite swimming pool. An array of colorful planting envelop the surrounding landscape, cascading in washes of purple, white & green. Though the pool area is only going to be used during the warm summer months the planting plan was created such that there are peaks of interest through the entire space, all year long. The pool itself was designed with a state of the art filtration system, which uses salt to treat the pool water, rather than harsh chemicals. The outdoor space creates an elegant retreat in the client’s backyard that resembles a Nantucket oasis.
Explanada
Explanada
A Pleno SolA Pleno Sol
Design ideas for a modern garden in Mexico City with a water feature.
Bellevue Northwest Modern Garden
Bellevue Northwest Modern Garden
Kim Rooney DesignKim Rooney Design
Photo of a medium sized modern back formal full sun garden in Seattle with concrete paving and a water feature.
Modern Woodland Garden
Modern Woodland Garden
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Steve Lambert
Photo of a medium sized modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Grand Entrance Water Features
Grand Entrance Water Features
Dream Scapes Water Features and LandscapingDream Scapes Water Features and Landscaping
Multiple water features make this grand entrance to a mansion in Bel Air Crest, California feel magical.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern courtyard driveway partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Modern Landscape
Modern Landscape
Design ideas for a small modern back formal partial sun garden in Denver with an outdoor sport court, natural stone paving and a water feature.
Water Features
Water Features
Goodman Fabrications / Bluflame - Fire / WaterGoodman Fabrications / Bluflame - Fire / Water
Bluflame USA - Fire and water Manufactures of water features, Fire Features, and all other metal products.
Photo of a modern garden in Phoenix with a water feature.
Garden Design to New Build Property - Sneyd Park, Bristol
Garden Design to New Build Property - Sneyd Park, Bristol
Oasys Property SolutionsOasys Property Solutions
The garden comprises of 3 areas; a paved dining/seating area immediately outside the kitchen, a lawned area bounded by flower beds, with a large water feature between. The latter creates a fantastic focal point from the internal living spaces to provide interest throughout the year. To the side of the property is also a decked area, perfect for a hot tub.
Oakland Garden
Oakland Garden
Lazar Landscape Design and ConstructionLazar Landscape Design and Construction
Water feature and built in firepit and seatwall.
Photo of a medium sized modern back partial sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Water Gardens
Water Gardens
Daryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens InternationalDaryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens International
This is an example of a medium sized modern back garden in Detroit with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Tarrytown Phase II
Tarrytown Phase II
Webber + Studio, ArchitectsWebber + Studio, Architects
Paul Bardagjy Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back fully shaded garden wall in Austin with a water feature and gravel.
Parallelogram Plunge
Parallelogram Plunge
Land AestheticLand Aesthetic
Joe Dodd
Design ideas for a modern garden in San Diego with a water feature.

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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