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Modern Garden with Decking Ideas and Designs

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Jardin urbain minimaliste
Jardin urbain minimaliste
Agence MORVANT & MOINGEON Paysagistes ConcepteursAgence MORVANT & MOINGEON Paysagistes Concepteurs
Design ideas for a small modern garden in Marseille with decking.
Decking steps between levels
Decking steps between levels
Earth Designs Garden and Build London and EssexEarth Designs Garden and Build London and Essex
A triangular plot that runs over several levels down a steep decline, this garden needed smooth transitions between the levels. Privacy was also and issue, as it was overlooked from all sides. From the top deck a second set of stairs lead away from the house. These are flanked on either side by a stainless steel rill along which water will flow to two raised water pools in the lower area. The planting scheme is primarily based on pinks, whites and plum colours. A backbone of evergreen shrubs amongst soft pink blooms, and offer a variety of textures. Several specimen trees are dotted throughout the garden to accentuate the levels and give a playful twist to the space.
McKinnon Garden 2.0
McKinnon Garden 2.0
Boodle ConceptsBoodle Concepts
Backyard retreat in McKinnon. Garden design & landscaping installation by Boodle Concepts, based in Melbourne and Kyneton, Macedon Ranges. New decking and firepit area is hugged by custom curved bench and various heights of screening for visual interest. #decking #moderngardens #melbournegardens #curvebench #curvedbench #indooroutdoorliving #artificialturf #backyardretreat #backyardoasis #gardendesign #landscapingmelbourne #boodleconcepts #australiandesigners
Modern Trees
Modern Trees
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
Adding three tall trees to this landscape design helps soften the garden bed, provides shade and some privacy. Choose Big Rock Landscaping to help your backyard landscape design come to life!
Sempervirens
Sempervirens
Seed Studio Landscape DesignSeed Studio Landscape Design
Photography: Travis Rhoads Photography
This is an example of a small modern back partial sun garden in San Francisco with a fire feature, decking and a wood fence.
Creative Garden Design and Landscaping in High Wycombe
Creative Garden Design and Landscaping in High Wycombe
Karl Harrison Landscapes LtdKarl Harrison Landscapes Ltd
Designing and landscaping a small garden in High Wycombe. When gardens, like this one, begin with a design they result in a well thought out garden. Small gardens are exciting to design, they are even better to landscape, affordable and can be created in a short space of time. Multiple spaces with multiple functions were main requirements that the client wanted to use their new garden for. Karl thought it would be best to divide this small space into multiple rooms to make the most of the area. The wish list included a hot tub, lawn, decking, paving, planting and a new shed. Oh, and a natural water feature… To get your garden project started get in touch https://karlharrison.design/get-in-touch/
Apartment 34 Traditional Modern
Apartment 34 Traditional Modern
Growsgreen Landscape DesignGrowsgreen Landscape Design
I designed the ADU to be tucked back as a vertical element to create a cozy space for the hot tub area and not take over the space vertically if it were in other spots. By having it off to the side, it grounds the garden and becomes a destination as well as recedes rather than dominate the space. It acts as an office space. Keep in mind that you can always do heated flooring if you do a concrete pad or tile as we planned for in this space. Energy efficient and also saves on space. Deck chairs can be brought closer to the hot tub at social events. Modern shed by Eric Enns of Modern Spaces and Sheds.
Concrete Box House
Concrete Box House
Robertson DesignRobertson Design
Modern back garden in Houston with decking.
Yard
Yard
JOHN ELLWAY. ARCHITECTJOHN ELLWAY. ARCHITECT
Toby Scott
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Brisbane with decking.
Exterior Services
Exterior Services
Interior & Exterior Environmental DesignsInterior & Exterior Environmental Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back partial sun garden in San Diego with a water feature and decking.
Family Garden in St. Albans
Family Garden in St. Albans
Aoba LandscapesAoba Landscapes
A modern, contemporary space to relax and entertain that had plenty of space for a young family to play safely.
Medium sized modern back partial sun garden for summer in London with decking.
Stainless water fountain
Stainless water fountain
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Design ideas for a small modern side full sun garden in Houston with a water feature and decking.
Los Altos Hills- Rustic Modern
Los Altos Hills- Rustic Modern
Lifescape Custom Landscaping, Inc.Lifescape Custom Landscaping, Inc.
Kelsey Schweickert
This is an example of a medium sized modern courtyard xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with decking.
Minimal and Livable
Minimal and Livable
Ave EnvironmentalAve Environmental
This design takes a minimalist style and gives it some comfort and live-ability by adding lush sub tropical plants, an edible olive tree, cold hardy kiwi vines, native grape vines, and a splash of color with purple heart groundcover and variegated sansevieria.
Modern Landscape
Modern Landscape
This is an example of a modern garden in San Francisco with decking.
Outdoor Dining Terrace
Outdoor Dining Terrace
Genus Loci Ecological Landscapes Inc.Genus Loci Ecological Landscapes Inc.
Got rid of all the grass, installed some drought tolerant plants, added a water feature and created a raised dining terrace with privacy screens in an otherwise exposed back yard.
Modern Backyard Remodel - Huntington Beach
Modern Backyard Remodel - Huntington Beach
Colorworks Landscape DesignColorworks Landscape Design
Backyard Remodel in Huntington Beach, Ca. Style: Modern Price Range: $70,000 - $75,000 Project Details: Demo, grading, cleanup, and removals. Trex deck and new concrete with top cast finish 3/4” dark gray crushed rock Daytona 80 turf, Mexican beach pebbles, LED low voltage lights by E-Sunn. Backyard entrance gate w/penofin oil stain for toppers and gates French drains Black mulch Drip zone for plants
Garden Transformation April
Garden Transformation April
Herseys LTDHerseys LTD
Small modern back formal full sun garden for summer in Berkshire with a pond, decking and a wood fence.
Bulimba Garden Renovation
Bulimba Garden Renovation
OrterraOrterra
Front courtyard planting
This is an example of a small modern back partial sun garden in Brisbane with a raised bed, decking and a metal fence.
Apartment 34 Traditional Modern
Apartment 34 Traditional Modern
Growsgreen Landscape DesignGrowsgreen Landscape Design
More beautiful shadows and light. The feeling of this garden for me is calm but interesting. Grounded but airy. Please note the gradient spacing I used on the beam screens.

Modern Garden with Decking 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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