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Modern Garden with Decomposed Granite Ideas and Designs

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Brentwood Beauty
Brentwood Beauty
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Photo of a medium sized modern back xeriscape partial sun pergola for summer in Austin with decomposed granite and a wood fence.
Palisades Mid-Century Remodel
Palisades Mid-Century Remodel
Sato Architects, Inc.Sato Architects, Inc.
Modern garden in Los Angeles with decomposed granite.
2379 Elden Ave F
2379 Elden Ave F
Evan Little - Nook Real EstateEvan Little - Nook Real Estate
http://www.creativenoodle.net/
This is an example of a small modern back fully shaded garden in Orange County with decomposed granite.
Ann Arbor Modern Residence Project - Front
Ann Arbor Modern Residence Project - Front
Zaremba & CompanyZaremba & Company
Using simple materials and forms to complement the unique home, this landscape carves a contemporary oasis out of a densely wooded site. Photo by Chris Major.
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
Foo
Foo
The Ranch MineThe Ranch Mine
Photo by Roehner + Ryan
Photo of a modern garden in Phoenix with a vegetable patch and decomposed granite.
Xeriscape - low maintenance
Xeriscape - low maintenance
Avila LandscapingAvila Landscaping
carefully placed river rock the size of 3'' - 6" and 1" - 3". we also added CA Gold Dg with a paver walk way to match the house columns. another thing done was a edging stone separating the neighbors yard with this project
Los Angeles View Home
Los Angeles View Home
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
Situated above Lake Hollywood, this expansive terrace was part of a masterplan for the property. It is composed of simple, elegantly-balanced elements that link together to offer the clients a range of pastimes to enjoy with friends and family.
Palo Alto warm tropical modern landscape
Palo Alto warm tropical modern landscape
Duviv Gardens Inc.Duviv Gardens Inc.
Design ideas for a modern garden in San Francisco with an outdoor sport court and decomposed granite.
MURPHY ROAD
MURPHY ROAD
UserUser
Landscape design project in progress
This is an example of a medium sized modern back xeriscape garden in Other with decomposed granite.
JARDIN DE VACANCE AUTOUR D'UNE PISCINE - Anglet
JARDIN DE VACANCE AUTOUR D'UNE PISCINE - Anglet
Concept'terre PaysageConcept'terre Paysage
Photo of a medium sized modern front fully shaded garden for autumn in Bordeaux with a rockery, decomposed granite and a stone fence.
Preston Hollow Modern
Preston Hollow Modern
Randy Angell DesignsRandy Angell Designs
Design ideas for a large modern front driveway full sun garden for summer in Dallas with a raised bed, decomposed granite and a metal fence.
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel
Eyoh DesignEyoh Design
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel This major remodel and addition set out to take full advantage of the incredible view and create a clear connection to both the front and rear yards. The clients really wanted a pool and a home that they could enjoy with their kids and take full advantage of the beautiful climate that Southern California has to offer. The existing front yard was completely given to the street, so privatizing the front yard with new landscaping and a low wall created an opportunity to connect the home to a private front yard. Upon entering the home a large staircase blocked the view through to the ocean so removing that space blocker opened up the view and created a large great room. Indoor outdoor living was achieved through the usage of large sliding doors which allow that seamless connection to the patio space that overlooks a new pool and view to the ocean. A large garden is rare so a new pool and bocce ball court were integrated to encourage the outdoor active lifestyle that the clients love. The clients love to travel and wanted display shelving and wall space to display the art they had collected all around the world. A natural material palette gives a warmth and texture to the modern design that creates a feeling that the home is lived in. Though a subtle change from the street, upon entering the front door the home opens up through the layers of space to a new lease on life with this remodel.
Rustic Modern Farmhouse
Rustic Modern Farmhouse
Wild Earth Art Landscape Design & ConstructionWild Earth Art Landscape Design & Construction
Over 15,000 square feet of North Bay estate become an artistic, low-maintenance sanctuary that integrates seamlessly into the surrounding laguna ecosystem. Near the main buildings, drought-tolerant habitat plantings include colorful, native chaparral pollinators and grasses, with sound-screening shrubs on the periphery for privacy. The design includes thought to fire resistance: clustering plants into groups for fire breaks, surrounding the house in decorative gravel as mulch, and choosing fire-wise plants.
Mountain Modern
Mountain Modern
SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture - MontanaSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture - Montana
A modern home near a ski resort with outdoor space for year-round entertaining around a firepit and hot tub.
Medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Other with a fire feature and decomposed granite.
Mountain Modern
Mountain Modern
SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture - MontanaSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture - Montana
A modern home near a ski resort with outdoor space for year-round entertaining around a firepit and hot tub.
This is an example of a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Other with a fire feature and decomposed granite.
Drought Tolerant Backyard Oasis
Drought Tolerant Backyard Oasis
Balboa Design GroupBalboa Design Group
Drought tolerant landscape with succulents create a backyard oasis in this La Mesa, California full home remodel. A combination of tone on tone Green paint is accented with bright white trim for a crisp and clean refreshed look. Large Redwood deck off the kitchen acts as an extension of the home offering our clients the quintessential Southern California indoor-outdoor vibe they had always wanted. Photo of a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard decomposed granite and wood fence raised garden bed in San Diego.
Brentwood Beauty
Brentwood Beauty
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
This is an example of a medium sized modern back xeriscape partial sun pergola for summer in Austin with decomposed granite and a wood fence.
Atherton Complex
Atherton Complex
Blue Sierra Landscape ConstructionBlue Sierra Landscape Construction
New landscape remodel, include concrete, lighting, outdoor living space and drought resistant planting.
Expansive modern back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a wood fence.
Foo
Foo
The Ranch MineThe Ranch Mine
Photo by Roehner + Ryan
Design ideas for a modern garden in Phoenix with a vegetable patch and decomposed granite.

Modern Garden with Decomposed Granite 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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