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Modern Garden with Decorative Stones Ideas and Designs

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Modern Small Orinda Garden
Modern Small Orinda Garden
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Small modern front xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in San Francisco with decorative stones and a wood fence.
Backyard Diamonds
Backyard Diamonds
Coy Land TechsCoy Land Techs
The team helped transform an area once filled with spotty grass to a back yard that will look amazing all year. The project included removing existing pavers and reshaping the end of the paver walkway, artificial turf, concrete slab, concrete borders, river rock, succulents, drip irrigation, and running electrical for an outdoor fridge. The space is now low maintenance and ready for entertaining.
Artificial turf
Artificial turf
Greenside Landscaping Inc.Greenside Landscaping Inc.
This is an example of a small modern front xeriscape partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a pathway and decorative stones.
Golf Course
Golf Course
Blooming VistasBlooming Vistas
Gorgeous modern landscape with clean lines and exquisite detail.
Medium sized modern front partial sun garden in Dallas with a rockery, decorative stones and a wood fence.
AFTER - Upslope view of completed front yard
AFTER - Upslope view of completed front yard
Metamorphic DesignMetamorphic Design
Central bench area sets the stage for a main feature element, a horizontal tree
Medium sized modern front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Vancouver with decorative stones.
Keith
Keith
Blue Bear Landscape ConstructionBlue Bear Landscape Construction
Modern backyard landscaping. Porcelain slab patio and walkway, fire pit, poured concrete retaining wall and stairs, paving stone driveway, custom privacy screen and planting
Succulents In Black Planter With River Rock
Succulents In Black Planter With River Rock
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
Adding succulents to a planter with river rock was a fun way to add life to the planter without requiring too much maintenance.
Design ideas for a modern front xeriscape garden in Salt Lake City with decorative stones.
Productive Gardening Projects
Productive Gardening Projects
Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen DhaliwalInspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal
Kew Sustainable gardening project completed March 2017. Design and plantscaping completed by Inspiring Landscape Solutions. Project Brief: plant and material advice; small outdoor area at frontage; retention of existing feature trees; maximum planting area in the rear for vegetable patches and edibles; and design improvement according to budget considerations. The design was originally done by another designer not conforming to their budget. Project Loves: customised raised corten planters, realising that the client loves hexagons :); problem solving for an eventual green fence without damaging it; injection of some artwork into their new and painted fencelines, adding visual texture and keeping up with the contemporary feel; and Practical use of space and plant power!
Front yard terrace from upper stair
Front yard terrace from upper stair
Dorthy Pautz Landscape ArchitectDorthy Pautz Landscape Architect
this tiny water-wise front yard is on a terrace leading up to the house, viewed both from the inside of the house and looking down on the garden from the stairs to the front door. The garden is designed to be a 'garden of curiosities', a visual painting with dramatic foliage color and architectural plants. Succulents include Agava 'Kara's Stripes', Various Aeoniums, Phormiums, Coprosma 'Pacific Sunset', Oxalis 'Zinfandel', Chondropetalum, Agave 'Blue Glow (pot) among other plants
Patio 1
Patio 1
Glow & Grow LLCGlow & Grow LLC
Our client challenged us with creating a garden for their full-shade narrow patio. The garden needed to survive Phoenix's summer heat while they are gone the entire season.
Streetscape with intentionally subtle transition to front yard
Streetscape with intentionally subtle transition to front yard
Village Landscape ArchitectureVillage Landscape Architecture
Modern home landscape design in Sonoma County
Inspiration for a large modern xeriscape partial sun garden fence for spring in Other with decorative stones and a wood fence.
Tudor Landscaping, Rancho Santa Fe CA
Tudor Landscaping, Rancho Santa Fe CA
RJ Landscape ConstructionRJ Landscape Construction
Expansive modern front driveway full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a pathway and decorative stones.
Stradella
Stradella
Pasetta StudiosPasetta Studios
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a rockery, decorative stones and a metal fence.
Belmont Modern
Belmont Modern
Avenue 39 Landscape DesignAvenue 39 Landscape Design
A fresh landscape and patio update to compliment this beautiful modern house.
Small modern front private full sun garden in Los Angeles with decorative stones and a wood fence.
Hilltop Haven (After)
Hilltop Haven (After)
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
This is an example of a large modern front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Austin with a pathway and decorative stones.
Hilltop Haven (Before)
Hilltop Haven (Before)
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Inspiration for a large modern front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Austin with a pathway and decorative stones.
Preston Hollow Modern
Preston Hollow Modern
Randy Angell DesignsRandy Angell Designs
This is an example of a medium sized modern back partial sun garden for spring in Dallas with a rockery and decorative stones.
Modern Small Orinda Garden
Modern Small Orinda Garden
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Inspiration for a small modern front xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in San Francisco with decorative stones and a wood fence.
Retaining Walls And Rocks
Retaining Walls And Rocks
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
Retaining walls shine in this backyard space as a way to create beauty, dimension and outdoor living space.
This is an example of a modern back garden in Salt Lake City with a retaining wall, decorative stones and a metal fence.
Stradella
Stradella
Pasetta StudiosPasetta Studios
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a desert look, decorative stones and a metal fence.

Modern Garden with Decorative Stones 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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