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Modern Garden with Decorative Stones Ideas and Designs

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Modern Extension and Garden Design for Period Property in Westbury on Trym, Bris
Modern Extension and Garden Design for Period Property in Westbury on Trym, Bris
DHV ArchitectsDHV Architects
DHV Architects provided an all encompassing design service which included architectural, interior and garden design. The main features of the large rear extension are the Crittall style windows and the generous roof overhang. The stylish minimalist interior includes a white brick feature wall and bespoke inbuilt oak shelving and benches. The rear garden comprises a formal area directly accessed from the extension and a secret cottage garden seating area. The front garden features a topiary parterre with informal planting.
The Arcardia
The Arcardia
Clairville HomesClairville Homes
This is an example of a small modern courtyard formal full sun garden for autumn in Adelaide with a rockery and decorative stones.
Landscape Make over
Landscape Make over
Amazing Grace SolutionsAmazing Grace Solutions
Dry river creek, with contain water with retaining wall, fresh sod installed as well as new irrigation zone.
This is an example of a medium sized modern front xeriscape partial sun garden in Atlanta with a retaining wall and decorative stones.
Graduate Gardeners Design and Landscaping Specialists
Graduate Gardeners Design and Landscaping Specialists
Graduate Gardeners LtdGraduate Gardeners Ltd
A BALI Award winning design and build project by Mark Draper and the Graduate Gardeners team. This stunning urban garden design had a revolutionary cantilever pergola which pushed the boundaries of design & build.
modern garden
modern garden
Jonathan Mark Garden DesignJonathan Mark Garden Design
Less is more. Less clutter, in other words, allows for more style and serenity. Here, we’ve gone for clean geometric lines and a breezy, minimalist palette. You can see that the simple green and white colour scheme is at once cooling in the summer and brightening in the winter. And it opens up space all year round. Meanwhile, we decided to include the metallic vases and water feature to bring in a modern style. This beautiful garden has the added advantage of being very low-maintenance.
AFTER - Side view from the driveway
AFTER - Side view from the driveway
Metamorphic DesignMetamorphic Design
Bench with pea gravel top dressing provides a good base for the evergreen feature tree, Cedrus atlantica glauca pendula
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Vancouver with decorative stones.
Los Altos Hillside - Landscaping
Los Altos Hillside - Landscaping
AK DesignAK Design
Modern drought-tolerant and full sun front yard with concrete steps, cedar siding deck, river rock pebbles, and mulch in Los Altos.
Design ideas for a large modern back xeriscape full sun garden for winter in San Francisco with a fire feature and decorative stones.
Our Work
Our Work
Pavers Landscape LLCPavers Landscape LLC
Design ideas for a large modern courtyard xeriscape full sun garden in Phoenix with a rockery and decorative stones.
Family Garden - Bucium, Iasi
Family Garden - Bucium, Iasi
Roxana HRoxana H
Design ideas for a large modern sloped partial sun garden for summer in Other with a vegetable patch and decorative stones.
Hilltop Haven
Hilltop Haven
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
The primary goals for this project included completing the landscape left unfinished around the existing pool, replacing as much lawn as possible with native plants to attract pollinators and birds, and reimagining the front yard hillside.
Project | Gabion
Project | Gabion
flauraflaura
Medium sized modern back partial sun garden for summer in Other with a vegetable patch, decorative stones and a wood fence.
Water Feature
Water Feature
Blue Bear Landscape ConstructionBlue Bear Landscape Construction
Three tiered water feature surrounded by basalt stone, planting and landscape lighting.
Design ideas for a modern back garden in Vancouver with a water feature and decorative stones.
Low Water Gardens
Low Water Gardens
JPM LandscapeJPM Landscape
Modern front garden in San Francisco with a rockery and decorative stones.
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.
Mt PLeasant residence
Mt PLeasant residence
Anthony Rechichi - ArchitectAnthony Rechichi - Architect
A view of the central grand court featuring the alfresco dining and firepit
Inspiration for an expansive modern courtyard formal partial sun garden for winter in Perth with a fire feature and decorative stones.
AFTER - Closer view of planted layers
AFTER - Closer view of planted layers
Metamorphic DesignMetamorphic Design
Plants of similar mature height and spread were selected to create a overall harmonious arrangement
Photo of a medium sized modern sloped xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Vancouver with decorative stones.
Arash
Arash
J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.
modern backyard swing attached to black metal pergola.
Medium sized modern front formal partial sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature and decorative stones.
Terraza
Terraza
Marina GuerreroMarina Guerrero
Rescatamos este espacio exterior que era un descampado desnivelado que estaba abandonado. Lo nivelamos, agregamos un suelo de baldosas con piedrecillas blancas que son fáciles de mantener todo el año.
Aménagement extérieur avec muret en pierres sèches et pelouse en plaques
Aménagement extérieur avec muret en pierres sèches et pelouse en plaques
Déco FloraDéco Flora
This is an example of a medium sized modern sloped full sun garden for summer in Montpellier with a retaining wall and decorative stones.
Ландшафтный проект 10 соток
Ландшафтный проект 10 соток
Студия "ART Story"Студия "ART Story"
ART Story - Ирина Стренакова, участок расположен в поселке ‘MILLENNIUM PARK’. Площадь 15 соток.
Medium sized modern courtyard formal full sun garden for summer in Moscow with a waterfall and decorative stones.

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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