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Modern Garden with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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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.
New bicycle parking in California Fresh Air Breakroom
New bicycle parking in California Fresh Air Breakroom
PHASE2 BUILDERS INC.PHASE2 BUILDERS INC.
When we first surveyed the site, we saw staff bicycles strewn around the space, mostly in hard to see places to avoid theft. As a result, we integrated a protected and hidden sturdy bicycle storage area in the space, keeping bikes safe and organized. The opposite side of this redwood sawn partition, we re-purposed an old bench from the site and integrated into the new design.
Wills Lane
Wills Lane
Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive modern front formal full sun garden in Seattle with a potted garden and gravel.
Suburban Modern
Suburban Modern
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
In a suburb less than 3 miles from Manhattan an old house underwent a major facelift. I had a good fortune of being invited to participate on the garden design and installation. In the front a simple corten steel frame lifts an arrangement of Carex Pensilvanica, that will mature into a lawn that will not need mowing. Playful clusters of Boxwoods add structure and winter interest.
Our Work
Our Work
Landscape NirvanaLandscape Nirvana
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back garden in San Francisco with gravel.
Sun and Partial Shade Drought Tolerant Plantings
Sun and Partial Shade Drought Tolerant Plantings
Outside InStyleOutside InStyle
Steel edging holds grey DG away from turf grass
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with gravel.
Contemporary Masterpiece
Contemporary Masterpiece
Noel Cross+ArchitectsNoel Cross+Architects
Tree Bosque off parking/motor courtyard Landscape Architect Dustin Moore of Strata while with Suzman Cole Design Associates Frank Paul Perez, Red Lily Studios
Expansive Views
Expansive Views
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
We used natural stone borders and decomposed granite to create a space that blends into the surroundings.
Medium sized modern front full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with gravel.
Narrow Side Yard lined with Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'
Narrow Side Yard lined with Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
Low-maintenance side yard with gravel pathway and lined by Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' (Upright Hornbeam).
Inspiration for a small modern side full sun garden in Other with gravel.
Rock Garden
Rock Garden
Forever Young LandscapeForever Young Landscape
This project took Place in Rancho Santa Margarita we converted a traditional back yard into a Beautiful rock garden with a birdbath and paver pad. We used a weed barrier underneath the pebble to ensure we don't have any weeds popping up in between the rocks anytime soon.
Hillside landscape and front yard
Hillside landscape and front yard
UserUser
Design ideas for a large modern back xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and gravel.
Custom Steel Privacy Screens Planted with Star Jasmine Vines
Custom Steel Privacy Screens Planted with Star Jasmine Vines
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Scented star jasmine vines twine through the perforations of this custom steel screen that provides privacy to the outdoor dining area. Pocket planting on the stair treads includes a variegated Silver Dragon lilyturf and the bromeliad Queen's Tears (Billbergia nutans). Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
Paver Walkway
Paver Walkway
CFLD Landscape DesignCFLD Landscape Design
We dressed up this side path with pea gravel and bluestone pavers. Landscape lights guide the way at night.
This is an example of a modern garden in Sacramento with gravel.
Privacy Fence
Privacy Fence
Superior Fence Co of San AntonioSuperior Fence Co of San Antonio
Expansive modern back formal full sun garden for spring in Austin with a garden path and gravel.
Rooftops, Decks and Patios with Artificial Grass
Rooftops, Decks and Patios with Artificial Grass
SYNLawnSYNLawn
With SYNLawn artificial grass, you'll notice that you'll utilize your outdoor spaces much more because it's a soft surface that requires little to no maintenance. This allows you to spend more time with family or chatting with friends. © SYNLawn artificial grass - all rights reserved.
water-wise in the Santa Monica Mountains
water-wise in the Santa Monica Mountains
SVA Home and GardenSVA Home and Garden
Medium sized modern front xeriscape partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and gravel.
Midtown Commons Courtyard
Midtown Commons Courtyard
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
After their brand new construction was completed, this family had a beautiful and comfortable home that truly fit their needs. However, this new construction lacked an outdoor living space, which left the backyard feeling stark and bare. With this blank slate, we were able to create a relaxing environment for this family to enjoy. Faced with the challenge of using every square-inch of this small space, Native Edge was able to design a landscape that left this family worry-free. We incorporated a low maintenance composite decking system, modern raised metal planters, and a bubbling urn water feature to tie this peaceful landscape together. The poor drainage of the lot gave us the opportunity to create a striking cat walk and drainage feature, which left ample room for their vegetable and herb garden hobby. There is even a nook for the family dog to enjoy!
Sullivan's Island Oasis
Sullivan's Island Oasis
REMARKREMARK
Patrick Brickman
This is an example of a modern side garden in Charleston with a garden path and gravel.
Eco Modern
Eco Modern
Eco Landscape Design & BuildEco Landscape Design & Build
Innis Casey Photography
Inspiration for a large modern back xeriscape fully shaded garden with a pathway and gravel.
Austin Xeriscape
Austin Xeriscape
Southern LandscapeSouthern Landscape
Xeric landscape designed and built by Southern Landscape. This Austin homeowner reduced their turf area by over 17,000 square feet, reducing water consumption and maintenance. The remaining turf areas were required for the septic leach field. Limestone retaining walls with leuders caps control erosion. The plant palette contains lantana, plumbago, various grasses, and yuccas, all chosen for their specific water usage appropriate to the area. Landscape lighting was also added to highlight the beauty of this large xeriscape.

Modern Garden with Gravel 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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