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GEL: Griffin Enright Landscape
A grass path through a rock garden featuring a large rock fountain.
Medium sized modern courtyard partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with gravel and lawn edging.
Medium sized modern courtyard partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with gravel and lawn edging.
K & D Landscaping, Inc.
Residential home in Santa Cruz, CA
This stunning front and backyard project was so much fun! The plethora of K&D's scope of work included: smooth finished concrete walls, multiple styles of horizontal redwood fencing, smooth finished concrete stepping stones, bands, steps & pathways, paver patio & driveway, artificial turf, TimberTech stairs & decks, TimberTech custom bench with storage, shower wall with bike washing station, custom concrete fountain, poured-in-place fire pit, pour-in-place half circle bench with sloped back rest, metal pergola, low voltage lighting, planting and irrigation! (*Adorable cat not included)
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
The problem this Memorial-Houston homeowner faced was that her sumptuous contemporary home, an austere series of interconnected cubes of various sizes constructed from white stucco, black steel and glass, did not have the proper landscaping frame. It was out of scale. Imagine Robert Motherwell's "Black on White" painting without the Museum of Fine Arts-Houston's generous expanse of white walls surrounding it. It would still be magnificent but somehow...off.
Intuitively, the homeowner realized this issue and started interviewing landscape designers. After talking to about 15 different designers, she finally went with one, only to be disappointed with the results. From the across-the-street neighbor, she was then introduced to Exterior Worlds and she hired us to correct the newly-created problems and more fully realize her hopes for the grounds. "It's not unusual for us to come in and deal with a mess. Sometimes a homeowner gets overwhelmed with managing everything. Other times it is like this project where the design misses the mark. Regardless, it is really important to listen for what a prospect or client means and not just what they say," says Jeff Halper, owner of Exterior Worlds.
Since the sheer size of the house is so dominating, Exterior Worlds' overall job was to bring the garden up to scale to match the house. Likewise, it was important to stretch the house into the landscape, thereby softening some of its severity. The concept we devised entailed creating an interplay between the landscape and the house by astute placement of the black-and-white colors of the house into the yard using different materials and textures. Strategic plantings of greenery increased the interest, density, height and function of the design.
First we installed a pathway of crushed white marble around the perimeter of the house, the white of the path in homage to the house’s white facade. At various intervals, 3/8-inch steel-plated metal strips, painted black to echo the bones of the house, were embedded and crisscrossed in the pathway to turn it into a loose maze.
Along this metal bunting, we planted succulents whose other-worldly shapes and mild coloration juxtaposed nicely against the hard-edged steel. These plantings included Gulf Coast muhly, a native grass that produces a pink-purple plume when it blooms in the fall. A side benefit to the use of these plants is that they are low maintenance and hardy in Houston’s summertime heat.
Next we brought in trees for scale. Without them, the impressive architecture becomes imposing. We placed them along the front at either corner of the house. For the left side, we found a multi-trunk live oak in a field, transported it to the property and placed it in a custom-made square of the crushed marble at a slight distance from the house. On the right side where the house makes a 90-degree alcove, we planted a mature mesquite tree.
To finish off the front entry, we fashioned the black steel into large squares and planted grass to create islands of green, or giant lawn stepping pads. We echoed this look in the back off the master suite by turning concrete pads of black-stained concrete into stepping pads.
We kept the foundational plantings of Japanese yews which add green, earthy mass, something the stark architecture needs for further balance. We contoured Japanese boxwoods into small spheres to enhance the play between shapes and textures.
In the large, white planters at the front entrance, we repeated the plantings of succulents and Gulf Coast muhly to reinforce symmetry. Then we built an additional planter in the back out of the black metal, filled it with the crushed white marble and planted a Texas vitex, another hardy choice that adds a touch of color with its purple blooms.
To finish off the landscaping, we needed to address the ravine behind the house. We built a retaining wall to contain erosion. Aesthetically, we crafted it so that the wall has a sharp upper edge, a modern motif right where the landscape meets the land.
Big Rock Landscaping
A complete view of this stunning front yard gives the full scope of the space- the lawn, shrubs, retaining walls, gravel, and pavers. This home is a prime example of the benefit of hiring a landscape design and installation team can do for a space.
Whipple Russell Architects
Bundy Drive Brentwood, Los Angeles modern home outdoor golf putting green. Photo by Simon Berlyn.
This is an example of a large modern side full sun garden in Los Angeles with an outdoor sport court and lawn edging.
This is an example of a large modern side full sun garden in Los Angeles with an outdoor sport court and lawn edging.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Livit Site + Structure, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, 2022 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living Over $250,000
Photo of a large modern front driveway garden in Minneapolis with lawn edging.
Photo of a large modern front driveway garden in Minneapolis with lawn edging.
Andrew Goodwin Designs
This is an example of a large modern side xeriscape garden in San Luis Obispo with lawn edging and decomposed granite.
Moss Yaw Design studio
a suspended wood trellis and smooth stucco provide the palette for a modernist backyard featuring a new pool, fire pit and seating
This is an example of a medium sized modern back formal full sun garden in Orange County with lawn edging and concrete paving.
This is an example of a medium sized modern back formal full sun garden in Orange County with lawn edging and concrete paving.
Sweet Smiling Landscapes
Medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Santa Barbara with gravel, a wood fence and lawn edging.
DREAMscape Outdoors LLC
Landscape Design & Build, with Stone Veneer Installed Porch - Hanover, PA
This is an example of a small modern front formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with lawn edging and mulch.
This is an example of a small modern front formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with lawn edging and mulch.
austin outdoor design
The view of Cat Mountain from the street really shows the privacy of the patios below. The long steel planters separate the lawn from the front beds and add direction to the entrance.
This photo was taken by Ryann Ford.
Pavers Landscape LLC
Photo of a large modern back xeriscape full sun garden in Phoenix with lawn edging and brick paving.
Liquidscapes
Clean lines are displayed in this design with the bluestone walkway and edging repeated through the turf areas and levels.
Photo of an expansive modern front garden in New York with natural stone paving and lawn edging.
Photo of an expansive modern front garden in New York with natural stone paving and lawn edging.
M&R Gardening Inc.
This is an example of a large modern front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a desert look, a garden path, lawn edging, a rockery and concrete paving.
LD Total
This is an example of a medium sized modern front garden in Perth with concrete paving and lawn edging.
K & D Landscaping, Inc.
Residential home in Santa Cruz, CA
This stunning front and backyard project was so much fun! The plethora of K&D's scope of work included: smooth finished concrete walls, multiple styles of horizontal redwood fencing, smooth finished concrete stepping stones, bands, steps & pathways, paver patio & driveway, artificial turf, TimberTech stairs & decks, TimberTech custom bench with storage, shower wall with bike washing station, custom concrete fountain, poured-in-place fire pit, pour-in-place half circle bench with sloped back rest, metal pergola, low voltage lighting, planting and irrigation! (*Adorable cat not included)
Eco Lawn
Because it looks cool! ?
A collaboration we completed with our friends at All Form Construction.
This type of installation is extremely time-consuming to get an epic result.
The process includes preparation of the sub-substrate, steel mesh, timber boxing, pouring concrete pavers, painstaking preparation of Gap7 between each paver and then the painstaking installation of artificial grass between each paver. But the contrast of colours looks epic! ?
- 100% usable all year round
- Permeable (free-draining)
- Pet friendly (robust and easy to manage bacteria and odor).
- Child-friendly (Non-toxic and soft-fall rated).
- Beautification
M&R Gardening Inc.
Design ideas for a large modern side formal full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a potted garden, a flowerbed, lawn edging, a pathway and concrete paving.
Babcock Custom Pools & Environments
Enhance the Beauty and Functionality of Your Modern Farmhouse with a Custom Pool from Babcock
Are you searching for an exceptional and unique pool design to complete your modern farmhouse aesthetic? Look no further than Babcock Custom Pools, your trusted source for contemporary and rustic pool designs. Our state-of-the-art modern farmhouse pools seamlessly blend sophistication and natural charm, making them the perfect addition to any outdoor living space.
Our expert pool builders craft each design with precision and attention to detail, utilizing only the finest materials for long-lasting durability. From clean lines and minimalistic aesthetics to top-notch weather-resistant construction, you can trust that your Babcock pool will be the epitome of beauty and longevity.
But our commitment to excellence doesn’t end there. Babcock Custom Pools also integrates advanced features to elevate your swimming experience. Energy-efficient pumps, filters, and lighting systems are just some of the cutting-edge features you can expect in your custom pool design.
Don’t settle for just any pool, bring your dream modern farmhouse oasis to life with Babcock Custom Pools. Whether you prefer a simple, elegant design or a more elaborate outdoor haven, our team has the expertise and experience to bring your vision to reality. Get in touch with us today to start planning your stunning modern farmhouse pool!
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Inspiration for a modern courtyard partial sun garden in Other with lawn edging.
Inspiration for a modern courtyard partial sun garden in Other with lawn edging.
Modern Garden with Lawn Edging Ideas and Designs
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