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Modern Garden with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary in Clinton Hill
Contemporary in Clinton Hill
New Eco LandscapesNew Eco Landscapes
Photos by Anthony Crisafulli
This is an example of a small modern back partial sun garden for summer in New York with natural stone paving.
Slim House
Slim House
Matt Fajkus ArchitectureMatt Fajkus Architecture
This is an example of a medium sized modern back partial sun garden for summer in Austin with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Bellevue Northwest Modern Garden
Bellevue Northwest Modern Garden
Kim Rooney DesignKim Rooney Design
Medium sized modern back formal full sun garden in Seattle with a rockery and natural stone paving.
Landscape Design Small Front Yard with Extended Driveway in Clairemont
Landscape Design Small Front Yard with Extended Driveway in Clairemont
Landscape LogicLandscape Logic
Landscape Logic designed this small front yard in La Jolla, CA. We expanded the driveway with a flagstone walkway and softened the front with artificial turf. This yard now has great curb appeal that the owner was looking for. Simple yet elegant.
Stone & Hardwood Timber Courtyard Makeover
Stone & Hardwood Timber Courtyard Makeover
FCG LandscapingFCG Landscaping
Small inner city courtyard transformed into a lush green and inviting area for both kids and parents using natural materials and low maintenance artificial turf and plantings to help this busy small family enjoy their courtyard space
Orange County Modern Fountain Wall with Scuppers & Sheer Descent
Orange County Modern Fountain Wall with Scuppers & Sheer Descent
Majestic Water SpoutsMajestic Water Spouts
Beautiful water fountain wall accents this Orange County backyard with Copper Cecetto Scuppers & Tomaso Sheer Descent from Majestic Water Spouts
Photo of a medium sized modern back garden in Orange County with a water feature and natural stone paving.
California Modern Eclectic
California Modern Eclectic
Grey Leaf Design, Inc.Grey Leaf Design, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized modern back formal full sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Modern Black - Grey and White Courtyard
Modern Black - Grey and White Courtyard
Original Landscape Concepts IncOriginal Landscape Concepts Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back full sun garden in Dallas with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Drought Tolerant Planting Scheme
Drought Tolerant Planting Scheme
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Photographer: Greg Thomas
This is an example of a large modern front xeriscape full sun garden in Austin with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Modern architecture: rain chain and dry stream bed to capture water
Modern architecture: rain chain and dry stream bed to capture water
Hanselman Landscape and GardensHanselman Landscape and Gardens
This is an example of a large modern front driveway partial sun garden in Other with a garden path and natural stone paving.
sycamore mulch-less conversion
sycamore mulch-less conversion
Teach ‘em to Fish LandscapingTeach ‘em to Fish Landscaping
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with natural stone paving.
A Formal Front Garden
A Formal Front Garden
Blue Tulip Garden DesignBlue Tulip Garden Design
The gates were painted black to coordinate with the house. Joe Wainwright Photography
Design ideas for a small modern front formal partial sun garden for summer in Cheshire with natural stone paving.
Edible Urban Oasis
Edible Urban Oasis
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
In south Seattle, a tiny backyard garden needed a makeover to add usability and create a sitting area for entertaining. Raised garden beds for edible plants provide the transition between the existing deck and new patio below, eliminating the need for a railing. A firepit provides the focal point for the new patio. Angles create drama and direct flow to the steel stairs and gate. Photo credits, Mark Garff.
Private Garden designed by John Davies
Private Garden designed by John Davies
CED Stone GroupCED Stone Group
Private garden designed by John Davies, using our black basalt paving, silver grey granite aggregate and cedagravel.
Inspiration for a small modern back garden in London with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Sunnybrook
Sunnybrook
The Garden Design StudioThe Garden Design Studio
The Garden Design Studio designed all of the water features and hardscape pictured.
This is an example of a medium sized modern back formal full sun garden for autumn in Austin with natural stone paving and a pond.
Modern Landscape
Modern Landscape
This is an example of a small modern back formal partial sun garden in Denver with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Modern Farm Courtyard
Modern Farm Courtyard
GroundedGrounded
Grounded, Anna Boeschenstein
Inspiration for a medium sized modern courtyard full sun garden in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Mid Century Backyard Renovation - Raleigh Hills, OR
Mid Century Backyard Renovation - Raleigh Hills, OR
Landscape East & WestLandscape East & West
Acid etched planter and water feature with a clear cedar bench Photo: Stephen Cridland
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back formal garden in Portland with natural stone paving.
Modern
Modern
Gordon Gibson ConstructionGordon Gibson Construction
Large modern front fully shaded garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Creative Paving with Beach Pebbles & Seashells
Creative Paving with Beach Pebbles & Seashells
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture & COCO Gallery. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Small modern back garden in Orange County with a garden path and natural stone paving.

Modern Garden with Natural Stone Paving 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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