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Modern Roof Garden Ideas and Designs

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Cedar Raised Beds - Downtown Boston
Cedar Raised Beds - Downtown Boston
HomeHarvest - Edible Landscapes and ConstructionHomeHarvest - Edible Landscapes and Construction
HomeHarvest designed and built these custom cedar raised beds. Each bed has a built in reservoir, which makes them self-watering and only require watering once a week!
den en chofu
den en chofu
en景観設計株式会社／en landscape designen景観設計株式会社／en landscape design
Inspiration for a small modern roof full sun garden for autumn in Tokyo with a potted garden.
Large roof terrace in London
Large roof terrace in London
Town and Country GardensTown and Country Gardens
This is a larger roof terrace designed by Templeman Harrsion. The design is a mix of planted beds, decked informal and formal seating areas and a lounging area.
Williamsburg Carriage House
Williamsburg Carriage House
Sergio Mercado DesignSergio Mercado Design
Joshua McHugh
This is an example of a medium sized modern roof formal full sun garden for summer in New York with a potted garden and decking.
Williamsburg Townhouse
Williamsburg Townhouse
Crawford PracticeCrawford Practice
This second floor roof terrace was converted to an outdoor playroom by employing softer surfaces underfoot, a wall garden, and a metal paneled wall with movable magnetic silhouettes.
East Village Roof Garden
East Village Roof Garden
pulltabpulltab
Waterfall. Photo: Bilyana Dimitrova
Photo of a large modern roof full sun garden in New York with a water feature and decking.
Modern Garden
Modern Garden
This is an example of a medium sized modern roof partial sun garden for summer in Sydney with a garden path and decking.
Boerum Hill Garden
Boerum Hill Garden
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
Inspiration for a modern roof garden in New York.
Multi-Level Urban Row House
Multi-Level Urban Row House
Topiarius, IncTopiarius, Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized modern roof formal full sun garden in Chicago with a vegetable patch and decking.
ナチュラルな雰囲気のモダン外構
ナチュラルな雰囲気のモダン外構
風知蒼　FUCHISO風知蒼　FUCHISO
花壇にはアナベルやドドナエア・ポップブッシュなどを配して柔らかな雰囲気を。
Large modern roof full sun garden in Yokohama.
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills luxury hillside home rooftop parking with views
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills luxury hillside home rooftop parking with views
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills luxury hillside home rooftop parking with views. Photo by William MacCollum.
This is an example of an expansive modern roof driveway and private full sun garden in Los Angeles.
Espaliered Pears
Espaliered Pears
Rose Brady Keane Landscape ArchitectureRose Brady Keane Landscape Architecture
Fiberglass pots contain espaliered fruit trees and herbs, set against a custom steel screen
Design ideas for a medium sized modern roof xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Portland with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Artificial Grass for Rooftops, Decks and Patios
Artificial Grass for Rooftops, Decks and Patios
SYNLawnSYNLawn
The residents at this Seattle penthouse are making the most of the rooftop deck space with multiple seating areas spread out on our SYNLawn artificial grass. Anyone else wondering how spectacular the views are? Thought so! © SYNLawn artificial grass - all rights reserved.
Noland Landscape Design
Noland Landscape Design
Noland Landscape DesignNoland Landscape Design
Naturalistic garden featuring lush plantings for year round interest, new entry fence with arbor and modern garden shed green roof. Photos by Bill Noland.
Modern Roof Terrace in Shad Thames
Modern Roof Terrace in Shad Thames
The London Gardener LtdThe London Gardener Ltd
A contemporary roof terrace designed to be a place to entertain and relax. Planted with predominately evergreen plants to give year-round structure, texture and privacy. Powder-coated steel planters were made in differing shapes, heights and colours to give more interest, and reflect the light. Some planters were placed on wheeled bases so that they could be moved around for large parties! The planting was also wind tolerant with a flowing colour pallet of lilac and white. We installed an irrigation system to water the plants and shots of colour came from cushions (outdoor fabric) and ethnic floor cushions. High quality outdoor lighting gave the space atmosphere with additional hanging lanterns used with large candles.
Rooftops, Decks and Patios with Artificial Grass
Rooftops, Decks and Patios with Artificial Grass
SYNLawnSYNLawn
This SYNLawn rooftop install was done in just a day! Now these homeowners in Waialae, Hawaii, can enjoy the beautiful ocean view! © SYNLawn artificial grass - all rights reserved.
Anchor Distilling Roof Terrace Garden
Anchor Distilling Roof Terrace Garden
Living Green DesignLiving Green Design
Zinc Planter with herb planting
Design ideas for a medium sized modern roof formal partial sun garden in San Francisco with a vegetable patch.
Williamsburg Kid Friendly Terrace
Williamsburg Kid Friendly Terrace
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
Modern terrace transformation: Angular planters, perennial showcase, cedar fencing, with integrated irrigation & lighting. A true urban retreat.
Small modern roof partial sun garden for autumn in New York with a potted garden, concrete paving and a wood fence.
Williamsburg, Brooklyn Rooftop
Williamsburg, Brooklyn Rooftop
Staghorn NYCStaghorn NYC
Photos by Staghorn NYC. A simplistic, modern approach was called for this rooftop design project in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Ornamental grasses and sedum thrive on this highly exposed site while softening the Cor-Ten steel structure. This design was featured in the January 2014 issue of Dwell magazine.
Chicago Rooftop Garden: McNICHOLS® Wire Mesh
Chicago Rooftop Garden: McNICHOLS® Wire Mesh
McNICHOLS CO.McNICHOLS CO.
The garden panels were assembled with two goals in mind - to help conceal the roof's mechanical equipment and create a contemporary sculpture. The framed Stainless Steel wire mesh panels were fabricated in varying heights, widths and textures and positioned along the rooftop to replicate Chicago's urban skyline. McNICHOLS® Wire Mesh panels include a combination of three different patterns from the Designer Metals line. McNICHOLS® Chateau 3110, Chateau 3105, and Aura 8155 all provide sufficient openings to circulate exhaust, yet were solid enough to obscure the equipment. The Stainless material was lightweight enough to be fabricated off-site, yet sturdy enough to withstand the climate extremes of Chicago. To compliment the rooftop garden panels, the Stainless Mesh was also used for infill panels along the roof's perimeter. The 70 panels varied in size from 42 to 62 inches in height and 24 to 72 inches in width. The project required a total of 1,250 square feet.

Modern Roof Garden 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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