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Modern Side Garden Ideas and Designs

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Dimensional Flagstone Paths and Patios
Dimensional Flagstone Paths and Patios
Avid Landscape Management LLCAvid Landscape Management LLC
A clean and efficient side path in Ballard. The concrete slabs are Abbottsford Texada (natural color), 24" x 24".
Design ideas for a small modern side fully shaded garden in Seattle with a garden path and concrete paving.
Stadgartenlounge
Stadgartenlounge
besgen Landschaftsarchitekturbesgen Landschaftsarchitektur
Design ideas for a small modern side formal partial sun garden for summer in Cologne with a potted garden, decking and a wood fence.
Bay Park
Bay Park
Land AestheticLand Aesthetic
Welded Wire Mesh trellis with redwood posts
Design ideas for a modern side full sun garden in San Diego.
New Photos 1
New Photos 1
Long's Peak Landscape IncorporatedLong's Peak Landscape Incorporated
Design ideas for a large modern side full sun garden in Denver with an outdoor sport court and gravel.
Sussex Street
Sussex Street
Mountford ArchitectsMountford Architects
A side-yard which is designed and built with age in mine. A healthy, growing vegetable garden, a humble timber deck and plenty of room for pets, growth and entertaining. Photographed by Stephen Nicholls
Not Just a Side Yard
Not Just a Side Yard
Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D LandscapingWildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping
We transformed this unusable sloping side yard into a casual and modern outdoor living space. Complete with modern privacy fencing, fire bowl and an outdoor shower.
Ewing Gardens
Ewing Gardens
UserUser
Outside of the Ewing Headquarters in Arizona is this luxurious patio garden space.
Photo of a small modern side formal garden in Phoenix with a potted garden.
Contemporary New Home Landscape - Caledonia
Contemporary New Home Landscape - Caledonia
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Renn Kuhnen Photography
This is an example of a large modern side garden in Milwaukee with natural stone paving.
Contemporary Modern Rebuild on 10th Avenue & K Street
Contemporary Modern Rebuild on 10th Avenue & K Street
Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.
This large expanse of lawn needed a major make over. Designer added many color full water wise shrubs, ornamental grasses and perennials. Took out 85% of existing lawn and added a new patio, steps, garden with grow boxes and strategic screens too. Designed for maximum enjoyment and preserving/enhancing their views while saving much water and maintenance. Rick Laughlin, APLD
Tropical Minimal
Tropical Minimal
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Tamara Alvarez
Design ideas for a small modern side full sun garden in Miami.
Zwischen Brutalismus und Minimalismus
Zwischen Brutalismus und Minimalismus
KUBIKmKUBIKm
This is an example of a medium sized modern side partial sun garden for summer in Essen with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Side Yard water feature
Side Yard water feature
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Side yard modern water feature. The fountain is located off the living room window to enjoy from both the living area and kitchen. Concrete stepping pads extend over the fountain and into the artificial turf area in the rear yard. Succulents and grasses are planted throughout the yard.
Contemporary Masterpiece
Contemporary Masterpiece
Noel Cross+ArchitectsNoel Cross+Architects
Strata Landscape Architecture Frank Paul Perez, Red Lily Studios
Expansive modern side formal full sun garden for autumn in San Francisco with a garden path and gravel.
Clovelly Project
Clovelly Project
Anston ArchitecturalAnston Architectural
Photography by Nicholas Watt www.nicholaswatt.com.au
Photo of a modern side garden in Melbourne with concrete paving.
Modern Natural, Mercer Island
Modern Natural, Mercer Island
Bliss Garden Design, LLCBliss Garden Design, LLC
Bliss Garden Design
This is an example of a modern side partial sun garden in Seattle.
Metal Terrace
Metal Terrace
Reyes Landscape ConstructionReyes Landscape Construction
The severe down slope required the construction of the concrete steps and the metal terraced garden.
Photo of a small modern side partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a retaining wall.
Flying Point Residence
Flying Point Residence
UserUser
View of zen garden. Steps to the left lead up to the pool and patio. Photo by Jeff Heatley
Inspiration for a small modern side partial sun garden for summer in New York with a water feature and gravel.
Steel Privacy Walls Create Outdoor Room
Steel Privacy Walls Create Outdoor Room
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Steel privacy screens planted with scented star jasmine vines create the border of the 'pond room' on the side of the home. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
Front Yard Simplicity
Front Yard Simplicity
STC BuildersSTC Builders
Photos by Joe Murgel
This is an example of a small modern side formal full sun garden for summer in Toronto with natural stone paving and a retaining wall.
Woodland
Woodland
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
Recycled brick pathway along stacked locally quarried basalt stone wall system, placed granite boulders, and drought tolerant landscaping. anna caitlin photography

Modern Side 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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