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Modern Side Garden Ideas and Designs

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Stadgartenlounge
Stadgartenlounge
besgen Landschaftsarchitekturbesgen Landschaftsarchitektur
Small modern side formal partial sun garden for summer in Cologne with a flowerbed, concrete paving and a wood fence.
'Falling Waters' Bald Cypress and Koi Pond
'Falling Waters' Bald Cypress and Koi Pond
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
A unique weeping bald cypress (Taxodium distichum 'Falling Waters') serves as a graceful focal point for the transition from side to back yard area. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
West Hollywood Makeover
West Hollywood Makeover
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Allen Haren
Design ideas for a medium sized modern side formal partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and gravel.
Yungaburra House
Yungaburra House
neil designneil design
The patio floats above the outdoor spaces, accessed via concrete steps with integrated feature lighting. Wall lights accent the ceiling height and provide multiple lighting options. The sunroom becomes a quiet space to enjoy the evening breezes.
Ewing Gardens
Ewing Gardens
UserUser
Outside of the Ewing Headquarters in Arizona is this luxurious patio garden space.
Small modern side formal garden in Phoenix with a potted garden.
Compound House
Compound House
C.O.S DesignC.O.S Design
Compound House. www.cosdesign.com.au Landscape Construction by, VLG - Victorian Landscape Group Architects, March Studio Photo by, Peter Bennett
Poolside Spa
Poolside Spa
GARY DUFF DESIGNS,LTDGARY DUFF DESIGNS,LTD
This family came to Gary Duff Designs before they had even closed on their new house. It wouldn’t be the home of their dreams if they couldn’t have a backyard of their dreams to match. Gary Duff Designs turned these new homeowners’ vision a reality. The complete redesign included a built-out swimming pool with three sheer descents, a spacious fire pit equipped with seating space and new fence and plantings for privacy. It even included an added bonus: an outdoor shower that offers the perfect environment to rinse and relax.
St. Lucia
St. Lucia
Utopia Landscape DesignUtopia Landscape Design
Darren Kerr
This is an example of a medium sized modern side formal garden in Brisbane with natural stone paving.
Modern Landscape
Modern Landscape
Modern side fully shaded garden in Portland.
Custom Work
Custom Work
Gwc Decorative ConcreteGwc Decorative Concrete
Sand finish spaced with Mexican beach pebbles
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side xeriscape partial sun garden in Portland with a garden path and concrete paving.
West Seattle Modern Living
West Seattle Modern Living
Orion RockscapesOrion Rockscapes
Design ideas for a modern side partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with natural stone paving.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Long's Peak Landscape IncorporatedLong's Peak Landscape Incorporated
This is an example of a large modern side xeriscape full sun garden in Denver with a water feature and gravel.
Azul
Azul
Seed Studio Landscape DesignSeed Studio Landscape Design
Photography: Travis Rhoads Photography
This is an example of a small modern side partial sun garden in San Francisco with a pathway, concrete paving and a wood fence.
Barton Hills Modern Xeriscape
Barton Hills Modern Xeriscape
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Caleb Kerr - CalebKerr.com
Photo of a medium sized modern side xeriscape garden in Austin with a garden path and natural stone paving.
SAWGRASS
SAWGRASS
Octagon CabinetryOctagon Cabinetry
Design ideas for a large modern side formal full sun garden in San Francisco with gravel and a wood fence.
Residence - Rehobeth Beach Modern
Residence - Rehobeth Beach Modern
Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)
Modern side driveway full sun garden for autumn in DC Metro with natural stone paving.
Park City Modern
Park City Modern
LandArc, LLCLandArc, LLC
Design ideas for a large modern side garden in Salt Lake City with concrete paving.
Turf
Turf
Waterless TurfWaterless Turf
Photo of a large modern side driveway full sun garden in Los Angeles with concrete paving.
2005 Mountain Modern
2005 Mountain Modern
The Ardent Gardener Landscape DesignThe Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
The lower hot tub courtyard is also minimally planted to lower water use and keep maintenance down. The garden is watered only every other week in the hottest of summers (mid 90's and up. Utah is the second driest state in the nation). Maintenance takes an hour or two a month. Native Western Red Birch and Snowberry bushes.
Horizontal Fence
Horizontal Fence
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
The horizontal ipe fence adds the perfect modern touch.
Inspiration for a small modern side garden in San Francisco with a garden path and gravel.

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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