Expansive modern backyard shaded garden in Sydney with a retaining wall for summer.

Privacy Solution with Artificial Hedge Panels from GreenSmart

Add a bit of green to your outdoor area with Greensmart Decor. With artificial leaf panels, we've eliminated the maintenance and water consumption upkeep for real foliage. Our high-quality, weather resistant panels are the perfect privacy solution for your backyard, patio, deck or balcony.

Contemporary Masterpiece

Noel Cross+Architects

Dustin Moore of Strata Landscape Architecture Interior Designer Jacques Saint Dizier Frank Paul Perez, Red Lily Studios
Design ideas for an expansive modern courtyard full sun driveway for spring in San Francisco with a water feature and gravel.

New Brewster home

Ponderosa Landscaping & Stonework

Inspiration for an expansive modern front yard full sun driveway for summer in Boston with gravel.

Lush & Leafy Poolside Lounge

FormLA Landscaping

Vibrant California native foliage softens the clean lines of concrete pavers and modern outdoor furniture. The lush and leafy border and slope establish privacy and feeling of serenity in the space. On the pragmatic side, the greenery cools the adjacent area and absorbs splash and overflow from the pool while requiring little supplemental water to thrive.

Jocson Residence

Dky Architects

4 car garage and driveway with basketball court. Photo credit: The Boutique Real Estate Group www.TheBoutiqueRE.com
This is an example of an expansive modern driveway in Orange County.

Hill House

Mihaly Slocombe

The solar panel array powers 100% of the house's energy requirements. Photo by Emma Cross
Inspiration for an expansive modern sloped full sun garden for summer in Melbourne with gravel.

Artificial Grass Play and Golf Install at Ranch-Style Home in San Diego

SYNLawn

These homeowners in San Diego are blessed with a large backyard, and that allowed them to not only choose SYNLawn artificial grass for their playground application, but they also had room for a beautiful putting green from SYNLawn Golf. © SYNLawn artificial grass - all rights reserved.

Acreage – Rural Landscape Design

Landart Landscapes

Photo of an expansive modern backyard full sun garden in Sydney with decking.

ON THE EDGE OF THE FOREST

atelje ónkraj

In this country garden, we renovated the shores of the pond and created a wooden island to which floating wooden paths lead. Planted the edges of the garden. Added high-altitude wooden terraces at the edge of the forest. We placed sculptures in hidden corners. Created a rural fairytale garden.

Природный сад. Жуковка XXI век. 2017-2018 гг.

ARCADIA GARDEN Ландшафтная Студия

Два года каждодневного труда с жесткими сроками и числом рабочих до 50 человек в день, и интереснейший проект большого природного сада стал реальностью. В нем все необычно - от бионической архитектуры и оригинального решения рельефа, до открытости ветрам, речным красотам и взорам гуляющих людей. Дом идеально вписывается в существующий и созданный рельеф, давая возможность плавно подняться на террасы второго этажа прямо с земли. Панорамное остекление создает теснейшую связь с садом, а великолепный вид на реку обрамляют выразительные посадки деревьев. В этом огромная сила его очарования для хозяев. Воплощение этого масштабного проекта позволило реализовать наш прошлый опыт устройства мощения эластопейв, в котором очень важно выбрать правильный цвет гальки с учетом потемнения от смолы, создания авторских живописных водоемов с большими камнями и водопадами, правда все предыдущие были бетонные и не мельче 170 см, для плаванья, а этот спроектировали- мелким, пологим и гравийным, предусмотрев зону зимовки рыбы, облицовки подпорных стен габионами -выполнили очень качественно, с двумя видами камня, устройства ландшафтного освещения с 18 отдельными линиями включения. Из нового опыта - устройство спортивной площадки с искусственным газоном на гравийном основании с мачтами освещения, создание огорода с грядками из кортеновской стали, налитие большого бетонного моста из плит через пруд. Все растения мы заботливо выбирали в Германии, уделяя большое внимание кроне, характеру формовки, многолетники в количестве 40 тыс. мы дорастили в нашем питомнике, часть кустарников и высоких сосен - из российских питомников. В саду высажено 500 тыс луковичных, благодаря им с апреля по июль он превращается в яркое море красок и фактур. В течение года после сдачи работы на участке продолжились. Нам доверили весь уход. По просьбе заказчика мы переработали некоторые зоны, сделав их более приватными. Для этого лучшим решением оказались кулисы из стройных кедровых сосен с Алтая. Зону беседки мы дополнительно отделили от гуляющих вдоль реки посадкой большой группы формированных сосен Бонсай. Практичное мощение, мощные холмы, скрывающие забор, огромные площади трав и многолетников, высоченные раскидистые сосны, очень интересные по форме сосны Банкса, живописный водоем, отражающий дом – вот слагаемые неповторимого облика сада. Уже в июне поднимаются массивы трав, высотой по плечи, добавляющие глубину и создающие ощущение возврата в детство, в бескрайние луговые просторы. В прозрачный водоем залетают поплескаться дикие утки, а кошки интересуются его обитателями- карпами Кои, засев в зарослях ириса болотного. Основа проекта: Михаил Козлов. Доработка и реализация с подбором всех материалов: Ландшафтная студия Аркадия Гарден фото: Диана Дубовицкая

Coastal Modern

Grey Leaf Design, Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive modern front yard full sun driveway for summer in Minneapolis with natural stone pavers.

Modern Botanical Garden | Front Desert Landscape

Greey Pickett

The stunning modern architecture of this Paradise Valley residence is highlighted by pocket gardens and showcases unique specimen cactus in desert botanical garden style. Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett

Stunning Concrete Pool Deck, Patio, Driveway & Interior Floors

Tom Ralston Concrete

It is easy to see why the designer choose to use a thicker more bold concrete on these columns around the pool especially from this vantage point. There is a certain handsomeness that emanates from the thicker cap and casts a unique distinction for the planters themselves as the play off of the blue pool water John Luhn

Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel - Northern California

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Lagoon-side property in the Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA. Entertaining and enjoying the views were a primary design goal for this project. The project includes a large camaru deck with built-in seating. The concrete steps and pavers lead down to the water's edge. I included a sunken patio on one side and a beautiful Buddha statue on the other, surrounded by succulents and other low-water, contemporary plantings. I also used Dymondia ground cover to create a natural pathways within the garden. This project was just completed. More photos will be included in Spring when the plantings fill in. Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Landscape Designer, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design.

Bocce Ball court and seating

Gary Marsh Design

photo: Gary Marsh
Inspiration for an expansive modern backyard full sun outdoor sport court for summer in San Francisco with decking.

Custom 4×6 Square Lattice Fence Screens in Vancouver

Alpha Pro Fencing

Design ideas for an expansive modern side yard full sun driveway in Vancouver with a wood fence.

PK17 - Outdoor Garden

Cascade West Development

This Modern Multi-Level Home Boasts Master & Guest Suites on The Main Level + Den + Entertainment Room + Exercise Room with 2 Suites Upstairs as Well as Blended Indoor/Outdoor Living with 14ft Tall Coffered Box Beam Ceilings!

Techo-Bloc Diamond

Astro Masonry

Photo of an expansive modern garden in New York with with path and concrete pavers.

Privacy Fence

Superior Fence Co of San Antonio

Expansive modern backyard full sun formal garden in Austin with a garden path and gravel for spring.

Expansive Modern Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Modern Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own modern garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Modern Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a modern garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a modern garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your modern garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.