Marion Brenner Photography
This is an example of a large modern front yard xeriscape in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Tiburon

Huettl Landscape Architecture

Marion Brenner
Design ideas for a large modern backyard xeriscape in San Francisco with a retaining wall and decking.

Simply Elegant

Mariani Landscape

Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan
Large modern backyard full sun formal garden in Chicago with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Steel wall / fence design

Exterior Designs Landscape

Steel wall combination
Large modern backyard partial sun xeriscape in San Diego with a container garden and concrete pavers for summer.

Pool House

Pearson Landscape Services

Steel retaining wall mixed with quarry block retaining walls. Lueders limestone stepping stones run along side the pool
Photo of a large modern front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in Austin with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Low Maintenance Botanical Design at Courtyard Entry

Eden Garden Design

Photographer: Greg Thomas
Design ideas for a large modern front yard full sun xeriscape in Austin with natural stone pavers and a garden path.

`Clyde Hill Entry

Tri-Scapes Landscaping

Large modern front yard partial sun formal garden in Seattle with a garden path and concrete pavers for spring.

Austin Hillside Estate

Double B Design, LLC

An enlargement of circle drive island with a synthetic turf play lawn anchored by terraced steel tree planters. Photo by Rachel Paul Photography
Large modern front yard full sun driveway in Austin with a garden path and brick pavers for spring.

Our Work

Gates Doors & Ironworks

This is an example of a large modern front yard shaded driveway in Los Angeles with brick pavers.

Browns Point Residence

Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLC

This new construction home was in need of a complete landscape design and installation. All details were considered to create intimate spaces as well as a sweeping backyard landscape to compliment the views from the home. The home sits on two lots which allowed it to be built at the desired size. The front yard includes a modern entry courtyard featuring bluestone, decorative gravel and granite sculpture - as well as decorative concrete planters. The backyard has several levels. The upper level is an expanse of lawn with hedging. The middle tier planting softens the poured concrete wall. A steep slope descends to the street below. The homeowners wanted to create access from parking below to the home above, so a series of pavers and granite risers was designed to create a comfortable pathway that also forms the focal point of the backyard. Ecoturf lawn was installed on the slope to minimize the need for water and mowing. Concrete edging deliniates the lawn from the beds where a mixture of evergreen and deciduous plants create year-round interest. The overall result includes modern details and some sweeping curves that draw the eye up to the home from the street below Wiilam Wright Photography

PORT BRISTOL CIR, NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Ryan Burress - Landscape Design & Build

This is an example of a large modern backyard full sun garden in Orange County with concrete pavers.

Walnut Creek Hills residence

Catherine L Kauer, Kauerdesign.com

Catherine L Kauer
Design ideas for a large modern sloped partial sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall.

westlake S house

Gathrid design

Inspiration for a large modern front yard full sun driveway in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Lafayette 2

Envision Landscape Studio

Design ideas for a large modern sloped full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a retaining wall and gravel.

Redmond Residence - Form + Function = Zen

Kim Rooney Design

Landscape by Kim Rooney
Large modern backyard partial sun formal garden in Seattle with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Going Native in Bel Air

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

A wild, native spirit radiates out from within the structured lines and angles of the hardscape - softened by a lush and biodiverse selection of California native plants in a velvety palette of soft silvery grays, greens, and purples with the occasional pop of yellow and orange.

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Large modern backyard full sun xeriscape in Dallas with gravel and a metal fence.

Southport Beach

LaurelRock

This was a creative collaboration with ROBIN KRAMER GARDEN DESIGN (their design combined with LaurelRock's plant installation and pruning). We used proper pruning techniques to square the hornbeam, green velvet, and 'Dee Runk' boxwood hedges, along with the pleaching of the linden trees.

Gates

JC Iron Ornamental Work Inc.

Design ideas for a large modern front yard driveway in Miami.

Pool House

Pearson Landscape Services

Steel retaining walls and zoysia turf grass
Inspiration for a large modern front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in Austin with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Large 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.