A city garden full of life.
Small modern backyard garden in London.

Modern Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Reseda

Modern Drought Tolerant Landscaping Designed and Installed
Small modern front yard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with a garden path and mulch for spring.

Modern and Colorful Front yard

Cool Designs for Landscapes

This client's house is located on a busy corner, so she wanted a 'different' fence. The fence is a zig-zag pattern in black. The stepping stones are are keep the angular design of the house. These are new plantings of salvia, agave, and various echeverias.

Ray & Syburg Residence

Venetian Outdoors

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern backyard garden in Phoenix with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Concrete water fountain

Studio H Landscape Architecture

Sideyard 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.

Modern Living

Aspen Falls Landscape & Construction

Myles Coughran
Design ideas for a small modern backyard full sun garden in Denver with a water feature and concrete pavers.

New Perennial Style

Hey Nice Garden

In Oakland we designed a small front yard that packs a lot of color. This new perennial garden is low-water and provides a lush setting in contrast to the wide open walkway to the front porch. The clean symmetry of the poured concrete path is offset by the wild display of flowering plants.

Landscape Design Queens Park NSW

Vogue & Vine - Landscape Designers Sydney

Landscape design Queens Park NSW. By Vogue & Vine - Landscape Designers Sydney
Photo of a small modern backyard garden in Sydney.

Brentwood Beauty

Native Edge Landscape

Photo of a mid-sized modern backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Austin with decomposed granite and a wood fence.

Pearl Ave

Landscape-Fusion

Photo of a mid-sized modern backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Tampa with concrete pavers.

Landscape Design Small Front Yard with Extended Driveway in Clairemont

Landscape Logic

Landscape Logic designed this small front yard in La Jolla, CA. We expanded the driveway with a flagstone walkway and softened the front with artificial turf. This yard now has great curb appeal that the owner was looking for. Simple yet elegant.

New Construction Landscaping

Visionscapes Land Design, Inc.

The synthetic turf was laid down to keep debris and maintenance to a minimum around the pool. The homeowner wanted a variety of textures and colors to bring their backyard together.

Residential

GRDN CULTR

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard full sun formal garden in Orange County with gravel.

Modern Front Landscaping Project, Elmhurst, IL.

Ross and Jack's Landscaping Inc.

Photo of a small modern front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Brentwood Plunge Courtyard

Native Edge Landscape

This project is another example of how to maximize small spaces. This customer’s small Brentwood yard was centered around their new plunge pool. However, the existing pavers and layout left much to be desired. We reworked the pavers to create usable spaces and clean lines, and a vines and lighting work with the custom pergola to increase the privacy and add a soft vertical element to encourage the intimate feel of the space. Two other structures block the pool equipment and AC compressor from sight. This reduces the visual weight of these areas and allows the eye to focus on the crown jewel of the space… the pool.

New bicycle parking in California Fresh Air Breakroom

PHASE2 BUILDERS INC.

When we first surveyed the site, we saw staff bicycles strewn around the space, mostly in hard to see places to avoid theft. As a result, we integrated a protected and hidden sturdy bicycle storage area in the space, keeping bikes safe and organized. The opposite side of this redwood sawn partition, we re-purposed an old bench from the site and integrated into the new design.

Apartment Complex Modern Fountain Wall

Majestic Water Spouts

Perfect for a home, but built into a apartment complex renovation project is this water fountain wall that is modern and clean. Water cascades from 5 2" Gallant Water Spouts from Majestic Water Spouts into a blue tile basin.

The Stylized Remodel

Christian Douglas Design, Inc.

Vibrant planting combinations and vegetables on the west facade
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in San Francisco.

Custom water feature next to hillside and native plantings

June Scott Design

Rock outcroppings make a striking background for new lounge areas in this compact Los Angeles hillside garden. Working with the attributes of the site, we added native plants to drape over the stone, and converted hollowed stone planters into a firepit and water feature. New built-in seating and a cozy hammock complete the relaxing space, and dramatic lighting makes it come alive at night. Photo by Martin Cox Photography.

MODERN BACKYARD REMODEL

Envy Landscape Design Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

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.