Large modern backyard full sun garden in Other with with rock feature and concrete pavers for summer.

Giardino Botanico

Land Arch Zone

Francesca Troiano
Inspiration for a modern garden in Rome.

Bradford

Fraser Valley Landscaping

This is an example of a modern garden in Toronto.

Une décoration pour donner du charme

Berger Jardins

Pour agrémenter ce mur en résine, deux poteries émaillées ‘Goicoechea’ et une fontaine ‘Cactose’ ont été placé sur le devant. La fontaine, type ‘Collier’, est en pierre naturelle de schiste multicolore, avec des galets naturels qui font un charmant effet boulier. L'eau qui ruisselle sur les lignes de galets produit un son subtil, naturel et très agréable à écouter.

Hidden Valley Residence

LandArt by FireSky

This project is a remodel of an existing landscape in NE Reno. The design work is done in DynaSCAPE 3D and Sketchup. LandArt is using this technology to help our clients visualize the design.

Laramie Xeriscape

Above The Grade Landscape

Photo of a modern garden in Other.

Chatham home

Ponderosa Landscaping & Stonework

Stephanie Berry
Modern garden in Boston.

Tiburon Paver Patio with Fire and Water

H&H Lawn and Landscape

Nate Olsen
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Omaha with a fire feature and brick pavers.

Cambridge New-Build Garden

Colm Joseph Gardens

This contemporary garden creates a relaxed and natural living space in this new-build Cambridge home. Planting close to the glazed elevation of the modern architecture blurs the boundaries between house, garden and landscape, integrating the client’s daily experience of all three. The transition from house into garden is immediate, creating a feeling of stepping directly into the landscape. Seasonal transformations are emphasised and celebrated through naturalistic planting. Alongside this, a simple, restrained palette of limestone hard landscaping provides a crisp counterpoint to the loose planting. The bespoke limestone and steel table and benches, designed by Colm Joseph, offer a perfect spot to relax amongst the soft planting. A large boulder seat provides an additional spot to perch, doubling up as a natural bird bath in this wildlife friendly garden.

Modern Townhouse Renovation

Little Miracles Designs - Toronto

After a gut renovation of this centrally located home it was time to revamp the garden. Clean and simple layout was introduced to the kids to play on and for rest of the family to enjoy. Hornbeam hedge was introduced to give this property privacy from the neighboring buildings.

Outdoor Fires

Real Flame (London) Ltd

Inspiration for a modern garden in London.

Contemporary Bungalow

Constructive Design Build

Design ideas for a modern partial sun garden for summer in Toronto with a garden path.

A modern country garden

Colm Joseph Gardens

This design creates a modern country garden on a two-acre site in rural Suffolk. Space is shaped throughout in a restrained, modernist style but with a site-sensitive approach. The garden transitions north to south from a sense of enclosure to openness, moving from woodland, to ornamental meadow, to wide-open prairie. The materiality of the design resonates with the architecture and agricultural character of the site. Limestone, flint, rammed earth, and oak celebrate the natural materiality of East Anglia. The naturalistic planting references the character and flora of Suffolk.

Aménagement cour intérieure & terrasse en bois

MNS Architectures

Inspiration for a modern garden in Lyon.

Projets

MEV Paysages

Inspiration for a modern garden in Toulouse.

General introduction photos of various projects over past 10 years.

GrassRoots Landscape Maintenance

All photos taken by Tom Keenan for educational, marketing, and communication purposes.
This is an example of a large modern backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Seattle with a garden path.

PB House, una casa invasa dalla luce

Santacroce Architetti

Villa con piscina sul lago di garda.
Design ideas for a modern garden in Other.

Pools & Water Features

Noosashapes landscape Design & Construction

Noosa Shapes Pool
This is an example of a large modern backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Sunshine Coast.

長住の家

陶山設計工房

Photo of a modern garden in Fukuoka.

Tiburon Paver Patio with Fire and Water

H&H Lawn and Landscape

Nate Olsen
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Omaha with a fire feature and brick pavers.

Modern Purple 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.