Silvia Mallafré, Bioarquitectura e Interiorismo

un jardín vertical en el jardín horizontal, una piscina desbordante, un tratamiento muy personalizado para esta vivienda única
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern front yard partial sun garden in Barcelona with a vertical garden and a metal fence.

Mixed purpose Landscape in Stanford

Interactive Landscapes

Photo of a large modern backyard full sun outdoor sport court in San Francisco with with outdoor playset and concrete pavers.

Belmont Modern Rustic

Kristen Rudger Landscape Design

Jude Parkinson Morgan
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern backyard xeriscape in San Francisco with gravel.

Singla

Urbanleaf Landscapes

Modern garden in San Francisco.

Culver City Modern Classic

June Scott Design

This is a modern take on a classic garden. The paving was designed with precision and then softened with lush planting. Two distinct spaces, a dining area and lounging spot, are delineated with herringbone pavers and linked by a flagstone walk. The walk takes the edge of the design’s geometry and avoids a sense of monotony that might result from repetition of the larger spaces’ paving pattern. Star jasmine and climbing roses soften the walls bordering the space, and citrus trees and herbs fill and spill over the planting beds. Photo by Martin Cox

My Garden in Santa Barbara

Allison Armour

A photo of the aquaspere - or sphere fountain with a large steel eye sculpture in the background that I placed in my garden at my home in Santa Barbara. Photo by Allison Armour

East Melbourne Terrace

GHLD

Planting on an elevated terrace has it's challenges, but these can be overcome with good plant selection and watering systems. It's important to take these into account, as winds at altitude can make a dramatic impact on the planting scheme.

Horizontal Wood Fence in Delta British Columbia

Alpha Pro Fencing

Design ideas for an expansive modern backyard full sun garden in Vancouver with a wood fence.

Groveland

Botanica Design

Inspiration for a modern garden in Vancouver.

Morgan Ave

Entire, Inc

Modern garden in Jacksonville.

wholehouse remodel in the oakland hills

building Lab, inc.

detail of railing photo by building Lab
This is an example of a modern garden in San Francisco.

Skyview

Conte & Conte, LLC

This is an example of a modern garden in New York.

Brentwood glass gates

Pacific Garage Doors & Gates

Glass gates made using steel frames and laminated white glass panels.
Photo of a mid-sized modern front yard partial sun garden in Los Angeles with gravel.

Talmadge - Modern Design

Deep Rooted Designs, Inc.

Deep Rooted Designs, Inc. San Diego's Top Licensed Landscape Design-Build Firm Location: 343 4th Ave San Diego, CA 92037
Photo of a modern garden in San Diego.

Backyard Retreat

HU-884212062

Our client recently purchased a newly-constructed home in order to downsize and have a low- maintenance home and yard. The existing side yard/back yard was undeveloped by the builder, leaving the homeowner with the huge challenge of creating a great outdoor entertaining space for family and friends, while creating privacy and overcoming the over 8-foot steep drop from the existing back porch down to the alley. The grade was the largest challenge because the space was so narrow with such a large fall from existing porch to the property line. The second largest challenge is that this residence is located in a semi-private community where HOA approval of plans and materials is difficult, as all the residences here share a similar look and feel with a very clean and contemporary aesthetic. We had to precisely shoot grades to know what kinds of retaining walls would need to be constructed along with how much backfill soil and dirt movement would need to be done. After that the design had to carefully consider the space with maximum functionality for outdoor entertainment with newly constructed walls to ensure it would last for many years to come. All of this was done with multiple meetings with the homeowners who are a retired engineer and active architect themselves. Once a design was settled upon, then submission to the HOA board of approval had to be completed and signed off on with all questions and concerns answered for the community by-laws. The two biggest difficulties within the construction phase were that the neighbor next to the back yard had a large retaining wall not properly backfilled up to the property line. That neighbor wouldn’t allow us proper access and control to help alleviate the issues, so we had to skillfully work around this to ensure what we constructed would last, despite their property not being properly addressed. We also had to go through multiple shipments from the manufacturer due to large variances in the material’s appearance on the steps and another shipment that was broken during shipping. These two things delayed the project we were working to complete before the spring so the homeowner could have the maximum use of the space this year. Topping off this challenging construction was a beautiful palette of native grasses, rosemary, groundcover, granite walkways, and synthetic grass to ensure year-round, practically effortless beauty.

Backyard Courts

SportProsUSA, Inc.

Custom Backyard Multi-Sport Court. Includes Basketball Hoop Systems, Lighting, Multi-Sport Net System, Goals, and Accessories. Painted lines for basketball, tennis, volleyball, and paddle sports.

St Ives House - Luxury Home Builders - Backyard lawn

Chateau Architects + Builders

Design ideas for a modern backyard full sun formal garden in Sydney.

Modern Landscape

Large modern backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature and concrete 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 Cottage

Robert Leeper Landscapes

This project was a remodel/expansion of a 1930's cottage; the architect added additional spaces, and a pool, that were modern in style. The landscape is meant to play off of both the home's original, traditional cottage style, as well as the newer, modern additions. The landscape's minimal design is meant to compliment the owner's interior aesthetic. Architecture by Brian Dillard Architecture. Home remodel by Foursquare Builders.

Modern Turquoise 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.