Inspiration for a modern partial sun garden in Sydney with gravel and a wood fence.

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Cielo Estates

Exterior Designs Landscape

JF
This is an example of a large modern front yard partial sun driveway in San Diego with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Aptos Hills Deer and Drought Resistant

Woodling Landscape Design

Railroad tie steps. This active family needed to overhaul this large property but didn't know where to start. "It's like three acres of boring dirt and weeds", said my client. The steeply sloped property did indeed present unique challenges with ever-present voracious deer, the need for erosion control and bank stabilization, large areas that required planting while still considering water conservation, and the need for beautification and modernization to tie into the aesthetic of the newly renovated home. Concurrently, safety and access to all parts of the property were a consideration. Landscaping goals were accomplished through careful plant selection and judicious use of retaining walls in various styles throughout the property. Generous railroad tie steps were used on sloping side yards. The landscaped portions converge gracefully with the existing oak woodland. Children can play and hide in many fun spots, while my client's elderly grandmother can safely walk around.

Palo Alto

Huettl Landscape Architecture

Huettl Landscape
Photo of a modern front yard driveway in San Francisco.

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.

Modern Hillside

Stroke of Nature Landscape Design

This is an example of a modern garden in San Francisco.

Garden Transformation April

Herseys LTD

Small modern backyard full sun formal garden in Berkshire with with pond, decking and a wood fence for summer.

West Seattle Modern Living

Orion Rockscapes

This is an example of a modern front yard full sun garden for fall in Seattle with concrete pavers and a garden path.

Variety of Work

True Scape Design

Landscape Design, Installation including Hardscapes, Walls, Pavers, Fencing Etc.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern garden in Seattle.

Custom Cut Lueders Walkway with Native Planting

Eden Garden Design

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

Pacific Heights, SF

The Land Collaborative

TLC
Inspiration for a small modern backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco.

Modern Landscape

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern backyard garden in Milwaukee with gravel.

Prahran

Farside - Helping you build your home

Photo of a large modern backyard full sun garden in Melbourne with with privacy feature and concrete pavers.

Modern simplicity

Living Gardens Landscape Design

This beautiful home needed a garden refresh.. We added new planting, pottery and fountains, all with a simple elegant feel. Planting is low water, with a simple blue-green-grey palette. More photos to come of the rest of the property, as the landscape grows in.

Dry River Bed

A+ Landscapes

Modern garden in San Diego.

Cozy Contemporary Home

Lanson B. Jones & Co, Inc.

This is an example of a modern garden in Houston.

Decorative Concrete and Interlocking Pavers

Noah Construction & Design

Photo of a modern backyard partial sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with decking.

Design with Nature, Modern Hybrid

Purlieu Landscapes Design + Build

Photographed by: Lisa Maksoudian
Inspiration for a modern garden in San Luis Obispo.

Modern Driveway

TVELT BUILD

Custom poured Portland Concrete slabs with artificial grass.
Photo of a mid-sized modern front yard partial sun driveway in Toronto with concrete pavers.

Modern White 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.