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Modern Formal Garden Ideas and Designs

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50 Dicks Castle Rd
50 Dicks Castle Rd
Jeannine Wender, RealtorJeannine Wender, Realtor
Premium Hudson Valley Vista
Leslieville Backyard Outdoor Living Space
Leslieville Backyard Outdoor Living Space
Little LandscapesLittle Landscapes
This amazing backyard space was created by leveling the yard to make the area usable and pleasing to the eye. A modern colour palette of subtle greys creates a cohesive look to the space. Side gardens and custom designed lighting add the final touches and bring it all together. Patio - Banas square cut 'Kota Black' flagstone. Retaining wall and steps - Unilock Rivercrest 'Coastal Slate' with Banas 'Kota Black' coping Lighting - In-Lite
Front Yard Simplicity
Front Yard Simplicity
STC BuildersSTC Builders
Photos by Joe Murgel
WHITE GRC STONELITE PLANTERS
WHITE GRC STONELITE PLANTERS
Pots Wholesale DirectPots Wholesale Direct
A stunning mix of fresh white garden pots in our sought-after special GRC StoneLite material for the best combination of elegance and unbeatable affordability. To offer a unique finish to this garden escape, this grouping of pots combined circular bowl planters and low trough planters really impressed.
Arash
Arash
J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.
modern lighting surrounded by purple flowers
REDFERN - Backyard
REDFERN - Backyard
AS & KB Constructions P/LAS & KB Constructions P/L
West London Courtyard Garden
West London Courtyard Garden
UserUser
A private garden designed, with minimal maintenance in mind, for a newly converted flat in Ealing. It has a long taxus hedge to provide year-round interest viewable from the property as well as to act as a backdrop to a Prunus ‘Accolade’ when it is in flower and leaf. This cherry tree is positioned centrally opposite a cantilevered glass box extruding from the facade of the building.
Backyard Projects
Backyard Projects
Water By DesignWater By Design
A Formal Front Garden
A Formal Front Garden
Blue Tulip Garden DesignBlue Tulip Garden Design
Two small lawns on either side of the granite path add symmetry to this front garden. Joe Wainwright Photography
Bluestone Stairs
Bluestone Stairs
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
Bluestone stairs leading to the pool deck
Rosewood Highlands at Story Rock Residence 6
Rosewood Highlands at Story Rock Residence 6
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
We provide award-winning pool, spa, landscape design, and construction services. Consult with our designers today by calling (480) 777-9305.
Denny Blaine Waterfront
Denny Blaine Waterfront
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
minimalist concrete water feature, concrete wall, lush planting
Front and Back Landscape - Lexington
Front and Back Landscape - Lexington
Moodscapes LLCMoodscapes LLC
strolling walk way
Sleek and Modern Infinity Pool
Sleek and Modern Infinity Pool
Tranquility Pools Inc.Tranquility Pools Inc.
Retaining walls with various plant materials add color and texture throughout the property.
Complete Design and Installation in Studio City
Complete Design and Installation in Studio City
Prime Gardens IncPrime Gardens Inc
This Studio City backyard installation includes: A beautiful new custom patio with a colorful mixture of pavers and natural flagstones with a circular planter. paralleled by a new artificial turf lawn with a concrete pad pathway.
Modern carpentry - Woodbridge pergola and privacy screen.
Modern carpentry - Woodbridge pergola and privacy screen.
Horvath LandscapesHorvath Landscapes
plutadesigns
Front Yard and Backyard Landscaping and Floral Ideas
Front Yard and Backyard Landscaping and Floral Ideas
Marula Landscape & DesignMarula Landscape & Design
Cougar Mountain Residence
Cougar Mountain Residence
Kim Rooney DesignKim Rooney Design
Landscape by Kim Rooney Fire, Water, Wood, & Rock - A Northwest modern garden for family and friends
Carol's
Carol's
Chauncey Gardens LtdChauncey Gardens Ltd
Suzan Allnut
Floating Buddha Water Feature
Floating Buddha Water Feature
Studio H2OStudio H2O
Custom designed Buddha Zen water feature, picture perfect window for enjoying the outdoors indoors.

Modern Formal Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed modern garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a modern front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your modern front garden design.

How should I design my modern back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a modern garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
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