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Modern Garden for Winter Ideas and Designs

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Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel - Front, Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA
Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel - Front, Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
The front areas of this landscape were transformed from a tired, water thirsty lawn into a contemporary setting with dramatic concrete pavers leading to the home's entrance with FX Luminaire low voltage pathway lighting. New driveway constructed with large concrete slabs and small black pebbles set in resin. Plants for sun and part shade complete this project. The back areas of this transformation are in a separate project: Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel. Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
La Sombra - Steel Vine Screen
La Sombra - Steel Vine Screen
Hush HouseHush House
Detail of the steel vine screen, with dappled sunlight falling into the new entryway deck. The steel frame surrounds the juliet balcony lookout.
Croydon, Melbourne
Croydon, Melbourne
Destination LivingDestination Living
Inspired by Balinese-style resorts, this contemporary home was designed to exude luxury and warmth. Created to accommodate 3 generations it is cleverly designed to allow enough space while maintaining a family focus.
Greenwood, Seattle WA (after)
Greenwood, Seattle WA (after)
Michael Muro Garden DesignMichael Muro Garden Design
Bird Key Modern Bungalow
Bird Key Modern Bungalow
BORDEN Landscape DesignBORDEN Landscape Design
Photographer: Ryan Gamma
Tree Silhouette Screen
Tree Silhouette Screen
Dusil DesignDusil Design
Dusil Design and Landscape Inc.
Lakefront Courtyard
Lakefront Courtyard
Ashworth Design StudioAshworth Design Studio
Ridgefield Modern
Ridgefield Modern
Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLCBarbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC
The front facade of the house was planted with decorative boulders, shrubs and grasses to compliment the modern house and provide an Asian feel. The gravel mulch was selected to compliment the color of house designed by Peter Cadoux Architect of Westport, CT. Low maintenance plantings were a requirement for the owner.
McKinnon Project (new front yard)
McKinnon Project (new front yard)
Boodle ConceptsBoodle Concepts
Australian native garden design featuring Bottle Brush, Poa grasses, Lilly Pilly privacy screening, and Kangaroo Paw. Modern rusted steel garden edging. Garden design ideas and construction by Boodle Concepts in Melbourne.
Los Altos Hillside - Landscaping
Los Altos Hillside - Landscaping
AK DesignAK Design
Modern drought-tolerant and full sun front yard with concrete steps, cedar siding deck, river rock pebbles, and mulch in Los Altos.
Fire
Fire
Yard Art, IncYard Art, Inc
Stay warm and cozy on cool fall nights or during the winter by snuggling up by this modern fire pit.
Elegant Front Entry
Elegant Front Entry
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
Pleasure Point
Pleasure Point
UserUser
Our final installation was the rooftop deck, which has become a favorite hangout for the entire family. Shown here are the Windsong benches from Diamond Teak, made of plantation-grown Costa Rican teak wood. Photo-Chris Jacobson-GardenArt Group
Custom illuminated house number
Custom illuminated house number
Bradford Associates, LLCBradford Associates, LLC
A custom address sign is lit from behind with a LED light tile and compliments the more contemporary landscape design for the front entry. The concrete pier is designed as a planter.
San Diego Outdoor Living
San Diego Outdoor Living
Sills Landscape DesignSills Landscape Design
Stamford Modern - Planting Improvements & Zen style garden
Stamford Modern - Planting Improvements & Zen style garden
Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLCBarbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC
House facade with new multi-textural evergreen hedge along the street and formal plantings by the entry with boxwoods
Da Vittorio - Tenda Berbera
Da Vittorio - Tenda Berbera
BI.CI. SrlBI.CI. Srl
Family-Friendly Modern Garden
Family-Friendly Modern Garden
Little Miracles Designs - TorontoLittle Miracles Designs - Toronto
Old bricks were recycled as part of the renovation
Cultured Stone
Cultured Stone
Greenheart LandscapesGreenheart Landscapes
Cultured Stone Pillars
Siesta Key Modern images
Siesta Key Modern images
BORDEN Landscape DesignBORDEN Landscape Design

Modern Garden for Winter 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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