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Modern Garden for Winter Ideas and Designs

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Glen Ellyn - Landscaping
Glen Ellyn - Landscaping
Yorkville Hill Landscaping Inc.Yorkville Hill Landscaping Inc.
Dramatic Spiral Stair Connects Upper Level Deck to Back Yard. Minnesota Landscap
Dramatic Spiral Stair Connects Upper Level Deck to Back Yard. Minnesota Landscap
Anderson Design / ErosionZ. Minnesota Landscape.Anderson Design / ErosionZ. Minnesota Landscape.
Another view and another season in this beautiful back yard. Circle-on-circle and curve-on-curve, became the theme for this suburban Minneapolis back yard. A step-out deck connects to the lower screened porch and several outdoor patios. Each curve becomes concentric, as patterns and paths expand throughout the landscape setting. Credit: Tad Anderson. All rights exclusively reserved.
Cultured Stone
Cultured Stone
Greenheart LandscapesGreenheart Landscapes
Front Yard Curb Appeal
Tree Silhouette Screen
Tree Silhouette Screen
Dusil DesignDusil Design
Dusil Design and Landscape Inc.
Déco Jardin
Déco Jardin
Elodie Dugué PhotographeElodie Dugué Photographe
Aménagement paysager de cet maison moderne au jardin actuel et structuré par les lignes et courbes.
Redfern Twin Terraces
Redfern Twin Terraces
Scott Weston Architecture Design PLScott Weston Architecture Design PL
Lauren Bamford and Real living Magazine AUS
Stylish Digs in Echo Park
Stylish Digs in Echo Park
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
The strategic placement of Mexican River Rock borrows from Japanese gardens.
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.
McKinnon Project (new front yard)
McKinnon Project (new front yard)
Boodle ConceptsBoodle Concepts
Curved contemporary garden beds featuring dry stone riverbed garden path leading to a central circular outdoor entertaining area. Exposed aggregate driveway & garden path, with steel garden edging for longevity, Kangaroo Paw, Grevillea, Flapjack succulents, Bottle Brush & Lilly Pilly privacy screening. (Paling fence yet to be painted). Garden design ideas and construction by Boodle Concepts in Melbourne.
Cultured Stone
Cultured Stone
Greenheart LandscapesGreenheart Landscapes
Paver Entrance
Oakleigh East
Oakleigh East
Intrinsic LandscapesIntrinsic Landscapes
A well-planned design was instrumental to achieving this stunning landscape in Oakleigh East, combined with bespoke materials and a top-of-the-line spa. Individual elements were carefully constructed to complete the ultimate outdoor entertainment area, but a strong native theme runs throughout the project to pull it all together. The sprawling ironbark deck overlooks a gum tree filled reserve and boasts an impressive bar bench custom made from a reclaimed 1920’s ironbark beam with original posts and fittings. A large ironbark shelter has been constructed for the BBQ/smoker and is clad in leaf patterned laser cut screens. More screens are found behind the outdoor shower and throughout the garden which illustrate stencils of flora and even a playful platypus. Two outstanding features of the entertainment area are the custom round hydrotherapy mineral plunge pool and mirroring stone paved fire pit seating area. They sit next to each other like yin and yang, capturing the complementary beauty of natural elements – fire, water, stone, wood. Steps lead down to a pretty kitchen garden, set within steppers, pebbles and creeping plants in the lower area which is concealed from most other areas of the landscape. A strategic garden lighting system brings the project to life at night. It highlights the features in the garden and creates a beautiful and inviting view from inside the house, tempting you out to enjoy the space all year long.
Lakefront Courtyard
Lakefront Courtyard
Ashworth Design StudioAshworth Design Studio
5th Street Residence
5th Street Residence
AIA Fort WorthAIA Fort Worth
Designed by Norman Ward, AIA Photo by Chad Davis, AIA
Eco House & Garden
Eco House & Garden
Groundworks IncGroundworks Inc
Michelle Arcila
Water Feature
Water Feature
Arroyo Seco ConstructionArroyo Seco Construction
Whitfield Modern
Whitfield Modern
BORDEN Landscape DesignBORDEN Landscape Design
Plants for North Texas
Plants for North Texas
Appealing Gardens Landscapes, LLCAppealing Gardens Landscapes, LLC
This photo taken over winter time includes Purple winter creeper and Mexican Feather Grass. Texture and color even in the winter time!
Levy Residence
Levy Residence
One Source Outdoors/One LandscapeOne Source Outdoors/One Landscape
Creative Environments
Creative Environments
Imagine Backyard LivingImagine Backyard Living
A cozy set up to get you through those chilly nights or a nice place to relax during a warm day.
Coastal Modern
Coastal Modern
Grey Leaf Design, Inc.Grey Leaf Design, Inc.

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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