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Modern Garden with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Hilltop Modern
Hilltop Modern
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
Perched on the deck or in the jacuzzi, one can enjoy the view of the surrounding hills.
My Garden in Santa Barbara
My Garden in Santa Barbara
Allison ArmourAllison 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
Techo-Bloc Raffinato
Techo-Bloc Raffinato
Astro MasonryAstro Masonry
Stylish Digs in Echo Park
Stylish Digs in Echo Park
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
This water feature was installed especially for my clients 2 dogs to drink from.
Over The Rhine Courtyard
Over The Rhine Courtyard
Two Brothers Brick PavingTwo Brothers Brick Paving
Palo Alto Residence
Palo Alto Residence
Thuilot AssociatesThuilot Associates
Waterfalls
Waterfalls
Desert Environments LandscapeDesert Environments Landscape
A place for Budha
A place for Budha
Kim Rooney DesignKim Rooney Design
Landscape by Kim Rooney
Sunnybrook
Sunnybrook
The Garden Design StudioThe Garden Design Studio
The Garden Design Studio designed the pool and all of the hardscape and plantings pictured, including the outdoor lighting
Ferrari Water Fountain
Ferrari Water Fountain
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Austin Hillside Estate
Austin Hillside Estate
Double B Design, LLCDouble B Design, LLC
Cut stone pavers form an interesting pathway around the pool. Synthetic turf lawn provides an open space for kids to play and run around on. Photo by Rachel Paul Photography
Pools with Artificial Grass
Pools with Artificial Grass
SYNLawnSYNLawn
This stunning backyard with a pool and waterslide features our SYNLawn artificial grass. The concrete surround is broken up with the addition of artificial grass, which creates a unique pattern. © SYNLawn artificial grass - all rights reserved.
Ring Residence
Ring Residence
Ferdinand Castillo Landscape ArchitectFerdinand Castillo Landscape Architect
this project began with an dilapidated site with no landscape. The large front yard was unusable for this family with 2 young boys. the inspiration was to create a clean modern space but with ample room for the children to have practical outdoor play areas. the anchor of the project was to use a large 2 ton rock, already purchased by the owner, and create a center piece. the rock was converted into a water feature and the space was developed into a meditative seating pit wrapped in corten steel. the remaining areas were developed as retaining / seat walls bordering the open lawn play areas. modern railings & fence were designed to wrap the upper patio and perimeter fence. landscape lighting provide enough light for safety and mood.
Hoke Residence
Hoke Residence
2.ink Studio | Landscape Architecture2.ink Studio | Landscape Architecture
Modern Landscape
Modern Landscape
New Peninsula Residence
New Peninsula Residence
Kaplan Architects, AIAKaplan Architects, AIA
Kaplan Architects, AIA Location: Redwood City , CA, USA Landscape showing the dry creek meandering through the oak trees. The water collected from the roof and subdrain system around the house is diverted to a cistern and then spills out into this creek to a water retention pond. This provides a more environmentally sustainable way to deal with water run off.
Boxenbaum Residence
Boxenbaum Residence
Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney ArchitectsEhrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects
A series of floating planes of stone extend into the front and rear gardens as stairs and transitional platforms, terminating at the back in a reflecting pool. (Photo: Juergen Nogai)
2015 - travis heights
2015 - travis heights
EcotopesEcotopes
Palo Alto warm tropical modern landscape
Palo Alto warm tropical modern landscape
Duviv Gardens Inc.Duviv Gardens Inc.
Connall Residence
Connall Residence
Giulietti Schouten Weber ArchitectsGiulietti Schouten Weber Architects

Modern Garden with a Water Feature 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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