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Penthouse Patio & Green Roof - Beacon Hill, Boston
Penthouse Patio & Green Roof - Beacon Hill, Boston
UserUser
The goal of this landscape design and build project was to create a roof deck patio and green roof. The patio features square concrete unit pavers, sedum ground cover, and planters with small trees. Modern patio furniture was chosen to facilitate large and small gatherings alike overlooking the Boston skyline. Designed and built by Skyline Landscapes, LLC.
den en chofu
den en chofu
en景観設計株式会社／en landscape designen景観設計株式会社／en landscape design
Woody Creek Garden
Woody Creek Garden
DESIGN WORKSHOP, INC.DESIGN WORKSHOP, INC.
D.A. Horchner/Design Workshop.com
Downtown Deck with Views
Downtown Deck with Views
Outside Space NYC Landscape DesignOutside Space NYC Landscape Design
Zomnia Vasques
Anchor Distilling Roof Terrace Garden
Anchor Distilling Roof Terrace Garden
Living Green DesignLiving Green Design
Vertical Garden Team on day of install.
Rooftop Lawn - Solar Courtyard House - Beverley, East Yorkshire
Rooftop Lawn - Solar Courtyard House - Beverley, East Yorkshire
SAMUEL KENDALL ASSOCIATES LIMITEDSAMUEL KENDALL ASSOCIATES LIMITED
A courtyard home, made in the walled garden of a victorian terrace house off New Walk, Beverley. The home is made from reclaimed brick, cross-laminated timber and a planted lawn which makes up its biodiverse roof. Occupying a compact urban site, surrounded by neighbours and walls on all sides, the home centres on a solar courtyard which brings natural light, air and views to the home, not unlike the peristyles of Roman Pompeii.
North Wollongong Pachypodium Pot display
North Wollongong Pachypodium Pot display
Beautiful Gardens & Maintenance Exotic NurseryBeautiful Gardens & Maintenance Exotic Nursery
Rooftop Garden Sauna
Rooftop Garden Sauna
EcotoneEcotone
Rooftop Sauna built in NYC. Timberframed structure, clear cedar & redwood.
Daniel Island Modern
Daniel Island Modern
REMARKREMARK
photos by Patrick Brickman
Midtown Manhattan
Midtown Manhattan
ForeverLawn MetroForeverLawn Metro
This residential development in Midtown Manhattan created a gorgeous green space on the rooftop of their building for residents to enjoy. With lounge chairs, tables, and live plants, this rooftop space is ideal for entertaining or just relaxing and enjoying the view. With 360 views of New York City, including the iconic Chrysler Building in the background, this incredible rooftop is the pride of the building.
Highline facing roof garden
Highline facing roof garden
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
East Village Terrace
East Village Terrace
Iris Kaplow Landscapes, Inc.Iris Kaplow Landscapes, Inc.
U.N. Social
U.N. Social
christophermichaelmyerschristophermichaelmyers
A chimney/smokestack becomes a beautiful wooden bench with custom curved lighting and a bar with benches and planters to divide the space.
City Rooftop 3
City Rooftop 3
Little Miracles Designs - TorontoLittle Miracles Designs - Toronto
Curved Ipe bench with curved Corten steel wall, vertical Ipe fencing and perennial planting
MR. UNNI RESIDENCE, Palakkad
MR. UNNI RESIDENCE, Palakkad
ALEX JACOB ARCHITECTALEX JACOB ARCHITECT
Rooftop Workplace of Tomorrow
Rooftop Workplace of Tomorrow
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
A rooftop garden designed for the 2012 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Pleached trees ‘edge’ and frame the view whilst a modern awning covers the main workspace. Contemporary furniture and sculpture are merged with box hedging and living walls to ensure a relaxing environment. A large multi-stem tree in a huge contemporary planter creates a central focus. Photography by Ben Wetherall
Tropical Rooftop Garden
Tropical Rooftop Garden
Outside Space NYC Landscape DesignOutside Space NYC Landscape Design
Seaport Village Rooftop
Seaport Village Rooftop
Jenick StudioJenick Studio
2014 Jenick Studio
Villa privata in Costa Azzurra
Villa privata in Costa Azzurra
Architetti Benedini IannelliArchitetti Benedini Iannelli
Tetto giardino: gradino a sbalzo dalla trave di solaio
4 Top Tips About Rooftop Garden in NYC
4 Top Tips About Rooftop Garden in NYC
Greening StoneGreening Stone
The rooftop gardens becomes effective as they help you in cooling your house naturally and this is one of the reasons why rooftop gardens in NYC have become all the rage in past few years.

Modern Roof 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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