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Modern Roof Garden Ideas and Designs

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Roof garden on modern shed
Roof garden on modern shed
Maximize DesignMaximize Design
Green roof was added to a garden shed by OSMO. Very low maintenance flowers were chosen for this extensive planting.
WOODSTOCK Rooftop Landscape
WOODSTOCK Rooftop Landscape
SHIFT_DESIGNSHIFT_DESIGN
Custom green roof, vegetable planter, and rain screen design for a Philadelphia rooftop.
Highline facing roof garden
Highline facing roof garden
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
Seaport Village Rooftop
Seaport Village Rooftop
Jenick StudioJenick Studio
2014 Jenick Studio
South Park
South Park
Seed Studio Landscape DesignSeed Studio Landscape Design
image: Travis Rhoads Photography
Casa Diez Agaves
Casa Diez Agaves
House + House ArchitectsHouse + House Architects
Rooftops, Decks and Patios with Artificial Grass
Rooftops, Decks and Patios with Artificial Grass
SYNLawnSYNLawn
This SYNLawn rooftop install was done in just a day! Now these homeowners in Waialae, Hawaii, can enjoy the beautiful ocean view! © SYNLawn artificial grass - all rights reserved.
Balcony planters
Balcony planters
Do it on the RoofDo it on the Roof
Парк на крыше жилого здания.
Парк на крыше жилого здания.
L-DESIGN ландшафтно-архитектурное бюроL-DESIGN ландшафтно-архитектурное бюро
L-DESIGN Парк на крыше жилого здания в центре Киева
Large roof terrace in London
Large roof terrace in London
Town and Country GardensTown and Country Gardens
This is a larger roof terrace designed by Templeman Harrsion. The design is a mix of planted beds, decked informal and formal seating areas and a lounging area.
Anchor Distilling Roof Terrace Garden
Anchor Distilling Roof Terrace Garden
Living Green DesignLiving Green Design
Zinc Planter with herb planting
Bradley Center
Bradley Center
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Cleveland Rooftop
Cleveland Rooftop
Eco Outdoor AUSEco Outdoor AUS
Architect: SJB http://www.sjb.com.au/ Landscape Designer: William Dangar http://www.williamdangar.com.au/ Photographer: Felix Forest http://www.felixforest.com/ Eco Outdoor Product: Endicott™ Split Stone https://www.ecooutdoor.com.au/products/natural-stone-flooring/split-stone/endicott/ Eco Outdoor | Endicott Split Stone Pavers | livelifeoutdoors | Outdoor design | Natural stone walling + flooring | Garden design | Outdoor paving | Outdoor design inspiration | Outdoor style | Outdoor ideas | Paving ideas | Garden ideas | Floor tiles | Outdoor tiles | Traditional garden ideas | Traditional courtyard ideas | Traditional outdoor furniture | Traditional pool ideas | Pool tiles | Travertine pool tiles
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
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
Outdoor Living Spaces: DuCharme Place Project
Outdoor Living Spaces: DuCharme Place Project
Zaremba & CompanyZaremba & Company
Sustainability and an urban chic design sensibility inspired this rooftop project. The green roof reduces run-off and heat gain while also providing residents a private oasis right in their backyard. Versatile interconnected terraces offer an irresistible invitation to dive into an active outdoor lifestyle. A yoga plaza, fitness center, and pool make up the eastern terrace, while the middle terrace is a linear garden with narrow lawn space suited for yard games such as bocce ball. The western terrace hosts a sprawling private park with a large lawn with ample room for a game of Frisbee.
Broadway Butterfly Garden
Broadway Butterfly Garden
Outside Space NYC Landscape DesignOutside Space NYC Landscape Design
AHP Office
AHP Office
tsla studiotsla studio
Daniel Richards Design - Kips Bay Show House
Daniel Richards Design - Kips Bay Show House
Daniel Richards DesignDaniel Richards Design
James Ransom
Prewar Classic Penthouse
Prewar Classic Penthouse
Iris Kaplow Landscapes, Inc.Iris Kaplow Landscapes, Inc.
Prewar classic penthouse terrace, with a modern design intended to refresh the outdoor living space and make it more functional for the present day while providing an attractive aesthetic.

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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