This landscape lighting project was primarily in the back yard, but this photo shows an interesting retro-fit lighting effect we installed in the front yard. This existing house number box was lit from the inside by our wide-effect Ozark fixture, making for a stunning glow effect. While this was an existing box, our in-house metal fabrication facility has crafted similar boxes and shapes with cutouts of all sorts. These are great ways to illuminate a street number or the name of a property, and is available in any desired size or finish. These work particularly well here in Canada, since the point of illumination is shielded from snow, making them excellent year-round effects for important house number and sign lighting.

Simple yet stunning

Gorski Landscaping

Low mainteance with a touch of pink ton help illuminate Japanese lace leaf maple tree

Concrete Stairway, Steel Railing + Gabion Cheek Walls

Regenesis Ecological Design

Concrete stair flanked by steel railings and gabion cheek walls. Path lights are placed in the planting beds for way-finding up the steps.

Upper Nyack Riverfront

Ann Brooke Landscape Design

Boulders and plantings disguise an extensive gabion retaining wall on the Hudson River

Eco Modern

Eco Landscape Design & Build

Innis Casey Photography

Prairie Style Inspired - 3D Design Illustration

Arrow. Land + Structures

Arrow. Land + Structures. 3D Drawings - Proposed outdoor environment for a Frank Lloyd Wright Style Home in Glencoe, IL.

Sugar Land Modern

Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design

Carl Mayfield

concrete stepping pads, Ipe' deck, water feature, grasses

Huettl Landscape Architecture

GREYDON™ SHORE

ORIJIN STONE, LLC

This landscape design seamlessly blends architecture with the land while reflecting the grey waters of Lake Minnetonka. Featuring ORIJIN STONE's exclusive Greydon™ Sandstone Paving, Alder™ Limestone Wall Stone & Veneer and our Hudson™ Sandstone Wall Caps. DESIGN & INSTALL: Yardscapes, Inc. ARCHITECT & BUILDER: Charlie & Co. PHOTOGRAPHY: Landmark Photography

Los Altos Hills- Rustic Modern

Lifescape Custom Landscaping, Inc.

Kelsey Schweickert

Small Front Yard Upgrade

Reyes Landscape Construction

New front yard landscape with terraced stone walls, boulders, plantings and concrete walkway

Modern Landscape

Englewood, New Jersey Retaining Wall

Techo-Bloc

This retaining wall project in inspired by our Travertina Raw stone. The Travertina Raw collection has been extended to a double-sided, segmental retaining wall system. This product mimics the texture of natural travertine in a concrete material for wall blocks. Build outdoor raised planters, outdoor kitchens, seating benches and more with this wall block. This product line has enjoyed huge success and has now been improved with an ultra robust mix design, making it far more durable than the natural alternative. This is a perfect solution in freeze-thaw climates. Check out our website to shop the look! https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/walls/travertina-raw/

Modern Ipe Hard Wood Privacy Fence

Little Landscapes

Custom made Ipe (Brazilian Walnut) privacy fence/divider. A gorgeous hard wood choice for outdoor fencing.

Custom Wood Wall and Bench Space

TRU Landscape Services

You can only see the corner in this image, but there is a triangle awning above this side area in the backyard. This custom wood wall supplies an accent to the white stucco wall that lines the backyard space. Note the lush American Synthetic Grass. TRU Landscape Services

Belgard Patio, Steps, and Retaining Wall with Drainage, and Planting

Custom Gardens LLC

Designed and Installed by Custom Gardens, LLC of Yorktown, VA

Naturalistic Contemporary Home in Santa Monica

Gravel Side Yard Path

Shade Garden

Pearson Landscape Services

Modern Garden Design Ideas with a Retaining Wall

Get Inspired by Modern Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own modern garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Modern Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a modern garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a modern garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your modern garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.