MODERN

GARDEN

- MALIKA JOSHI
ARSLAAN ALAM
SONU JHA
MODERN GARDEN
Modern gardens are characterized by being clean- lined, hard edge and minimalistic. modern
landscape usually tends to have concrete and/ or metal incorporated into the design and hold true
to “less is more”

clean- lined, hard edge and minimalistic

There is an ever growing trend towards a simple, contemporary garden- one that works for a smaller
yard or for those seeking a water wise or an easy care garden.
These gardens have and emphasis on hardscape of stone, wood and concrete with bold
architectural plants incorporated. Water features, sculptures and containers are important in the
modern garden; and plants, while fewer in number are actually highlighted and add drama.

Hardscape of stone, wood and concrete Water features are important in the
with bold architectural plants incorporated modern garden
Fewer plants adding drama
ELEMENTS OF MODERN GARDEN
• Concrete steppers
• Metal grids
• Cobbles
• Slick pots
Concrete steppers
• Contemporary furniture Cobbles

Contemporary furniture Metal grid Slick pots

 CONCRETE
STEPPERS
Inexpensive and highly
versatile; precast
concrete stepping stone
are the perfect
Rectangular and irregular steps
geometric form for the
surface.
Round, square or
round concrete steps rectangular; small or
massive slabs; exposed
aggregate or smooth
surface, these are an
affordable way to get just
the right look.
square and rough steps

Welded wire mesh for plants
Wire trellis for climbing plants
METAL GRIDS
Originally created as
reinforcement mesh for
concrete and masonry,
Wire panels for climbers welded wire panels of
varying density are ideal
fencing materials.
Use as screen panels for
vines, combine with
wood planks or create
revolutionary idea with
new or recycled
segments.
 COBBLES
The rounded, natural form
of river stone is the
perfect contrast for rigid,
man made industrial
Contrasting element with industrial material materials.

Pervious surface below plants/ trees They offer an excellent

surfacing texture for those
difficult spaces that can
be turned into serious
design opportunities.
Widely available in a
range of colors and sizes.

Different colors of cobbles

 SLICK POTS
Follow the same clean
lines as the rest of he
Rock slick pots landscape.
Cylindrical or square,
Metal planter composed of resin or
ceramic, metal with or
Concrete pots with patina containers
paired with plants
featuring bold sculptural
from doubles the overall
impact.

Brown glazed ceramic pot

 CONTEMPORARY
FURNITURE
Reflections of the great
modern- era designers
Sofa seating in shade can be found inn the
furniture for those
gardens.
Leisure with plants and green
Stainless steel and
chrome alternate with
dense polyester mesh
and bright plastics to
render these functional
places to recline or dine
into stylish environments.

Open central seating Swings for leisure

PRINCIPLES OF MODERN GARDEN DESIGN
• SIMPLICITY- in modern gardens “less is
more”. Whilst a contemporary garden
doesn’t have to be minimal, clutter and
chaos would detract from the overall
statement.
• STRONG SENSE OF GEOMETRY- it doesn’t
have to be a rectilinear approach nor
circular but a constructivist structure is what
makes any design contemporary
• PLANTING- contemporary planting
schemes can be best identified by few
elements:
o Just a few plant varieties.
o Dramatic statement by plants with strong
foliage and texture.
• FEW MATERIALS- material with contrasting
nature. natural elements can always be
favored.
 USE PLANTS TO CONNECT GARDEN WITH
LAYOUT AND LIGHTING
ITS SURROUNDINGS
• Plants with bold silhouettes have a clean • The layout of the landscape also plays a
look which feel appropriate next to the part in adding warmth.
architecture.
• When the planters are raised up the
• The designs of the outer edges f the planted planting becomes a more tangible and
areas almost as one would weave a focal part of the design.
tapestry, creating a loose fabric of textures
and colors which burs the boundary lines of
the landscape and visually claims the
scenery beyond.
 EXPESS THE PERSONALITY WITH ARTFUL
SIMPLE GEOMETRY
TOUCHES
• Look at the planting pallet for cues. • Like classical architecture, formal gardens
Repeating a color found in an ornamental design has its roots in the geometry of Greek
grass or flower is more personal to and Romans architecture.
landscape.
• Formal gardens tend to emphasize straight
• The liveliness of nature also elevates the lines, right angles ad circles.
elegance of a simple design.
• Native plants and pollinator attracting
perennials also plays a part in brightening
balance and connection to the structure.
 BALANCED PROPORTIONS
• Proportion- how the size of each part of the
garden relates to the whole – is central to
classical architecture and landscape
design.
• Mathematical principles such as Fibonacci
series and golden ratio is used to bring
beauty and balance in the design.
DESIGNING ALONG AXIS
• Designing along axis creates a sense of
order and gives the design a feeling of
balance.
• In large gardens, a long axes tends to
dominate, but in a smaller garden it can be
an efficient way to use limited spaces.
• Symmetrical gardens tends to be calming
and don’t jar the eyes.
• Axes are often terminated with a focal point
whose from contrast with the straight line of
the design.
 COHENSION
• Repeating forms throughout a garden can
help bring cohesion to a design.
• Here the sharp wooden steps and trees
brings the cohesion in the design.
GOOD BONES
• Walls, fences, evergreen plantings, paths
and patios are aspects of the garden that
are seen throughout the year.
• They form the structure or “bone” of the
garden.
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