Modern flower beds are not characterized by new plant varieties, but rather by a characteristic play of shapes and colors. These beds are designed in a minimalist way, the perennials are intended to accentuate instead of growing wildly. Modern means above all: clear shapes, no lush growth and as easy to care for as possible.
What are the features of modern flower beds?
Modern flower beds are characterized by clear geometric shapes, minimalist design and easy-care plants. Gravel and stone beds with drought-tolerant perennials and ornamental grasses such as bearded iris, rue, ornamental onion, yarrow and lavender are popular.
Clear geometric shapes dominate
In the modern flower bed, clear geometric shapes such as square, rectangle, circle or triangle dominate. The individual perennials and bushes do not grow uncontrollably and overgrow each other; instead, their boundaries are clearly visible. The gaps are often filled with gravel or stones and appear very tidy - not to mention that annoying weeds are suppressed in this way and the maintenance effort is kept to a minimum. The flower bed is clearly defined, for example with a bed border made of concrete or natural stones. Raised beds (€13.00 on Amazon) and other plant basins, which you can build yourself with little effort, are also very popular with this type of garden.
Plant selection
Choose just a few perennials in accent colors that match the rest of the ensemble - for example on or on the terrace. White or blue flowers, for example, combined with green foliage plants, look fresh and modern. However, it is not just the appearance that is crucial when selecting plants, because the first and most important criterion is still the location. Sun-loving flowers need a sunny location, while some species thrive in partial shade or even shade. However, limit yourself to a few species that are repeated throughout the bed planting.
Perfect for modern gardens: stone or gravel beds
Stone and gravel beds are very easy to care for and, once planted, look attractive for a long time. In between, it is best to plant drought-tolerant perennials and ornamental grasses such as bearded iris, rue (Artemisia), ornamental onion, yarrow and pearl grass, as well as Mediterranean plants such as lavender. Such a flower bed is perfectly combined when a narrow stream winds through it - water is an important design element in modern gardens.
Tip
Take a look around the Japanese gardens, which are often very strictly composed and perfectly implement the ideas of a modern garden.
