Modern landscape design is conceptualized with efficiency in mind. The modern active homeowner needs a modern landscape that is low maintenance but welcoming. Local landscaping companies can offer you modern, yet charming landscapes that are customized according to your taste and needs. They can also educate you on modern conservation techniques.

In light of changing weather patterns and the growing population's strain on resources, modern landscapers understand how big an issue water conservation is. Drought prone landscapes utilize xeriscaping principles in order to conserve water by way of drought resistant plants, gravel ground cover and stone accenting elements. Modern landscape irrigation systems carry the burden of continued landscape maintenance while avoiding water waste. Timed automated sprinklers and drip irrigation systems are two such mechanisms that modern landscapers employ to save water.

While this novel landscaping technique won't save you money, the heated driveway that melts and channels snow away is a great way to spare yourself from the labor of snow removal. Consult your local landscape professional to discover which modern landscaping innovations fit your budget and your personal style.