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Budget Contemporary Garden Ideas and Designs

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Decking level with inside the house - Surbiton
Decking level with inside the house - Surbiton
Bright Green GardenBright Green Garden
Low light reflecting off the house.
Inspiration for a small contemporary garden in Surrey.
Layers, Tiers and Mix of Materials
Layers, Tiers and Mix of Materials
Ravenscourt Landscaping and Design LLCRavenscourt Landscaping and Design LLC
On the side yard that people rarely use we put a herb and veg garden using 2' x 6' watering troughs set up on cinder blocks.
Design ideas for a small contemporary side xeriscape full sun garden in Houston with a potted garden.
Fremont Firepit
Fremont Firepit
Mark S. Garff, Landscape ArchitectMark S. Garff, Landscape Architect
In Seattle's Fremont neighborhood SCJ Studio designed a new landscape to surround and set off a contemporary home by Coates Design Architects. The narrow spaces around the tall home needed structure and organization, and a thoughtful approach to layout and space programming. A concrete patio was installed with a Paloform Bento gas fire feature surrounded by lush, northwest planting. A horizontal board cedar fence provides privacy from the street and creates the cozy feeling of an outdoor room among the trees. LED low-voltage lighting by Kichler Lighting adds night-time warmth. Photography by: Miranda Estes Photography
Hardscaping
Hardscaping
Northwestern Landscape & DesignNorthwestern Landscape & Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary back full sun garden for spring in Seattle with natural stone paving.
Проект участка - контрастная группа у входа.
Проект участка - контрастная группа у входа.
Ландшафтная мастерская Алены АрсеньевойЛандшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой
Проект участка 18 соток - контрастная группа у входа с вертикалью можжевельника скального "Blue Arrow", горизонталью можжевельника среднего "Mint Julep", на фоне ветлой листвы дерена сибирского "Variegata" и барбариса Тунберга "Atropurpurea". Автор проекта: Алена Арсеньева. Реализация проекта и ведение работ - Владимир Чичмарь
Front Paver Walkway
Front Paver Walkway
UserUser
Paver walkway with steps to front door and driveway.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front driveway full sun garden in Phoenix with brick paving and a garden path.
Our Work
Our Work
Hinkle Landscaping and Design Co.Hinkle Landscaping and Design Co.
Perovskia atriplicifolia varieties offer reliable charm to the summer garden. Drought-tolerant, fragrant, blue and wildlife friendly, it is a long-lived perennial worthy of a spot in our designs.
Garden Gate with Pergola
Garden Gate with Pergola
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
This is an example of a small contemporary side garden in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Novotny Landscaping LLC Wall/Steps Construction
Novotny Landscaping LLC Wall/Steps Construction
Novotny Landscaping LLCNovotny Landscaping LLC
Novotny Landscaping LLC installed this retaining wall to replace a failing timber wall. Natural stone Chilton outcroppings were used to make a gentle transition for my customers. Compliments to Sally Michalko the home owner for all these pictures she took while we worked on the project.
Small Garden Design and Build
Small Garden Design and Build
Richard Walters Garden DesignRichard Walters Garden Design
A small shady back garden area designed for young professionals as a beautiful entertaining area.
Small contemporary back formal and private fully shaded garden in Other with concrete paving.
Maribyrnong (Courtyard)
Maribyrnong (Courtyard)
Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen DhaliwalInspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal
Maribyrnong - concept was based on the owners travels to Japan and liking of Japanese culture and to create something different for their courtyard to be viewed from all vantage points within the house. The decking was cut out to mimic the sandbanks of a river with the stones representing the river.
NSW - Wilkinson
NSW - Wilkinson
SITEDESIGN+STUDIOSSITEDESIGN+STUDIOS
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back garden in Sydney with natural stone paving.
Synthetic Grass Dublin
Synthetic Grass Dublin
UserUser
Our Artificial Grass Store supplies the most natural, realistic artificial grass in Ireland. Why not freshen up your garden, commercial business landscape, school/creche or even balcony with artificial grass like the pictures from this Dublin garden.
Curving back garden with office and swing
Curving back garden with office and swing
Sprout UpSprout Up
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back garden for summer in London.
Curving back garden with office and swing
Curving back garden with office and swing
Sprout UpSprout Up
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back garden for summer in London.
Small Fountains
Small Fountains
Mystic Water GardensMystic Water Gardens
Photo of a small contemporary front full sun garden in Los Angeles with gravel.
A Boulder Alternative
A Boulder Alternative
Mary Kirk Menefee, Landscape DesignerMary Kirk Menefee, Landscape Designer
Boulders set into the slope retain soil as a wall would but with a more interesting shape and texture. Design by Mary Kirk Menefee; installation by Merrifield Garden Center. Photo: Mary Kirk Menefee
Flower Power
Flower Power
Greenwood Design Associates, LLCGreenwood Design Associates, LLC
Lavender with Gaura 'Siskiyou Pink'. I was invited to do the planting design for this compact hillside project after the hardscape was complete. The home is situated on a corner lot, and a number of very narrow beds and stepped planting arrows wrap the house in a "C" shape. The homeowner was looking for plantings that would be soft and inviting for her children, and welcome birds, bees, and butterflies to the garden. Kelly Greenwood
Fantastic Fall Planters
Fantastic Fall Planters
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front partial sun garden for autumn in Chicago with a potted garden.
Center Valley, PA
Center Valley, PA
Chestnut Hill Landscape ContractorsChestnut Hill Landscape Contractors
This is an example of a small contemporary back formal fully shaded garden for summer in Philadelphia with a garden path and natural stone paving.

Budget Contemporary Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary front garden design.

How should I design my contemporary 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 contemporary 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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