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Contemporary Full Sun Garden Ideas and Designs

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East London urban garden
East London urban garden
Nordland LandscapesNordland Landscapes
Modern suburban garden with plenty of space for entertianing and relaxing. Designed by Sarah Kay garden design
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in London with a raised bed and decking.
Dining in style
Dining in style
greencube garden and landscape designgreencube garden and landscape design
Outdoor kitchen, vertical living art panels and sunken garden. This small rear garden won a prestigious national award from the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI). We have used sustainable Larch cladding on the retaining walls, a combination of granite plank paving and decking, softened with a mixed palette of shrubs, grasses and perenials to create a multi-purpose family garden used for cooking, entertaining and play.
Dramatic Streetscape Planting
Dramatic Streetscape Planting
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Striking Texas native botanical design with local river rock top dressing. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
Mountain Estate
Mountain Estate
PLACE Landscape ArchitecturePLACE Landscape Architecture
This is an example of a contemporary sloped full sun garden in Other with an outdoor sport court.
Baldivis Garden
Baldivis Garden
NaturesqueNaturesque
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Perth with a garden path and decking.
Estate Landscaping with Privacy
Estate Landscaping with Privacy
Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back private full sun garden for summer in Chicago with mulch.
Crown Crest Home
Crown Crest Home
House to Home Design Build RemodelHouse to Home Design Build Remodel
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden in San Diego with an outdoor sport court.
Amazing Berkeley Back Yard
Amazing Berkeley Back Yard
Sarah Herman Landscape DesignSarah Herman Landscape Design
You can read more about the project through this Houzz Feature link: https://www.houzz.com/magazine/hillside-yard-offers-scenic-views-and-space-for-contemplation-stsetivw-vs~131483772
Raised Gardens and Dry Rivers
Raised Gardens and Dry Rivers
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a garden path and decorative stones.
Highland
Highland
Brookside Landscape DesignBrookside Landscape Design
Close-up of Cedar jacuzzi tub and Ipe deck with view of bottom level fire lounge seating area. Photography: Brett Hilton
Photo of a large contemporary back full sun garden in San Diego with decking.
Oakford Project
Oakford Project
Outside InOutside In
Photography by Gathering Light Styling by Greypeg Interiors
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Perth.
Ornamental Grasses And Retaining Walls In Modern Landscape
Ornamental Grasses And Retaining Walls In Modern Landscape
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
These white cement retaining walls showcase ornamental grasses and shrubbery.
Large contemporary front full sun garden in Salt Lake City with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Streatham Garden
Streatham Garden
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden in London with decking.
zocala san clemente
zocala san clemente
Urban LandscapeUrban Landscape
Jeri Koegel
Contemporary sloped full sun garden in Orange County with a retaining wall and gravel.
Übergang vom tieferliegenden Terrassenbereich zum Rasenparterre
Übergang vom tieferliegenden Terrassenbereich zum Rasenparterre
Terramanus LandschaftsarchitekturTerramanus Landschaftsarchitektur
Fotograf: Manuel Sauer
Medium sized contemporary side formal full sun garden for summer in Cologne with concrete paving.
Appleton Way
Appleton Way
Peters ArchitecturePeters Architecture
Clark Dugger Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary back full sun garden in Los Angeles with a potted garden and gravel.
Warlingham detached home
Warlingham detached home
Seasons in ColourSeasons in Colour
Danetti Palermo corner bench in grey and Palermo coffee table. The back garden was designed to include a round deck and lawn area and is surrounded by a stone path, a further flower patch and a natural green fence. Outdoors cushions by Penelope Hope, new for SS18. In the back two large ash trees are providing shade in the Spring summer. Two younger ash trees were removed to avoid overcrowding or entirely blocking the sun. The shed is painted in Green Smoke (Little Greene) while the bistro set is painted in Cuprinol Garden Shades Berry and Emerald. Photo: Jenny Kakoudakis
X2 Modfountain at 4th West Luxury New Apartments
X2 Modfountain at 4th West Luxury New Apartments
Modfountain.comModfountain.com
X2 Fountain designed and fabricated by sculptor Randy Bolander. Dimensions: 24"L x 24"W x 92"H Weight: 223 lb. Corten steel with 2150 GPH non-clogging submersible pump.
Burns Backyard Renovation
Burns Backyard Renovation
Tellurian ConstructionTellurian Construction
Donny Mays Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary back full sun garden in Portland with natural stone paving.
Troon
Troon
Erica Bryen DesignErica Bryen Design
Design ideas for a large contemporary back full sun garden in Orange County with an outdoor sport court.

Contemporary Full Sun 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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