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Contemporary Full Sun Garden Ideas and Designs

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inner west entertainer
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Domain
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden in Sydney with decking.
Flagstone paver
Flagstone paver
The Garden Retreat, LLCThe Garden Retreat, LLC
Medium sized contemporary side full sun garden in Portland with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Contemporary Landscape Design
Contemporary Landscape Design
Natural Path LandscapingNatural Path Landscaping
Top view from the roof.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden in Boston with a garden path and concrete paving.
Mid-Century Vibe Bluestone Walk - Bayside
Mid-Century Vibe Bluestone Walk - Bayside
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Linear plantings of Salvia nemerosa 'Wesuwe' and Molinia arundinacea 'Skyracer' mimic the bluestone walk. Westhauser Photography
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Formal Structural Garden
Formal Structural Garden
Charlotte Rowe Garden DesignCharlotte Rowe Garden Design
Charlotte Rowe Garden Design. Large formal structural garden with water rill, limestone paving, clipped Cloud planting with petanques court and subtle garden lighting.
Water Rill Garden, East Riding
Water Rill Garden, East Riding
Lizzie Tulip Garden DesignLizzie Tulip Garden Design
A contemporary water rill garden, calm, peaceful and light, with crisp diamond cut sandstone paving, rendered planters, contrasting gravel which glitters in the sun, flanked by Beech and Hornbeam hedging. The gardens surround an 18th Century farmhouse, open to the public between April and September each year. For more information please visit stillingfleetlodgenurseries.co.uk
Marrying Elegant Design & Sustainability
Marrying Elegant Design & Sustainability
Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)
The “handrill” of Corten steel follows the peastone and steel steps down a steep slope to pour into a round basin, emptying into a channel that meanders through the narrow back garden at ground level, ending finally in a boulder fountain. Devised to minimize root disturbance for the tall existing pines on the property, the continuous Corten steel structure is supported by concrete tubes rather than a foundation that would have required extensive excavation. Architect: Wolf Architects, Inc. General Contractor: GF Rhode Construction, Inc. Landscape Contractor: Robert Hanss, Inc. Steel Fabrication: Wovensteel and Richard Duca Water Systems: Pond Creations by Sean Photo by Susan Teare.
Vegetable garden and retaining wall
Vegetable garden and retaining wall
Springfield DesignSpringfield Design
Photo of a large contemporary back full sun garden in San Diego with a vegetable patch.
Backyard with Pool
Backyard with Pool
Shea Homes - ArizonaShea Homes - Arizona
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden for summer in Phoenix with concrete paving.
Mill Valley- Pool and Terrace
Mill Valley- Pool and Terrace
Integrated Design Studio, Inc.Integrated Design Studio, Inc.
Design ideas for a large contemporary back full sun garden with a water feature and decking.
Artificial Grass + Ipe Wood Deck
Artificial Grass + Ipe Wood Deck
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Small contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden in Orange County with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Cor Ten Raised Beds
Cor Ten Raised Beds
CSDesign llcCSDesign llc
Inspiration for a contemporary back full sun garden in Seattle with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Urban Oasis
Urban Oasis
Formation Landscapes Pty LtdFormation Landscapes Pty Ltd
Design ideas for a contemporary front formal full sun garden in Melbourne with natural stone paving.
Melville courtyards
Melville courtyards
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
ron tan
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard full sun garden in Perth with a water feature and decking.
Contemporary Garden
Contemporary Garden
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary courtyard driveway full sun garden for autumn in Sydney with natural stone paving.
Outdoor Fireplace Living Area
Outdoor Fireplace Living Area
Great Oaks Landscaping, Inc.Great Oaks Landscaping, Inc.
Outdoor Water Feature and Built-In-Grill
This is an example of a large contemporary back full sun garden in Chicago with a water feature and brick paving.
Wordly in Los Altos
Wordly in Los Altos
Peruri Design CompanyPeruri Design Company
Designed by Sindhu Peruri of Peruri Design Co. Woodside, CA Photography by Eric Roth
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden in San Francisco with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Wide granite slabs of entry pathway.
Wide granite slabs of entry pathway.
Ann Kearsley DesignAnn Kearsley Design
Chanticleer Farm, Maine. An old farm is converted to a three family residence surrounded by a mosaic of private and shared gardens. Photograph by Ann Kearsley. All rights reserved
fenton roberts garden design
fenton roberts garden design
Fenton Roberts Garden DesignFenton Roberts Garden Design
2011 The steel edging was made to measure by a local metal fabricator.
Design ideas for a small contemporary front driveway full sun garden for autumn in London with gravel.
South County Succulents
South County Succulents
Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.
A succulent collection in south San Luis Obispo County
Contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden in San Luis Obispo.

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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