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Contemporary Full Sun Garden Ideas and Designs

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Cascading slope front entry filled with carpet rose color.
Cascading slope front entry filled with carpet rose color.
Outside InStyleOutside InStyle
Front entry driveway flanked by turf and multi colored green plantings. Multiple trees produce fresh fruit behind the concrete privacy wall.
Large contemporary sloped xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and mulch.
Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
APLD Silver Award Winning Landscape 2021. Dymondia ground cover filled in. An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design @digyourgardenlandscapedesign
Black Planters And Retaining Walls For Modern Landscape
Black Planters And Retaining Walls For Modern Landscape
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
Adding black metal planters to the front walkway allowed us to line the walkway with both clean lines and greenery, creating an entrance that feels welcoming and contemporary.
casa en Playa de Aro
casa en Playa de Aro
Bellas ArtesBellas Artes
Inspiration for a contemporary full sun garden steps in Barcelona.
L'escalier végétalisé
L'escalier végétalisé
Florian Préault | Concepteur & Coach PaysagisteFlorian Préault | Concepteur & Coach Paysagiste
Florian Préault
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden in Paris.
Southfields Garden
Southfields Garden
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden for summer in London with a pond and natural stone paving.
Small family garden, indoors out
Small family garden, indoors out
Harrington PorterHarrington Porter
Inspiration for a small contemporary back formal full sun garden in London.
Private residence, Heaton Moor
Private residence, Heaton Moor
Natural Dimensions Ltd. - Landscape ArchitectureNatural Dimensions Ltd. - Landscape Architecture
Nicholas Atherton
Medium sized contemporary back full sun garden for summer in Manchester with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Sophisticated Mid-City Residence
Sophisticated Mid-City Residence
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
The stylish screen wall adds much needed privacy and shade to the pergola and deck area which has become an added living space.
Inspiration for a small contemporary back full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a potted garden and decking.
Rear Garden, Biddenham, Bedfordshire
Rear Garden, Biddenham, Bedfordshire
Green Tree Garden Design LtdGreen Tree Garden Design Ltd
The summerhouse provides a focal point in the bottom corner of the garden, and a place to enjoy shade in the morning, and the evening sun towards the end of the day.
Shades of Green
Shades of Green
Living Gardens Landscape DesignLiving Gardens Landscape Design
Our clients were looking to replace their existing dying grass with a welcoming low water design. We created a fire pit seating area under trees with string lights overhead. The fountain is featured opposite the master bedroom windows. A low water and low maintenance design.
большой участок с многоуровневым настилом и водоемом
большой участок с многоуровневым настилом и водоемом
Ландшафтная компания "Зеленый остров"Ландшафтная компания "Зеленый остров"
Галина Вакульская
Photo of a contemporary back full sun garden for summer in Other with decking.
Enchanted Haven: Elevating Outdoor Living
Enchanted Haven: Elevating Outdoor Living
Peabody Landscape GroupPeabody Landscape Group
Featuring an elegant wood decking paired with a contemporary stainless steel cable rail system. Natural stone raised garden beds infuse an organic essence, harmoniously contrasting the refined blue stone patio. Anchoring the design is a chic metal roof pavilion, lending both shade and style.
Marquette - University Park
Marquette - University Park
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra Outdoors
AquaTerra Outdoors was hired to design and install the entire outdoor package for this beautiful new custom home. We went with a contemporary design and finishes. Features include traditional landscape, new pool, spa, water feature wall, new fence and outdoor kitchen. Photography: Wade Griffith
Casa Aguila Ramona Food Forest
Casa Aguila Ramona Food Forest
Ecology ArtisansEcology Artisans
Railroad timber stairs along with native flowers, grasses and plants. ©ecologyartisans.com
This is an example of a large contemporary sloped xeriscape full sun garden for spring in San Diego with a garden path and mulch.
Ivanhoe Sports Court
Ivanhoe Sports Court
UserUser
Selena McLaren
Photo of a contemporary back full sun garden in Melbourne with decking.
Boulders and Ice Plant
Boulders and Ice Plant
C&H LandscapingC&H Landscaping
Medium sized contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Denver with natural stone paving and a fire feature.
Woodfin House
Woodfin House
Wade Griffith PhotographyWade Griffith Photography
© Wade Griffith Photography 2017
Contemporary full sun garden in Dallas.
Vegetable Gardens
Vegetable Gardens
The Ardent Gardener Landscape DesignThe Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
A small herb and vegetable garden that will only get more beautiful as the raised steel beds rust. The steel helps heat up the soil in a short season landscape. Four 4' x 8' x 18" tall beds make for plenty of growing space and ease of gardening.
Jewel Tones on a Steep Slope
Jewel Tones on a Steep Slope
Rock Paper ClippersRock Paper Clippers
Gravel steps keep the feel casual.
This is an example of a large contemporary sloped formal full sun garden in San Francisco with mulch.

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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