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Pool and front yard project In Vaughan
Pool and front yard project In Vaughan
Time LandscapingTime Landscaping
Photo of an expansive contemporary front driveway garden for spring in Toronto with concrete paving.
Oliva
Oliva
Brookside Landscape DesignBrookside Landscape Design
View of custom fabricated steel patio cover with concrete steps and artificial turf leading from side yard to center of backyard. Photography: Brett J Hilton
Contemporary Fence in Long Beach
Contemporary Fence in Long Beach
LA FENCE CRAFTLA FENCE CRAFT
Large contemporary front formal partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a garden path and concrete paving.
Lincoln Park Private Gardens | Side Yard
Lincoln Park Private Gardens | Side Yard
Topiarius, IncTopiarius, Inc
Topiarius
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden for spring in Chicago with an outdoor sport court, a potted garden and concrete paving.
Spring Planters
Spring Planters
KMS Gardens and DesignKMS Gardens and Design
Colorful late spring annuals enhance this patio entry door.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary courtyard partial sun garden for spring in Chicago with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Rustic Contemporary
Rustic Contemporary
Land Studio CLand Studio C
Land Studio C
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary sloped xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Xeriscape #1
Xeriscape #1
Rhinamic Workforce LLC.Rhinamic Workforce LLC.
Marty Ruona
Medium sized contemporary front driveway partial sun garden for spring in Austin with a retaining wall and mulch.
Steel Retaining Wall
Steel Retaining Wall
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
This is a view of the corten steel retaining walls from the street. Native plants such as trailing lantana, Mexican feather grass, may night saliva and Iceberg roses and more are include in the landscape.
Inner City Adelaide
Inner City Adelaide
AcreAcre
Jonathan VDK Photography
Medium sized contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Other with natural stone paving.
Brockley
Brockley
Epoch LandscapesEpoch Landscapes
Shortlisted for the prestigious Pro Landscaper's Small Project Big Impact award. Used as an example of excellent design on London Stone's website.
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard formal partial sun garden wall for spring in London with decking.
Mulgrave - Kids play & Staging for sale
Mulgrave - Kids play & Staging for sale
Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen DhaliwalInspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal
Curvy path for kids to run around plus play equipment (trampoline has been removed) and seating area. Australian native planting
Design ideas for a small contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Melbourne with a garden path, a wood fence and gravel.
Contemporary Food Forest
Contemporary Food Forest
Sweet Smiling LandscapesSweet Smiling Landscapes
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Santa Barbara with a vegetable patch, gravel and a wood fence.
Backyard Retreat in Calabasas, CA
Backyard Retreat in Calabasas, CA
Prime Gardens IncPrime Gardens Inc
Small contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a desert look and concrete paving.
Sichtschutz aus Holz-Lamellen geschlossen
Sichtschutz aus Holz-Lamellen geschlossen
FREIRAUM PLANFREIRAUM PLAN
Sichtschutz aus Holz-Lamellen geschlossen
Photo of a contemporary garden for spring in Other.
Laguna Beach - Temple Hills
Laguna Beach - Temple Hills
Corbin Reeves ConstructionCorbin Reeves Construction
Photo of an expansive contemporary back partial sun garden for spring in Orange County with mulch.
Spectacular Canyon View Terrace
Spectacular Canyon View Terrace
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
A close-up of flowers in the raised beds which were chosen for their year-round interest. Photo by Marcus Teply
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a potted garden.
Entertainers' Paradise
Entertainers' Paradise
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
A close up of the Spanish Lavender in the Planter Wall.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Wolf Residence
Wolf Residence
ZODEGA | TISZODEGA | TIS
Wolf residence (two years after installation) from sidewalk view. Custom concrete lawn pads (small) create walkway from the front door to the driveway so as to avoid making a pathway in the turf as a result of foot traffic. While they appear to be flowers, this is actually Snow in Summer Jasmine (groundcover) which has small white and pink leaves that look like a flower from afar but are very hearty. Terraced look to the shrubs in the bed against the house.
Memorial modern
Memorial modern
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Houston with a garden path and concrete paving.
Дизайн сада 1 га - миксбордер у садовой дорожки.
Дизайн сада 1 га - миксбордер у садовой дорожки.
Ландшафтная мастерская Алены АрсеньевойЛандшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой
Фото сада с миксбордером вдоль садовой дорожки. Автор проекта: Алена Арсеньева. Реализация проекта и ведение работ - Владимир Чичмарь.
Large contemporary front xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Moscow with a flowerbed and natural stone paving.

Contemporary Garden for Spring 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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