skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Garden & Outdoor
  2. Garden
  3. Best Season: Spring

Contemporary Garden for Spring Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
141 - 160 of 4,019 photos
Item 1 of 3
An East Bay Garden
An East Bay Garden
Simmonds & Associates, Inc.Simmonds & Associates, Inc.
This property has a wonderful juxtaposition of modern and traditional elements, which are unified by a natural planting scheme. Although the house is traditional, the client desired some contemporary elements, enabling us to introduce rusted steel fences and arbors, black granite for the barbeque counter, and black African slate for the main terrace. An existing brick retaining wall was saved and forms the backdrop for a long fountain with two stone water sources. Almost an acre in size, the property has several destinations. A winding set of steps takes the visitor up the hill to a redwood hot tub, set in a deck amongst walls and stone pillars, overlooking the property. Another winding path takes the visitor to the arbor at the end of the property, furnished with Emu chaises, with relaxing views back to the house, and easy access to the adjacent vegetable garden. Photos: Simmonds & Associates, Inc.
Scandinavian Farmhouse
Scandinavian Farmhouse
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
Design ideas for a large contemporary back partial sun garden for spring in Boston with a garden path and gravel.
Xeriscape #1
Xeriscape #1
Rhinamic Workforce LLC.Rhinamic Workforce LLC.
Marty Ruona
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front driveway partial sun garden for spring in Austin with a retaining wall and mulch.
Plant Combinations - Northern California Gardens
Plant Combinations - Northern California Gardens
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
Echium - Pride of Madeira with its dramatic purple flowers contrasts beautifully with the chartreuse blooms of Euphorbia characias and the deep burgundy, almost black succulent, Aeonium 'Zwartkop' . All harmonious and in bloom in early spring in this Marin, Northern Californian garden. Design and Photo: Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Manzanita Resists and Recovers
Manzanita Resists and Recovers
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
The deep greenery offered by Manzanita evidences its stamina in holding hydration. Its stiff, blade like leaves are beautifully competent ember catchers, and, like the Coast Live Oak, it protects both the deck and home. Its architectural, hardwood branches will resist fire and burn slowly when they do ignite. Their roots are also useful slope retainers. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography
Shade Garden
Shade Garden
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
Large contemporary front xeriscape fully shaded garden for spring in Austin with a retaining wall and gravel.
33800 Rochert
33800 Rochert
UserUser
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary side driveway partial sun garden for spring in Other with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Newtown Turnpike Project
Newtown Turnpike Project
Rizzo Masonry & LandscapingRizzo Masonry & Landscaping
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary partial sun garden for spring in New York with concrete paving.
Pool Deck
Pool Deck
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
Chaise lounge chairs on the pool deck.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary back formal full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Flip My Florida Yard - Winter Park
Flip My Florida Yard - Winter Park
Sustainable Horticultural EnvironmentsSustainable Horticultural Environments
Certified Florida-friendly landscape renovated by removing all gravel, amending the soil, creating a butterfly and pollinator cottage garden with blueberries, flowers, herbs, natives, shrubs, and native Parsley hawthorn tree.
Asian Garden Pruning and Planting
Asian Garden Pruning and Planting
Les Arbres Tree Service & Fine GardeningLes Arbres Tree Service & Fine Gardening
Entryway surrounded by cloud pruned specimen Azaleas, Crab Apples, Mountain Laurels and Hollies
This is an example of a large contemporary front formal partial sun garden for spring in New York with gravel.
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
Slate Patios and Cedar Slatted Fencing
Slate Patios and Cedar Slatted Fencing
Greenvision Garden DesignGreenvision Garden Design
Medium sized contemporary back garden for spring in Manchester with natural stone paving.
Welcoming Front Entrance
Welcoming Front Entrance
Earth Art Landscapes Inc.Earth Art Landscapes Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front full sun garden for spring in Toronto with a garden path and concrete paving.
Josephine Remodel
Josephine Remodel
WA Design ArchitectsWA Design Architects
wa design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back formal partial sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Barnes Garden & Outdoor Kitchen
Barnes Garden & Outdoor Kitchen
Olea Landscapes LtdOlea Landscapes Ltd
cedar fencing, garden lighting, porcelain paving with bullnose steps. outdoor kitchen with granite worktop, cedar gate and bin store
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden for spring in London with a wood fence.
Baumplatz mit Pavillon und Sichtschutzwand - Fotograf: Bodo Mertoglu
Baumplatz mit Pavillon und Sichtschutzwand - Fotograf: Bodo Mertoglu
FREIRAUM PLANFREIRAUM PLAN
Baumplatz mit Pavillon und Sichtschutzwand Fotograf: Bodo Mertoglu
Contemporary garden for spring in Other.
Calhoun Landscaping
Calhoun Landscaping
Landscape Renovations, Inc.Landscape Renovations, Inc.
Large contemporary front formal partial sun garden for spring in Minneapolis with a garden path and concrete paving.
MALVERN EAST
MALVERN EAST
Whyte GardensWhyte Gardens
The three main areas of the garden are the pool & spa, the raised deck and the fire pit & lawn. Each of these spaces has easy transition and seamless flow. By creating soft boundaries, such as the cottage style flowerbed at the pool fence, each area can still act as its own space of relaxation and entertainment.
House in Epsom
House in Epsom
Eldridge LondonEldridge London
Secluded sunken courtyard garden surrounded by triangular cedar clad planters. Photography: Lyndon Douglas
This is an example of a large contemporary sloped full sun garden for spring in London with an outdoor sport court and decking.

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.
8
456789101112Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.