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Inspiration for a large contemporary back formal garden in London with natural stone paving.
contemporary garden with child's play Radlett
By FMN Gardens

Inspiration for a large contemporary back formal garden in London with natural stone paving.
11'x17' oval trampoline set in-ground - heygale

Contemporary garden in Manchester with a pond and concrete paving.
Replacement Dwelling
By Martin Boote

Contemporary garden in Manchester with a pond and concrete paving.
Bad design - what not to do - kildermorie

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden in London.
Hammersmith Grove, London, W6
By Marsh & Parsons

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden in London.
flooring - deldodoo

Photo of a medium sized contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in London with a raised bed and natural stone paving.
E17 Secluded Family Garden
By Sarah Kay Garden Design

The pergola will semi shade the patio in the Summer
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in London with a raised bed and natural stone paving.
What I don’t want to end up with - webuser_508897411

Contemporary garden in London.
Small West London Courtyard
By Karen Rogers at KR Garden Design

Addison Gardens, Kensington
Contemporary garden in London.
The wall with the wooden panelling on top. - tayna_nicolaas

Design ideas for a contemporary garden in London.
Contemporary shady garden in North London
By The Botanical Gardener Ltd

Design ideas for a contemporary garden in London.
Feature I.e. den to take climbers - kcoltonkaren

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary garden in Cambridgeshire.
Modernist House
By Paul Dracott Garden Design

Paul Dracott
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary garden in Cambridgeshire.
broad sweeps of perennials not one or two of each thing! - eleanorcottage

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary garden in London.
A contemporary curved designer garden
By Kate Eyre Garden Design

Paul Debois
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary garden in London.
grey pots for climbers to cover fence - christopher_bradley11

Inspiration for a contemporary back garden in London.
Contemporary Garden

Inspiration for a contemporary back garden in London.
The path, the seclusion and the brightness - luchol1982

This is an example of a contemporary back garden in Berkshire with a potted garden.
Landform Consultants Ltd - College Crescent - Project Value over £150,000 Winner
By The Association of Professional Landscapers

This is an example of a contemporary back garden in Berkshire with a potted garden.
Tree highlighting, pong lighting - webuser_447751418

This is an example of a contemporary garden in London.
Entrance Lighting
By John Cullen Lighting

LED garden spike lights are the ideal fittings to light your garden as you can move them as the planting grows and matures. Our range of LED outdoor garden lights include LED spike spot lights, LED spike floodlights and a wonderful new candle-like product – the Carella.
put this around the house. like a pond with lighting - lyton_reid

Photo of a contemporary partial sun garden in London with a potted garden and concrete paving.
33CS
By Mackay + Partners

Photo of a contemporary partial sun garden in London with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Love the stairs stone and the colour of the stone slabs - charlie_dancexx

This is an example of a small contemporary garden in London with a potted garden.
North London Residence
By UH Studio

Dimitar Pouchnikov
This is an example of a small contemporary garden in London with a potted garden.
concrete block to.hold up bench - christopher_bradley11

Design ideas for a small contemporary garden in London.
Hampstead Small Garden
By Peter Reader Landscapes

Wide steps lead from the lower patio up into the garden and comfortable seating area.
Design ideas for a small contemporary garden in London.
I like these wide steps which give a feeling of elegance and ease of maintenance. Small planting areas either side of the steps are easy to manage, - webuser_862010397

Contemporary garden in Surrey with a water feature.
Past Work
By Landform Consultants Ltd

Contemporary garden in Surrey with a water feature.
Patio . Espacios piso . Detalle madera - webuser_225500676

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden in London with a living wall and natural stone paving.
Fulham Garden
By Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden in London with a living wall and natural stone paving.
grass with border/ flower bes in fence wall - deldodoo

Design ideas for a small contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in London with a vegetable patch and natural stone paving.
The edible garden / Garden for a London chef
By Barbara Samitier Gardens

Anna Batchelor
Design ideas for a small contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in London with a vegetable patch and natural stone paving.
black limestone path, black outdoor kitchen, grey gravel - gillian_mckay87

Design ideas for a small contemporary back formal partial sun garden for summer in Hampshire with decking.
Townhouse garden
By Neil Jones Design

Using a refined palette of quality materials set within a striking and elegant design, the space provides a restful and sophisticated urban garden for a professional couple to be enjoyed both in the daytime and after dark. The use of corten is complimented by the bold treatment of black in the decking, bespoke screen and pergola.
I like the patio and green grass - quyen_ngo40

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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.

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.

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