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Contemporary Garden Ideas and Designs

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Woodwork Portfolio: Gates & Fencing
Woodwork Portfolio: Gates & Fencing
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This is an example of a contemporary garden in Calgary.
San Juan Capistrano Contemporary
San Juan Capistrano Contemporary
Mark R. Eggen Construction, Inc.Mark R. Eggen Construction, Inc.
GATE IPE
Contemporary side garden in Orange County.
Seabeck, Washington Fence and Gate Project
Seabeck, Washington Fence and Gate Project
360 Yardware360 Yardware
A view of the strike plate, which can be mortised or installed to the surface of the post or fence. This project was an exterior addition of fencing and gates. The property is on the water in Seabeck, Washington. A few of the gates enter into a beautiful vacation rental called The Water's Edge. We especially love the photo of the Elise Gate Latch on the open door inviting you into the courtyard. Designed by: Karen Lawson at The Lawson Design Studio, www.thelawsondesignstudio.com, Phone: 206-780-1768 Built By: Kevin Buckner at Buckner Building Co, Inc., Phone: 253-225-4618 Photo Credit: Suzanne Arkless
U house
U house
ICONCAST Chartered ArchitectsICONCAST Chartered Architects
gihan muthugala
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Other.
Modern front garden design Cheshire
Modern front garden design Cheshire
Alexandra Froggatt DesignAlexandra Froggatt Design
Alexandra Froggatt
Design ideas for a small contemporary front driveway full sun garden for summer in Cheshire with a garden path and natural stone paving.
SW4 Contemporary Garden
SW4 Contemporary Garden
GRDNGRDN
Inspiration for a contemporary garden in London.
Driveway Design Dublin
Driveway Design Dublin
Amazon Landscaping and Garden DesignAmazon Landscaping and Garden Design
Front Garden Driveway In Dublin 6 by Edward Cullen mALCI Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design 014060004 Amazonlandscaping.ie
Inspiration for a large contemporary front driveway full sun garden for summer in Dublin with a garden path, natural stone paving and a metal fence.
Clean Lines in Kenwood
Clean Lines in Kenwood
Landscape LoveLandscape Love
This Minneapolis couple was looking to add the finishing touches to their two-year renovation of this classic house-on-a-hill...following their clean design sensibility throughout the rest of the house, we drew inspiration from the Walker Art Center and created a design that incorporated a rusted steel facade for the old stucco wall, sharp lines of prairie grasses, and a bed of creeping Pachysandra that will eventually fill the hill with a lush green carpet.
URBAN JUNGLE
URBAN JUNGLE
Kevin Dennis Designs / Cityscape GardenerKevin Dennis Designs / Cityscape Gardener
Kevin Dennis
Inspiration for a contemporary back partial sun garden in Dublin with natural stone paving.
Feature Scape Project
Feature Scape Project
Creation Landscape SuppliesCreation Landscape Supplies
Photo of a contemporary garden in Perth.
Somerset Ridge Residence
Somerset Ridge Residence
Chuck B Edwards Landscape Architecture & 3DChuck B Edwards Landscape Architecture & 3D
View of Boise Foothill through Custom screen fence
This is an example of a contemporary back garden in Boise.
santa rosa back yard
santa rosa back yard
merge studiomerge studio
merge studio
Inspiration for a contemporary garden in San Francisco.
Modern Marda Loop
Modern Marda Loop
Karie StarreKarie Starre
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in Calgary with a pond and decking.
Window fence
Window fence
High Divide Decks LLCHigh Divide Decks LLC
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Seattle.
Beautiful Garden
Beautiful Garden
Wycliffe LandscapesWycliffe Landscapes
Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Dorset.
Chiswick garden
Chiswick garden
Charlotte Rowe Garden DesignCharlotte Rowe Garden Design
Charlotte Rowe Garden Design
Photo of a contemporary garden in London.
Wheatsville Co-op
Wheatsville Co-op
Fertile Ground Organic GardensFertile Ground Organic Gardens
Custom fabricated vertical succulent and herb garden
Contemporary garden in Austin with a living wall.
Cour arrière dynamique et contemporaine
Cour arrière dynamique et contemporaine
Plani-paysage inc.Plani-paysage inc.
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Montreal.
Georgian
Georgian
Carved in Stone LandscapingCarved in Stone Landscaping
This is an example of a contemporary garden in Toronto.
Artists job in Vancouver
Artists job in Vancouver
Quality Custom Cedar FencingQuality Custom Cedar Fencing
Quality Custom Cedar Fencing
Photo of a contemporary garden in Vancouver.

Contemporary 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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