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Contemporary Garden with a Flowerbed Ideas and Designs

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West Coast English Retreat
West Coast English Retreat
Tierra Madre Fine GardensTierra Madre Fine Gardens
Inspiration for a small contemporary back partial sun garden in Other with a flowerbed and natural stone paving.
Archway Garden Design
Archway Garden Design
London Garden DesignerLondon Garden Designer
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden in London with a flowerbed and decking.
Architecte Paysagiste Nice | Le jardin cocoon
Architecte Paysagiste Nice | Le jardin cocoon
Riviera Gardens. Architecte Paysagiste Côte d'AzurRiviera Gardens. Architecte Paysagiste Côte d'Azur
Ce jardin urbain a été conçu pour dynamiser un terrain de forme carré et offrir une palette florale généreuse, grâce à une composition habile de massifs abondamment plantés. Des courbes énergisantes entourent une sélection de plantes aimant le soleil : agrumes, lantana, pistachier lentisque, pittosporum nain, sauge de Russie, lavande, lys d'un jour, agapanthe, menthe des chats et fines herbes. Des fleurs à couleurs complémentaires envoient une invitation au "carpe diem", en tant qu'expressions éphémères d'une beauté intemporelle. Outre son effet apaisant, la pièce d'eau sert d'écran acoustique par rapport au contexte urbain environnant. L'attention portée aux détails et les contours inattendus font de ce jardin à la fois une peinture à contempler et un espace pour des fêtes intimes.
Sun Drenched to Shady Oasis
Sun Drenched to Shady Oasis
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Whether or not the fire is lit, it is a favorite foliage-wrapped retreat for reading and morning coffee.
Large contemporary back xeriscape fully shaded garden for spring in Los Angeles with a flowerbed, mulch and a wood fence.
Small Corner Planting
Small Corner Planting
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
Even small spaces can provide interest and lush plantings as seen from the deck and beautiful stone path Garden Coaching by Plan-it Earth Design Stonework by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation Photo by Joshua McCullough, PhytoPhoto
Contemporary Townhouse Garden
Contemporary Townhouse Garden
Plantology LtdPlantology Ltd
Contemporary townhouse wildlife garden, with meandering gravel paths through dynamic herbaceous planting with corten water features.
Medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden in West Midlands with a flowerbed and decorative stones.
Black Mulched Flower Beds
Black Mulched Flower Beds
Archer ServicesArcher Services
Black mulched beds are home to bright green plants of varying types, including tropical varietals.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back formal partial sun garden in Houston with a flowerbed and mulch.
Aiuole irregolari
Aiuole irregolari
DipintoSucciDipintoSucci
Capolini di Verbena bonariensis
Photo of a small contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden in Bologna with a flowerbed and gravel.
Simple Luxuries
Simple Luxuries
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.
Located in prestigious Rosedale in Toronto, this beautiful custom home by Leprevo Design-Build, needed a landscape to compliment the architecture. One material was used throughout the entire property to not take away from the home. A predominantly green planting scheme highlights the right areas and breaks up the hardscape. Simple, elegant and timeless.
Estate Landscaping with Privacy
Estate Landscaping with Privacy
Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.
Inspiration for a large contemporary front driveway full sun garden for summer in Chicago with a flowerbed and mulch.
Succulent Container
Succulent Container
Vista Horticultural Services, LLCVista Horticultural Services, LLC
Inspiration for a contemporary xeriscape garden in Boston with a flowerbed and concrete paving.
Earls Court Oasis
Earls Court Oasis
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
An inner city oasis with enchanting planting using a tapestry of textures, shades of green and architectural forms to evoke the tropics of Australia.
Small contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in London with a flowerbed.
Complete Landscape design & Installation
Complete Landscape design & Installation
Lush Gardens IncLush Gardens Inc
We installed a Concrete Patio With Glued Pebbles lodged in the spacing between the concrete Pads. We Planted some Perennials not obscure the windows and softened the Stucco house walls.
Der schicke Stadtgarten
Der schicke Stadtgarten
Zinsser GärtenZinsser Gärten
Zinsser KG
Photo of a contemporary full sun garden in Hamburg with a flowerbed and gravel.
Little Chalfont Family Garden - Rear garden overview
Little Chalfont Family Garden - Rear garden overview
Chiltern Garden DesignChiltern Garden Design
This family garden is split into practical spaces, incorporating a small kitchen garden, a play lawn, a small orchard, and at its core, a sunken seating area which forms a central focus, surrounded by lush and colourful planting. Dining on the terrace is possible in all weathers under the cover of a large parasol.
House in West London
House in West London
Up For Grabs InteriorsUp For Grabs Interiors
Private garden with raised flowerbeds.
Medium sized contemporary back formal partial sun garden in London with a flowerbed, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Mount Pleasant Garden
Mount Pleasant Garden
NaturesqueNaturesque
Inspiration for a small contemporary side xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Perth with a flowerbed and natural stone paving.
АРИСТОВО
АРИСТОВО
PatriciaPatricia
Small contemporary courtyard formal full sun garden for winter in Moscow with a flowerbed and decking.
Insektenoase
Insektenoase
Heitzer GartenatelierHeitzer Gartenatelier
Mut zur außergewöhnlichen Architektur und Farbgebung bei der Modernisierung des Hauses zeigten die Bauherren auch bei Gestaltung des Gartens. Ich plante einen Hain aus Felsenbirnen, den ich als Blickachse in die obligatorische Rasenfläche anlegte. Von der Terrasse aus blickt die junge Familie durch die schirmartigen Felsenbirnen auf das Heckentheater mit einer großzügigen naturnah gestalteten Staudenfläche. Das überwiegend im Sommer blühende Staudenbeet wurde durch die zwei vorhandenen Baumwurzeln ergänzt. Der üppige Lebensraum und das vielfältige Nahrungsangebot zieht zahlreiche Insekten an. Außergewöhnlich ist sicherlich der Einzug der sehr seltenen schwarzen Holzbiene, die in den Wurzeln nistet. Im Vorgarten pflanzten wir schmalkronige Wildbirnen und ebenfalls Insektenstauden.
Kubisches Architektenhaus mit geometrischem Garten mit Stauden, Rosen und Obst
Kubisches Architektenhaus mit geometrischem Garten mit Stauden, Rosen und Obst
Dagmar Stucke GartengestaltungDagmar Stucke Gartengestaltung
Dieses Bild zeigt die Böschung nach der Pflanzung.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary sloped formal full sun garden for spring in Hamburg with a flowerbed and decking.

Contemporary Garden with a Flowerbed 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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