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Contemporary Garden with a Garden Path Ideas and Designs

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Summit House
Summit House
Spears Horn ArchitectsSpears Horn Architects
Entrance walk edged with pineleaf penstemon and daylily. Spears Horn Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Albuquerque with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Contemporary Garden
Contemporary Garden
Photo of a small contemporary back fully shaded garden wall for summer in London with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Newtown Renovation
Newtown Renovation
DE atelier ArchitectsDE atelier Architects
Medium sized backyard with undercover seating area and a vegetable garden. Garden leads straight from the main living area and includes privacy.
Medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden in Geelong with a garden path, concrete paving and a wood fence.
Hendersen Home
Hendersen Home
Genesis Architecture, LLC.Genesis Architecture, LLC.
This is an example of a contemporary back full sun garden in Milwaukee with a garden path.
Village of Clarkston Garden
Village of Clarkston Garden
Zaremba & CompanyZaremba & Company
Hornbeams, lamb’s ear, and allium frame the driveway and make the return home a truly welcoming one. Photo by George Dzahristos.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front driveway garden in Detroit with a garden path.
Woodland Garden- Los Feliz
Woodland Garden- Los Feliz
Ketti Kupper Conscious Life DesignKetti Kupper Conscious Life Design
Decomposed Granite path between Giant Sequoias leads to repurposed, reshaped and stained rear concrete slab. Micro-climate appropriate plants complete the picture. Photo by Ketti Kupper.
Lawrence Park Frontyard
Lawrence Park Frontyard
Arbordale LandscapingArbordale Landscaping
We freshly sodded the entire frontyard to fit with the subtle changes in grade. The maintenance company here (Christine's Touch) have done an incredible job maintaining the lawn, hedges and seasonal planters.
Eagle Rock Front Garden Gate Entryway
Eagle Rock Front Garden Gate Entryway
Colwynn Garden DesignColwynn Garden Design
This is an example of a contemporary front xeriscape garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and concrete paving.
Princeton Contemporary
Princeton Contemporary
Ronni Hock Garden & LandscapeRonni Hock Garden & Landscape
Photo of a small contemporary back full sun garden for spring in Philadelphia with a garden path and gravel.
Complete New Planting Design in Towson, MD
Complete New Planting Design in Towson, MD
Roland Oehme Landscape ArchitectureRoland Oehme Landscape Architecture
I did a complete new planting design for this project which is a single family home in the suburbs of Towson. The garden is 1/3 acre in size. Most of the existing plants, including many non-native ground covers, like English Ivy, shrubs, and trees, were removed in order to bring in the sunlight for pollinators and remove interference with the power lines. I designed and installed a mostly native plant garden that is designed to be beautiful to view with many flowers blooming all season long and varied textures and movement with ornamental grasses and provides habitat and food for pollinators, like butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, and for songbirds. Nearly 100 trees, nearly 100 shrubs, and 1,000 perennials and grasses were installed. I continue to oversee the maintenance of this garden. Landscape design and photo by Roland Oehme
Апрелевка
Апрелевка
ASK-landASK-land
Inspiration for a contemporary partial sun garden for summer in Moscow with a garden path and decking.
South Beach Staycation
South Beach Staycation
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.
This full property landscape design and build presented Pro-Land with the opportunity to creatively work with existing grades, while considering the restrictions of an abutting conservation authority. Keeping this in mind we were able to optimize the views of the greenery around the property, while creating a functional outdoor entertainment area. The client wanted a classic design for the front; flagstone walkways to tie in with the colors from the house and an entry wall frames the front door. The goal in the backyard was to create various areas for entertaining, without sacrificing play spaces for their children – the size of the property made accommodating their wishes fairly easy. A sports court, pool with water feature, cabana, and outdoor kitchen ensure these homeowners don’t have to go far for their next vacation.
Northern Suburbs Contemporary Ranch
Northern Suburbs Contemporary Ranch
Reveal Design LLCReveal Design LLC
This front yard had to also act as a clients back yard. The existing back yard is a ravine, so there is little room to functionally use it. This created a design element to create a sense of space/privacy while also allowing the Mid Century Modern Architecture to shine through. (and keep the feel of a front yard) We used concrete walls to break up the rooms, and guide people into the front entrance. We added IPE details on the wall and planters to soften the concrete, and Ore Inc aluminum containers with a rust finish to frame the entrance. The Aspen trees break the horizontal plane and are lit up at night, further defining the front yard. All the trees are on color lights and have the ability to change at the click of a button for both holidays, and seasonal accents. The slate chip beds keep the bed lines clean and clearly define the planting ares versus the lawn areas. The walkway is one monolithic pour that mimics the look of large scale pavers, with the added function of smooth,set-in-place, concrete.
Contemporary Landscape Design for a Narrow Back Yard in Napa, CA
Contemporary Landscape Design for a Narrow Back Yard in Napa, CA
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
Napa, CA residence, adjacent to a steep rock hillside. My design solutions included a contemporary redwood horizontal fence to help screen the view of the hillside along with arbors for vines that help to break up the long narrow space. I designed a triangular-shaped pergola with decorative panels from "Parasoleil" that serves as an artful focal point while providing interesting shade patterns that casts its delightful shadow along fence and patio and bench below, changing its position as the sun moves throughout the day. The landscape design includes angular planting beds, concrete pavers surrounded by gravel and a small lower-water lawn for the family to enjoy. The photos show the just planted low-water plants, vines and olive trees and again after a couple of months. Drawings, Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Welcoming Front Entrance
Welcoming Front Entrance
Earth Art Landscapes Inc.Earth Art Landscapes Inc.
Regine Marsh
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front full sun garden for spring in Toronto with a garden path and concrete paving.
Zen Garden
Zen Garden
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
The meandering path through the redwood under story creates a very tranquil environment.
Inspiration for a large contemporary side fully shaded garden in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete paving.
Prairie Village Front Landscape
Prairie Village Front Landscape
Embassy Landscape GroupEmbassy Landscape Group
Large contemporary side full sun garden in Kansas City with a garden path and concrete paving.
Modern Zen Garden Small Space Design
Modern Zen Garden Small Space Design
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Design ideas for a small contemporary side xeriscape partial sun garden in Orange County with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Washington Park
Washington Park
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
Design ideas for a contemporary side fully shaded garden in Seattle with a garden path and concrete paving.
Greenville, DE Landscape
Greenville, DE Landscape
Wallace Landscape AssociatesWallace Landscape Associates
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back formal fully shaded garden in Philadelphia with gravel and a garden path.

Contemporary Garden with a Garden Path 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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