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Contemporary Garden with a Vegetable Patch Ideas and Designs

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The edible garden / Garden for a London chef
The edible garden / Garden for a London chef
Barbara Samitier GardensBarbara 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.
Lincoln Park Herb Wall
Lincoln Park Herb Wall
Brent Riechers Landscape (BRL LANDesign)Brent Riechers Landscape (BRL LANDesign)
Brent A. Riechers
Inspiration for a small contemporary roof full sun garden in Chicago with a vegetable patch.
Compact Urban Backyard | Patios
Compact Urban Backyard | Patios
Southview DesignSouthview Design
The Bluestone walkway and dining patio make a big impression in this urban backyard.
Small contemporary back fully shaded garden for summer in Minneapolis with natural stone paving and a vegetable patch.
Outdoor Learning Center
Outdoor Learning Center
Integrated Design Studio, Inc.Integrated Design Studio, Inc.
raised veggie beds, sun dial, concrete walls
Large contemporary back formal full sun garden in San Francisco with a vegetable patch and concrete paving.
Josephine Remodel
Josephine Remodel
WA Design ArchitectsWA Design Architects
wa design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back formal partial sun garden for spring in San Francisco with gravel and a vegetable patch.
Sammamish living
Sammamish living
Nyce GardensNyce Gardens
Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Seattle with a vegetable patch.
Portola Valley Kitchen Garden
Portola Valley Kitchen Garden
Avant GardenAvant Garden
Another view of extensive kitchen garden for Portola Valley estate. photo by Galen Fultz
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back garden in San Francisco with a vegetable patch.
E 18th Ave
E 18th Ave
Aloe DesignsAloe Designs
Custom multi-level vegetable beds and an in-ground BBQ pit add function to this contemporary garden space.
This is an example of a contemporary back garden in Vancouver with a vegetable patch.
Assorted
Assorted
Jack Haley ExteriorJack Haley Exterior
Photo of a contemporary garden in Los Angeles with a vegetable patch.
West Coast English Retreat
West Coast English Retreat
Tierra Madre Fine GardensTierra Madre Fine Gardens
Inspiration for a small contemporary back full sun garden in Other with a vegetable patch, gravel and a wood fence.
Modern Cottage Garden- Innis Arden
Modern Cottage Garden- Innis Arden
Orion RockscapesOrion Rockscapes
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden for summer in Seattle with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Vegetable Gardens by Gunn Landscape Architecture
Vegetable Gardens by Gunn Landscape Architecture
Gunn Landscape ArchitectureGunn Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a contemporary garden in New York with a vegetable patch.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY
FOUNTAIN VALLEY
GARDEN PROSGARDEN PROS
GARDEN PROS
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden in Orange County with a vegetable patch and decking.
Parkwood Backyard
Parkwood Backyard
United Firm ConstructionUnited Firm Construction
Medium sized contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a vegetable patch and decking.
Contemporary Cottage garden.
Contemporary Cottage garden.
Yorkshire GardensYorkshire Gardens
Nestled within the Pennines, it’s hard to believe this idyllic country garden was once a public toilet. Demolished a few years ago, the land had been left neglected and was in serious need of refurbishment. We were asked to create a contemporary cottage garden, which was still in keeping with the rustic, rural architecture surrounding. We achieved this by adopting a heritage colour scheme. Foxgloves, allium and delphinium add subtle splashes of purple to the luscious flower borders. The stone patio and paths compliment the traditional oak decking and raised vegetables beds, while also adding texture. The addition of bright pots and painted lattice fence enhance this vibrant space as well as making interesting features. This once disused plot has now been transformed into a tranquil garden, which is modern yet perfectly harmonising with the surrounding cottages.
Vegetable garden and retaining wall
Vegetable garden and retaining wall
Springfield DesignSpringfield Design
Photo of a large contemporary back full sun garden in San Diego with a vegetable patch.
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.
Contemporary Landscape
Contemporary Landscape
Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Other with a vegetable patch.
Aerial Shot
Aerial Shot
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
A different view of the entire backyard.
Design ideas for a small contemporary back full sun garden in San Francisco with a vegetable patch and concrete paving.
Integrated seat wall
Integrated seat wall
Natalie DeNormandieNatalie DeNormandie
Photography by Natalie DeNormandie, SegoDesign.
Medium sized contemporary sloped full sun garden for summer in Boston with a vegetable patch and brick paving.

Contemporary Garden with a Vegetable Patch 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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