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Sogno Design GroupPhoto by Langdon Clay
Photo of a large contemporary side partial sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and decking.
Photo of a large contemporary side partial sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and decking.
Kendle Design CollaborativePhotography by Illya
Medium sized contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in Phoenix with decking.
Medium sized contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in Phoenix with decking.
Christopher Simmonds ArchitectA covered verandah, a garage studio, and a cedar bridge work in harmony to extend the interior living areas of this modern home out into the back yard. A rock garden nestles in the H-shaped plan of the house, and the composed landscape crosses under a bridge and breaks into stepping stones to help define the soft transitions necessary for this tranquil setting.
Orchestrated paths articulate the different destinations: the living area and music room in the house, and the garage studio/ping pong arena. Light moves across the space from late morning to dusk and dapples through the trees, highlighting Japanese grasses and softening the division between interior and exterior serenity.
James FoxxContemporary Backyard
This is an example of a small contemporary back formal partial sun garden for summer in Sacramento with a pond and decking.
This is an example of a small contemporary back formal partial sun garden for summer in Sacramento with a pond and decking.
eDEN Garden RoomsGarden office designed and built by eDEN Garden Rooms with sunken trampoline supplied and installed by eDEN Sunken Trampolines
Photo of a contemporary back full sun garden in West Midlands with decking.
Photo of a contemporary back full sun garden in West Midlands with decking.
Leigh DesignsThese clients were originally from Australia and were excited to have many native Australian plants chosen for their California backyard. A curved ipe deck and flagstone patio add some flow to an otherwise boxy house. The deck's cable railing maintains their beautiful view. A pathway leads to a dry riverbed, both a natural element and a practical walkway.
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignThe simple lines of this attractive contemporary home disguise a remarkable aspect of its construction: it received the coveted Gold Star rating from the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED program. This rating, granted after a third-party inspection, serves as the premier mark in green building achievement. LEED-certified homes cost less to operate, reducing energy and water bills by as much as 40%.
Designed by the Houston firm Murphy Mears Architects (www.murphymears.com), the house earned the LEED Gold Star award because of the firm’s expert use in areas such as water efficiency, sustainable materials and energy strategies. Both principals of the architectural firm hold LEED AP credentials which affirm their knowledge of advanced green building expertise.
To solidify their efforts to win the Gold Star certification, the firm hired Exterior Worlds to design the landscape using techniques that minimize the impact on ecosystems and water resources. Our charge was to employ drought-resistant plants, reclaimed materials and other green hardscapes to help Murphy Mears earn points within the LEED rating system.
In the front yard, we created a rectilinear garden covered with black star gravel. The bed’s straight lines pay homage to the house’s design while the dark gray gravel extends the color palette. In this zone of interest, we planted six ornamental Japanese blueberry trees and contoured them into conical shapes to contrast with the linearity of the house.
The homeowners had found reclaimed marble from a torn-down building and so we used these rectangular forms for the sidewalk. A border of gravel connects the sidewalk to the larger garden bed. The marble, which is striated white and black, also adds an interesting element of movement to the yard. We planted the rest of the yard with Zoysia grass since it possesses exceptional wear tolerance and good drought resistance.
Gravel garden beds extend to the sides of the house, a choice that is both aesthetically pleasing and earth-friendly. In sustainable landscaping, gravel is prized because of its durability, minimal maintenance requirements and because, being inorganic, it requires no watering.
For the back yard, we planted more Japanese blueberry trees and Zoysia grass to continue the theme begun in the front. Other plantings, requiring little water and pruning, were picked from the LEED-approved list. We also laid another pathway using the reclaimed marble, which leads around the property to the grill, patio and a potting table with reclaimed sink in the far back.
We built a patio using synthetic decking material in the same light gray color as the house. The decking material requires no staining and is particularly durable. The patio creates a transition between the interior and exterior, with the glass doors of the house feeding out into the back yard. It is uncovered, playing up the openness of the house’s design and making the most of Houston’s golden morning light with the house creating deep shade in the hot afternoons.
Perhaps the most striking thing that can be said about the property and its LEED rating is this: you’d never know it. That is, the innovative and far-ranging green techniques are woven so beautifully into its design all you notice is a superb house with an appealing landscape.
Amber Freda Garden DesignHome is where the heart is. We had a lot of fun designing this rooftop garden in Red Hook, Brooklyn. The design includes composite deck tiles, a wood and steel pergola, container plants, and up-lighting. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.
atq • ArquitecturaPhoto of a contemporary back driveway full sun garden for summer in Other with a retaining wall, decking and a stone fence.
Brookside Landscape DesignThis is an example of a large contemporary back garden in San Diego with decking.
Robert Hughes Studio LtdA striking contemporary garden featuring garden rooms for relaxing, entertaining and play. A water feature divides the space near the property with a hardwood deck on one side and a porcelain patio on the other. The space feature a garden pod and a wildlife pond and water fall at the far end of the grand
Blöchle und Schwaller GbRDas Zusammenspiel von Outdoorküche, Holzterrasse mit Lounge-Möbeln und Essterrasse.
Das Sonnensegel bietet in der exponierten Lage eine angenehme Beschattung.
Hamilton Cody Garden DesignJulia Cody
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back partial sun garden for summer with a retaining wall and decking.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back partial sun garden for summer with a retaining wall and decking.
London Garden DesignerPhoto of a medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden in London with a flowerbed and decking.
Earth Designs Garden and Build London and EssexA deck constructed from Yellow Balau hardwood boards meets you from the conservatory and sits flush with the existing back door.
A stainless steel tension wire creates a railing around the decking area, while allowing an unobstructed view through to the garden.
The deck steps down to a raised pathway made from paving slab stepping stones in a gravel infill, with a railway sleeper edge.
Palm Dreams Watershapes and Landscapes
Entry way to the front door with Travertine pavers
Photo of a large contemporary courtyard xeriscape full sun garden in Other with a desert look and decking.
Photo of a large contemporary courtyard xeriscape full sun garden in Other with a desert look and decking.
Nordland Landscapeshis terraced garden had seen better days and was riddled with issues. The client wanted to breathe fresh life into this outdoor space so that they could enjoy it in all weathers.
The first issue to address was that the garden sloped quite dramatically away from the house which meant that it felt awkward and unuseable.
Also, the decking was rotten which made it slippery and unsafe to walk on.
The small lawn was suffering from poor drainage and the steep slope made it very difficult to maintain. We replaced the old decking with one constructed out of composite plastic so that it would last the test of time and not suffer from the effects of our damp climate. The decking area was also enlarged so that the client could use it to sit out and enjoy the view. It also meant they could have a large table and chair set for entertaining.
The garden was split into two levels with the use of a stone-filled gabion cage retaining wall system which allowed us to level both upper and lower sections using a process of cut and fill. This gave us two large flat areas which were used as a formal lawn and orchard and wildflower area. When back-filling the upper area, we improved the drainage with a simple land drainage system. Now this terraced garden is beautiful and just waiting to be enjoyed.
Brookside Landscape DesignThis picture shows the entire backyard space at night with lighting.
Photography: Brett Hilton
Large contemporary back full sun garden in San Diego with decking.
Large contemporary back full sun garden in San Diego with decking.
Yorkshire GardensA large contemporary garden custom designed and built for a new build house. Surrounded by an impressive gabion wall this garden have numerous feature areas. An artificial lawn and eco decking ensures this space requires minimal upkeep. The checker board paving stones and minimal planting results in a very stylish space.
Bethesda Garden Design llcBoston ferns with bold-leaf succulent plants add drama to this tall, narrow container.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a potted garden and decking.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a potted garden and decking.
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