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Lyneham House
Lyneham House
Light House Architecture & ScienceLight House Architecture & Science
Ben Wrigley
Design ideas for a small contemporary back garden in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a water feature and decking.
Japanese Front Entry With Stepped Wooden Landings
Japanese Front Entry With Stepped Wooden Landings
Wilson Woodscape, Inc.Wilson Woodscape, Inc.
Mangaris wooden steps built in a Japanese style
Medium sized contemporary front formal full sun garden in San Diego with a garden path and decking.
Inspiration - NSW
Inspiration - NSW
SITEDESIGN+STUDIOSSITEDESIGN+STUDIOS
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in Sydney with a water feature and decking.
Barnes Garden
Barnes Garden
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back partial sun garden in London with decking.
Late afternoon light
Late afternoon light
Georgia Lindsay Garden DesignGeorgia Lindsay Garden Design
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard garden for winter in London with decking.
Our Work
Our Work
Michael Aiello Construction, Inc.Michael Aiello Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back full sun raised pond for autumn in New York with decking.
Small, low maintenance garden
Small, low maintenance garden
Yorkshire GardensYorkshire Gardens
In this project we aimed to create a stylish garden which was both family friendly and low maintenance. Eco decking was used to create a large contemporary decking area. This composite product is slip resistant and is created using 95% recycled materials so is very eco friendly . This product is extremely low maintenance and long lasting. Rendered flower beds were built and complement the sleek and simple lines of the garden. A simplistic planting scheme has been utilised to add colour. A high quality artificial lawn was laid. This product is a great alternative for those looking for a lawn which will look lush all year round and will with stand children and animals playing on it. The slatted fence runs around the perimeter and adds warmth and texture to the space. Overall this garden is simple yet very slick.
Gold Medal show garden 2012 M.I.F.G.S. The Conversation Garden
Gold Medal show garden 2012 M.I.F.G.S. The Conversation Garden
Paal Grant Designs In LandscapingPaal Grant Designs In Landscaping
Paal Grant
Inspiration for a contemporary back garden in Melbourne with a fire feature and decking.
Red Renaissance
Red Renaissance
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
Custom seating and water feature at the entrance to the home
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front formal full sun garden in Denver with a water feature and decking.
Bridge Over Dry Creek
Bridge Over Dry Creek
LID LandscapesLID Landscapes
A wooded bridge extends over the dry creek creating a safe pathway to get from the grassy lawn to the rocks/boulders of their backyard.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back partial sun garden in Denver with a garden path and decking.
Garden Design in Wandsworth, South West London
Garden Design in Wandsworth, South West London
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
Kate Eyre Garden Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary back full sun garden in London with decking and a garden path.
CHULA VISTA SPA AND DECK
CHULA VISTA SPA AND DECK
Promise Path Landscaping IncPromise Path Landscaping Inc
zack Benson photography
Medium sized contemporary back full sun garden in San Diego with a water feature and decking.
Terrace roof
Terrace roof
Richard Belisle Inc.Richard Belisle Inc.
Path light at the end of the day. Take a look at the view on Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal. Caroline Ménard photographe
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary roof full sun garden for summer in Montreal with a water feature and decking.
San Francisco
San Francisco
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting GalleryFerguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary roof xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and decking.
Melville courtyards
Melville courtyards
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
ron tan
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard full sun garden in Perth with a water feature and decking.
Rooftop Garden Designers NYC terrace custom planters by NY Plantings
Rooftop Garden Designers NYC terrace custom planters by NY Plantings
New York Plantings Garden DesignNew York Plantings Garden Design
Photo image of terrace garden by NYC Garden company "New York Plantings Garden Designers and Landscape Contractors NYC" builders of custom terrace and rooftop gardens, custom built planters, landscape lighting and NY drip irrigation installers. This design provides a beautiful garden view from inside the home for year round greenery and color, creates a privacy screen and inviting outdoor space. This project for a small terrace complete with custom built mahogany planter, garden plantings, landscape lighting, drip irrigation will cost approximately $20,000.00 for a small terrace. For more images of terrace and penthouse garden installations see our website.
Groveland House
Groveland House
A.GRUPPO Architects - DallasA.GRUPPO Architects - Dallas
Craig Kuhner Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Dallas with a potted garden and decking.
Incredible Custom Pools and Spas
Incredible Custom Pools and Spas
Urban LandscapeUrban Landscape
Design ideas for a contemporary garden wall in Orange County with a water feature and decking.
Notting Hill Project
Notting Hill Project
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden in London with decking.
Natural fire havan
Natural fire havan
Bayon GardensBayon Gardens
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back partial sun garden in Melbourne with decking.

Contemporary Garden with Decking 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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