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Contemporary Garden with Decking Ideas and Designs

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Boardwalk back garden
Boardwalk back garden
Ivy & BloomIvy & Bloom
This small back garden had more than its share of issues to address. From the narrow angled site, to the slope of the ground, lack of privacy, public drains, aging existing retaining walls and deck, underground electrical wiring, and difficult access, it really had it all! The clients wanted a leafy secluded spot, where they could relax, entertain and feel immersed in nature. They also wanted a small productive area for some herbs and fruit trees. A garden shed was required and a means of access through from the front garden, although privacy was to be important. The old deck was removed and replaced with beautiful vitex decking. This new deck connect the rooms of the house and wraps itself around the house, effectively managing the worst of the slope and creating clear symmetry within the angled boundaries. A central retained bed with a feature flowering cherry tree creates a generous boardwalk and makes the decking feel part of the garden. A privacy screen and considered planting increases privacy. A series of oversize platform stairs lead up to the highest part of the garden, which is filled with raised beds for vegetable and herbs and fruit trees. Generous natural schist stepping stones connect the utility area of the garden to the decked area and meander through the vege garden. The planting is designed to be leafy and green with soft white accents through the season. Beautiful feature trees include Prunus Shimidsu Sakura, Cercis Canadensis and Betula jacquemonti. Summer flowering perennials include gaura, verbena bonariensis, alchemilla mollis, anenome japonica and hydrangea. Photos by Dee McQuillan
Narrow Back Yard with Steep Slope
Narrow Back Yard with Steep Slope
Ketti Kupper Conscious Life DesignKetti Kupper Conscious Life Design
New hardscape floor with gravel, deck and colored concrete pavers. Steep back slope after. Pressure treated wood retaining walls to terrace the space and redwood clad facing and cap.
Südliches Flair - ein Garten mit Urlaubscharakter
Südliches Flair - ein Garten mit Urlaubscharakter
Gärten gestalten!Gärten gestalten!
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary partial sun garden in Dusseldorf with a pond and decking.
Front Yard Living
Front Yard Living
Luciole Design Inc.Luciole Design Inc.
Medium New Zealand flax plants separate the play area from the deck, but still allow views from each area.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front xeriscape partial sun garden in Sacramento with decking.
Infinity Pool Backyard
Infinity Pool Backyard
1STRUCT Building & Renovation1STRUCT Building & Renovation
House Guru - Scott Rumler
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in Brisbane with decking.
Elevated Sky Garden Walk
Elevated Sky Garden Walk
Rosemarie Allaire Lighting DesignRosemarie Allaire Lighting Design
Steve Lerum
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary sloped formal full sun garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and decking.
Birnamwood Court, Ashland
Birnamwood Court, Ashland
Everman Designs, LLCEverman Designs, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front formal partial sun garden in Huntington with a garden path and decking.
Fences and Gates
Fences and Gates
G Brown DesignG Brown Design
Photo taken by Michael Wonenberg at G Brown Design
Photo of a small contemporary front full sun garden for winter in Salt Lake City with a retaining wall and decking.
Crown Heights Roof Deck
Crown Heights Roof Deck
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
The sunset looks good on you, Brooklyn! This Brooklyn roof deck redesign in Crown Heights included new deck tiles, a custom kitchen and bench, and a container garden in fiberglass planters. The plantings include white multi-stem birch trees, caryopteris, and gold sweetflag grasses. The plantings are illuminated at night by low-voltage LED up-lights.
La terrasse de l'Abbé Grégoire
La terrasse de l'Abbé Grégoire
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
L' hémérocalle et l'arbre Judée
Photo of a small contemporary roof full sun garden for summer in Paris with a potted garden and decking.
Mini-piscine dans un jardin de ville
Mini-piscine dans un jardin de ville
La Nostra Secrets d’IntérieurLa Nostra Secrets d’Intérieur
Jardin après travaux Crédits photos La Nostra Secrets d'Intérieur, toutes utilisations est strictement interdite
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard formal full sun garden for summer in Marseille with a pond and decking.
PRIVATE DEHOR
PRIVATE DEHOR
ESSEstudioarchESSEstudioarch
Pavimentazione in gres finto legno su due livelli con faretti inseriti; parete a lamelle di legno su cui si stagliano tre vasi in resina finto Corten con dei Phormium tenax, inseriti in una vasca con ciottoli decorativi. Ph: Emanuela Baccichetti
Beith
Beith
Aesthetic Pools and LandscapesAesthetic Pools and Landscapes
Inspiration for a large contemporary back full sun garden for winter in Brisbane with a fire feature and decking.
Split-level outdoor room
Split-level outdoor room
Christine Wilkie Garden DesignChristine Wilkie Garden Design
Photo of a contemporary formal garden in Buckinghamshire with decking.
От знакомства до последнего цветника 6 месяцев
От знакомства до последнего цветника 6 месяцев
ЭЦ Экопочва-ЛДЭЦ Экопочва-ЛД
Design ideas for a contemporary xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Moscow with a potted garden and decking.
Urban courtyard garden London W12
Urban courtyard garden London W12
Melanie Driver Landscape and Garden DesignMelanie Driver Landscape and Garden Design
A contemporary extension to a small London house for evening entertaining. The design leaves spaces for outdoor sofas in the recesses and stone capped raised beds add extra perching space. Photo Mel Driver
Garden Design, Chatsworth Way
Garden Design, Chatsworth Way
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
Marek Troszczynski
This is an example of a small contemporary back partial sun garden in London with decking.
Courtyard Garden
Courtyard Garden
Karen O'Keeffe Garden DesignKaren O'Keeffe Garden Design
Karen O'Keeffe
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard partial sun garden for summer in Manchester with a retaining wall and decking.
Orinda Landscape
Orinda Landscape
FDC Design BuildFDC Design Build
Inspiration for a small contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden for winter in San Francisco with a retaining wall and decking.
San Francisco
San Francisco
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting GalleryFerguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary roof xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and 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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