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Contemporary Green Garden Ideas and Designs

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Painted black timber elevation
Karen Parry ArchitectKaren Parry Architect
Contemporary full sun garden fence in Glasgow with a wood fence.
Best of Gallery
Best of Gallery
Pineapple InteriorsPineapple Interiors
Design ideas for a contemporary partial sun garden fence in London with a wood fence.
Barnes House
Barnes House
David Joseph ConsultingDavid Joseph Consulting
Contemporary garden fence in London.
Renovation and Rear Extension Transforms Victorian Terrace
Renovation and Rear Extension Transforms Victorian Terrace
Hestia Trustins LTDHestia Trustins LTD
Design ideas for a contemporary garden fence in Hampshire.
THE MIDCENTURY HOUSE, BATTERSEA
THE MIDCENTURY HOUSE, BATTERSEA
NOTO ArchitectsNOTO Architects
Design ideas for a contemporary back full sun garden fence in London.
Victorian Town House
Victorian Town House
Oliver Steer Interior DesignOliver Steer Interior Design
Inspiration for a contemporary garden fence in Other.
Ashtead
Ashtead
David Simpson GardensDavid Simpson Gardens
Contemporary garden fence in Other.
1930's Family Home
1930's Family Home
Alberts House LtdAlberts House Ltd
Inspiration for a contemporary garden fence in London.
New Projects.
New Projects.
Aden LandscapingAden Landscaping
Medium sized contemporary back formal partial sun garden in Seattle with a water feature and gravel.
West Coast English Retreat
West Coast English Retreat
Tierra Madre Fine GardensTierra Madre Fine Gardens
Inspiration for a small contemporary back partial sun garden in Other with a flowerbed and natural stone paving.
Shoreline Contemporary
Shoreline Contemporary
RW Anderson HomesRW Anderson Homes
The setting of this backyard is so natural. Each view and path beckons you further in.
This is an example of a contemporary garden in Seattle.
Pikesville Residence
Pikesville Residence
Live Green Landscape Associates LlcLive Green Landscape Associates Llc
A pondless waterfall stream and winding path was installed on the hillside. A small viewing area complete with a bench allows you to sit and relax after a hard days work. Photo Credit - Roger Foley
Cor Ten Raised Beds
Cor Ten Raised Beds
CSDesign llcCSDesign llc
Inspiration for a contemporary back full sun garden in Seattle with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Modern Zen Garden Green Design
Modern Zen Garden Green Design
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
This is an example of a small contemporary side xeriscape partial sun garden in Orange County with a garden path and gravel.
Lytle Road, Bainbridge Island - Shaded Creek
Lytle Road, Bainbridge Island - Shaded Creek
Bliss Garden Design, LLCBliss Garden Design, LLC
Bliss Garden Design
Design ideas for a contemporary back fully shaded garden in Seattle with gravel.
Dramatic Streetscape Planting
Dramatic Streetscape Planting
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Striking Texas native botanical design with local river rock top dressing. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
LONDON Hammersmith Grove
LONDON Hammersmith Grove
CityscapersCityscapers
Nigel Gomme
Photo of a contemporary garden in London.
Contemporary Landscape
Contemporary Landscape
Janice Parker Landscape ArchitectsJanice Parker Landscape Architects
A stepping stone path with grass joints lead to the lower fire pit circle. Photo credit: Neil Landino
Medium sized contemporary back full sun garden for summer in New York with a fire feature and gravel.
An East Bay Garden
An East Bay Garden
Simmonds & Associates, Inc.Simmonds & Associates, Inc.
This property has a wonderful juxtaposition of modern and traditional elements, which are unified by a natural planting scheme. Although the house is traditional, the client desired some contemporary elements, enabling us to introduce rusted steel fences and arbors, black granite for the barbeque counter, and black African slate for the main terrace. An existing brick retaining wall was saved and forms the backdrop for a long fountain with two stone water sources. Almost an acre in size, the property has several destinations. A winding set of steps takes the visitor up the hill to a redwood hot tub, set in a deck amongst walls and stone pillars, overlooking the property. Another winding path takes the visitor to the arbor at the end of the property, furnished with Emu chaises, with relaxing views back to the house, and easy access to the adjacent vegetable garden. Photos: Simmonds & Associates, Inc.
Contemporary Fountain w/ Cobble
Contemporary Fountain w/ Cobble
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
This fountain is a great addition to a front yard entry. Clean and simple with a subtle water noise for visual and auditory interest. The fountain is surrounded by boxwood hedges, Mexican Beach cobble, and white precast concrete.

Contemporary Green Garden 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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