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Contemporary Green Garden Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Garden
Contemporary Garden
Contemporary garden in West Midlands.
A Sense of Place
A Sense of Place
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
A naturally beautiful view down the garden in the evening.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary back formal partial sun garden for summer in Denver with a fireplace and natural stone paving.
The Sango Kaku Garden
The Sango Kaku Garden
Simon Orchard Garden DesignSimon Orchard Garden Design
Contemporary garden in Surrey.
Belsize Ave.
Belsize Ave.
SK DesignSK Design
Inspiration for a contemporary back garden in Toronto.
Chiswick Triangular Garden
Chiswick Triangular Garden
Charlotte Rowe Garden DesignCharlotte Rowe Garden Design
Contemporary garden in London.
Containers
Containers
Schumacher AssociatesSchumacher Associates
Photo of a small contemporary front garden in Philadelphia.
Roehampton
Roehampton
Studio WindsorStudio Windsor
This is an example of a contemporary garden in London.
Sabin Habitat Garden
Sabin Habitat Garden
Northwest Native Landscapes LLCNorthwest Native Landscapes LLC
Sedges and rushes in a front yard rain garden, surrounded by natural basalt boulders.
Design ideas for a small contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Portland with a garden path.
St. Anne's Road Garden
St. Anne's Road Garden
PLANT Architect Inc.PLANT Architect Inc.
Three generations of one family live in a semi-detached house on an urban hillcrest that drops off sharply in their backyard. They wanted an enclosed, courtyard-like rear garden that would enable them to use as much of the slope as possible and provide some privacy on a tightly constrained site. Wood structures occupy significantly more area than the planting beds on this small, sloping lot. These structures perform multiple storage functions and create distinct areas – the dining area, the bridge to the shed, the stepped-down ‘secret garden’ at the rear with a Venus Dogwood tree and bench seating, and several planted areas. Vibrantly painted slats accent the natural-finish boards in the cedar fence, ensuring that there is colour in the garden year round. Between the side walkway and the rear entry a half-storey below, a balustrade with angled slats organizes the accent colours into a spectrum. From the interior of the house, the chromatic shift in the slats and the spaces between them create visual effects that change with the viewing point.
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
This is an example of a large contemporary back full sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
North Salem Pool Planting
North Salem Pool Planting
Hortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden DesignHortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden Design
The pool area is now a colorful focal point of this secluded property, transforming the site into a lush garden room and private oasis screening neighbor views. The pool area is now a focal point of this secluded property, transforming the site into a lush garden room and private oasis screening neighbor views. -Plantings include a mix of Trees, Shrubs and drifts of Perennials and Ornamental Grasses
Lueders Stone Front Walkway
Lueders Stone Front Walkway
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Custom-cut lueders limestone front walkway and a lawn area of fine-textured ‘Cavalier’ zoysia grass, defined with custom steel edging. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
Cheltenham Contemporary Garden Planting
Cheltenham Contemporary Garden Planting
Wilson Associates Garden DesignWilson Associates Garden Design
Planting Design for this stylish contemporary garden in Cheltenham. Building on existing structure to add interest throughout the seasons.
Design ideas for a contemporary back garden in Other with natural stone paving.
Greenpoint Secret Garden
Greenpoint Secret Garden
Outside Space NYC Landscape DesignOutside Space NYC Landscape Design
Small contemporary back private full sun garden in New York with decking.
Edible Landscapes
Edible Landscapes
Sweet Smiling LandscapesSweet Smiling Landscapes
Edible landscaping encompasses much more then adding some veggie beds to one’s property. Creative layouts and material usage can incorporate year-round vegetable harvests in an aesthetically pleasing way. Perennial fruit trees, along with bushes and herbs, create a lush space full of beautiful, colors, textures, smells and tastes. Searching out and experimenting with different and rare varieties of edible plants keeps home gardens interesting. Edible landscaping gives access to food at its freshest, when it is most nutritious, and offers many more options than supermarket produce sections—also cutting down on transportation and packaging impacts. From edible estates to food forests, or simple integration of garden-based food production, Sweet Smiling Landscapes has the knowledge and experience to help home owners harvest their own bounty.
Los Angeles Staycation front entry invitation.
Los Angeles Staycation front entry invitation.
Outside InStyleOutside InStyle
Contemporary Ipe Brazilian hardwood gate with steel surrounds. Sculptural South African orange Protea as entry sentinel . Photo by Katrina L Coombs
Expansive contemporary garden in Los Angeles.
Contemporary garden in Knutsford
Contemporary garden in Knutsford
Robert Hughes Studio LtdRobert Hughes Studio Ltd
Rill and Koi pond with a Porcelain patio and a shelter under construction to the right -Watch this space
Large contemporary back formal fully shaded garden in Cheshire with a pond.
Small Shady City Garden
Small Shady City Garden
Heather Dale Garden DesignHeather Dale Garden Design
Render of the retaining walls lightens the shadiest part of the garden.
Inspiration for a small contemporary back formal fully shaded garden in Other with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Barton Hills Family & Entertaining Space
Barton Hills Family & Entertaining Space
B. Jane GardensB. Jane Gardens
Photo by Ryann Ford
Photo of a contemporary garden in Austin.
Malvern House
Malvern House
V Three ArchitectureV Three Architecture
Contemporary front garden in Melbourne with a garden path.

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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