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Contemporary Purple Garden Ideas and Designs

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Design ideas for a contemporary partial sun garden fence in London with a wood fence.
Painted black timber elevation
Painted black timber elevation
Karen Parry ArchitectKaren Parry Architect
Contemporary full sun garden fence in Glasgow with a wood fence.
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
Planting in the back garden for an innovative property in Fulham Cemetery - the house featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs in January 2021. The design had to enhance the relationship with the bold, contemporary architecture and open up a dialogue with the wild green space beyond its boundaries. Seen here in summer, the planting is a base of evergreen textures punctuated with long flowering perennials.
'All Gold' shore junipers with variegated Japanese iris.
'All Gold' shore junipers with variegated Japanese iris.
Jay Sifford Garden DesignJay Sifford Garden Design
Photo by Jay Sifford.
Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Charlotte.
Villa Rio Verde, Marbella
Villa Rio Verde, Marbella
Estuco Interiors S.LEstuco Interiors S.L
Gary Edwards
Expansive contemporary garden in Malaga.
Garden Dublin 4
Garden Dublin 4
Amazon Landscaping and Garden DesignAmazon Landscaping and Garden Design
Gold Granite Patio Boxwood Lollipop planting in urban Garden Design by Amazon Landscaping 014060004 Amazonlandscaping.ie
Photo of a small contemporary back formal partial sun garden for summer in Dublin with a garden path, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Low Maintenance Xeriscape in Monument
Low Maintenance Xeriscape in Monument
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
A blend of native grasses and wildflowers brought to life this bright and beautiful front yard space. In addition to looking great, this area is low maintenance and water friendly.
Muscari
Muscari
Tulip WorldTulip World
Muscari bulbs or Grape Hyacinth Bulbs are very winter hardy, and will increase rapidly by division and self-seeding. Shop all grape hyacith bulbs including: Fragrant Grape Hyacith Bulbs, White Grape Hyacinth, Blue Grape Hyacinth, Botryoides, Purple, Blue, White and more. Grape Hyacinth also grow great in rockeries, in the front of borders and for naturalizing under trees
More general images for Houzz.com
More general images for Houzz.com
LiquidscapesLiquidscapes
Howard Roberts
This is an example of a contemporary garden in New York.
Huf House Garden Design, Dulwich 13
Huf House Garden Design, Dulwich 13
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
Kate Eyre Garden Design
Photo of a contemporary garden in London with decking.
Blending Contemporary Simplicity with Classic Elegance
Blending Contemporary Simplicity with Classic Elegance
Elemental Design GroupElemental Design Group
Penstemon in bloom
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a flowerbed.
Mission Valley Lawn Removal
Mission Valley Lawn Removal
Kathy Henry Exterior DesignKathy Henry Exterior Design
Photo of a contemporary garden in San Diego.
Privatgarten
Privatgarten
Gartengestaltung Ralf Grothe GmbHGartengestaltung Ralf Grothe GmbH
Firma Grothe, Miquel Tres
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden for spring in Other with gravel.
Архитектурный проект частного дома
Архитектурный проект частного дома
Bon TonBon Ton
Photo of a contemporary courtyard partial sun garden for summer in Other with gravel and a garden path.
Phoenix Transitional Beauty
Phoenix Transitional Beauty
Green ProjectGreen Project
Nick Berger
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in Phoenix with a fire feature.
Succulents and Companion Plants
Succulents and Companion Plants
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
This plant combination offers a wonderful variety of textures and form. Lomandra 'Breeze' is a tough grass-like plant that thrives in the toughest conditions in both sun and shade. The Dianella variegata 'Tasmanian Tiger' offers a lovely texture with its variegated foliage and brightens shady areas. The succulent Echeveria agavoides 'Lipstick' provides a nice edge to the concrete pavers. Elfin thyme is planted between adjacent pavers. All plants have low water needs. Photo © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design.
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ООО "Декоративное садоводство"ООО "Декоративное садоводство"
Мерцалова Нина
This is an example of a contemporary garden in Moscow.
Earls Court Oasis
Earls Court Oasis
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
An inner city oasis with enchanting planting using a tapestry of textures, shades of green and architectural forms to evoke the tropics of Australia. Ferns, asters and a pittosporum grow close to a corten steel water feature.
RHS Chelsea 2013
RHS Chelsea 2013
Sarah Naybour DesignSarah Naybour Design
Paul Ridley
Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Oxfordshire.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden 2
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden 2
Chris SnookChris Snook
Photo: Chris Snook © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for a large contemporary formal garden wall in London with a potted garden.

Contemporary Purple 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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