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Custom Metal Fencing
Custom Metal Fencing
Great Lakes Metal FabricationGreat Lakes Metal Fabrication
Custom wrought iron fencing, wavy contemporary metal panels, steel privacy screen for neighbors, decorative metal fencing design.

To read more about this project, click here or start at the Great Lakes Metal Fabrication metal railing page
Carneros Contemporary
Carneros Contemporary
Land Studio CLand Studio C
Set in the caneros region of Napa the clients desired privacy and an area where they could entertain and enjoy their home's vineyard setting. A new entry, privacy screens, a new deck/patio, and improved landscape accomplished their goals.
Woodlands Edge Contemporary w/ Pool
Woodlands Edge Contemporary w/ Pool
Dillon HomesDillon Homes
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side full sun garden in Little Rock with natural stone paving.
gallery of landscape work
gallery of landscape work
The Distinctive GardenerThe Distinctive Gardener
this garden was designed for a respite home for dementia patients. The darker pavers act as a direction finder. They lead people around the garden. The Gazebo is used by patients and families to enjoy some time together outside. This garden has worked very well. It helps to calm people down and has made a big difference for the staff running the centre These beds are used by patients to plant up with annual flowering plants. They are designed to be both able bodied and wheel chair accessible
Bucktown Contemporary
Bucktown Contemporary
Prassas Landscape Studio LLCPrassas Landscape Studio LLC
Eric Hausman Photography
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary side formal partial sun garden in Chicago with a garden path and gravel.
Urquico Residence
Urquico Residence
Altera LandscapeAltera Landscape
Photography: Jeri Koegel / Landscape Design: AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc.
Medium sized contemporary side formal partial sun garden in Orange County with a garden path.
superba avenue renovation VENICE
superba avenue renovation VENICE
mox construction incmox construction inc
Mox Meschler
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary side full sun garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and gravel.
Side-yard Patio // Stormwater Management
Side-yard Patio // Stormwater Management
Kinghorn GardensKinghorn Gardens
Side-yard patio
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary side fully shaded garden in Omaha with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Smith House
Smith House
Randall Mars ArchitectsRandall Mars Architects
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side garden in DC Metro.
Bird Key Modern Bungalow
Bird Key Modern Bungalow
BORDEN Landscape DesignBORDEN Landscape Design
Photographer: Ryan Gamma
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side full sun garden for winter in Tampa with a garden path and concrete paving.
Bluestone and Perennials
Bluestone and Perennials
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
A bluestone walk moves through ornamental onion, groundcover and containers on its way to the back yard. In addition to the walkway, the bluestone also serves as a border down each side of the driveway.
Hawthorn Garden
Hawthorn Garden
Jenny Smith GardensJenny Smith Gardens
James Millar
Design ideas for a large contemporary side partial sun garden in Melbourne with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Lake Austin Residence
Lake Austin Residence
Botanical Concerns LLCBotanical Concerns LLC
New gold lantana lines the driveway and partially disguises a gravel band used to prevent erosion from the edges of the driveway.
Inspiration for a large contemporary side xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Austin with brick paving.
Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern
Josh Blumer :: AB design studio, inc.Josh Blumer :: AB design studio, inc.
1950’s mid century modern hillside home. full restoration | addition | modernization. board formed concrete | clear wood finishes | mid-mod style. Photography ©Ciro Coelho/ArchitecturalPhoto.com
West Hollywood Home Renovation
West Hollywood Home Renovation
CKlein PropertiesCKlein Properties
Custom built exterior wood stairs with gravel detail AFTER CKlein Properties renovation
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and gravel.
Leabrook
Leabrook
Yardstick Landscape ServicesYardstick Landscape Services
Side garden for a new residence with feature cobble pave insert Photo by Matthew Netthiem
Photo of a small contemporary side formal garden in Adelaide.
City Life with a View
City Life with a View
Outside Influence Landscape Design Group, LLCOutside Influence Landscape Design Group, LLC
Amy Roark
Inspiration for a contemporary side garden in Cincinnati with concrete paving.
Recent Projects - Contemporary Residential Design
Recent Projects - Contemporary Residential Design
Folia Horticultural + DesignFolia Horticultural + Design
We installed hardscapes, elements and plantings
Contemporary side garden steps in Seattle.
Front Yard Living
Front Yard Living
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
This project was designed by Architect Gregory Thomas, AIA of CG&S Design Build.
Contemporary side garden in Austin.
McClure Contracting, Inc.
McClure Contracting, Inc.
McClure Contracting, Inc.McClure Contracting, Inc.
http://www.peterobetz.com/default3.asp
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary side garden in Tampa with mulch.

Contemporary Side 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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