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JONES PROJECT
JONES PROJECT
Marc Mason Landscape ServicesMarc Mason Landscape Services
Marc Mason Landscape services
Stylish Front Garden
Stylish Front Garden
Christine Wilkie Garden DesignChristine Wilkie Garden Design
The front garden of this period Edwardian propertywas a large expanse of concrete hard standing, and overgrown planting. The aim of the garden design was to create a garden that combined space for off-street parking for one car, architectural soft landscaping as well as a spot in which to sit and enjoy the garden. The style of the new garden had to be sympathetic to the house and it was important that the end result was more contemporary front garden than everyday driveway. Additional screening to the neigbouring boundary wall was a key requirement, as was the need to keep an existing cherry tree.
Oak Park - Turf Removal
Oak Park - Turf Removal
Prime Gardens IncPrime Gardens Inc
Lawn replacement with Artificial turf, Paver patio, Planters, Lighting and Drip irrigation
Succulent Garden-agaves sculpture garden Drought Tolerant Garden
Succulent Garden-agaves sculpture garden Drought Tolerant Garden
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
We kept the trees on the property and replaced the lawn and all other out dated sub tropical plants with Succulents Daniel Bosler Photography
Sustainable Garden
Sustainable Garden
Living Gardens Landscape DesignLiving Gardens Landscape Design
The owners of this newly planted San Juan Capistrano home wanted to replace their front yard grass with a more sustainable water friendly garden. We added decomposed granite and drought tolerant plants, as well as a stone seating area and pathway. All plants are irrigated by drip. More photos to come as the garden grows in.
Chaska, MN, Residential Landscape
Chaska, MN, Residential Landscape
UserUser
For Tabor Group Landscape. Photography by Steve Silverman Imaging
Contemporary Landscape
Contemporary Landscape
Zen Woods Lake Forest Residence
Zen Woods Lake Forest Residence
Zen ArchitectZen Architect
Entrance View: In the woods zen home http://ZenArchitect.com
Raleigh Studios
Raleigh Studios
Barefoot LandscapeBarefoot Landscape
Rain Water Harvesting / Drought Tolerant Landscape
Rain Water Harvesting / Drought Tolerant Landscape
Harding Design & ConstructionHarding Design & Construction
Wes Harding
Ultimate Luxury
Ultimate Luxury
Fifth Season Landscape Design & ConstructionFifth Season Landscape Design & Construction
Great sitting area in the front yard. -Chauncey Freeman
Dalkeith garden
Dalkeith garden
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
Contemporary entry and rear entertaining area in Australia Photos: Peta North
Front Yard Aerial View
Front Yard Aerial View
Moss Boss StudiosMoss Boss Studios
A minimal colour palette allowed for texture and form to be the hero in both planting and hardscaping elements.
Tropical Patio
Tropical Patio
Tropical Patios, Inc.Tropical Patios, Inc.
VILLA CD
VILLA CD
TOTEM StudioTOTEM Studio
Key
Key
Banyon Tree Design StudioBanyon Tree Design Studio
Urban landscape masterplan and installation. We created continuity of color, texture, and form starting at the street and front yard, and reaching to the rear yard and alleyway. Contemporary and naturalistic plantings blur the lines of rigidity and formality of this modern garden, while the structure of hardscaping holds the composition together year-round.
Modern Front Stairs
Modern Front Stairs
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
A unique entryway that compliments the home's aesthetic, especially a contemporary home, can be a tricky needle to thread. But adding multiple sized cement blocks surrounded by pea gravel and ornamental grasses was just the right balance of visual interest without overshadowing the home.
Front Garden - Japanese Dry River Bed in Bromley
Front Garden - Japanese Dry River Bed in Bromley
Design HeightsDesign Heights
Carole Jordorson
Calhoun Landscaping
Calhoun Landscaping
Landscape Renovations, Inc.Landscape Renovations, Inc.
Palo Alto 2
Palo Alto 2
Randy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape ArchitectureRandy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape Architecture
View from California Street to front entry. Jason Liske, photographer

Contemporary Front 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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