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Budget Contemporary Garden Ideas and Designs

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Decking level with inside the house - Surbiton
Decking level with inside the house - Surbiton
Bright Green GardenBright Green Garden
Low light reflecting off the house.
Contemporary Fountains and Containers
Contemporary Fountains and Containers
Birdsall & Co. The Garden BoutiqueBirdsall & Co. The Garden Boutique
Self-contained cast stone fountain for a contemporary garden
Fremont Firepit
Fremont Firepit
Mark S. Garff, Landscape ArchitectMark S. Garff, Landscape Architect
In Seattle's Fremont neighborhood SCJ Studio designed a new landscape to surround and set off a contemporary home by Coates Design Architects. The narrow spaces around the tall home needed structure and organization, and a thoughtful approach to layout and space programming. A concrete patio was installed with a Paloform Bento gas fire feature surrounded by lush, northwest planting. A horizontal board cedar fence provides privacy from the street and creates the cozy feeling of an outdoor room among the trees. LED low-voltage lighting by Kichler Lighting adds night-time warmth. Photography by: Miranda Estes Photography
Center Valley, PA
Center Valley, PA
Chestnut Hill Landscape ContractorsChestnut Hill Landscape Contractors
NSW - Wilkinson
NSW - Wilkinson
SITEDESIGN+STUDIOSSITEDESIGN+STUDIOS
Garden Screens Installed
Garden Screens Installed
UserUser
Screen With Envy "Kaleidoscope" installed freestanding to create privacy. If you’re looking for a fresh take on garden screening this summer, then the Kaleidoscope outdoor garden screen will be perfect for you. Inspired by the pattern work found throughout the sprawling markets of Morocco to Dubai, its Arabic design makes it truly unique and will provide a beautiful addition to your garden. The privacy screen is made of advanced wood composite so will not warp age or fade. We produce these in a number of different patterns. All screens are modular, can be cut down to fit any shape, and can be installed against brickwork, fences or free-standing. £80 including free UK delivery. Visit - https://www.screenwithenvy.co.uk/products/arabesque-medium-garden-screen
Landscaping Projects
Landscaping Projects
Gove Landscape ConstructionGove Landscape Construction
Simple water feature with plants.
Ritherdon
Ritherdon
Clara BeeClara Bee
A small but effective barrel sauna overlooking the planted wall.
Contemporary Landscape
Contemporary Landscape
A Boulder Alternative
A Boulder Alternative
Mary Kirk Menefee, Landscape DesignerMary Kirk Menefee, Landscape Designer
The boulder wall also becomes the bones of a lively garden. A mix of evergreens and perennials ensures year-round interest. Design by Mary Kirk Menefee; installation by Merrifield Garden Center. Photo: Mary Kirk Menefee
California poppies glow in the morning sun
California poppies glow in the morning sun
Eve's Garden DesignEve's Garden Design
California poppies glow in the morning sun. Photo by Eve Werner
Metal Hand Rail
Metal Hand Rail
Sion Structural and OrnamentalSion Structural and Ornamental
1.5 inch by 1.5 inch steel square tube, Paint Black Semi-Gloss
Rocklin New Build Backyard Installation
Rocklin New Build Backyard Installation
Bright Home LandscapesBright Home Landscapes
artificial turf, bender board, dolomite rock, night shadow rock, tropical drought tolerant plants purchased by homeowner
Low water, mid century modern, contemporary landscape.
Low water, mid century modern, contemporary landscape.
Green Environment Landscape, Inc.Green Environment Landscape, Inc.
Fencing
Fencing
KGR DesignKGR Design
Red Cedar fencing. Design program was to create separation between front yard and alley. Original program was to run stainless steel cable between posts with vines to soften the fence. The owner opted to eliminate the cabling and the posts were cut flush with the fence height.
Contemporary Landscape
Contemporary Landscape
Natural Stone Edging
Natural Stone Edging
Harvell LandscapingHarvell Landscaping
Adam Harvell
Path at Suburban Oasis
Path at Suburban Oasis
Princeton Design CollaborativePrinceton Design Collaborative
Jeffrey Edward Tryon
Outdoor Scapes
Outdoor Scapes
GOODESIGN, Inc.GOODESIGN, Inc.
artist studio garden
artist studio garden
catherine clancy garden designcatherine clancy garden design
catherine clancy A tiny cedar clad studio was built at the bottom of the garden of this new towyn house. The shady garden is planted with Acers, evergreen shrubs and lots of colourful plants for year round colour.

Budget Contemporary 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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