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Contemporary Garden for Winter Ideas and Designs

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Northwest DC Contemporary garden
Northwest DC Contemporary garden
Molly Scott Exteriors, LLCMolly Scott Exteriors, LLC
The garden from the kitchen window--evergreens stand out when the garden is blanketed with snow. Molly Scott, Molly Scott Exteriors, LLC
Living Wall - Vertical Garden With Succulents, Grasses and Flowering Plants.
Living Wall - Vertical Garden With Succulents, Grasses and Flowering Plants.
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
Just installed living wall/vertical garden. This large living wall was the perfect solution to bring life to the home's front wall just next to the entrance. A variety of succulents, grass-like plants and cascading plants with flowers were chosen, designed and planted in long "waves" offering a variety of textures and colors. Just completed in Sept. 2019. See more recent photos in this album.
Back Garden Screening Stage 2
Back Garden Screening Stage 2
Nouveau Garden DesignsNouveau Garden Designs
Plantings & Landscape - West Seattle, WA
Plantings & Landscape - West Seattle, WA
Borealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley FarmBorealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley Farm
Looking north after 3 years of growing-in without any supplemental watering: Gil Schieber
Pleasure Point
Pleasure Point
UserUser
The sliding copper entry doors were designed by the Italian-born Luciano Tempo ... once the owner of Luciano Antiques of Carmel, S.F. and Morocco. In this picture the side copper security bars had not yet been installed Photo-Chris Jacobson, GardenArt Group
Container design by biota Landscape Design + Build
Container design by biota Landscape Design + Build
biota - Landscape Design + Buildbiota - Landscape Design + Build
Exteriors
Exteriors
John Herder BuildingJohn Herder Building
Owners enjoy the ability to shower off after long hike or bike ride. Outdoor shower joins the spa like sauna bathroom.
Container gardening
Container gardening
trace robinson landscape designtrace robinson landscape design
Trace Robinson
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.
Contemporary Landscape
Contemporary Landscape
Spectacular Canyon View Terrace
Spectacular Canyon View Terrace
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
The custom pergola over the Jacuzzi creates shelter and privacy from neighbors and includes a bench for post-dip relaxation and steps on the canyon side to ease access. Beautiful light patterns are created by the intricate pattern of the roof and the curtains add a touch of romance. Photo by Marcus Teply
'Lifestyle' Feature Panels
'Lifestyle' Feature Panels
EntanglementsEntanglements
Outdoor living area screening out the neighbours with this decorative 'Willow' and 'Liquid Amber' laser cut metal panels by Entanglements
Custom mailbox with house numbers
Custom mailbox with house numbers
Bradford Associates, LLCBradford Associates, LLC
A custom mailbox with laser cut house numbers compliments the custom address sign at the front walkway.
Fences and Gates
Fences and Gates
G Brown DesignG Brown Design
Photo taken by Michael Wonenberg at G Brown Design
Arlington Oasis
Arlington Oasis
Melissa MacDonald, Landscape ArchitectMelissa MacDonald, Landscape Architect
Modern Landscape in Santa Monica
Modern Landscape in Santa Monica
Prime Gardens IncPrime Gardens Inc
Permeable paving and Artificial turf. Drought tolerant planting and Drip irrigation.
Spectacular Canyon View Terrace
Spectacular Canyon View Terrace
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
We retained the canyon walls and built a patio into the hillside where they can walk down and enjoy the beautiful canyon views. The hillside is planted predominantly with California natives and will need little irrigation once established. Photo by Debbie Gliksman
Forbes Backyard and Water Feature
Forbes Backyard and Water Feature
Banyon Tree Design StudioBanyon Tree Design Studio
Hook Mountain Eco Contemporary
Hook Mountain Eco Contemporary
Design Farm GroupDesign Farm Group
Modern Contemporary
Modern Contemporary
LaBlonde DevelopmentLaBlonde Development
Thompson Photographic

Contemporary Garden for Winter 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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