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Contemporary Garden with a Garden Path Ideas and Designs

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Black Bear
Black Bear
Environmental Designs, Inc.Environmental Designs, Inc.
By adding a number of winding and intersecting paths and staircases the finished design allows the user to access almost all parts of the property. Landscape Construction: Environmental Designs, Inc.; Landscape Architecture Design: MARPA
Kensington, CA
Kensington, CA
Green AlchemyGreen Alchemy
Fresh concrete with repeating linear cutouts are planted with Elfin Thyme. A staggered path of limestone tiles will frame a forthcoming sculpture. Crushed salt and pepper quartz complete the low maintenance, low water use look.
Alpine Inspiration
Alpine Inspiration
Designs for All SeasonsDesigns for All Seasons
Lincoln House
Lincoln House
Kreis Grennan ArchitectureKreis Grennan Architecture
Douglas Frost
Harrington - Lake Minnetonka
Harrington - Lake Minnetonka
Landscape Renovations, Inc.Landscape Renovations, Inc.
Contemporary Front Landscping
Contemporary Front Landscping
Horvath LandscapesHorvath Landscapes
Plutadesigns
Princeton Contemporary
Princeton Contemporary
Ronni Hock Garden & LandscapeRonni Hock Garden & Landscape
Highland Park
Highland Park
The Garden Design StudioThe Garden Design Studio
www.seeinseeout.com
Healdsburg
Healdsburg
Randy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape ArchitectureRandy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape Architecture
Majestic heritage Lobata Oak at entry pavilion. Jason Liske, photographer
Ipe and Custom iron Automatic gate
Ipe and Custom iron Automatic gate
Architectural FabricatorsArchitectural Fabricators
Contemporary Landscape and Exterior Remodel in Kentfield, CA
Contemporary Landscape and Exterior Remodel in Kentfield, CA
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
This contemporary landscape was completely transformed with bluestone patios, pathways and stairways; stucco covered retaining walls, modern fencing, drought-tolerant trees and other plantings along with low-voltage lighting and other accents. Updates to the home's exterior will be completed Fall of 2016. Photos and Design © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Design.
Custom Wood Gate in Refined Relaxation
Custom Wood Gate in Refined Relaxation
Susan Friedman Landscape ArchitectureSusan Friedman Landscape Architecture
Custom wood gate entry into backyard. Photos by Tom Minczeski/photoman.com
Residential Contemporary - Paradise Valley - 2013
Residential Contemporary - Paradise Valley - 2013
Greey PickettGreey Pickett
Samuel Rosenbaum
San Clemente Hummingbird Garden
San Clemente Hummingbird Garden
Living Gardens Landscape DesignLiving Gardens Landscape Design
Our homeowners wanted a garden with a natural feel. We added concrete steppers with dymondia groundcover for a new pathway to the backyard. Low water plantings with a natural feel bring hummingbirds. Drip irrigation and permeable paving. The nasturtiums are from seeds planted by the owner, the leaves are edible. Vegetable beds and fruit trees in the backyard provide a bountiful harvest.
Fences & Gates - Traditional
Fences & Gates - Traditional
California Deck BuildersCalifornia Deck Builders
Fence & Gate clear RedWood Marina Del Ray
Sullivan Residence
Sullivan Residence
Altera LandscapeAltera Landscape
Natural limestone paving pads throughout driveway. Entry walkway along left side of front yard leading to residence main entry. LED landscape lighting installed throughout, with recessed up lighting to illuminate garage doors. Design: AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc. / Photography: Jeri Koegel
Naperville Landscape
Naperville Landscape
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
A slightly different view of the front yard shows how a low profile planting can work effectively on a large scale home. Photo is courtesy of Mike Crews Photography
Stone Path and Entryway
Stone Path and Entryway
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Contemporary Custom Home Landscape Renovation
Contemporary Custom Home Landscape Renovation
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The long angled bed line was designed to be parallel to the dining pergola on the patio. This same angle was used elsewhere around the foundation beds around the house. Westhauser Photography
Our Work
Our Work
Original Bruce DesignsOriginal Bruce Designs
Craftsman style, yet modern and eclectic. Door with metal wood combination. This fence/ gate/ door/ courtyard has excellent airflow, and light, with privacy.

Contemporary Garden with a Garden Path 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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