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Contemporary Garden with a Garden Path Ideas and Designs

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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.
Eagle Rock
Eagle Rock
Red BermRed Berm
This property added an entry from the street and changed from lawn to a drought tolerant area. With cacti and succulents, and grasses.
Zen Garden
Zen Garden
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
The meandering path through the redwood under story creates a very tranquil environment.
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.
Landscape
Landscape
Sheri Mize Design StudiosSheri Mize Design Studios
Entry to adobe hacienda
Coan Waterfront Landscape, Camano Island, WA
Coan Waterfront Landscape, Camano Island, WA
Lankford Associates Landscape ArchitectsLankford Associates Landscape Architects
A blue stone walk leads to the front door past a round rock garden covering the septic. clumps of heuchera, blue oat grass, and sedums line the walkway. Located on the shores of Puget Sound in Washington State. Photo by Scott Lankford
Patios & Pathways
Patios & Pathways
Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.
North San Luis Obispo County gets mist too! These beautiful stone slabs carve natural elegance out of the Mediterranean plant-covered slope
Small San Francisco Back Landscape
Small San Francisco Back Landscape
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
This tired, unused San Francisco backyard was transformed into a modern, low-maintenance landscape with site-appropriate plantings enhanced by raised planting beds and a lead-free artificial lawn to replace the existing water-thirsty lawn. I created two separate "rooms" to break up the long narrow yard, and specified full range blue stone for the two small patio areas, connected by a curved pattern of rectangular pavers of the same natural stone. The raised concrete rectangular planting beds were incorporated to bring more movement and interest to the landscape along with gravel bed accents alongside. Some of the existing concrete remained, and was stained with a color to compliment the natural stone. These photos were taken over a three year period. Photos: © Landscape Designer, Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design.
3D Vs Reality
3D Vs Reality
Oakmore Green LtdOakmore Green Ltd
Succulent Front Yard
Succulent Front Yard
Sarah Herman Landscape DesignSarah Herman Landscape Design
Succulents and other drought-tolerant Mediterranean climate plantings adorn this vibrant front yard in El Cerrito.
Valdes
Valdes
SP Gardens - Susanna Pagan Landscape DesignSP Gardens - Susanna Pagan Landscape Design
Leigh Castelli Photography
Tuna Canyon
Tuna Canyon
Campion Walker LandscapesCampion Walker Landscapes
A breathtaking hilltop view of the Pacific was the reference point for this dramatic landscape transformation. The Campion Walker team utilized succulents, water falls, textured concrete and steel to integrate the house and the raw untouched land surrounding it.
Austin Hillside Estate
Austin Hillside Estate
Double B Design, LLCDouble B Design, LLC
An overview of the frontyard landscape showcase the beauty of the architecture, the evergreen backdrop, and the connection between areas seperated by the driveway. Guest parking spaces are incorporated into the plan as well. Photo by Rachel Paul Photography
Iron Fences
Iron Fences
Split Rail Fence Co Denver COSplit Rail Fence Co Denver CO
Concrete Bench in Pollinator Garden
Concrete Bench in Pollinator Garden
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
Custom concrete bench along a meandering gravel path with steel edging creates a perfect resting spot in this low maintenance garden.
Elevated Sky Garden Walk
Elevated Sky Garden Walk
Rosemarie Allaire Lighting DesignRosemarie Allaire Lighting Design
Steve Lerum
Third
Third
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Wildlife Friendly Front Garden
Wildlife Friendly Front Garden
Fenton Roberts Garden DesignFenton Roberts Garden Design
Jo Fenton
Modern Landscape in Santa Monica
Modern Landscape in Santa Monica
Prime Gardens IncPrime Gardens Inc
Turf Stone Driveway and Artificial Turf Driveway
Backyard transformation
Backyard transformation
Urban TreehouseUrban Treehouse
Wood deck tiles, artificial grass, stream stones and concrete pavers provide a low maintenance backyard.

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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