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Contemporary Garden with a Pathway Ideas and Designs

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Tuscany and Limestone Front Entry Walkway
Tuscany and Limestone Front Entry Walkway
Coastal MasonryCoastal Masonry
The large front yard of this North Kingstown home opened the way for a 6' wide, clean and inviting Tuscany and Limestone Unilock walkway.
Unilock Hollandstone
Unilock Hollandstone
Astro MasonryAstro Masonry
Caladium
Caladium
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra Outdoors
Contemporary Hill Country
Contemporary Hill Country
Waterloo Outdoor Design BuildWaterloo Outdoor Design Build
Outdoor Lounge Area
Outdoor Lounge Area
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Custom steel screen covered in ‘Tangerine Beauty’ crossvine, with specimen Agave weberi and creeping fig ivy vine. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
Saratoga Contemporary
Saratoga Contemporary
Design Focus InternationalDesign Focus International
@ Lauren Devon www.laurendevon.com
Simply Tranquil
Simply Tranquil
Blue Hibiscus GardensBlue Hibiscus Gardens
Hardscape DIY Project
Hardscape DIY Project
Howell PathwaysHowell Pathways
Howell Pathways can install or teach you how to convert your soft gravel path into a hard permeable surface. Its natural looking but you can use a blower or high oressure hose to clean it. Your handicap friends and family can easily walk on it. It is so much fun to see my customers walk on it for the first time. They are amazed and want it at their home.
Landscaping Services | Design & Build
Landscaping Services | Design & Build
Roots Landscaping Corp.Roots Landscaping Corp.
Filletti stone and Summerstone fines path with Kimberley Sandstone.
Filletti stone and Summerstone fines path with Kimberley Sandstone.
Bobtail LandscapingBobtail Landscaping
Filletti stone pavers, Kimberley sandstone rocks, compacted Summerstone fines and Rainbow stone gravel. What a magical combination for this totally modern front garden.
Riverdale Front Yard
Riverdale Front Yard
Green Apple LandscapingGreen Apple Landscaping
Santorini in Beaumaris
Santorini in Beaumaris
Bayon GardensBayon Gardens
Contemporary Lake Home Landscape - West Bend, WI
Contemporary Lake Home Landscape - West Bend, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
'Bobo' hydrangea were planted at the base of the existing patio. Their lower height prevents them from blocking the lake view. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Contemporary Lap Pool and Garden
Contemporary Lap Pool and Garden
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
Walkway For Front Yard
Walkway For Front Yard
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
These large cement steps leading to the home make a grand statement, and by adding grass between each slab we softened the space without taking away from the impact of the walkway.
Mt Olympus Stylish Urban Oasis
Mt Olympus Stylish Urban Oasis
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Natural stone paver stairway leading from upper pool deck to lower succulent garden.
A curved garden design and landscaping
A curved garden design and landscaping
Karl Harrison Landscapes LtdKarl Harrison Landscapes Ltd
A curved garden design and landscaping – Harrow 48 tonnes of garden waste removal and new materials have been meticulously designed and landscaped by the team at Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd. A new fence, standard panels in preserved brown. The fence style was in line with the local authority request for new fencing. A porcelain terrace, raised and supported with retaining concrete walls, custom made steel which formed the curves across the garden and the resin bound walkway. Concrete ground level monoliths added structure to the planting scheme inside the curves of the path. The curved bench arrangement was a technical challenge, heavy concrete, perfect rendering and attention to detail. The garden office in the lowest section of the garden was surrounded by a simple composite decking terrace. The central garden feature with style… A central focal point, a statement and a use. Sophisticated seating, a social area; smooth in its design, stylish and certainly stands out as the central piece in the garden. The planting scheme 12 tonnes of soil and more in compost is essential for the scheme of new planting over 98% of the planting was new with almost no plants retained from the overgrown mess the garden started out with. Mind your own business… or better known as Soleirolia Soleirolii forms a blanket of tiny leaves, this in between the concrete forms. Shade tolerant fescues and short grasses in vibrant greens and maroons are chosen for this garden
Relaxing Zen Garden
Relaxing Zen Garden
Calming Spaces Interiors, Design & RemodelingCalming Spaces Interiors, Design & Remodeling
Stockwell
Stockwell
Emma O'Connell Garden DesignEmma O'Connell Garden Design
Detail of dove-grey smooth sawn sandstone pavers interplanted with thyme. Foliage, texture and colour from the veronicastrum, pittosporum, hakonechloa, pinus mugo and athyrium soften the pavers' clean lines. Beyond is the outdoor kitchen cooker and fridge in slate grey.
Finchley terraced garden
Finchley terraced garden
Nordland LandscapesNordland Landscapes
his terraced garden had seen better days and was riddled with issues. The client wanted to breathe fresh life into this outdoor space so that they could enjoy it in all weathers. The first issue to address was that the garden sloped quite dramatically away from the house which meant that it felt awkward and unuseable. Also, the decking was rotten which made it slippery and unsafe to walk on. The small lawn was suffering from poor drainage and the steep slope made it very difficult to maintain. We replaced the old decking with one constructed out of composite plastic so that it would last the test of time and not suffer from the effects of our damp climate. The decking area was also enlarged so that the client could use it to sit out and enjoy the view. It also meant they could have a large table and chair set for entertaining. The garden was split into two levels with the use of a stone-filled gabion cage retaining wall system which allowed us to level both upper and lower sections using a process of cut and fill. This gave us two large flat areas which were used as a formal lawn and orchard and wildflower area. When back-filling the upper area, we improved the drainage with a simple land drainage system. Now this terraced garden is beautiful and just waiting to be enjoyed.

Contemporary Garden with a Pathway 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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