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Symmetrical Front Yard
Symmetrical Front Yard
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
Adding exterior lighting under the eaves of the porch adds functionality in the dark, but during the early evening hours, this lighting adds dimension and a cozy vibe.
Boulder and Firepit Seating Area
Boulder and Firepit Seating Area
Gravel and GreenGravel and Green
Upper Beachwood Canyon Courtyard
Upper Beachwood Canyon Courtyard
Studio PetrichorStudio Petrichor
Deep Cove Garden
Deep Cove Garden
Liana Sipelis ArchitectLiana Sipelis Architect
Liana Sipelis
Negron Residence
Negron Residence
Promise Path Landscaping IncPromise Path Landscaping Inc
Adding different shape's and texture to break the monotony was done using beach pebble to do just that. Zack Benson Photography
Eagle Rock 2
Eagle Rock 2
Red BermRed Berm
Newly built house needed a landscape. So from dirt sprang a usable backyard with a firepit, barbeque, retaining walls, and lawn area for the dog.
Pleasure Point
Pleasure Point
UserUser
The entry courtyard contains a recycled granite curbstone bench from the Richard Gervais Collection.. The open area around the bench is covered with polished La Paz pebbles, allowing water to percolate into the ground. Photo-Chris Jacobson, GardenArt Group
An estate properties front yard makeover
An estate properties front yard makeover
Melanie Rekola Landscape DesignMelanie Rekola Landscape Design
This lovely estate property boasts a large and focal front entrance and road entry design in balance with the expansive home. The free form driveway inlay breaks up the large front yard drive/ patio space and adds a focal point. Large retained gardens with trees further ground the home. The roadside entry has 2 large address stones and drought tolerant gardens to welcome both residence and visitors alike. This amazing project won 2 "Awards of Excellence" from both Landscape Ontario and Unilock Life in 2010-2011. Landscape design by Melanie Rekola
Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel - Front, Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA
Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel - Front, Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
The front areas of this landscape were transformed from a tired, water thirsty lawn into a contemporary setting with dramatic concrete pavers leading to the home's entrance and a new driveway using large concrete slabs with small black pebbles set in resin. Plants for sun and part shade complete this project. They include Bulbine frutescens 'Hallmark', a non-stop bloomer in northern california with orange/yellow flowers, with Creeping Raspberry (Rubus pentalobus) a tough ground covers that forms a dense matt. Elfin thyme ground cover softens the concrete pathway, and mondo grass on other side of pathway with a Japanese Maple tree accented with Mexican pebbles. Completed in February 2014. The back areas of this transformation are in a separate project: Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel. Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design.
Frontyard lawn removal
Frontyard lawn removal
Kellie Carlin Landscape DesignKellie Carlin Landscape Design
Concrete paver path and rock mulch. Photo courtesy of Gabriel Carlin
Modern Landscape Details
Modern Landscape Details
Bradford Associates, LLCBradford Associates, LLC
Blue Fescue at the front entry draws the eye and contrasts with the light stone, concrete and pavers.
Backyard
Backyard
Landscape Design & Associates LLCLandscape Design & Associates LLC
Winding paver path leads down to water front. Flagstone then leads into dock area. A variety of perennials and herbs have been selected. KShafer
Ocean Front Walk Marina del Rey
Ocean Front Walk Marina del Rey
California Deck BuildersCalifornia Deck Builders

Integral Lighting
Integral Lighting
Integral LightingIntegral Lighting
Hardscape lighting by Integral Lighting.
Award Winning Landscape
Award Winning Landscape
The Garden Artist LLCThe Garden Artist LLC
Selected by the Lunaria League and Idaho Botanical Gardens for the 2012 Garden Tour. My customer wanted a garden full of sedums. The Yucca and the Bristlecone Pine add vertical interest. The water feature/fire pit adds a unique element to the landscape. The sitting area around the fire feature is built from natural stone, accented with tile that matches the reflecting pool structure.
Key
Key
Banyon Tree Design StudioBanyon Tree Design Studio
Urban landscape masterplan and installation. We created continuity of color, texture, and form starting at the street and front yard, and reaching to the rear yard and alleyway. Contemporary and naturalistic plantings blur the lines of rigidity and formality of this modern garden, while the structure of hardscaping holds the composition together year-round.
Camelback Mountain Contemporary | Front Entry Drive
Camelback Mountain Contemporary | Front Entry Drive
Greey PickettGreey Pickett
This “Arizona Inspired” home draws on some of the couples’ favorite desert inspirations. The architecture honors the Wrightian design of The Arizona Biltmore, the courtyard raised planter beds feature labeled specimen cactus in the style of the Desert Botanical Gardens, and the expansive backyard offers a resort-style pool and cabana with plenty of entertainment space. Additional focal areas of landscape design include an outdoor living room in the front courtyard with custom steel fire trough, a shallow negative-edge fountain, and a rare “nurse tree” that was salvaged from a nearby site, sits in the corner of the courtyard – a unique conversation starter. The wash that runs on either side of the museum-glass hallway is filled with aloes, agaves and cactus. On the far end of the lot, a fire pit surrounded by desert planting offers stunning views both day and night of the Praying Monk rock formation on Camelback Mountain. Project Details: Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Higgins Architects Builder: GM Hunt Builders Landscape Contractor: Benhart Landscaping Interior Designer: Kitchell Brusnighan Interior Design Photography: Ian Denker
Unique Tree For Modern Front Yard
Unique Tree For Modern Front Yard
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
Design details like this unique tree create a space that feels curated and seamless, an addition to the landscape and that enhances the modern vibes of the home.
Backyard Paradise
Backyard Paradise
Morgan Howarth PhotographyMorgan Howarth Photography
Maryland Landscaping, Twilight, Pool, Pavillion, Pergola, Spa, Whirlpool, Outdoor Kitchen, Front steps by Wheats Landscaping
Continuous Driveway and Walkway
Continuous Driveway and Walkway
blue house gardensblue house gardens
We used Techobloc Blu80 for the driveway and walkway, which blended well with the look of the house and the concrete in the back garden.

Contemporary Garden with Concrete Paving 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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