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Contemporary Garden with Decomposed Granite Ideas and Designs

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Atherton Complex
Atherton Complex
Blue Sierra Landscape ConstructionBlue Sierra Landscape Construction
New landscape remodel, include concrete, lighting, outdoor living space and drought resistant planting.
English Modernist in Santa Monica
English Modernist in Santa Monica
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Golden Spiral - Beecroft
Golden Spiral - Beecroft
The Other Side Landscapes Pty LtdThe Other Side Landscapes Pty Ltd
Based on the a logarithmic spiral this garden required extensive protection of existing structures through the demolition of an existing swimming pool and the construction of a sweeping spiral like face brick retaining wall. The wall has a double bull nose capping and is raked and curved to meet the existing contours. The garden was intended to be functional, productive, provide habitat for a range of native fauna, relaxation and recreation for the owners. Features of this sustainable landscape include the hardwood bespoke day bed, circular frog pond, custom made and sourced special dry pressed bricks, and the sustainable, productive and elegant plantscaping. Photos by Peter Brennan
Topanga Canyon Hideaway
Topanga Canyon Hideaway
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
The custom concrete bench was designed to nestle into the hillside in a separate patio space paved with decomposed granite. It is strategically placed to take in the beautiful canyon vista.
Sunset Cliffs Complete Makeover with New Pool
Sunset Cliffs Complete Makeover with New Pool
Landscape LogicLandscape Logic
These are decorative metal privacy panels placed on the side yard. We planted Podocarpus between for fillets and star jasmine vine to climb on them. Of course we put lights behind them to create a silhouette effect.
I see Wild
I see Wild
Phillip WithersPhillip Withers
Contemporary Coastal Garden Transformation in Aptos
Contemporary Coastal Garden Transformation in Aptos
Elemental Design GroupElemental Design Group
Contemporary black path light with carex meanders along decomposed granite path retained by Sonoma fieldstones.
Salt Lake City Landscapes
Salt Lake City Landscapes
Second Nature LandscapesSecond Nature Landscapes
Scott Poderick
Quand l'intérieur & le jardin se rencontrent
Quand l'intérieur & le jardin se rencontrent
MAXIME ARNOUX - Paysagiste-ConcepteurMAXIME ARNOUX - Paysagiste-Concepteur
Johanna
Johanna
Mark Odom Studio IncMark Odom Studio Inc
Topher Ayrhart: http://topherayrhart.com/
Native Perennial Border
Native Perennial Border
California Eco Design, Inc.California Eco Design, Inc.
Clean pathway lines give a native garden permission to go a little bit wild and still look intentional.
Shedd Residence
Shedd Residence
AJW Landscape DesignAJW Landscape Design
This backyard was a jungle - tearing out the old deck, leveling with boulders adding boulder steps and a flagstone patio along with new lawn and plants made for a fantastic makeover. Doing the patio out of decomposed granite helped with the budget as well.
Shedd Residence
Shedd Residence
AJW Landscape DesignAJW Landscape Design
This backyard was a jungle - tearing out the old deck, leveling with boulders adding boulder steps and a flagstone patio along with new lawn and plants made for a fantastic makeover. Doing the patio out of decomposed granite helped with the budget as well.
Sonoma California Breezehouse
Sonoma California Breezehouse
Blu HomesBlu Homes
Front walk up to deck of our Breezehouse model in Sonoma, CA Siding: Western Red Cedar Sil Bonit Cement Board Siding in Ash Gray (Treated) Andersen Windows: Terratone Exterior Trim finish Concrete Planter
English Modernist in Santa Monica
English Modernist in Santa Monica
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Our Completed Work
Our Completed Work
Sonshine Landscape Co.Sonshine Landscape Co.
New build conversion to DG landscape. minimalist with wood/dg steps. Succulents and grasses.
Adams Street, Denver, CO
Adams Street, Denver, CO
LAND BY DESIGNLAND BY DESIGN
Corten steel sculpture, Corten steel firepit, wood trellis, wood pergola, raised Trex deck, Outdoor dining, Outdoor living, boulder water feature, granite chip, concrete edging Corten steel focal point.
Succulent garden, Rolling HIls Estates, CA
Succulent garden, Rolling HIls Estates, CA
Richie-Bray, Inc. Landscape ArchitectRichie-Bray, Inc. Landscape Architect
Front entry courtyard, with fountain and succulent color
Landscaping Projects
Landscaping Projects
Academic Landscaping, LLCAcademic Landscaping, LLC
The Oakland Project
The Oakland Project
Moss Boss StudiosMoss Boss Studios
This garden is all about creating a fun, safe environment for kids to learn and play. Log steppers and boulders of varying heights encourage the young ones to test their balance, while mini railway sleepers provide a place to rest and chat. The bush tucker garden provides a sensory experience and an opportunity for the kids to learn about bush food and food growing.

Contemporary Garden with Decomposed Granite 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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