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Contemporary Garden with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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Much Hadham Barn Conversion Garden
Much Hadham Barn Conversion Garden
Amanda Broughton Garden DesignAmanda Broughton Garden Design
A stunning large Lily Bowl by Urbis in a Corten Steel finish, was used as a reflective pool, forming the centre piece to the gravel garden.
Raised garden beds and deer fence
Raised garden beds and deer fence
Red Cedar LandscapesRed Cedar Landscapes
Healdsburg
Healdsburg
Randy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape ArchitectureRandy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape Architecture
Majestic heritage Lobata Oak at entry pavilion. Jason Liske, photographer
Informal European Garden
Informal European Garden
Daryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens InternationalDaryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens International
Balcones Residence
Balcones Residence
Studio BalconesStudio Balcones
Lars Frazer
Green Wall
Green Wall
Amelia B. Lima & Associates, INC.Amelia B. Lima & Associates, INC.
A 4o feet long green wall creates a living colorful mural on a side yard. Amelia B. Lima
lkpt residence
lkpt residence
Studio EMGStudio EMG
The LKPT residence, designed by Eric Green, is an outdoor gathering space defined by its sculpted objects and sustainable plantings. The central feature of the space is a 40" hand polished concrete wall. The wall is joined by a custom concrete firepit, pergola, and fountain. Green incorporated the classic lounge bench and chairs for seating, specified from the artists product line.
Hollywood Hills Electic
Hollywood Hills Electic
Barefoot LandscapeBarefoot Landscape
Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill
Banyon Tree Design StudioBanyon Tree Design Studio
The exposed front yard has regular passersby on the sidewalk with a full view of the new water feature and shade garden entry garden. A new privacy fence mimics the historic iron fence.
Architecte Paysagiste Nice | Le jardin cocoon
Architecte Paysagiste Nice | Le jardin cocoon
Riviera Gardens. Architecte Paysagiste Côte d'AzurRiviera Gardens. Architecte Paysagiste Côte d'Azur
Ce jardin urbain a été conçu pour dynamiser un terrain de forme carré et offrir une palette florale généreuse, grâce à une composition habile de massifs abondamment plantés. Des courbes énergisantes entourent une sélection de plantes aimant le soleil : agrumes, lantana, pistachier lentisque, pittosporum nain, sauge de Russie, lavande, lys d'un jour, agapanthe, menthe des chats et fines herbes. Des fleurs à couleurs complémentaires envoient une invitation au "carpe diem", en tant qu'expressions éphémères d'une beauté intemporelle. Outre son effet apaisant, la pièce d'eau sert d'écran acoustique par rapport au contexte urbain environnant. L'attention portée aux détails et les contours inattendus font de ce jardin à la fois une peinture à contempler et un espace pour des fêtes intimes.
Neubau EFH Gestaltung Aussenanlagen
Neubau EFH Gestaltung Aussenanlagen
ROOMARTS - INNEN⎪ARCHITEKTEN⎪INGENIEUREROOMARTS - INNEN⎪ARCHITEKTEN⎪INGENIEURE
Contemporary New Home Landscape - Caledonia
Contemporary New Home Landscape - Caledonia
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Renn Kuhnen Photography
Shades of Green
Shades of Green
Living Gardens Landscape DesignLiving Gardens Landscape Design
Our clients were looking to replace their existing dying grass with a welcoming low water design. We created a fire pit seating area under trees with string lights overhead. The fountain is featured opposite the master bedroom windows. A low water and low maintenance design.
Seaponack
Seaponack
Audrey Matlock ArchitectAudrey Matlock Architect
Frederick Street Project -- Ping Pong Table
Frederick Street Project -- Ping Pong Table
Scott Lipscomb Landscape Architect (SLLA)Scott Lipscomb Landscape Architect (SLLA)
Another angle of the ping pong table. Also included in this picture is water fountain surrounded by river rock. Photo Credit: Scott Lipscomb
California Contemporary
California Contemporary
Roushall GardensRoushall Gardens
Contemporary Landscape
Contemporary Landscape
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
Artfully Accessible, West Sussex
Artfully Accessible, West Sussex
Acres WildAcres Wild
Accessible Family Garden, West Sussex, UK
Past Landscape Projects
Past Landscape Projects
Alpine Construction and Design Ltd.Alpine Construction and Design Ltd.
Past Landscape Projects
Past Landscape Projects
Alpine Construction and Design Ltd.Alpine Construction and Design Ltd.

Contemporary Garden with Gravel 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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