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Sun Drenched to Shady Oasis
Sun Drenched to Shady Oasis
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Whether or not the fire is lit, it is a favorite foliage-wrapped retreat for reading and morning coffee.
Silo Drive Project
Silo Drive Project
Blue Sky AgriscapingBlue Sky Agriscaping
Subterranean Trampoline Garden
Jester's Crown
Jester's Crown
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
A steeply graded front yard is transformed with a beautiful custom meandering staircase down to the front entry that eases guests through the landscape, allows for enjoyment of the space, and helps ease runoff flowing toward the house. Dressed with blackstar gravel and accented with limestone boulders excavated from the site, this blend of hardscape captivates the eye, adding visual interest all year 'round. The highlight here is on the custom metal handrail that follows the gorgeous angles of the staircase all the way down to the front landing.
Малый сад на Анкудиновском шоссе
Малый сад на Анкудиновском шоссе
Максим ШкиревМаксим Шкирев
brick & stone patio with children's garden
brick & stone patio with children's garden
City Garden CompanyCity Garden Company
A fun, inviting and low-maintenance outdoor living space for both adults and children to enjoy, in Watkinsville, GA. Patio with gas-fueled outdoor fireplace and deck, designed to work a variety of elements into a small parcel of backyard and to allow for access from the 2nd floor kitchen of this home in Watkinsville, GA. As the clients' wish list also included an outdoor kitchen, the necessary gas and drainage fittings were built into the destined spot, ready for the future addition of a grill and sink. The brick for the walls and fireplace was carefully selected to match the house, while completing the Oklahoma flagstone patio floor and stone cap. All stone and brick was hand-cut and laid by the City Garden Co install team. Plants and trees were added as a second phase to fit in with budget and optimal planting season. ZoomWorks
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
Forestville
Forestville
Get-eco - Sustainable Landscape DesignsGet-eco - Sustainable Landscape Designs
Contemporary native design that reflect the clients engineering background. Cath Leo photos
Newtown Garden
Newtown Garden
Heather Vincent LandscapesHeather Vincent Landscapes
Large Anglesea rock, river stones and quartz pebble combined with shade loving plants Japanese Maple, Clivia and Hosta make for an interesting vista from the two storey glass stairwell.
One acre Rural Landscape Design Project
One acre Rural Landscape Design Project
Botaniscapes by TraceyBotaniscapes by Tracey
Existing front pillars veneered with rock and new fencing replaced previous split rails. Front lawn area in the center of circular driveway replaced by water-wise plant material, enhancing remodel of house.
Riverside in Riverhead
Riverside in Riverhead
Cameron Building Solutions AucklandCameron Building Solutions Auckland
Native planting borders a flat raised tall fescue ready lawn.
Ponce Davis
Ponce Davis
Preschel + Bassan StudioPreschel + Bassan Studio
California Contemporary
California Contemporary
Roushall GardensRoushall Gardens
Colorful new front yard in Chula Vista
Colorful new front yard in Chula Vista
Botaniscapes by TraceyBotaniscapes by Tracey
A non-traditional way of using 'front yard' space. Thirsty sod replaced by colorful water-wise plant material and drip irrigation.
Artificial Grass in Summer
Artificial Grass in Summer
Amazon Landscaping and Garden DesignAmazon Landscaping and Garden Design
Artificial Grass in a Dublin Garden during Summertime 014060004 Amazonlandcaping.ie
Terraced Retaining Beds
Terraced Retaining Beds
Sundance Landscaping LimitedSundance Landscaping Limited
Conservation Meadowscape
Conservation Meadowscape
West Winds Nursery LLCWest Winds Nursery LLC
A few lingering icy blue flowers in the Willowleaf Amsonia along with the Salvia adds interest. The colorful orange foliage in the background is from the native Diervilla 'Kodiak Orange'. Photograph by Katherine Palmer
Residential - Ngunnawal ACT
Residential - Ngunnawal ACT
Provincial Plants and LandscapesProvincial Plants and Landscapes
Compact block in new estate needed maximum impact for minimal dollars and maintenance requirements. Eco - chic!
Textural Tufting Habits of Zoysia
Textural Tufting Habits of Zoysia
Moss Boss StudiosMoss Boss Studios
The Zoysia's tufting habit echos the granite boulder forms, and contrasts in texture and colour.
Potrero Hill Garden
Potrero Hill Garden
Xeric OasisXeric Oasis
An almost 1 acre garden designed to thrive with no water in San Francisco's Potrero Hill. Filled with agaves, aloes, yuccas, succulents, cussonias, leucadendrons and euphorbias, this garden's pathways lead the visitor to secret seating areas and hidden delights.
Berry Residence
Berry Residence
The Garden Artist LLCThe Garden Artist LLC
Colorful and textured plantings line the pathway to this home's entry. Four-season interest.

Contemporary Garden with Mulch 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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