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Contemporary Green Garden Ideas and Designs

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Modern Landscape Houston Heights
Modern Landscape Houston Heights
Urbanscapes LLCUrbanscapes LLC
Steven Acquard Freshly cut for Spring time the gulf coast muhly grass will flush out with pink feathery like tips to add another layer of height and soften the approach.
Herb garden nestled in gravel
Herb garden nestled in gravel
Everett Garden DesignsEverett Garden Designs
©Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.
Salisbury Crescent
Salisbury Crescent
UserUser
Garden Designer - www.sarahnaybour.co.uk
Formal Shade Garden - Spring in South Border
Formal Shade Garden - Spring in South Border
The Crafted GardenThe Crafted Garden
Shade perennial border in spring using spring-blooming plants that will give way to maturing summer species. Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba', Camassia, Columbine. Design, execution, photo - Susan Irving
Reflection Garden
Reflection Garden
Charlotte Rowe Garden DesignCharlotte Rowe Garden Design
Charlotte Rowe Garden Design. Secondary seating area at the end of the garden at night.
Washington Str Remodel
Washington Str Remodel
vaso peritos interior designvaso peritos interior design
Wintergreen
Wintergreen
McKenzie CollectionMcKenzie Collection
Rooftops, Decks and Patios with Artificial Grass
Rooftops, Decks and Patios with Artificial Grass
SYNLawnSYNLawn
These property owners have turned their outdoor space into a lush-looking garden. Since they have SYNlawn artificial grass, they can spend their weekends tending to the flowers instead of mowing or watering their lawn. © SYNLawn artificial grass - all rights reserved.
Miscanthus 'Ferner osten'
Miscanthus 'Ferner osten'
Landscapes & CieLandscapes & Cie
Landscapes et Cie - Clare Obéron
Chalk Farm - West London
Chalk Farm - West London
Adolfo Harrison GardensAdolfo Harrison Gardens
Garden Design, Calton Avenue, 6
Garden Design, Calton Avenue, 6
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
Marek Troszczynski
Lisa Wilcox Deyo Landscape Architecture, LLC
Lisa Wilcox Deyo Landscape Architecture, LLC
Lisa Wilcox Deyo Landscape ArchitectureLisa Wilcox Deyo Landscape Architecture
Melissa Clark Photography
Contemporary Townhouse - Heights, Houston
Contemporary Townhouse - Heights, Houston
Lanson B. Jones & Co, Inc.Lanson B. Jones & Co, Inc.
Total makeover of this contemporary Houston Heights townhome backyard. A brick border with notched corners encapsulates a crowned synthetic lawn creating an extremely low maintenance, puppy-friendly space. We lined the lawn frame with Blackstar Gravel (instead of mulch) to add elegance and make this space even more low maintenance. A row of evenly spaced Eagleston Hollies line the back fence and will grow to add additional privacy from neighboring homes. Confederate Jasmine is trellised on a diamond cable pattern and will bloom white in spring. The fence is painted with our proprietary "River Oaks Green"... a secret recipe of Lanson B. Jones & Company!
Tropical Garden in Northwood
Tropical Garden in Northwood
Garden ArtsGarden Arts
Denise Cadwallader
old mail rd goes contemporary
old mail rd goes contemporary
ECOECO
Shriver
Shriver
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Barn wood, chipping green, clean modern lines, covered patio, garden playhouse, gazebo, golf green, golf putting green, indoor-outdoor living, low maintenance, matte colors, minimalist, modern design, modern fireplace, outdoor bar, outdoor dining, outdoor TV, patio extension, pergola, Synlawn Be Burke Photography
Lakewood Backyard with Artificial Grass
Lakewood Backyard with Artificial Grass
PlushGrass Custom Synthetic TurfPlushGrass Custom Synthetic Turf
Artificial grass requires no mowing, watering, or fertilizing. Dog urine won't stain or discolor the artificial grass. Clean ups on artificial grass are easier than on natural grass. If you're tired of re-sodding year after year due to your dogs then consider an artificial grass dog run from PlushGrass. Additionally, your dog(s) won't track dust or mud into the house with an artificial lawn or dog run area.
Tropical Garden
Tropical Garden
Jim Fogarty Design Pty LtdJim Fogarty Design Pty Ltd
Pic & Design by Jim Fogarty
Fulham Garden
Fulham Garden
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
Past Work
Past Work
Landform Consultants LtdLandform Consultants Ltd

Contemporary Green Garden 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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