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Contemporary Side Garden Ideas and Designs

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Very private backyard enclave
Very private backyard enclave
Morgan Howarth PhotographyMorgan Howarth Photography
Very private backyard enclave
Modern Zen Garden Small Space Design
Modern Zen Garden Small Space Design
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. Galvanized troughs used for vegetables in the side yard. An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Ranches
Ranches
Hortus Grass-Artificial Turf Solutions in DubaiHortus Grass-Artificial Turf Solutions in Dubai
Nadeem
Mountain View Contemporary
Mountain View Contemporary
Skyline design studioSkyline design studio
van Adelsberg / Grant Residence
van Adelsberg / Grant Residence
Giulietti Schouten Weber ArchitectsGiulietti Schouten Weber Architects
Photos By; Nate Grant
Commercial Aluminum Pool Fence
Commercial Aluminum Pool Fence
Freedom Fence & RailingFreedom Fence & Railing
Looking for stylish privacy that lasts for 20+ years? Aluminum fence installation is the solution you need! Homeowners and property owners in Pittsburgh, PA continue to choose aluminum fence installation because it’s low-maintenance, sleek, and affordable. The residential and commercial aluminum fencing that we install not only looks lovely but functions exceedingly well, too. The fence panels are powder coated with extreme attention to detail to help prevent chipping, scratching, and fading.
Los Angeles County Residence
Los Angeles County Residence
Angelus Paving StonesAngelus Paving Stones
Angelus Pavilion 2 Concrete Pavers in Adobe/Copper/Mocha.
Custom Metal Fencing
Custom Metal Fencing
Great Lakes Metal FabricationGreat Lakes Metal Fabrication
Custom wrought iron fencing, wavy contemporary metal panels, steel privacy screen for neighbors, decorative metal fencing design.

To read more about this project, click here or start at the Great Lakes Metal Fabrication metal railing page
Sichtschutzwände
Sichtschutzwände
DAUTI Garten- und LandschaftsbauDAUTI Garten- und Landschaftsbau
Anlegung Sichtschutzwände aus Glas- und Holzelementen
Pocket Garden
Pocket Garden
Reep Lawncare & LandscapingReep Lawncare & Landscaping
This is a pocket garden created off the side of a clients home in a space that was originally all brush. There are before and after pictures in this project. The plants blend beautifully into the native background with a mica speckled flagstone pathway and a flowing faux river of pink granite & intermixed with blue pacific juniper. All plants are a low maintenance and requires minimal watering accented by native pine straw.
Outdoor Entertaining, Kensington Courtyard
Outdoor Entertaining, Kensington Courtyard
The Bloomsbury GardenerThe Bloomsbury Gardener
Scandinavian Farmhouse
Scandinavian Farmhouse
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
www.jfaynovakphotography.com
Niche
Niche
Seed Studio Landscape DesignSeed Studio Landscape Design
image: Travis Rhoads Photography
Pathways, Patios & Stonework
Pathways, Patios & Stonework
UserUser
Stepping Stone Pathway
Stepping Stone Pathway
Krent Wieland Design, Inc.Krent Wieland Design, Inc.
Prairie Village Front Landscape
Prairie Village Front Landscape
Embassy Landscape GroupEmbassy Landscape Group
Hip Modern Courtyard
Hip Modern Courtyard
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
C Killingsworth
C Killingsworth
Huettl Landscape ArchitectureHuettl Landscape Architecture
Pielich, DesPlaines IL
Pielich, DesPlaines IL
Basic LandscapeBasic Landscape
A path of large random shaped flagstone connects the drive to the patio and helps keep summer party traffic out of the house. Creeping Thyme (Thymus coccinea), valued for its fragrance, neat compact habit and masses of tiny flowers in early summer is used as a groundcover between the stepping stones and throughout the bed. Ron Levinson, Basic Landscape

Contemporary Side 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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