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Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in San Francisco with a vegetable garden and gravel.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in San Francisco with a vegetable garden and gravel.
Reveal Design LLC
This front yard had to also act as a clients back yard. The existing back yard is a ravine, so there is little room to functionally use it. This created a design element to create a sense of space/privacy while also allowing the Mid Century Modern Architecture to shine through. (and keep the feel of a front yard)
We used concrete walls to break up the rooms, and guide people into the front entrance. We added IPE details on the wall and planters to soften the concrete, and Ore Inc aluminum containers with a rust finish to frame the entrance. The Aspen trees break the horizontal plane and are lit up at night, further defining the front yard. All the trees are on color lights and have the ability to change at the click of a button for both holidays, and seasonal accents. The slate chip beds keep the bed lines clean and clearly define the planting ares versus the lawn areas. The walkway is one monolithic pour that mimics the look of large scale pavers, with the added function of smooth,set-in-place, concrete.
Bright Green Garden
Low light reflecting off the house.
Inspiration for a small contemporary garden in Surrey.
Inspiration for a small contemporary garden in Surrey.
Living Gardens Landscape Design
Succulent wall
Small contemporary backyard garden in Orange County with a vertical garden.
Small contemporary backyard garden in Orange County with a vertical garden.
Bliss Garden Design, LLC
Bliss Garden Design
This is an example of a contemporary side yard garden in Seattle with gravel.
This is an example of a contemporary side yard garden in Seattle with gravel.
Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Photos taken just after installation, there are more recent photos in this project. The front areas of this landscape were transformed from a tired, water thirsty lawn into a contemporary setting with dramatic concrete pavers leading to the home's entrance and a new driveway using large concrete slabs with small black pebbles set in resin. Plants for sun and part shade complete this project, just completed in February 2014. The back areas of this transformation are in a separate project: Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel http://www.houzz.com/projects/456093/Modern-Water-Side-Landscape-Remodel---Lawn-Replaced--Novato--CA
Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
BC Greenhouse Builders Ltd
Our Cross Country Cape Cod 12x16 Double Glass greenhouse. Raised on a 24" rock wall, this beautifully appointed greenhouse is designed with automatic roof vents, support truss system and commercial storefront door.
Charlotte Rowe Garden Design
Charlotte Rowe Garden Design. A multi-stemmed Amelanchier lamarckii tree in bloom.
Photo of a contemporary garden in London.
Photo of a contemporary garden in London.
KAA Design
Image © Sharon Risedorph
Design ideas for a contemporary sloped shaded garden in Los Angeles.
Design ideas for a contemporary sloped shaded garden in Los Angeles.
Ann Kearsley Design
A private garden along Maine's southern coast.
Photo of a contemporary partial sun garden for summer in Portland Maine.
Photo of a contemporary partial sun garden for summer in Portland Maine.
Wagner Hodgson
Situated on a 100 acre site, this landscape for a private residence draws it's inspiration from the classic mountain lodges of the northeast. Rich sweeping drifts of native perennials, grasses and shrubs create a relaxed, elegant composition that ground the home and define a variety of spaces for family gathering, entertaining and quiet reflection. Large caliper trees were planted to compliment the surrounding mature trees, providing a sense of permanence and timelessness. An existing pond was augmented and expanded for swimming with a 'diving rock' hand selected and perched at one end. The south-facing terrace is defined by large slabs of stone and a grand outdoor fireplace that gives way to views of the neighboring ski trails.
Photo Credit: Westphalen Photography
Contemporary Garden Design Ideas
Amelia B. Lima & Associates, INC.
A 4o feet long green wall creates a living colorful mural on a side yard.
Amelia B. Lima
This is an example of a contemporary side yard garden in San Diego with gravel.
This is an example of a contemporary side yard garden in San Diego with gravel.
SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture - Montana
A forgotten backyard space was reimagined and transformed by SCJ Studio for outdoor living, dining, entertaining, and play. A terraced approach was needed to meet up with existing grades to the alley, new concrete stairs with integrated lighting, paving, built-in benches, a turf area, and planting were carefully thought through.
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