Contemporary Garden Design Ideas
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Photo of a small contemporary backyard partial sun garden for summer in Hertfordshire with a garden path and brick pavers.
Photo of a small contemporary backyard partial sun garden for summer in Hertfordshire with a garden path and brick pavers.
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Expansive contemporary side yard partial sun formal garden in Melbourne with natural stone pavers for fall.
Expansive contemporary side yard partial sun formal garden in Melbourne with natural stone pavers for fall.
Blue Ribbon Lady LandscapingDesign ideas for a large contemporary front yard shaded formal garden in Dallas with a water feature and natural stone pavers.
ARCADIA GARDEN Ландшафтная СтудияInspiration for a contemporary front yard partial sun driveway for summer in Moscow with natural stone pavers.
Ivy & BloomThis small back garden had more than its share of issues to address. From the narrow angled site, to the slope of the ground, lack of privacy, public drains, aging existing retaining walls and deck, underground electrical wiring, and difficult access, it really had it all!
The clients wanted a leafy secluded spot, where they could relax, entertain and feel immersed in nature. They also wanted a small productive area for some herbs and fruit trees. A garden shed was required and a means of access through from the front garden, although privacy was to be important.
The old deck was removed and replaced with beautiful vitex decking. This new deck connect the rooms of the house and wraps itself around the house, effectively managing the worst of the slope and creating clear symmetry within the angled boundaries. A central retained bed with a feature flowering cherry tree creates a generous boardwalk and makes the decking feel part of the garden. A privacy screen and considered planting increases privacy. A series of oversize platform stairs lead up to the highest part of the garden, which is filled with raised beds for vegetable and herbs and fruit trees.
Generous natural schist stepping stones connect the utility area of the garden to the decked area and meander through the vege garden.
The planting is designed to be leafy and green with soft white accents through the season. Beautiful feature trees include Prunus Shimidsu Sakura, Cercis Canadensis and Betula jacquemonti. Summer flowering perennials include gaura, verbena bonariensis, alchemilla mollis, anenome japonica and hydrangea.
Photos by Dee McQuillan
Ivy & BloomThis small back garden had more than its share of issues to address. From the narrow angled site, to the slope of the ground, lack of privacy, public drains, aging existing retaining walls and deck, underground electrical wiring, and difficult access, it really had it all!
The clients wanted a leafy secluded spot, where they could relax, entertain and feel immersed in nature. They also wanted a small productive area for some herbs and fruit trees. A garden shed was required and a means of access through from the front garden, although privacy was to be important.
The old deck was removed and replaced with beautiful vitex decking. This new deck connect the rooms of the house and wraps itself around the house, effectively managing the worst of the slope and creating clear symmetry within the angled boundaries. A central retained bed with a feature flowering cherry tree creates a generous boardwalk and makes the decking feel part of the garden. A privacy screen and considered planting increases privacy. A series of oversize platform stairs lead up to the highest part of the garden, which is filled with raised beds for vegetable and herbs and fruit trees.
Generous natural schist stepping stones connect the utility area of the garden to the decked area and meander through the vege garden.
The planting is designed to be leafy and green with soft white accents through the season. Beautiful feature trees include Prunus Shimidsu Sakura, Cercis Canadensis and Betula jacquemonti. Summer flowering perennials include gaura, verbena bonariensis, alchemilla mollis, anenome japonica and hydrangea.
Photos by Dee McQuillan
Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.Colorful yet serene entry garden. Photography: Van Inwegen Digital Arts.
Contemporary front yard garden in Chicago.
Contemporary front yard garden in Chicago.
Ketti Kupper Conscious Life DesignRainy day parkstrip.
Small contemporary front yard full sun garden in Los Angeles.
Small contemporary front yard full sun garden in Los Angeles.
Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLAInspiration for a large contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with a water feature and gravel.
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard garden in Miami.
Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard garden in Miami.
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingThis is an example of a small contemporary backyard partial sun garden in London.
Patrick Lannan DesignsThis is an example of a large contemporary backyard full sun garden in San Francisco with a wood fence.
Contemporary Garden Design Ideas
Nature's Perspective LandscapingA space for growing vegetables and potting plants is made more aesthetically pleasing, with a geometric planter design, a large bubbling urn and natural clay pavers and bluestone slabs. A drip irrigation system keeps plants lush and thriving.
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