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Small contemporary backyard shaded garden in Montreal for summer.
Small contemporary backyard shaded garden in Montreal for summer.
Roland Oehme Landscape Architecture
This is a small garden (approx. 600 sq. ft.) next to a corner townhome in an urban setting in Baltimore’s popular Hampden neighborhood. We transformed this former weed patch into a thriving and beautiful pollinator garden of mostly native plants. The client specifically wanted flowering plants for all pollinators, but especially hummingbirds, and the garden was to be bird friendly as well. I designed the garden and installed it with the help of landscape contractors. I located a water fountain against the rear wall. The client also desired a vine to cover the rear wall so I selected the Trumpet Vine which is growing beautifully. I continue to oversee the maintenance of this garden.
Landscape design and photo by Roland Oehme
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
The simple lines of this attractive contemporary home disguise a remarkable aspect of its construction: it received the coveted Gold Star rating from the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED program. This rating, granted after a third-party inspection, serves as the premier mark in green building achievement. LEED-certified homes cost less to operate, reducing energy and water bills by as much as 40%.
Designed by the Houston firm Murphy Mears Architects (www.murphymears.com), the house earned the LEED Gold Star award because of the firm’s expert use in areas such as water efficiency, sustainable materials and energy strategies. Both principals of the architectural firm hold LEED AP credentials which affirm their knowledge of advanced green building expertise.
To solidify their efforts to win the Gold Star certification, the firm hired Exterior Worlds to design the landscape using techniques that minimize the impact on ecosystems and water resources. Our charge was to employ drought-resistant plants, reclaimed materials and other green hardscapes to help Murphy Mears earn points within the LEED rating system.
In the front yard, we created a rectilinear garden covered with black star gravel. The bed’s straight lines pay homage to the house’s design while the dark gray gravel extends the color palette. In this zone of interest, we planted six ornamental Japanese blueberry trees and contoured them into conical shapes to contrast with the linearity of the house.
The homeowners had found reclaimed marble from a torn-down building and so we used these rectangular forms for the sidewalk. A border of gravel connects the sidewalk to the larger garden bed. The marble, which is striated white and black, also adds an interesting element of movement to the yard. We planted the rest of the yard with Zoysia grass since it possesses exceptional wear tolerance and good drought resistance.
Gravel garden beds extend to the sides of the house, a choice that is both aesthetically pleasing and earth-friendly. In sustainable landscaping, gravel is prized because of its durability, minimal maintenance requirements and because, being inorganic, it requires no watering.
For the back yard, we planted more Japanese blueberry trees and Zoysia grass to continue the theme begun in the front. Other plantings, requiring little water and pruning, were picked from the LEED-approved list. We also laid another pathway using the reclaimed marble, which leads around the property to the grill, patio and a potting table with reclaimed sink in the far back.
We built a patio using synthetic decking material in the same light gray color as the house. The decking material requires no staining and is particularly durable. The patio creates a transition between the interior and exterior, with the glass doors of the house feeding out into the back yard. It is uncovered, playing up the openness of the house’s design and making the most of Houston’s golden morning light with the house creating deep shade in the hot afternoons.
Perhaps the most striking thing that can be said about the property and its LEED rating is this: you’d never know it. That is, the innovative and far-ranging green techniques are woven so beautifully into its design all you notice is a superb house with an appealing landscape.
Fenton Roberts Garden Design
Photo Jo Fenton
Inspiration for a small contemporary front yard full sun garden for winter in London with gravel.
Inspiration for a small contemporary front yard full sun garden for winter in London with gravel.
User
A stylish path and lawn design that utilities the features available to create a vibrant and enjoyable environment for the owners.
This is an example of a small contemporary backyard garden in Limerick with a garden path and concrete pavers.
This is an example of a small contemporary backyard garden in Limerick with a garden path and concrete pavers.
Wahoo Pools Group, Inc.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular natural pool in Tampa with brick pavers.
Mohment
This modern residence in North Dallas consists of 4 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths with a large great room and adjoining game room. Blocks away from the future Dallas Midtown, this residence fits right in with its urban neighbors.
Nustone
Brazilian Slate Paving will add a sense of luxury to any garden or patio! The range of black and charcoal colours throughout the smooth, lightly riven surface of each of the slate pavers will offer a high-end appeal to any modern Slate Patio design. The natural stone paving is suited to the British climate, meaning that your patio will stay resistant to any harsh weather, with the strength and durability of the stone ensuring that your exterior stays looking its best all year round!
✅ Low Maintenance
✅ Naturally Riven Surface Texture
✅ Stunning Dark Tones
✅ Looks Great Wet & Dry
Brazilian Black Slate Paving has a unique lightly riven surface texture and is available in a range of eye-catching colour options, suitable for creating a modern or traditional patio design that will bring life to any garden. Like many natural stone paving materials, Brazilian slate paving is a very durable option for patios and pathways. A high-quality slate tile can last decades and the durability of the paving makes it an excellent option for high traffic outdoor areas. Black slate slabs are incredibly stain-resistant, meaning that your stone can look as good as new for years to come! Both its durability and stain-resistant nature makes it one of the best choices for those who want a no-fuss, low maintenance space.
Blueprint Landscape & Design LLC
Oversized walkway - Penacook NH designed and installed by Blueprint Landscape & Design LLC
This is an example of a small contemporary front yard garden in Boston with with path.
This is an example of a small contemporary front yard garden in Boston with with path.
Mariana Boryslavska
Photo of a small contemporary balcony for for apartments in Other with a roof extension.
Beuneiche Bernard Architecte d'intérieur
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard patio in Le Havre with decking.
Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd.
Concrete planters, patio, and stairs accentuate the front of this stunning west coast contemporary build.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Vancouver with a container garden and decking.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Vancouver with a container garden and decking.
Detroitangle
Detroitangle
Inspiration for a large contemporary front yard shaded driveway in Melbourne with a container garden and brick pavers.
Inspiration for a large contemporary front yard shaded driveway in Melbourne with a container garden and brick pavers.
High Desert Designs, llc
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard full sun formal garden for summer in Denver with a container garden.
Jill Davis Design
designed a garden edge to brighten up a boarder
Small contemporary front yard shaded formal garden in Chicago with a garden path for summer.
Small contemporary front yard shaded formal garden in Chicago with a garden path for summer.
Grafted Landscapes
Planter bordered with limestone blocks.
Texas native perennials with hardwood mulch.
Dry creek bed with limestone boulders.
Grafted Crew
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun garden in Austin.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun garden in Austin.
Myers Constructs, Inc.
A simple low deck off the back of this mid century split level means the home owners can walk out to enjoy the view.
An extra wide slider replaces the old leaky wood door and low windows. Where before the den just inside was dark and dreary is is now filled with light.
The deck is Ipe' with cedar side boards. The awning is cedar with polycarbonate sheeting. The lamps are bronze.
photo credit: Damon Landry
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