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Very private backyard enclave
Very private backyard enclave
Morgan Howarth PhotographyMorgan Howarth Photography
Very private backyard enclave waterfall
West Coast English Retreat
West Coast English Retreat
Tierra Madre Fine GardensTierra Madre Fine Gardens
Enjoy the evening in the Garden- Back Yard
Enjoy the evening in the Garden- Back Yard
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Fire pit seating area with fountain and pathway to upper level landscape. ©Daniel Bosler Photography
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Blairgowrie Coastal Home & Landscape
Blairgowrie Coastal Home & Landscape
AcreAcre
Stunning contemporary coastal home which saw native emotive plants soften the homes masculine form and help connect it to it's laid back beachside setting. We designed everything externally including the outdoor kitchen, pool & spa. Architecture by Planned Living Architects Construction by Powda Constructions Photography by Derek Swalwell
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SK DesignSK Design
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
Landform Consultants - Project Value £35,000 - £60,000 - Winner
Landform Consultants - Project Value £35,000 - £60,000 - Winner
The Association of Professional LandscapersThe Association of Professional Landscapers
Private Residence
Private Residence
Stepstone, LLCStepstone, LLC
van Adelsberg / Grant Residence
van Adelsberg / Grant Residence
Giulietti Schouten Weber ArchitectsGiulietti Schouten Weber Architects
Photos By; Nate Grant
Doheny Estates
Doheny Estates
Foundation Landscape DesignFoundation Landscape Design
Zen
Zen
BERGHOFF DESIGN GROUPBERGHOFF DESIGN GROUP
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Succulent Front Yard
Succulent Front Yard
Sarah Herman Landscape DesignSarah Herman Landscape Design
Succulents and other drought-tolerant Mediterranean climate plantings adorn this vibrant front yard in El Cerrito.
Idyllic Modern
Idyllic Modern
David Thorne Landscape ArchitectDavid Thorne Landscape Architect
Marion Brenner Photography
Southfields Garden
Southfields Garden
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
Nardo - Solana Beach
Nardo - Solana Beach
Dagan Design & ConstructionDagan Design & Construction
Blairgowrie Coastal Home & Landscape
Blairgowrie Coastal Home & Landscape
AcreAcre
Stunning contemporary coastal home which saw native emotive plants soften the homes masculine form and help connect it to it's laid back beachside setting. We designed everything externally including the outdoor kitchen, pool & spa. Architecture by Planned Living Architects Construction by Powda Constructions Photography by Derek Swalwell
Stylish City Refuge
Stylish City Refuge
Hufnagel Landscape Design & Construction GroupHufnagel Landscape Design & Construction Group
Custom Mailbox - Mid-Century Open Floor Plan with View Deck
Custom Mailbox - Mid-Century Open Floor Plan with View Deck
Eco Minded SolutionsEco Minded Solutions
Afterglow Echeveria within blue Mexican pebbles paint the foreground on the way to the custom created mailbox to increase curb appeal.

167,109 Contemporary Garden Design Photos

A beautifully designed contemporary garden is just as important as the interior of your home. Your front yard, especially, will contribute to the first impression people have of your home, and therefore deserves the same attention to detail as any room in your house. Plants and landscaping can add colour, texture and even fragrance to gardens, and can be as elaborate or or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit. You may not have much space for greenery, but even a contemporary balcony garden can make for a peaceful oasis in a concrete jungle. Whether it’s a manicured front lawn, paved pathway or intricate garden design, this space should complement your home’s landscape, architecture and design, suit the local climate, and reflect your household.

What plants should I add to my front garden?

Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door, and choose a garden design that blends in well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowering plants will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. If maintenance is an issue, opt for succulents, bushes or neatly-pruned hedges; and if you don't have a green thumb, stick with grass and use a gravel pathway, water feature, timber fence or stone wall for variation. If you have a balcony garden, get creative with hanging plants, living walls, and potted plants with underplanting.

What garden features should I add to my backyard?

The backyard is for entertaining and playtime, so incorporate seating, dining areas, play spaces and sunny relaxation spots. Vegetable gardens and rose gardens are popular yard additions, especially when combined with a pergola, arbour, raised bed, border, walkway or fence. You can even add fun accessories like birdbaths and feeders to aid with birdwatching. For the ultimate party house, incorporate a pool and patio or deck with a fire pit, outdoor fireplace, barbecue and outdoor kitchen. If you're an active, sports-loving family, add a basketball court, volleyball court, bocce ball or croquet. And don't forget about outdoor furniture! A bench in a garden makes a great reading or meditation spot, while a weatherproof chaise lounge, sofa and chair are nice for taking in sunny days.
Ransome Avenue, Oakland CA
Ransome Avenue, Oakland CA
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