Contemporary Landscaping Ideas
db Landscaping LLCAccess to the lake from this charming home required navigating a steep slope. db landscaping LLC was able to negotiate this terrain and provide comfortable lake access using oversized natural stone steps and landings that meander through native plant material. The upper patio space provides natural outdoor gathering space directly off the main living area and allows for a perched view of the lake beyond.
Tellurian ConstructionDonny Mays Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary full sun backyard stone landscaping in Portland.
Design ideas for a large contemporary full sun backyard stone landscaping in Portland.
Clough ConstructionPhoto of a large contemporary full sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in San Francisco.
LaurelRockNeil Landino.
Design Credit: Stephen Stimson Associates
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary partial sun backyard stone formal garden in New York.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary partial sun backyard stone formal garden in New York.
A-List Builders Inc.Landscaping In Long Beach, CA Photo by A-List Builders
Fresh lain lawn, concrete pavers, botanical plants, stone boulders.
This is an example of a contemporary backyard concrete paver landscaping in Los Angeles.
This is an example of a contemporary backyard concrete paver landscaping in Los Angeles.
Shades Of Green Landscape ArchitecturePhotography: © ShadesOfGreen
Photo of a contemporary side yard landscaping in San Francisco.
Photo of a contemporary side yard landscaping in San Francisco.
Regenesis Ecological DesignA cedar gate and Laurel hedge are combined to create an aesthetic facade for a private garden. Autumn moor grass (Sesleria autumnalis) and Oregon Grape (Mahonia repens) frame in the foreground.
Simmonds & Associates, Inc.This property has a wonderful juxtaposition of modern and traditional elements, which are unified by a natural planting scheme. Although the house is traditional, the client desired some contemporary elements, enabling us to introduce rusted steel fences and arbors, black granite for the barbeque counter, and black African slate for the main terrace. An existing brick retaining wall was saved and forms the backdrop for a long fountain with two stone water sources. Almost an acre in size, the property has several destinations. A winding set of steps takes the visitor up the hill to a redwood hot tub, set in a deck amongst walls and stone pillars, overlooking the property. Another winding path takes the visitor to the arbor at the end of the property, furnished with Emu chaises, with relaxing views back to the house, and easy access to the adjacent vegetable garden.
Photos: Simmonds & Associates, Inc.
Studio H Landscape ArchitecturePhotography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Design ideas for a small contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun side yard stone garden path in Orange County.
Design ideas for a small contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun side yard stone garden path in Orange County.
Earthwise Horticultural ServicesScott Simpson
Backyard pathway leading to pool using natural stones and low maintenance grass. Matching water fountain near the screen enclosure provides insulation from surrounding traffic noise. Lighting completed to provide evening accent.
Kim Cladas Lighting DesignThe wood pathway to the glass front door is illuminated with low level recessed step lights mounted into the rock walls. The interior of the house beyond is lit with pendants and recessed lights. A large oak tree is the star of this garden scene.
Architect: Feldman Architecture
Landscape Architect: Bernard Trainor Associates
Photography: Joe Fletcher
Revolution LandscapeOn the left side of the pathway, edible strawberries create a nice green groundcover with large lemon grass plants in the background. On the right, Munstead Lavender is in full bloom.
Masa Studio Architectsambiaphotographyhouston.com
Photo of a contemporary partial sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in Houston with a fireplace.
Photo of a contemporary partial sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in Houston with a fireplace.
Big Rock LandscapingSlopped yards usually need retaining walls to create usable space for the backyard, but that doesn't meant they have to be an eyesore, as showcased by this beautiful grey retaining wall.
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignTo gain more usable space in this narrow landscape and update the hardscaping and overgrown garden, my design reconfigured the pathway with poured-in-place concrete pavers accented by Mexican pebbles and a stunning variety of succulents and other site-appropriate plantings that thrive in shade and part sun. We removed the tree to create a patio area large enough to fit a table and chairs for a small group. Non-invasive/clumping Bamboo was added to help screen the patio and provide privacy. Other shade to part-shade plants were included that provide a variety of textures and colors throughout the seasons. Low-voltage lighting was installed for safety and ambiance. Design and Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Urban BotanicsPhoto of a large contemporary drought-tolerant and shade hillside gravel landscaping in San Francisco.
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureThis is an example of a contemporary front yard landscaping in San Luis Obispo.
Joni L. Janecki & Associates, Inc.The design for this Palo Alto property, developed with Fergus Garber Young Architects, was a direct outgrowth of client needs, sustainability interests, and neighborhood context. Through collaboration with the family, we responded to the wooded character of the neighborhood with bold, lush plantings that reflected their streamlined, modernist tastes. The clients, moreover, sought a garden in which to immerse themselves in nature and to be together as a family, a goal we achieved through strategic placement of plants, furnishings, and focal points such as a dramatic fire pit. The new garden offers generous outdoor spaces for gathering, striking inside/outside views, contrasting textures, and year-round color.
In addition to creating a sense of privacy through effectively layered foliage, we designed and installed a corten steel sculptural screening element in the front entry which provides a porous buffer from neighbors and street. This was so successful that, in response to the owners’ request, we detailed a dynamic water element, also of corten, that terminates the views from the living area of the house into the back garden.
Photo by JLJA.
Avan Construction Inc.Brick & Siding Façade
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary landscaping in Houston.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary landscaping in Houston.
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