| Contemporary garden design can be a tricky business | | | | by the elements. For example, if it has been raining, |
| if you don't know what you're doing, so here are | | | | you still won't want to set foot on your lawn even if |
| some ideas to help you decide whether to proceed | | | | the sun has come out. In the winter months, plants |
| with your planning. | | | | and flowers die and the traditional garden isn't as a |
| The fundamental ideas behind a contemporary | | | | appealing, meaning you can go months without |
| garden are that it should be low maintenance, neat | | | | enjoying your own outdoor space. By using |
| and tidy and usable all year round, even when the | | | | contemporary decking or patio layouts, you can sit |
| summer months are long gone. | | | | out in your garden all year round. |
| To ensure a low maintenance garden that doesn't | | | | If you're worried about turning your garden into a |
| require hours of back-breaking labour every year, | | | | concrete jungle, don't be. Contemporary gardens |
| consider minimising the amount of plants, flowers and | | | | don't have just have to be about removing as much |
| lawn space you include in your design. All of these | | | | greenery as possible out of the space. Potted plants, |
| things add to your workload and make your garden | | | | hanging baskets and trees can all be used to create a |
| feel like a job rather than something to be enjoyed. | | | | tranquil, organic environment with significantly less |
| Contemporary gardens usually have large decking or | | | | work to do. |
| patio areas that do just this and look just as good. | | | | Hopefully these contemporary garden design ideas |
| The other problem with more traditional gardens is | | | | have helped you understand the concept a little |
| that your enjoyment of the space is heavily affected | | | | better and given some valuable incite. |