The low maintenance patio garden features a lit fountain that adds a romantic feel to the contemporary landscaping.

Calistoga California - Working off a Wish List

Allen Land Design

Anne-Marie Allen

Preston Hollow - Dallas

AquaTerra Outdoors

The topography of this large sprawling yard is highlighted with a dry creek bed flowing under a see through corridor of the house to the man made water feature/stream in the backyard.

Sandy beach garden

Living Gardens Landscape Design

Our homeowner was looking for a garden that she could entertain in, but that was also safe for her young grandson. We built a patio cover for dining, a lounging area with a gas burning firepit, and created a sandy beach play area complete with shells, pebbles, and a hummingbird water spout for making sand castles. Newly planted, these plants still need to grown in. We used pea gravel for the main area, natural washed concrete for the pathways, and Mexican beach pebbles between the concrete pads.

Putt, Putt, Play!

2 Crazy Gardeners Landscaping

Drought Tolerant, Dog Friendly Ground Cover- Back Yard

Bosler Earth Design

Daniel Bosler Photography

Clyde Hill Residence

Studio 342 Landscape Architecture

Jamie Fleckenstein

Private Beer Garden

O'Brien Landscape

Mountain View, California - Wong Residence

Taproot Garden Design

Patrick & Topaze McCaffery - Taproot Garden Design & Fine Gardening "The air conditioning unit is hidden by beautiful Ipe wood fencing. The Ipe wood raised planter box produces plenty of peppers and herbs for the family."

Small outdoor room with a green wall in Kensington

The Garden Builders

Pro Colour Photography

aménagement paysager

T.O l'Atelier des Jardins

Modern Garden with a rustic twist

Yorkshire Gardens

Within this garden we wanted to create a space which was not only on numerous levels, but also had various points of interest. This garden is on a slope, but is also very wide. Firstly, we broke up the space by using rustic sleepers to create several raised beds,as well as steps which lead to differennt zones. This helps to give the garden a more traditional, country edge. The sleepers were also used to create a winding path through out the garden, marrying together the various areas. The path leads up to the impressive sunburst pergola and circular stone patio. This is the perfect spot to view the whole garden. At the other end of the garden another pergola sits amougnst a bustling flower bed, and will be used to train vining flowers. Along the back wall of the garden a raised bed is home to a stunning display of wildflower. This plot is not only a fabulous riot of colour and full of rustic charm, but it also attracts a whole host of insects and animals. While wildflowers looks great they are also very low maintenance. Mixed gravel has been used to create a variety of texture. This surface is intermittently dotted with colour with lemon thyme, red hot pokers and foxgloves. Stone has been used to create a warm and welcoming patio area. Flower beds at the front of the garden can be used for veg and other leafy plants. Overall we have created a country style with a very contemporary twist through the use of gravel, modern shape and structural landscaping.

Terraced Low Maintenance Front Yard

Regenesis Ecological Design

Locally quarried stacked basalt retaining wall and drought tolerant plantings. Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hamlin' (Dwarf Fountain Grass) {foreground} is a compact ornamental grass that provides excellent texture, color and contrast to border areas around the home.

RGB LED Strip Landscaping Lights

Solid Apollo LED

A customer sent us pics of their backyard patio installation using Solid Apollo Landing Lights and outdoor RGBW LED strip lights. The RGBW LED strip is fully dimmable and adds a versatile, beautiful accent lighting to a great outdoor space. Our waterproof RGB LED strips are IP67 rated which is perfectly suitable to withstand the exposure to rain and moisture in an outdoor environment.

Remodel of Back Yard, Chandler

User

The client was extremely happy with the final result. Deana M. Chiavola

Hawthorn Project

Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.

This private patio was built with steel screens and an outdoor fireplace. It is enclosed with stone seat walls and accented with lighting to make this patio enjoyable any time of day.

Lawn Replacements with property views

Céladon Designs, Inc.

Fulham Garden 2

Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping

Novotny Landscaping LLC Wall/Steps Construction

Novotny Landscaping LLC

Novotny Landscaping LLC installed this retaining wall to replace a failing timber wall. Natural stone Chilton outcroppings were used to make a gentle transition for my customers. Compliments to Sally Michalko the home owner for all these pictures she took while we worked on the project.

David and Terri's backyard

Landscape East & West

Contemporary Backyard Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Contemporary Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own contemporary garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Contemporary Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a contemporary garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a contemporary garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your contemporary garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.