Concrete Table with succulent center and live-edge redwood benches. Steel patina art accent. Indoor/outdoor. This table set is made to order and can be customized. Please contact for pricing and details.

McClelland Avenue Bungalow Colorful Water Wise Yard

Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.

This lovely, lush front yard is a collection of drought tolerant perennials and ornamental grass. The small lawn is drought tolerant grass. Note the small 'Baby Blue Eyes' spruce tree in the back by the north west corner of the house, it replaced a full sized Blue Spruce threatening the house's foundation. Rick Laughlin, APLD

beach courtyards

Cultivart Landscape Design

Peta North

Ultimate Luxury

Fifth Season Landscape Design & Construction

Contemporary front entry with concrete fountain featuring unique back-lighting. - Chauncey Freeman

Wide granite slabs of entry pathway.

Ann Kearsley Design

Camberwell

C.O.S Design

Contemporary landscape design that's a blend of traditional plant palette with modern hard structures and pool area. Landscape Design: COS Design. Photos: Tim Turner Photography. Copyright COS Design

Backyard

Terra Ferma Landscapes

Here is an overview of the backyard.

Austin Lakefront Residence

The Garden Design Studio

www.seeinseeout.com

Arash

J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.

Outdoor contemporary dining space with sleek black trellis and bench swing. Ground uses concrete steppers, Mexican pebbles, stone cap veneer planter wall surrounded with good neighbor fencing.

Stained Grey Larch Bin Store

Slatted Screen Fencing

This slatted bin store is designed to store four wheelie bins which are ideal for those looking to enhance a potentially unsightly area. Customers can access the wheelie bins from the front-facing doors and roof hatches. All fixings are stainless steel to avoid any chemical reactions within the timber.

Complete Landscape design & Installation

Lush Gardens Inc

We installed a Concrete Patio With Glued Pebbles lodged in the spacing between the concrete Pads. We Planted some Perennials not obscure the windows and softened the Stucco house walls.

Cozy Backyard Patio

SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture - Montana

A forgotten backyard space was reimagined and transformed by SCJ Studio for outdoor living, dining, entertaining, and play. A terraced approach was needed to meet up with existing grades to the alley, new concrete stairs with integrated lighting, paving, built-in benches, a turf area, and planting were carefully thought through.

THE MIDCENTURY HOUSE, BATTERSEA

NOTO Architects

South Lamar Contemporary

Waterloo Outdoor Design Build

Courtyard Garden

Schumacher Associates

This courtyard garden shows varied colors and textures and is layered for interest from the border to the foundation of the house.

Sabin Habitat Garden

Northwest Native Landscapes LLC

Sedges and rushes in a front yard rain garden, surrounded by natural basalt boulders.

Landscape Design

WINN Design+Build

San Rafael Horizontal Fence Property Line Fence

Clough Construction

DUMBO ROOF GARDEN MAKEOVER

Amber Freda Garden Design

Check out the spectacular views on this Brooklyn rooftop garden! Our design included a total makeover of a previously barren space, including replacing the dingy looking concrete pavers with ipe wood deck tiles. We also designed a custom L-shaped ipe bench with seats that lift up for storage and planters filled with soft grasses built into the back of the bench. The lush looking plantings in this garden are in a mix of ipe and fiberglass pots and include Tardiva hydrangeas, white multi-stem birch trees, Mexican feather grasses, boxwoods, angelonia, purple coneflower, and a weeping redbud tree. The planters are illuminated with LED low-voltage up-lights for a dramatic nighttime effect.

North Salem Pool Planting

Hortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden Design

The pool area is now a colorful focal point of this secluded property, transforming the site into a lush garden room and private oasis screening neighbor views. The pool area is now a focal point of this secluded property, transforming the site into a lush garden room and private oasis screening neighbor views. -Plantings include a mix of Trees, Shrubs and drifts of Perennials and Ornamental Grasses

Contemporary Full Sun 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.