Custom-cut lueders limestone front walkway and a lawn area of fine-textured ‘Cavalier’ zoysia grass, defined with custom steel edging. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/

Water-Wise Fountain

FormLA Landscaping

Gurgling water from this petite fountain is audible and visible from both the interior and the outdoor dining patio. Shaded by a roof extension, little if any water is allowed to evaporate. The water that spills from its side infiltrates the ground to feed the lush, leafy greenery that surrounds it. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography

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Contemporary Garden Putney

Landscaping Solutions

Photograph taken by Landscaping Solutions This contemporary London garden scheme was designed by Simon Thomas and built by Landscaping Solutions. The design comprises horizontal timber batten screening mounted with up and down lights. There is a central fireplace which also has storage space to the rear. The paving and steps are sawn sandstone incorporating LED strip lights beneath the step treads. The raised planters are painted white and planted out with Box hedging. The rest of the planting comprises Irises, Stipa grasses and Fennel.

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Michael Aiello Construction, Inc.

Succulents, Sculpture and Stone Replace the Lawn in San Rafael

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

The dramatic transformation for this landscape replaced the lawn with a whimsical sculpture as a focal point, surrounded by Mexican pebbles and black limestone pavers and small sitting area. Succulents and other low water plants provide colors and textures and a lower water bill for the homeowners in this San Rafael home. Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Maywood Ave Home

Serge van der Voo Landscapes LLC

This rough millstone granite fountain was placed in a heavily planted pocket to soften its 6' diameter of Mexican pebbles.

Sisters Custom Landscape

Land Escapes Inc.

Bubbling Blue Fountain

Ecoscape Environmental Design

A cobalt blue fountain set in black pebbles creates a calming background water sound, perfect for a small space in a busy neighborhood.

Pottery in the Garden

Bliss Garden Design, LLC

Bliss Garden Design

Sunset Residence

GEL: Griffin Enright Landscape

Grass steps are the central element in a layered hilside landscape.

Contemporary Landscape with Basalt Columns Water Feature

Accent Landscapes

Colorful plantings provide a soft boarder that can make any outdoor living space really pop.

Galleri

Almbacken Trädgårdsdesign

Maria Dremo Sundström

Small San Francisco Landscape Remodel

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

This tired, unused San Francisco backyard was transformed into a modern, low-maintenance landscape with site-appropriate plantings enhanced by raised planting beds and a lead-free artificial lawn to replace the existing water-thirsty lawn. I created two separate "rooms" to break up the long narrow yard, and specified full range blue stone for the two small patio areas, connected by a curved pattern of rectangular pavers of the same natural stone. The raised concrete rectangular planting beds were incorporated to bring more movement and interest to the landscape along with gravel bed accents alongside. Some of the existing concrete remained, and was stained with a color to compliment the natural stone. These photos were taken over a three year period. Photos: © Landscape Designer, Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design.

Just pools and water features!!

Liquidscapes

Howard Roberts

Andover Pool

Sudbury Design Group

60' contemporary lap pool set in woodland setting with ledge outcrops and ornamental bamboo plantings. Cascading stairs lead to a lower fire pit area and continue into the pool below. Stainless steel fountains and ornamental grasses frame the pool edge. Photography: Michael Lee

Glacier Hills Retirement Community

Serge van der Voo Landscapes LLC

The idea of the Habitat Berm was initially concieved by an avid bird watcher and Glacier Hills resident who’s appartment looked out over an open lawn area along Earhart Road. To appropriately fit the scale of the Meadows Apartment’s architectural footprint the berm measures approximately 150‘ x 35-45‘. The planting pallete of the berm consists entirely of native groundcovers, perennials, grasses, shrubs, and trees. Species providing shelter (thorns), feeding (berries), and nesting materials (grasses) for birds were intentionally chosen and several residents placed birdbaths and feeders in the garden. The constant movement of the grasses and birds together with the seasonal color and textural changes have given the Meadows Appartment Residents a constant source of serenity and beauty.

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Contemporary Garden Design Ideas for Fall

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.