Photo by Wade Griffith

Past Landscape Projects

Alpine Construction and Design Ltd.

Extra Tall Maple Copper Tree Fountain

Blue Thumb

The Extra Tall Maple Copper Tree Fountain brings together art, metal, & water exactly where it belongs...at your home. Create a striking visual, both during the day & at night, as water dances from leaf to leaf all while lights capture the shimmering droplets of water. These trees are hand made by our designer in the most tranquil place in the midst of the deep woodlands of England. Every single element of these sculpted fountains, including the leaves, are hand cut and hand made creating the most beautiful of fountains. No two pieces are exactly identical ensuring individuality and zest in all designs.

Ponds and Streams

Kingdom Landscaping

Pond and Water Features

Abel Landscaping

Small water feature by Abel Landscapes Liverpool

Pond and Water Features

Abel Landscaping

Small pond installation by Abel Landscapes Liverpool

John Brennan

Shelburne Water Feature

Church Hill Landscapes, Inc.

Susan Teare Design by H. Keith Wagner Partnership House Construction by Birdseye Building Company

Sonoran Retreat

In2it Studio, LLC

Backyard spaces for outdoor lifestyle including pool and multiple use areas for entertaining. Photographs by Richard Ferrero

Garden design: Inner City

Secret Gardens

Our clients have a busy life so they wanted their inner city garden to be low fuss and look low fuss. They wanted outdoor spaces that looked relaxed, with a simple and soft palette of finishes that acknowledged their coastal location. The site conditions and their brief also called for plants that were hardy and that would tolerate the full sun and sandy soils. The structural finishes and the plant colours provide a harmonious blend and compliment the design choices of the interior.

zocala san clemente

Urban Landscape

Jeri Koegel

APL A Place to Meet Again garden Hampton Court Garden Festival 2021

Kebur Garden Materials

The creative design by Mike Long is an exemplar of responsible and resourceful design; blending old with new, with no compromise on style. The design uses Asian Blue Tumbled Limestone Setts for the water feature, rill and sunken seating area, with Brazilian Black Slate paving and Styleclad porcelain cladding to finish the contemporary look. Scaffold boards and poles are used for the bar, decking and pergola. Other salvaged materials include a rainwater harvester, pipework and taps, pallet timber and reinforced steel joists, showing how the varied textures of weathered and worn materials can inject character to a space.

Puyallup Custom Landscape

Nu-Life Landscapes LLC

Hand carved Bubbling rocks

Courtyard House

Davis Architects

Ann-Louise Buck

drought and heat tolerant plantings

Private Gardens

Succulents and drought-tolerant plants were selected to use minimal water and survive the summer heat. Bill Thompson, photographer.

Sonoma Weekend Retreat

Boxleaf Design, Inc.

Sarah Warto- Boxleaf Design

Arapahoe Acres

bludesigngroup

The Pelletier Residence

IRI Landscape

Victory Heights Contemporary

Hayes Landscape Design Services

Contemporary Garden Design Ideas with a Water Feature

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.