Backyard Landscaping Oasis in Menlo Park

Colourful naturalistic planting in West London garden with sawn sandstone steps and patio and contemporary slatted fence. Built and planted the previous year so still maturing.

Sakura House

Arbordale Landscaping

Lakefront Idyll - Decks

Hortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden Design

Deck gardens

Etobicoke Front Yard Makeover

Green Apple Landscaping

Wooten Backyard Living

Native Edge Landscape

These homeowners were looking to up their hosting game by modernizing their property to create the ultimate entertainment space. A custom outdoor kitchen was added with a top of the line Delta Heat grill and a special nook for a Big Green Egg. Flagstone was added to create asymmetrical walkways throughout the yard that extended into a ring around the fire pit. Four rectangular trellises were added along the fence and shed, with an all metal pergola located at the back of the pool. This unique structure immediately draws the eye and adds a playful, artistic element to the rest of the space. The use of various sized rocks, gravel, and flagstone give a rough texture that creates a symbiosis with the metalwork. Silver Falls Dichondra creates a beautiful contrast to the rocks and can be found all over the property along with various other grasses, ferns, and agave. A large area of gravel rests on the side of the house, giving the client room to park a recreational vehicle. In front, a privacy fence was added along one of the property lines, leading into a drought resistant, eco-friendly section of yard. This fence, coupled with a giant boulder, doubles as a safety precaution in case drivers miss the turn and run into their lawn. This updated landscaping adds an effortless flow for guests to move from the front yard to the back while creating a very open, welcoming feel to all who enter.

Kitchen island Front View

Landscape Logic

This BBQ island was designed to showcase a few different materials. There are many options when deciding on what materials to use. On this one, we chose to use a stone veneer on the base that matches the stone veneer on the front of the house and the chimney. The back drop has a deco panel called Outdeco which is a hard wood material from Australia. The blue and gray tile on the pedestal is glass and comes from Spain; it matches the same tile on used on the spa.

Highett - Artistic flair visuals!

Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal

Existing garden was completely redone and deck was refurbished. Even though this was a small space but every vertical angle was maximised and detail was thought off. The water feature/bird bath was installed to encourage bird life into the garden and there have been many visits! Mixed planting with some feature rocks. The trellis feature on the key fencelines was custom designed by Parveen for this project and is a unique feature of this project!

Cosy House & Garden Transformation

Wellstudio Architecture

Contemporary Curb Appeal & Outdoor Living

GO Designs Inc.

Completing the Vibe...Cool & Contemporary Curb Appeal that helps complete our clients special spaces. From the start...it feels like it was here all along. The perimeter tree line serving as a partial wind break has a feel that most parks long for. Lit up at night, it almost feels like youre in a downtown urban park. Forever Lawn grass brightens the front lawn without all the maintenance. Full accessibility with custom concrete rocksalt deck pads makes it easy for everyone to get around. Accent lighting adds to the environments ambiance positioned for safety and athletics. Natural limestone & mossrock boulders engraves the terrain, softening the energy & movement. We bring all the colors together on a custom cedar fence that adds privacy & function. Moving into the backyard, steps pads, ipe deck & forever lawn adds depth and comfort making spaces to slow down and admire your moments in the landscaped edges.

Newtown Renovation

DE atelier Architects

Medium sized backyard with undercover seating area and a vegetable garden. Garden leads straight from the main living area and includes privacy.

Relaxation Haven

Mary Mary Creates Gardens Ltd

Staycation - Deck & Turf

Finley's Tree & Landcare, Inc.

Back yard project concrete work, remove a tree, retaining wall w/ grading, re-do back patio w/ 3x4 concrete slabs w/ gravel and mexican beach pebbles, drive-able turf block w/ gravel for RV parking, wood deck, with steps, japanese soaking tub and pergola for full shade

Blackburn

Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal

View of the front garden pathway, from the new aggregate driveway. 6 months from completion. For more pics, refer also to the Blackburn album.

Estate garden with contemporary features

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

Front Yard Dog Sanctuary

Bright Home Landscapes

Client needed fence to keep dogs safe in the front yard. The fence material is cedar wood and black accent posts.

Design & Build Outdoor Living Space in Sherman Oaks CA

Lush Gardens Inc

This Project Includes Ipe Decking, Outdoor Kitchen, Patio Cover, Fencing, Planting, Sodding & Irrigation

All in the details: lush planting creates the perfect backdrop

Sprout Up

A private outdoor gym, secluded seating areas, soothing water features and lush, jungly planting has transformed this small urban garden into a private haven for it's owners. Clever zoning and incredible attention to detail have created a beautiful and practical space full of unexpected surprises and harmonious vistas. With a strong emphasis on health and well being this garden is a true haven from the demands of city-living.

Kingston Garden

Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping

Modern Family Garden | Thorpe Norwich

Adrian Griffiths Landscaping & Design

Explore this exciting contemporary garden in Thorpe St. Andrew, Norwich. The images below are 3d visuals of the garden, created during the design process. The garden is now in the planting phase, and once complete, photos of the finished project will be uploaded. Watch this space!

Contemporary Garden Design Ideas with a Wood Fence

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.