Water Garden Wall

Céladon Designs, Inc.

South London Small family garden

Barbara Samitier Gardens

Small family garden incorporating an oak swing, a vegetable raised bed and red western cedar fence. Photo by Barbara Samitier Gardens

granite retaining walls and tumbled bluestone patio

Linden L.A.N.D. Group

Rebecca Lindenmeyr

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.

Contemporary Lake Living

Embassy Landscape Group

Wandsworth Town Garden

Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping

Oak Building Coutryard Area

Llama Architects

As part of this Replacement Dwelling Development, this area between the two large Oak Framed Buildings has been created to form a focal feature in between both buildings. A once totally over grown shaded area due to 20 Leylandi trees being in this part of the Developments Curtilage, this now lovely sunny area has been carefully landscaped with a wonderful dry stone curved wall, with Oak cleft gates and Oak raised beds with Box Ball 'Cloud' Planting. Recalimed York Stone Flags and Setts have also been used and allowing the Oak of the buildings and raised beds to naturally 'silver' will go onto compliment the beautiful 200 year old stone. The Dry Stone wall is soon to be capped off with bull nosed stone coping stones. Pretty Pink structural Tulips have been planted for Spring Colour and pretty feathery Cosmos has been planted for Summer Planting. The Box Balls remain a constant structural planting element all year round and look stunning when frost covered. John Cullen low level Lighting in the raised beds and walk way allow these raised beds to look stunning in the evening.

Tiered Stone Retaining Wall

Personal Touch Landscape & Gardening

This tiered retaining wall is made from stone and helps to add depth to this landscape! While serving its essential function, this wall also hosts a variety of garden beds!

Seat Walls & Garden Walls

London Stoneworks LLC

WWW.LONDONSTONEWORKS.COM

New Canaan Carriage House

Spring Lake Garden Design

Fieldstone steps to the back yard are accented with hostas, ferns, and various boxwood cultivars.

Entry Way

Terra Ferma Landscapes

The walkway to the front door is highlighted by bluestone paving.

Marrying Elegant Design & Sustainability

Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)

The “handrill” of Corten steel follows the peastone and steel steps down a steep slope to pour into a round basin, emptying into a channel that meanders through the narrow back garden at ground level, ending finally in a boulder fountain. Devised to minimize root disturbance for the tall existing pines on the property, the continuous Corten steel structure is supported by concrete tubes rather than a foundation that would have required extensive excavation. Architect: Wolf Architects, Inc. General Contractor: GF Rhode Construction, Inc. Landscape Contractor: Robert Hanss, Inc. Steel Fabrication: Wovensteel and Richard Duca Water Systems: Pond Creations by Sean Photo by Susan Teare.

Love-on-the-Rocks

Rusnak Gallant Ltd.

Photos by Josh Leslie

Boreum Hill Brownstone Garden

New Eco Landscapes

Photos by Anthony Chrisafulli

Beach House, Bainbridge Island

Bliss Garden Design, LLC

Bliss Garden Design

Artificial Grass + Ipe Wood Deck

Studio H Landscape Architecture

Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.

Garden Gate with Pergola

Land Art Design, Inc.

Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.

Stone Retaining Walls

English Stone

5 Stone blend retaining wall in St. Louis Park Minnesota by English Stone.

Mosman

Harrison's Landscaping

A truly beautiful garden and pool design to complement an incredible architectural designed harbour view home.

Contemporary Garden Design Ideas with Natural Stone Pavers

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.