Green & Rock Unlimited Landscape Inc.

Tree And Shrubs For Modern Landscape

Big Rock Landscaping

Mixing contemporary shrubs with mature aspens creates a space that feels modern without sacrificing the shade and maturity of the trees.

The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)

Harry Holding Studio

The front garden for an innovative property in Fulham Cemetery - the house featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs in January 2021. The design had to enhance the relationship with the bold, contemporary architecture and open up a dialogue with the wild green space beyond its boundaries. Seen here in the height of summer, this space is an immersive walk through a naturalistic and pollinator rich planting scheme.

Eaton

Sarah Jordan Gardens

Appledown contemporary garden

PLT Design

Evening sun lighting up the decking pathway

Moderne Gestaltung im Haus & Garten

Rinn Beton- und Naturstein

Moderne Terrassenumrandung und Hangbefestigung mit Beton-Sitzblöcken. Die hellgrauen Terrassenplatten passen gut zur Gräserbepflanzung in den angelegten Blumenbeeten und dem modernen Neubau mit Flachdach und vielen Fenstern in der Fassade. Eine gelungene Gartengestaltung auf zwei Höhenebenen.

Backyard Landscaping, Hardscapes, Xeriscapes, Austin, TX

YardDoc

For this home in Austin, TX, we created a completely new landscape look for the owners. This is a Xeriscape landscape. Xeriscape means employing a type of drought-resistant landscaping. The river rocks help to keep the moisture in the ground. They are teamed with drought-resistant plants. The river rock pathway is gently curved to provide a sense of a meandering river. The owner’s cat still isn’t quite sure if he approves of the new layout.

Бассейн.Территория.Частный дом.

Comfort Seasonal Services

Planted timber-frame raised bed, corten steel planter with lace-leaf Japanese ma

Symbiotic Landscape, LLC.

Raised bed made from 8x8 juniper timbers with evergreen plantings of varying height, soft color and texture to provide year-round interest.

Contemporary Lakeside Landscape - West Bend, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

The view from the dock looking back at the hillside landscaping and stone steps. Renn Kuhnen Photography

Rio Gold Crazy Paving - Officer

Ferguson Landscape & Design

A final shot of the Rio gold crazy pavers laid in this Officer backyard.

Pavers Deck Turf Golf

Cunha Pavers, Inc.

After photo of finished walkway to the porch.

Front Walk With Modern Pavers

Big Rock Landscaping

Balancing the black exterior of the home with a warm toned wood door and greenery in the landscape creates an inviting space that still matches the modern aesthetics of the home.

Contemporary Garden Design Ideas with with Path

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.