Photo credit: Lauren Devon

Woodland Garden in Colonial Williamsburg, VA

A terraced woodland garden design taken by our Garden Care Foreman, Wayne. A collaboration between designer Aaron and our hardscape foreman Rob, the goal was provide the homeowners make a previous unusable space accessible as well as the flexibility of being able to create a healthy garden.

3D View Rendering

Prime Gardens Inc

Custom Concrete pathway and Patio plus a custom Glass Guardrail

Front Entry/ Different Angle

JLM Construction

Showcasing: *Concrete Pads in gravel *Front entry way *Seasonal Color *Concrete/Stucco Garden Walls

Jardín en Biniancolla

CITRUS

Stairsteps & Walkways

Aria Alfresco

Gray flagstone is used to coordinate with the home's exterior on this stairway entrance. Step lighting is a must on any outdoor staircase.

Stairsteps & Walkways

Aria Alfresco

Flagstone steps and landings with brick trim to match the home create a unique look to this home's entrance. Tiered stripstone planter boxes add color, while the simple flagstone pathway set into the sod adds functional access to the entry.

Santa Monica - Green Modern

Jack Haley Exterior

Custom stone hardscape complimented by native Autumn Moore Grass.

Wildlife Garden

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

Worcester Garden Re-fresh

Wilson Associates Garden Design

Dark painted fence off-sets the planting in this shade part of the garden. Cedar batten screens neighbouring property.

Stockwell

Emma O'Connell Garden Design

Detail of dove-grey smooth sawn sandstone pavers interplanted with thyme. Foliage, texture and colour from the veronicastrum, pittosporum, hakonechloa, pinus mugo and athyrium soften the pavers' clean lines. Beyond is the outdoor kitchen cooker and fridge in slate grey.

Backyard with pond and sport court

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

Modern Pavers With Pebbles

Big Rock Landscaping

Adding dark pebbles between the contemporary pavers in this front yard is a small detail that packs a huge punch, providing contrast in color and texture to the walkway.

Urban Front Garden

Marion Keogh Garden Design

Urban enclave off a busy street full of plants with purples and whites behind Box hedging. Chilled and relaxed, Sun trap.

Riverdale Front Yard

Green Apple Landscaping

debora carl landscape design

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.

Полынный берег. Новые снимки

Ландшафтная мастерская Сергеевых

Cow Hollow Family Garden

The Foxy Garden

This lush entrance garden in Cow Hollow got a less thirsty, less formal, family friendly facelift without losing the connection to the traditional Shingle Style home and somewhat formal neighborhood. We reset the original brick pathways and added a nod to formality with the jasmine covered Belgium Vine just inside the front gate. Out went the balled boxwoods lining the path! In came the native meadow grasses and wildflowers!

Landscaping Services | Design & Build

Roots Landscaping Corp.

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.