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Giardino antistante l'ingresso con palme, ulivi e piante grasse

Chilmark Contemporary

Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.

Our Work

Sunny Seattle Construction

Casale di Pietra

MICCHI MINUTI + Partners

Sebastopol House

Geoffrey Holton and Associates - GHA

Urban Retreat near Downtown Miami

Botalia Designs

Modern Rustic Front Yard

Laurel Landscapes

Santa Barbara Drought Tolerant

Montecito Landscape

Front Yard Low Maintenance Garden Design in Pacific Highlands Ranch

Landscape Logic

Landscape Logic just finished this front and backyard in Carmel Valley. This was designed to be a low water and low maintenance yard. All of these plants use drip irrigation which uses 80% less water than traditional spray head irrigation.

Key

Banyon Tree Design Studio

Urban landscape masterplan and installation. We created continuity of color, texture, and form starting at the street and front yard, and reaching to the rear yard and alleyway. Contemporary and naturalistic plantings blur the lines of rigidity and formality of this modern garden, while the structure of hardscaping holds the composition together year-round.

Outdoor Living Room with Pizza Oven

Beall's Nursery & Landscaping

Forty tons of Ohio stone boulders were installed to expand the yard and support the large patio space. The homeowner requested a unique gas fire feature, so we expanded on the idea creating a custom fire table with oversized cap for cocktails in the evening.

Злаковые травы в саду трав.

Ландшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой

Игра трав с обеих сторон рукотворной речушки – прекрасная мысль в ландшафтном дизайне сада! Злаковые растения быстро развиваются и могут быстро создать впечатление долгой жизни ландшафта на этом участке. Автор проекта ландшафтного дизайна - Алена Арсеньева. Реализация проекта и ведение работ - Владимир Чичмарь

Маленький камерный сад.

Авторские сады

Hook Mountain

Design Farm Group

Благоустройство участка 20 соток в КП Пестово

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Modern Retreat

Sweet Smiling Landscapes

This small suburban yard was filled by a large swimming pool. The homeowner is extremely sensitive to the sun so she decided to trade out the pool for this intimate garden space. When this client is not traveling, she is hosting visitors, watching friends’ dogs, or hanging out with her grandchildren. Our job was to create an inviting space that is low maintenance, drought tolerant, and kid- and dog-friendly. Using gravel, concrete pavers, and a simple planting plan consisting of Mediterranean-adaptive plants, we created this design to fit the mid-century home. The gravel allows for the absorption of rainwater while providing a space for kids and dog to romp and play. Olive trees help shade and cool the space, providing a cozy area to gather with friends. The minimalist plantings survive on very little irrigation and require little more than an hour or two of puttering in the garden per season to maintain.

Modern Oakland Vista

Sarah Herman Landscape Design

California native meadow surrounded by boulders expands the view.

Sophisticated Drought Tolerant- Mulholland Estate

Bosler Earth Design

Winding river rock stream around drought tolerant plant materials.

A Sweeping Transformation

Green & Gorgeous

Phormiums, Cordyline and mixed grasses contrast with perennial varieties for a full colour, full texture scheme. Garden room looks out across the wider space.

Steep Grade Here!

Aria Alfresco

This outdoor living space is built on a steep grade, so access to each living area was necessary by installing natural siloam slab steps between each level. Patio levels were constructed with a ceramic tile made for outdoor use. A bubbling rock water feature and short stone walls divide the two patios here to define each space.

Contemporary Garden Design Ideas with with Rock 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.