Shawn Fagan

The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)

Bold planting in 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.

Contemporary urban garden

Kevin Dennis Designs / Cityscape Gardener

Contemporary garden walls with contrasting colours and clean lines.

Fall Color and Contrast

Ecoscape Environmental Design

The Japanese maple provides a striking contrast to the sage green walls and grey boulder. These trees are particularly suitable for borders and ornamental paths because the root systems are compact and not invasive. Well drained soil is preferred, and the trees grow strongest when they are not over-fertilized. Many varieties of Acer palmatum are also successfully grown in containers.

Flower Borders, Southampton, NY

Hotbotany

Front Garden Planting Schemes

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Bay Trees and Fern planting in urban Garden Design Dublin Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Pinecrest Residence

Favio Perez Design

Favio

East Greenwich, London

Alex Rainford-Roberts Garden & Landscape Design

This family garden in Greenwich combines contemporary design with child-friendly use of space, provide eating, cooking, entertaining, relaxing and play spaces all in a 12x7m space. The lush green planting pops against the dark painted fencing. An outdoor kitchen includes barbeque, hob and prep space with a bar table, so that the chef can have company while he cooks. A sunken trampoline is hidden behind the built-in lounge seating, making use of the changes in level on the site to screen the play equipment. A painted wood pergola enfolds the dining area with more greenery, and a Himalayan birch grows through the louvred roof, screening the property behind, its bark providing a wonderful contrast with the colour of the woodwork.

Moderner Garten "ERNTEREIF"

Blum & Scherer Gartendesign und Freiraumplanung

Moderner Garten "Erntereif" Leicht erhöhte Terrasse grenzt an die Rasenfläche. Modern möbliert und mit großem, roten Sonnenschirm ein Blickfang. Das im Terrassenboden eingelassene Blumenbeet ist bepflanzt mit Lavendel, Efeu und Gräsern. Bad Vilbel, Wetteraukreis Projektjahr: 2015

ДЫХАНИЕ ВЕТРА

Ландшафтная компания ПАЛИСАНДР

Wilets Residence

Verdant Enterprises

Contemporary grassless landscape in West University

Natures Realm

We Love Plants - Garden Design by Nic Howard

Engleman ivy and bamboo rake

Jocelyn H. Chilvers

Engleman ivy (Parthenosisis quinquefolia) photo by Jocelyn H. Chilvers

Elevated Sky Garden Walk

Rosemarie Allaire Lighting Design

Steve Lerum

Hawthorn | Front Garden | Landscape Design | Driveway re-design

Catnik Design Studio

Modern Woodland

Blue Ribbon Lady Landscaping

Contemporary Pink Garden Design Ideas

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.