Contemporary Landscape with Basalt Columns Water Feature

Using cobble and boulders to create dry creek beds is an attractive and effective drainage solution.

Fire Features

Paragon Supply, Inc.

Traditional Style Fire Feature - the Prescott Fire Pit - using Techo-Bloc's Prescott wall & Piedimonte cap.

Kingsway Splendour

Hollander Landscaping Ltd.

Driveways and Curb Appeal

Camosse Masonry Supply

Traditional style driveway using Techo-Bloc's Villagio pavers.

Lawn Replacements with property views

Céladon Designs, Inc.

Boshkung garden - Carnarvon ON

Wall Flower Studio

Karen Sloan - Wall Flower Studio

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!

White House Beaumaris

In2 Pty Ltd

Dean Schmedig Photographer

Bainbridge Island Residence

Scott Allen Architecture

Tim Bies Photograph

Palo Alto Retreat

Jenna Bayer Garden Design, Inc.

Olympus

Decorpro

OLYMPUS (Bronze) Fireburners – Torches Product Dimensions (IN): DIA4” X H56” Product Weight (LB): 9.2 Product Dimensions (CM): DIA10.2 X H142.2 Product Weight (KG): 4.2 Olympus is a freestanding beacon in a beautiful bronze body. The soft, sepia glow of a natural flame emanates from within Olympus’ slender, solid steel physique. Formed as one cylindrically shaped solid steel decorative piece, Olympus exudes ambience and warmth from its delicate framework. By Decorpro Home + Garden. Each sold separately. Snuffer included. Fuel sold separately. Base sold separately. Materials: Solid steel Bronze epoxy powder paint Snuffer (galvanized steel) Made in Canada

118 Springdale Rd Killara

SITEDESIGN+STUDIOS

Thomas Girschner

Saugatuck Shores Landscape

Erskine Associates LLC

Photography: Barry A. Hyman

Highgate Garden

London Garden Designer

The clients of this Highgate Garden contacted London Garden Designer in Dec 2011, after seeing some of my work in House and Garden Magazine. They had recently moved into the house and were keen to have the garden ready for summer. The brief was fairly open, although one specific request was for a Garden Lodge to be used as a Gym and art room. This was something that would require planning permission so I set this in motion whilst I got on with designing the rest of the garden. The ground floor of the house opened out onto a deck that was one metre from the lawn level, and felt quite exposed to the surrounding neighbours. The garden also sloped across its width by about 1.5 m, so I needed to incorporate this into the design.

Hollywood Hills Electic

California Deck Builders

Mid Century Modern - Revitalized

Brion Jeannette Architecture

Newport Beach, California Marcia Heitzmann Photographer

Hillside garden

Laura Frost; Home and Garden Designer

European-Inspired Design

Pristine Acres

Pristine Acres (www.pristineacres.com) had the wonderful opportunity to build this European-inspired backyard for a very nice young family from Belgium. We incorporated railroad tie planters, flagstone patios and steppers, and a Zoysia grass pool deck into the design. The plantings included lots of Boxwoods and other evergreens and also a European Hornbeam-lined gravel boulevard.

Large Contemporary 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.