Custom-cut lueders limestone front walkway and a lawn area of fine-textured ‘Cavalier’ zoysia grass, defined with custom steel edging. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/

Water-Wise Fountain

FormLA Landscaping

Gurgling water from this petite fountain is audible and visible from both the interior and the outdoor dining patio. Shaded by a roof extension, little if any water is allowed to evaporate. The water that spills from its side infiltrates the ground to feed the lush, leafy greenery that surrounds it. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography

Neubau EFH Gestaltung Aussenanlagen

ROOMARTS - INNEN⎪ARCHITEKTEN⎪INGENIEURE

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun garden for fall in Nuremberg with a garden path and gravel.

Вид на участок

Архитектурная студия ТУДА

фото: Кирилл Иванов
Design ideas for a small contemporary front yard partial sun garden for fall in Moscow with with outdoor playset and concrete pavers.

Лобня

User

ПАН Ландшафт
Mid-sized contemporary full sun garden in Moscow for fall.

Contemporary Garden Putney

Landscaping Solutions

Photograph taken by Landscaping Solutions This contemporary London garden scheme was designed by Simon Thomas and built by Landscaping Solutions. The design comprises horizontal timber batten screening mounted with up and down lights. There is a central fireplace which also has storage space to the rear. The paving and steps are sawn sandstone incorporating LED strip lights beneath the step treads. The raised planters are painted white and planted out with Box hedging. The rest of the planting comprises Irises, Stipa grasses and Fennel.

Our Work

Michael Aiello Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden for fall in New York with decking.

Succulents, Sculpture and Stone Replace the Lawn in San Rafael

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

The dramatic transformation for this landscape replaced the lawn with a whimsical sculpture as a focal point, surrounded by Mexican pebbles and black limestone pavers and small sitting area. Succulents and other low water plants provide colors and textures and a lower water bill for the homeowners in this San Rafael home. Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Maywood Ave Home

Serge van der Voo Landscapes LLC

This rough millstone granite fountain was placed in a heavily planted pocket to soften its 6' diameter of Mexican pebbles.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun garden for fall in Detroit with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Sisters Custom Landscape

Land Escapes Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun garden for fall in Other with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Bubbling Blue Fountain

Ecoscape Environmental Design

A cobalt blue fountain set in black pebbles creates a calming background water sound, perfect for a small space in a busy neighborhood.
Small contemporary backyard partial sun garden in Denver with a water feature and natural stone pavers for fall.

The Sandy Project

Moss Boss Studios

Lime green floating duckweed and surrounding foliage pops as the light fades.
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard partial sun garden for fall in Central Coast with with pond, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

House in Santiago de Chile

ricardo2014

Backyard patio
Mid-sized contemporary backyard shaded xeriscape in Other with with privacy feature and gravel for fall.

Windy Hill

Kasia Karska Design

Brent Bingham Photography: http://www.brentbinghamphoto.com/
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape for fall in Denver with gravel.

Burbank Elementary School Education Garden

Elizabeth Gourley Design

Photo by Glenn Wong
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary courtyard partial sun garden for fall in Boston with gravel and a garden path.

Beach Area Residence

Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC

Caryopteris softens the seatwall, Westport, CT. Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC
Design ideas for a contemporary backyard full sun garden for fall in Bridgeport with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Living Wall & Landscape Remodel - Mid-Century Modern Home, Sausalito, CA

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Evening photos of the Living wall/vertical garden 2 months after installation. Along with finished plantings in the landscape for this mid-century modern home. Concrete pavers, polished black pebbles provide a welcoming front pathway along and low-voltage landscape lighting. A variety of grasses, lavender, yarrow, succulents and CA native plants included in the landscape remodel. The large living wall was the perfect solution to bring life to the home's large front wall just next to the entrance. A variety of succulents, grass-like plants, cascading Oxalis and Lamium, were planted in long waves in the wall offering a beautiful tapestry of flowing textures and colors.

Fantastic Fall Planters

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun garden for fall in Chicago with a container garden.

Contemporary front walk

Botanical Concerns LLC

Remodel in Rollingwood with a new front entry and walk. Creek bed directs water away for house.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun garden for fall in Austin with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Hausgarten in Birkenwerder

GartenArchitektur Klettnig

Design ideas for a contemporary sloped formal garden for fall in Berlin with a retaining wall.

Contemporary Garden Design Ideas for Fall

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.