Located at Mossy Point is a garden sanctuary tailored to family-friendly entertaining and relaxation. With a focus on seamlessly expanding the home’s entertainment space, this project brings together natural materials and thoughtful landscaping to create an inviting outdoor retreat. Designed to reflect the client’s lifestyle, the garden now features a lounge area, a pool with sun lounges, a cozy fire pit, and a generous lawn for children to play. Our team balanced durability with elegance by emphasising stone and concrete elements, complemented by a lush mix of native and tropical plantings to cultivate a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.

Photo of a contemporary garden in Melbourne.

Contemporary garden in Melbourne.

For this Willoughby backyard, nestled in Sydney’s North Shore, the team at Fifth Season Landscapes designed a sleek, timeless outdoor space with young families in mind. At its heart is a striking in-ground swimming pool that combines practical elegance with seamless connectivity across the garden. Classic limestone tiles and large-format stepping stones create flow between zones, bordered by a large lush lawn. Mature trees and a low-maintenance, contemporary planting palette enhance privacy while adding a calm, inviting atmosphere. With the addition of a built-in BBQ area, this backyard truly has all areas covered for the whole family—offering a perfect balance of function, style, and outdoor enjoyment.

Contemporary garden in Hertfordshire.

Our latest project combines a modern resort style with contemporary hard structures that deal with the sites steep topography. Incorporating the pool as part of the retaining has helped create a stunning landscape to live within. Steve Taylor

Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Munich.

Contemporary garden in Hampshire.

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Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard partial sun garden in London with with privacy feature.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary garden in Edinburgh.

sharp, neat edges meet softly tumbling clouds of planting to create a gorgeous contrast of textures
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard garden in Other with a retaining wall.

This project involved the complete transformation of a long-neglected, overgrown garden into a vibrant, structured, and highly functional outdoor sanctuary. Designed with both visual harmony and practical use in mind, the garden now offers a refined, immersive experience that balances natural beauty with intentional design. At its heart, a main patio is elegantly connected to a more secluded rear patio by a series of random-length natural stone stepping stones, creating rhythm and flow throughout the space. The rear patio is enveloped by tall, architectural Phyllostachis aurea, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a private tropical retreat, rich in texture and movement. On the left side, we constructed two bespoke wooden raised beds, tailored for the client’s use in cultivating aromatic herbs—merging functionality with understated elegance. To the right, a striking Trachycarpus fortunei palm serves as a focal point, complemented by a generously planted bed that delivers seasonal interest, structure, and year-round interest.

Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard full sun formal garden for summer in Catania-Palermo with decking and a metal fence.

Inspiration for a contemporary garden in London.

Stepping stones lead through this garden of raised seating and dining areas, combined with lush planting and sculpture.
Contemporary backyard partial sun garden in London with natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

This small garden idea was carefully and expertly crafted and designed by our garden landscapers here at The Garden Builders and is another example that small garden ideas remain a strong point in our garden expertise. This garden design was done in-house by The Garden Builders. A small garden based in the South London, Kennington to be specific. This job was particularly difficult as the job was done through the house due to very little accessibility. Therefore, protection was put down for all aspects of the house such as the stairs, hanging pictures, carpet, and flooring so that we can bring the resources through the house. The client commented on the care and consideration that The Garden Builders brought to this project. Interested in what Garden Builders could do for your garden? Book today for a free consultation to get ready for 2023!. The garden landscape itself is split into 2 areas. A paved terrace feature by the house, situated alongside a new extension that the client had just erected. This garden design was done in-house by The Garden Builders. A small garden based in the South London, Kennington to be specific. This job was particularly difficult as the job was done through the house due to very little accessibility. Therefore, protection was put down for all aspects of the house such as the stairs, hanging pictures, carpet, and flooring so that we can bring the resources through the house. The client commented on the care and consideration that The Garden Builders brought to this project. Interested in what Garden Builders could do for your garden? Book today for a free consultation to get ready for 2023!. The garden landscape itself is split into 2 areas. A paved terrace feature by the house, situated alongside a new extension that the client had just erected. This garden design was done in-house by The Garden Builders. A small garden based in the South London, Kennington to be specific. This job was particularly difficult as the job was done through the house due to very little accessibility. Therefore, protection was put down for all aspects of the house such as the stairs, hanging pictures, carpet, and flooring so that we can bring the resources through the house. The client commented on the care and consideration that The Garden Builders brought to this project. Interested in what Garden Builders could do for your garden? Book today for a free consultation to get ready for 2023!. The garden landscape itself is split into 2 areas. A paved terrace feature by the house, situated alongside a new extension that the client had just erected. This garden design was done in-house by The Garden Builders. A small garden based in the South London, Kennington to be specific. This job was particularly difficult as the job was done through the house due to very little accessibility. Therefore, protection was put down for all aspects of the house such as the stairs, hanging pictures, carpet, and flooring so that we can bring the resources through the house. The client commented on the care and consideration that The Garden Builders brought to this project. Interested in what Garden Builders could do for your garden? Book today for a free consultation to get ready for 2023!. The garden landscape itself is split into 2 areas. A paved terrace feature by the house, situated alongside a new extension that the client had just erected.

Transforming a small, steeply sloped back garden into a functional and inviting space came with its own set of unique challenges. Careful terracing was required to create a balanced, accessible layout, while the design needed to maximise usable space by incorporating multiple sitting areas. The result is a stunning garden oasis that feels expansive and harmonious. To achieve this, the design team employed a diagonal layout grid, where each partition sits at a different level, creating a dynamic sense of depth and openness. The largest sitting area, located at the bottom of the slope, is a porcelain-paved patio seamlessly connected to the back entrance of the house. Midway up the terrace, a cosy lounging area offers a more secluded retreat, while the top level features a practical utility drying area. These levels are connected by sculptural steps crafted from staggered hardwood and metal mesh platforms, blending functionality with artistic flair. Lush evergreen planting adds softness to the structured design, creating an almost tropical atmosphere. The planting scheme enhances the garden's year-round appeal, providing a vibrant and tranquil backdrop that contrasts beautifully with the clean lines of the hardscaping. This thoughtfully designed garden demonstrates how even challenging terrain can be transformed into a versatile and aesthetically pleasing outdoor space.

Family garden with stone wall terracing and floating steps to link the lower garden to the house.
Large contemporary backyard partial sun garden in Edinburgh with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

A slatted fence was constructed to hide an ugly-looking oil tank. The flower beds were planned to coincide with the difficult environment presented within this garden.