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Contemporary Garden Design Ideas with a Water Feature

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Contemporary Fountain w/ Cobble
Contemporary Fountain w/ Cobble
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
This fountain is a great addition to a front yard entry. Clean and simple with a subtle water noise for visual and auditory interest. The fountain is surrounded by boxwood hedges, Mexican Beach cobble, and white precast concrete.
earthquake cottage renovation
earthquake cottage renovation
BMF ConstructionBMF Construction
Zen inspired urban retreat with water feature and artist studio Photographer: Michael O'Callahan
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in San Francisco with a water feature.
Sunol Landscape
Sunol Landscape
Huettl Landscape ArchitectureHuettl Landscape Architecture
Photo of a contemporary garden in San Francisco with a water feature.
City House
City House
ARCHITECTURE 224ARCHITECTURE 224
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Other with a water feature and decking.
Modern Woodland
Modern Woodland
Blue Ribbon Lady LandscapingBlue Ribbon Lady Landscaping
Design ideas for a large contemporary front yard shaded formal garden in Dallas with a water feature and natural stone pavers.
Details
Details
Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLAGrounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA
Inspiration for a large contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with a water feature and gravel.
Preston Hollow - Dallas
Preston Hollow - Dallas
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra Outdoors
This large sprawling yard is highlighted by the house with a dry creek bed flowing under a see through corridor in the house.
This is an example of a large contemporary backyard partial sun garden in Dallas with a water feature.
Modern Master Piece
Modern Master Piece
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.
Winner of the 2017 Casey Van Maris Award, given to the project awarded the highest marks for execution of unique and innovative design in landscaping. Awarded by Landscape Ontario
Contemporary Landscape
Contemporary Landscape
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front yard shaded garden in Chicago with a water feature.
Modern Lake House
Modern Lake House
Workshop/APDWorkshop/APD
Donna Dotan Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary garden in New York with a water feature.
Artificial Grass Pool Installations
Artificial Grass Pool Installations
SYNLawnSYNLawn
Our SYNLawn artificial grass really adds some color to this Florida backyard. The concrete pavers and synthetic turf lead you to the beautiful pool. Talk about a space for outdoor entertaining! © SYNLawn artificial grass - all rights reserved.
Alamo
Alamo
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
Photography by Joe Dodd
Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in San Francisco with a water feature.
Formal Structural Garden
Formal Structural Garden
Charlotte Rowe Garden DesignCharlotte Rowe Garden Design
Charlotte Rowe Garden Design. View across water rill and 'cloud' planting of clipped Buxus sempevirens to lawn and petanques court planted with Amelanchier lamarckii trees and bordered at the end with pleached Hornbeam trees.
Fountain Installation
Fountain Installation
Island Creek Landscape, Inc.Island Creek Landscape, Inc.
John Huneycutt Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun driveway for summer in Charlotte with a water feature and concrete pavers.
A Japanese Garden
A Japanese Garden
sustainable garden design perthsustainable garden design perth
A japanese garden created in combination with a herb and vegetable garden contained in weathered Cor-ten steel tanks. The dry river bed was created using recycled mild steel pieces and naturally arranged river stones. The water feature was designed in unison with Yael K Designs.
A Japanese Garden
A Japanese Garden
sustainable garden design perthsustainable garden design perth
A japanese garden created in combination with a herb and vegetable garden contained in weathered Cor-ten steel tanks. The dry river bed was created using recycled mild steel pieces and naturally arranged river stones. The water feature was designed in unison with Yael K Designs.
Juban Residence
Juban Residence
Makaira LandscapeMakaira Landscape
makairalandscape
Photo of a contemporary courtyard garden in New Orleans with a water feature.
beach courtyards
beach courtyards
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
Peta North
Photo of a small contemporary backyard full sun garden in Perth with a water feature and decking.
B Willow Spring
B Willow Spring
Huettl Landscape ArchitectureHuettl Landscape Architecture
Front entry water feature with sitting area in the background.
Inspiration for a contemporary garden in San Francisco with a water feature.
Contemporary Landscape
Contemporary Landscape
Contemporary garden in San Francisco with a water feature.

Contemporary Garden Design Ideas with a Water 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.
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