Contemporary backyard partial sun garden in Madrid with with lawn edging.

Landscapes

Decorative Landscaping

Inspiration for a contemporary backyard outdoor sport court in Salt Lake City with with lawn edging.

Long town garden Strawberry Hill

Echinops Garden Design

Photo of a contemporary garden in London with with lawn edging.

Resort Style in the backyard

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

Large contemporary backyard formal garden in Seattle with mulch and with lawn edging.

Contemporary Screen Wall

Conscious Environments Inc.

A walkway is bordered with synthetic lawn and drought tolerant landscape w/ Australian natives and succulents. Mexican Beach cobble and white precast concrete are additional accents to this space.

Pleasant surrounds

Bayon Gardens

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary front yard garden in Melbourne with with lawn edging.

Lisa Cox Landscape Design

After completing a stunning modern renovation of the interior, this young couple and their one year old son were ready to tackle the back yard. After refurbishing the "Spool" and designing a contemporary plant palette, the end result allowed a place to entertain family and friends. Photo by Rich Cox/ Rich Cox Photography

Garden circles

Tere Trout

Garden grass circles, a fun approach to decreasing amount og grass and conserving water
Photo of a contemporary garden in San Diego with mulch and with lawn edging.

Railway sleepers used to create edges and raised beds. Box balls add formality a

Alexandra Froggatt Design

Alexandra Froggatt
This is an example of an expansive contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Cheshire with gravel and with lawn edging.

Water side view from the Master Suite

Kor Architects

Photos by Jeff Beck Photography http://www.jeffbeckphotography.com/

Jardín Monasterios

CITRUS

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary garden in Valencia with with lawn edging.

Backyard Landscape For Modern Home

Big Rock Landscaping

This modern backyard boasts a light, neutral color pallet and plants like yuca an ornamental grasses.
This is an example of a contemporary backyard xeriscape in Salt Lake City with with lawn edging, concrete pavers and a wood fence.

Berkeley Modern Meets Craftsman

Art Garden Design

This Berkeley property had overgrown vines, concaving fences, rotted deck, dead lawn, broken concrete, and poor drainage. After removing about 30 yards of soil from this lot, we were able to begin leveling and sculpting the landscape. We installed new concrete pathways, synthetic lawn, custom swing and arbor, Thermory wood decking with metal railings, paver patio with masonry stone wall seating, and stone mosaic water feature with stainless steel wire to match. Many elements tied together nicely in this modern Berkeley backyard.

LaurelRock Company: High Meadow Farm

LaurelRock

Neil Landino. Design Credit: Stephen Stimson Associates
Design ideas for a large contemporary sloped full sun formal garden in New York with concrete pavers and with lawn edging.

Contemporary Garden

Contemporary backyard garden in Sydney with with lawn edging.

Xerigardens

Greenbee Landscape, Inc.

These are some of our design and build landscapes with sustainable, eco-friendly design practices in mind. Many of these were Cash for Grass rebate customers or Waterwise Conversion programs where money was awarded through local water districts and agencies.

Amersham Entertaining Garden

Chiltern Garden Design

A large lawn offsets the planting and terraces, leading the eye to the end of the garden where three mature trees have been placed to create autumn drama when the colours ignite.

Courtyard House Brighton

Warc Studio Architects

"Cookie cutter" edging to opening in paving for Japanese Maple
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard partial sun xeriscape for fall in Melbourne with with lawn edging and natural stone pavers.

Croydon

OUTHOUSE design

Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Sydney with with lawn edging.

Pergolas and Arbors

Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc.

These Landscape Architectural elements were designed and installed by Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc. Great Oaks used pergolas and arbors to accent the patio's, sitting areas, and outdoor living spaces.

Contemporary Garden Design Ideas with with Lawn Edging

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.