Client requested a front yard curb appeal project. They were sick of the heavy, over-crowed landscaping that was installed by the builder years ago and wanted a fresh and modern design that wasn't crowded, provided lots of colored foliage, and was low maintenance. We removed a queen palm that was on top of the existing triple palm and added an amazing boulder at the front entrance.

Materialkomposition mit Granit, Klinker und Kies

GFL-Planung: Garten, Freiraum, Landschaft

Mid-sized contemporary side yard garden in Dresden with with rock feature.

Planet Fitness

CHS Superior Landscaping

Garden beds with natural stone boulders with natural stone edging surrounding the garden beds with flagstone steppers.
Large contemporary front yard full sun formal garden in Other with with rock feature and river rock for summer.

Сад "Порыв ветра" в КП "Тихие зори"

Ландшафтная компания "Z.Garden"

Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Other with with rock feature.

Plant on East Side of Driveway

Landscape Logic

This is how the front yard flourished in 8 months.
Photo of a small contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in San Diego with with rock feature, river rock and a stone fence.

Backyard - Holland Landing

Horvath Landscapes

Flagstone in the maiden grass garden.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden in Toronto with with rock feature, mulch and a wood fence.

Échos Polychromes - Jardin du Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu - Hospices de Beaune

Stéphane Larcin - Concepteur - Paysagiste

Véritable miroir des toits des Hospices de Beaune, ancré entre tradition et modernité, ce jardin est une transposition de la trame losangée et colorée des tuiles vernissées des toits polychromes emblématiques des lieux. Les Simples, plantes traditionnelles à vocation médicinale et aromatique côtoient des végétaux typiques des jardins contemporains et naturalistes qui contribuent aujourd'hui à la préservation et à l'épanouissement de la biodiversité.

Forest Hill Front Yard Makeover

Green Apple Landscaping

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front yard shaded driveway for summer in Toronto with with rock feature, natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

Chilmark Contemporary

Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary front yard full sun driveway for summer in Boston with with rock feature and gravel.

Moderner Garten "ERNTEREIF"

Blum & Scherer Gartendesign und Freiraumplanung

Moderner Garten "Erntereif" Bad Vilbel, Wetteraukreis Projektjahr: 2015
Contemporary garden in Frankfurt with with rock feature.

Seashell

Eden Projects

Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Other with with rock feature.

Kaywana Hall

Tom Simpson Design

With a terrace complete with fire bowl and comforatble seating, this section of the garden provides a cosy spot to spend and evening.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in London with with rock feature and natural stone pavers.

Hickory

Morgan Howarth Photography

Contemporary rooftop partial sun garden in DC Metro with with rock feature and natural stone pavers for summer.

Jardin contemporain

établissements Derbez

Côté matériaux, on utilisera des pierres sèches pour les murs, le bois pour les terrasses, les galets pour des tapis et calades. Les végétaux eux se tailleront en formes géométriques. Les topiaires et leurs lignes pures, par exemple, s'accordent parfaitement à celles, rigoureuses, de la maison contemporaine. Le jardin contemporain se lit dans son ensembles et cette lecture laisse apparaître un agencement très cohérent des plantations et du mouvement de la terre qui structurent fortement le paysage.

Ландшафтный дизайн участка с альпийской горкой.

Ландшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой

В проекте ландшафтного дизайна мы использовали естественный значительный уклон участка для устройства альпийской горки. Автор проекта: Алена Арсеньева. Реализация проекта и ведение работ - Владимир Чичмарь

Échos Polychromes - Post plantation

Stéphane Larcin - Concepteur - Paysagiste

Natural Stone Patio

Yoder Lawn

Design ideas for a contemporary backyard garden in Other with with rock feature and natural stone pavers.

Planet Fitness

CHS Superior Landscaping

Garden beds with natural stone boulders with natural stone edging surrounding the garden beds with flagstone steppers.
This is an example of a large contemporary front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with with rock feature and river rock.

Asian Influenced Garden

Landscape Logic

This is a garden path that leads to the outdoor kitchen area and has a very modern-asian design flare. It's meant to create a calm feeling while walking swiftly through the garden. Built by Tony Vitale of Landscape Logic.

A Sweeping Transformation

Green & Gorgeous

Lower stones of the rock garden carefully placed to create seating surrounding the fire pit. Space nestles down into the bank.
Large contemporary sloped full sun xeriscape in Other with with rock feature and gravel for summer.

Contemporary Garden Design Ideas with with Rock 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.