Creative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & Contractor

Smooth Santa Barbara Stucco retaining wall. Redwood Deck. Drip irrigation.
Photo of a modern backyard partial sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and decking.

Garden for a barn conversion

Joanne Alderson Design

Modern courtyard garden for a barn conversion designed by Jo Alderson Phillips @ Joanne Alderson Design, Built by Tom & the team at TS Landscapes & photographed by James Wilson @ JAW Photography

Los Altos, CA - Lundy Ln.

M. Designs Architects

An After look of this contemporary style home where the exterior has been completely transformed and made new,
Photo of a large contemporary backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with decking.

Red Hill

User

Photo of a contemporary partial sun garden in Melbourne with decking.

Chevy Chase

Behr Construction Company

Koi pond
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Los Angeles with decking.

Asian Inspired Courtyard

Captivate Landscape Design & Architecture

This is an example of an asian partial sun garden in Wollongong with decking.

Бассейн.Территория.Частный дом.

Шмуль Алексей

Contemporary backyard garden in Other with decking and with path.

Noe Mid-Century Modern

Seed Studio Landscape Design

photo by Seed Studio, editing by TR PhotoStudio
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with decking.

Modern Landscape

This is an example of a modern garden in San Francisco with decking.

Backyard Dreams

Tracy Berman Interiors

This backyard is what Kids and Parents dream about! The yard was large, over grown, and lacked a clear definition of what the space was for. With two young, energetic girls, who love to explore, the owner wanted to keep it as natural as possible, but add several new elements. A fireplace was added to the patio area which created indoor-outdoor living. A small outdoor kitchen was added for entertaining. A large pool with Baja shelf , a Jacuzzi, and seats through out create an oasis as the focal point. The bike paths were defined by gravel. We removed two enormous trees and used them to mulch the entire yard. The trunks were used as a fun obstacle course. A shady area was kept for the tire swing and picnic area. And the finishing touch; handprints in the new sidewalk!

Organised Chaos – Aston Clinton

Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd

Organised Chaos – Aston Clinton Designing Architectural decking with Millboard Limed Oak. The exterior garden design of this project had to use the interior palette and the minimalist design of the property as a reference. limed washed over reclaimed oak timbers, hidden detail, trims and warm coloured strip lighting backed with stainless plate. The excavation revealed a historic find. 50 square metres of lime stone sets, normally these are granite and rarity to find them in lime stone. we added to the design and created a path… You can see through the property; a window opposite the front door. This allowed the vista to allow your eyes to wonder through the property and across the garden, this is where we decided to continue these straight lines by adding the path. Quirky elements of the design led to concrete monoliths, brutal in their shape that stood out from the decking. Illuminated during the evening, the shadows were incredible. A precise laser cut rill cover with CorTen steel water flowing from custom-made banquette seating and a matching table. The plants were a mass of swathe planting of grasses. Festuca, Miscanthus Vr, Stipa and Pennisetum’s, Calamagrostis are a selection of the scheme. The ground cover Rubus calycinoides (creeping raspberry). An aged Olea Europa olive tree has the centre of the main decking platform.

Gabion walls as you've never seen them before!

Yorkshire Gardens

A large contemporary garden custom designed and built for a new build house. Surrounded by an impressive gabion wall this garden have numerous feature areas. An artificial lawn and eco decking ensures this space requires minimal upkeep. The checker board paving stones and minimal planting results in a very stylish space.

Japanischer Garten Kronach

Naturform Jethro Machacek

Koiteich mit Granitfelsen gestaltet im japanischen Stil. Buchs-Kugeln Ahorne und ein Juniperus als Bonsai geschnitten prägen die Teich-Ränder.
Photo of a large asian backyard full sun garden for summer in Nuremberg with decking.

Bohemian Canyon House

Studio Connate

Expansive and desert look eclectic backyard full sun garden in Los Angeles with decking.

Jardin au Bois-Plage en Ré

Végétal Attitude

Brise-vue décoratif en piquets de schiste
Design ideas for a small beach style backyard full sun garden in Other with decking, with privacy feature and a stone fence.

West Cumbria

Buzy Lizzie

Michael Prior
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style backyard full sun garden for summer in Other with decking.

Project 2

GardenOlogy Landscape Design

Small contemporary front yard partial sun xeriscape in Austin with decking for summer.

Garden for a barn conversion

Joanne Alderson Design

Modern courtyard garden for a barn conversion designed by Jo Alderson Phillips @ Joanne Alderson Design, Built by Tom & the team at TS Landscapes & photographed by James Wilson @ JAW Photography

Pasadena

EPTDESIGN

Jack Coyier
Contemporary garden in Los Angeles with decking.

Composite Cladding and Decking in Kirkburton

Ecoscape UK

The property now benefits from a multi-level decked area acting as a beautiful link between the house and garden below. Materials Used: Forma silver birch cladding & composite decking with a Clarity ash composite newel and glass balustrade. Credit: Ecoscape UK

Beige Garden Design Ideas with Decking

Get Inspired by 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 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 Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a 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 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 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.