現代奇数屋の家
Design ideas for an asian courtyard garden in Other with decking.

Mountain Cottage

Greenleaf Services, Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Other with a garden path and decking.

Elegant Pond with "Floating Deck"

Salsbury-Schweyer, Inc

The contemporary deck overhangs a pond that nearly fills the backyard, bringing water up-close and personal to all those who visit. Tropical looking bog plants (many of them native) soften the transition from water to land, and provide dynamic texture and color.

our house

Stan

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern sloped full sun xeriscape in Other with decking.

Our Work

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

Our client wanted a 2 sided outdoor fireplace to create both a cozy space for spending time with family and also to create some privacy from neighbours. The covered pergola can also retract the fabric for the option to be shaded from the sun or exposed to allow more light into the kitchen windows. On the other side of the fireplace we made a lower patio level that is secluded by the large trees.

Sausalito CA - Dramatic Plantings Caress A Steep Slope

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Steep, steep slope below home in Sausalito with dramatic views. New plantings include a combination of succulents, euphorbia, new zealand flax, rubus, and native grasses/grass-like plants. Designed to provide erosion control and dramatic plant textures, structure and colors when viewed from the decks above. Photos and Landscape Design © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design. http://www.digyourgarden.com

SE BELMONT PROJECT

Shannon Keaveny Landscape Design, LLC

AFTER photo of backyard shady space. Lovely low modern deck installed with built-in benches. Hydrangea garden.
Photo of a mid-sized modern backyard shaded garden for summer in Portland with decking.

St. Heliers

Fusion Landscape Design Limited

Lynn Cairney, Fusion Landscape Design - Design & Landscape Construction, Green With Envy Landsapes - Subcontractors. What a difference. All one level, new planter boxes, coloured cut, grouted and sealed concrete replaces the London pavers and an Accoya deck which is being left to weather off. Accoya weathers to a beautiful soft grey. We were also very fortunate with this project to have a client who just loves her garden and plants.

Rose Bay - The Avenue

On Common Ground Landscapes

Gavin Muir
Inspiration for a large tropical backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Sydney with a water feature and decking.

Artificial Turf with shade tolerant plantings

Legacy Landscape Design, LLC

These clients struggled for years with drainage, erosion and dead grass. We removed some trees for more light, and installed a high end artificial turf. It is very low maintenance, requiring no watering, weeding, mowing or edging.

Green Residence

Living Stone Design + Build

Design ideas for a country garden in Other with decking.

Terrasse pour une vue imprenable

Nathalie JEANNE - Conceptrice de jardin

Terrasse avec 2 matériaux. terrasse en dallage sur chape béton en bois composite SILVADEC. Massifs de persistants avec vivaces et graminées.
Inspiration for a small country front yard full sun garden in Other with a garden path and decking.

Keyland Decking at Lake Okareka

Keyland

This is an example of an expansive contemporary backyard partial sun garden in Hamilton with decking.

Pool Side Outdoor Living

Southwest Fence & Deck

Inspiration for a large modern backyard garden in Dallas with a water feature and decking.

Menlo Park garden

Sycamore Design

This intimate garden utilizes a no-mow lawn, a fire pit, outdoor kitchen, and ipe-deck. Photo Credit: Megan Keely
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style backyard shaded garden for spring in San Francisco with a fire feature and decking.

St Kilda West Renovation Interior Design & Decoration

Style Precinct Interior Design & Decoration

A small courtyard that packs a lot of punch for its size. Part of the view from the main open plan living//kitchen/meals area, it shines bright at night with creative garden lighting design.

Sale Manchester modern garden

Robert Hughes Studio Ltd

Pleached trees
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun garden for summer in Manchester with decking.

Mar Vista

Lauri Burrier Garden Design Inc.

Another beautiful view of the backyard with soft, green plantings from the hardwood deck.
Mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun driveway in Los Angeles with with privacy feature and decking.

Red Hill

User

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

Modern Small Yard

Heritage Stoneworks Ltd.

Composite decking by Azek provide a lifetime decking surface for this small landscape with minimal maintenance. The combination of metal and cedar wood screens provide a visual barrier to the surrounding properties will keeping an open feel to the yard. C.Gilmore - Heritage Stoneworks

Black 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.