treated wood steps and redwood fence with full landscape and synthetic grass
This is an example of a large mediterranean front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and decking.

CHULA VISTA SPA AND DECK

Promise Path Landscaping Inc

zack Benson photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden in San Diego with a water feature and decking.

Coogee Garden

User

Jason Busch
Design ideas for a large beach style sloped full sun garden for summer in Sydney with decking.

South Coast House

Acacia Joinery Pty Ltd

Architect: Fergus Scott Architects Builder: M & J Green Builders Acacia Joinery manufactured and supplied Australian hardwood timber windows and doors for this home on the South Coast, NSW.

South Park

Seed Studio Landscape Design

image: Travis Rhoads Photography
This is an example of a small modern rooftop full sun garden in San Francisco with a fire feature and decking.

Balmain - Inner city garden

sticks and stones Landscape Design

This is an example of a small tropical backyard full sun garden in Sydney with a retaining wall and decking.

Flower Containers

Sylvan Gardens Landscape Contractors

Small tropical backyard full sun garden in Other with a container garden and decking.

Flow Through Planters

Plan-it Earth Design

These steel planters receive water from the roof and clean the water before it gets released to the storm water system. A beautiful way to access the back porch Design by Amy Whitworth Installed by Homeowner

Decorative Concrete Finishes

Weatherill & Associates

This is an example of a large transitional backyard full sun garden in San Francisco with a fire feature and decking.

Santa Monica Exterior Remodel

Studio H2O

Complete front yard and backyard remodel by Studio H2o. From a gravel yard, to a space of relaxation and privacy. Utilizing drought tolerant plants and low maintenance features. Containers: Green-Form.com

Bradley Residence

Finishing Touches Landscaping

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden in Milwaukee with decking.

Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel and Lawn Replacement - Backyard, Novato, CA

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Lagoon-side property in the Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA. Entertaining and enjoying the views were a primary design goal for this project. The project includes a large camaru deck with built-in seating. The concrete steps and pavers lead down to the water's edge. I included a sunken patio on one side and a beautiful Buddha statue on the other, surrounded by succulents and other low-water, contemporary plantings. The plant medley includes Sea Lavender, Blue Oat Grass, Bulbine - Snake plant, Parrot's Beak and others. Photo: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design. Design Eileen Kelly

Traumterrasse mit maritimen Flair

Blöchle und Schwaller GbR

Die Dorfkirche bildet eine schöne Kulisse zur der Terrasse mit dem Wasserbecken
Mid-sized beach style side yard full sun formal garden in Stuttgart with with privacy feature and decking for summer.

A small family garden with everything

Jane Harries Garden Designs

The sunsail set up over the decking area, which faces southwest.
Photo of an eclectic backyard full sun garden for summer in Other with decking.

Apartment 34 Traditional Modern

Growsgreen Landscape Design

Far shot from the Hot tub area toward the translucent fence. I could look at this fence all day.
Design ideas for a large modern backyard full sun xeriscape with a fire feature and decking.

Los Altos Hillside - Landscaping

AK Design

Modern drought-tolerant and full sun front yard with concrete steps, cedar siding deck, river rock pebbles, and mulch in Los Altos.
Large modern front yard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with with path and decking for winter.

DUMBO ROOF GARDEN MAKEOVER

Amber Freda Garden Design

Check out the spectacular views on this Brooklyn rooftop garden! Our design included a total makeover of a previously barren space, including replacing the dingy looking concrete pavers with ipe wood deck tiles. We also designed a custom L-shaped ipe bench with seats that lift up for storage and planters filled with soft grasses built into the back of the bench. The lush looking plantings in this garden are in a mix of ipe and fiberglass pots and include Tardiva hydrangeas, white multi-stem birch trees, Mexican feather grasses, boxwoods, angelonia, purple coneflower, and a weeping redbud tree. The planters are illuminated with LED low-voltage up-lights for a dramatic nighttime effect.

Greenpoint Secret Garden

Outside Space NYC Landscape Design

Small contemporary backyard full sun garden in New York with with privacy feature and decking.

Irvine :: CA :: June 2018

Artisan Outdoor

This is an example of a large contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape in Orange County with decking.

Front Entry Arbor

Regenesis Ecological Design

A custom cedar closed picket fence + gate (w/ black iron latch + hinges) + pergola overhead, creates a warm + inviting entryway.
Inspiration for a small traditional front yard full sun xeriscape in Other with a garden path and decking.

Full Sun 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.