David Winger- Winger Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun formal garden in Denver with a water feature and decking.

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.

Garten Schwimmteich

Gartengestaltung Ralf Grothe GmbH

Firma Grothe, Miquel Tres
Photo of a large beach style backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with a water feature and decking.

Exterior projects

Cox Custom Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical backyard full sun garden for summer in Seattle with a water feature and decking.

Meditative Garden

Daryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens International

This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard garden in Detroit with a water feature and decking.

Featured Work

Unique Constructors LLC

Inspiration for a large beach style backyard partial sun garden for summer in Charleston with a water feature and decking.

Young Residence

User

Aspen Trees, Hardwood Deck and Pool
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury backyard garden in Vancouver with a water feature and decking.

Pond Cottage in Evening

Petrine Construction

Looking down on the Pond and the Cottage, sitting peacefully in a private glen
This is an example of a small traditional backyard partial sun garden in DC Metro with a water feature and decking.

MARSEILLE - Piscine et Terrasse. Aménagements en bois.

VAIREO SARL - Aménagements Piscines et Jardins

JCourcoux
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard full sun garden in Marseille with a water feature and decking.

Waterfront Restoration, Madison Park

SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture

In Madison Park, a narrow property left just enough room for a small beach cove, logs and large boulders for sitting and enjoying the lake, and native planting along the water’s edge. Photography by Miranda Estes.

Bridge and Pergola

Quality Design & Construction

We have worked with Dave and Nancy for many years on several areas of their home. I was surprised to learn that they wanted to put a river in their yard. In the beginning I thought they just wanted a small stream. All I can say is WOW! We started by helping to preserve a kiwi tree that was producing fruit in Apex. I did not realize that kiwi would actually produce fruit in our area. Then we assisted in the design and construction of the bridge and pergola. We suggested using Rosewood Timbertech and the Timbertech railing system so this would be a low maintenance project for many years to come. It was truly a pleasure assisting the homeowners with this wonderful project. Dave and I were enjoyed the private garden tour we were given when the gardens officially opened

Organised Chaos – Aston Clinton

Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd

Beaumaris Project – A Holistic Approach Delivers A Healthy Home.

User

Catherine Bailey
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury courtyard shaded garden for summer in Melbourne with a water feature and decking.

Strathmore

Intrinsic Landscapes

Small contemporary backyard partial sun garden in Melbourne with a water feature and decking.

Night-scapes

Aspen Falls Landscape & Construction

Proper lighting highlights all the beautiful features in this spectacularly designed landscape.
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard garden in Boston with decking and a water feature.

Costa Rica Butterfly Vine adds to Privacy Screen

Outside InStyle

Butterfly Vine gives purple color pop to Modern Landscape Design. Vine cascades and softens linear edge. Photo by Katrina Coombs
Inspiration for a large modern backyard partial sun formal garden in Los Angeles with decking and a water feature.

Bogs, Retention Ponds, Wetlands

Serenity Falls Watergardens LLC

Inspiration for an expansive traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in Atlanta with a water feature and decking.

Inner City

Distinctive Gardens

Distinctive Gardens
Inspiration for a small traditional courtyard partial sun garden for spring in Adelaide with a water feature and decking.

Water Gardens

PETER ATKINS AND ASSOCIATES., LLC

Gold Fish Pond with Lotus flowers and gentle cascading stream. Peter Atkins Peter Atkins and Associates, LLC
This is an example of a large traditional backyard partial sun garden for summer in New York with a water feature and decking.

Inspiration japonaise // Japanese inspiration

NR Landscaping

Garden Design Ideas with a Water Feature and 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.