Got rid of all the grass, installed some drought tolerant plants, added a water feature and created a raised dining terrace with privacy screens in an otherwise exposed back yard.

Pearse Street Cottesloe

Jodie Cooper Design

Serena Pearce -Code Lime Photography
This is an example of a small eclectic side yard partial sun garden in Perth with a water feature and decking.

Residential Work

Brewster Timber Frame Company

This is an example of a large arts and crafts sloped full sun formal garden in Denver with a water feature and decking.

Planting Design with Japanese-style inspiration

Design Works - Landscape Architecture & Const.

Photo by Glen Nakamoto Japanese style garden with multi-seaonal plant interest, including fall color and a variety of plant structures.
This is an example of a mid-sized asian backyard garden for fall in Manchester with a water feature and decking.

City House

ARCHITECTURE 224

Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Other with a water feature and decking.

Ardross Garden

Ascher Smith

Inspiration for an eclectic backyard garden in Perth with a water feature and decking.

Niagara Street

LAND BY DESIGN

Diagonal Trex decking is used here in a narrow side yard to give the appearance of greater width to the space. A statue of Buddha and a pagoda are backed by naturalistic bamboo to add to the Asian inspired / zen ambiance of the design of the deck / patio.

Telgenhoff Residence

CLT Design/Build Inc.

The Telgenhoff Residence uses a complex blend of material, texture and color to create a architectural design that reflects the Northwest Lifestyle. This project was completely designed and constructed by Craig L. Telgenhoff.

Madison Park Residence

Richard Hartlage Land Morphology

In this Seattle backyard, stairs lead up to a private zen garden above the garage.
Photo of a mid-sized modern backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Seattle with a water feature and decking.

Romantic Sanctuary

Barefoot Landscape

Mid-sized eclectic backyard partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and decking.

West Hampstead Garden

London Garden Designer

This property in the heart of Hampstead has stunning views due to its elevated position. The clients were keen to maximise this and ensure that the garden and roof top skyline remained visible from the ground floor. A steep slope at the rear created a dangerous fall that was fenced off for safety, and some very oppressive overgrown conifers cast heavy shade across the garden. Permission was obtained to remove the conifers and the light flooded in. To ensure continued privacy from the neighbours’ raised adjoining terraces, we planted a row of pleached X Sycoparrotia semidecidua, an unusual variety of semi evergreen tree with attractive early flowers. A decent size lawn area was retained around the central ornamental cherry tree, and a 3 metre deep, herbaceous borders span the full width of the garden, creating a diaphanous backdrop above which skyline is visible. A full height glass window vertically spans the 4-storey house, creating a strong visual link with the garden from each floor. We echoed this feature by creating a mirror image of the tall window across the patio and lawn, using lines of hardwood deck and full width stone treads through the lawn, culminating in a water feature suspended above the steep rear slope. A cantilevered deck off sets this and provides an outdoor lounge area to capture the setting sun over the Hampstead horizon.

Landscape Projects

Sundance Landscaping

Photo of a large traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Seattle with a water feature and decking.

Ecosystem Ponds, Water Garden Ideas for Your Austin, Central Texas Landscape

Texas Ponds and Water Features, LLC

Ecosystem Ponds are the crown jewel of the Water Feature world. They soon become the centerpiece of your landscape. These low-maintenance, natural-looking water gardens work with Mother Nature, not against her, to stay clean and clear without using chemicals or UV sterilizers or anything artificial. The key is the symbiotic relationship between the Pond Fish, the beneficial bacteria, and the Aquatic Plants. There is no sound in nature quite as relaxing as moving, falling water. It soothes away your stress at the end of a long day and you instantly start to feel more relaxed. Watching the Koi and other Pond Fish gracefully swimming around and nibbling from the underwater rocks and gravel can be almost hypnotizing. A variety of birds come to drink and bathe in the stream and colorful dragonflies flit here and there on mosquito patrol. Water lilies bloom in almost every color you can imagine and you'll soon see that frogs really DO sit on lily pads! Having one of these Ponds in your landscape is like coming home every day to a private vacation retreat right in your own backyard! Texas Ponds and Water Features creates some of the most beautiful and natural looking Ecosystem Ponds and Water Gardens in the Austin and Central Texas area. We also work in the Houston, Southeast Texas area and almost anywhere in between. Working with only natural stone, our specialists craft waterfalls and ponds that look as if they had been carved by the hand of nature. Our two main pond guys have over 27 years of experience between them. We are at the Master level of Certified Aquascape Contractors--among the best in the world at what we do. Contact us today to get started on your own backyard paradise.

Northdale Rd. Toronto

Genoscape Inc.

Large pond in North York backyard.
Photo of a large country backyard partial sun garden for summer in Toronto with a water feature and decking.

Traumterrasse mit maritimen Flair

Blöchle und Schwaller GbR

Das gesamte Ensemble: bestehend aus Wasserbecken mit Sprudlern, Holzerrasse, Glassichtschutz, Loungemöbeln, großen Feinsteinzeugplatten und Beleuchtung. Ein Ort, der einfach anziehend ist.

Fire Features

CHIP-N-DALE'S CUSTOM LANDSCAPING

Inspiration for a large contemporary courtyard partial sun garden in Las Vegas with a water feature and decking.

Vision House 2008

Sustainable Horticultural Environments

Teresa Watkins
Photo of a large traditional backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in Orlando with a water feature and decking.

Entry Bridge

Saint Dizier Design

To enter, guests cross over the water which separates the Guest House from the Main House. Architecture: Hugh Huddleson Photo: Mary E. Nichols
Inspiration for a tropical front yard garden in Hawaii with a water feature and decking.

Asymmetric

Despina Design

The stepping stone path that runs in an asymmetric fashion which mimics the house contours provides an illusion of rooms... Interior design and pre-start selections- Despina Design.Photography - Pearlin, design and photography. Builder - Princy homes.

Innis Arden Residence

Hoshide Wanzer Architects

Eden Arts
Design ideas for a mid-sized asian backyard full sun formal garden in Seattle with a water feature and decking.

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.