Denise Wright of Janine Pattison Studios
This is an example of a mid-sized country backyard full sun garden for summer in Other with a water feature and decking.

Scott's Lake House

Bassett Furniture Design Studio

Interior designer Scott Dean's home on Sun Valley Lake
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Other with decking and a water feature.

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.

Red Renniassance

TLC Gardens

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

Strathmore

Intrinsic Landscapes

Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard partial sun garden in Melbourne with a water feature and decking.

Nyfunkis

Zetas Designavdelning I Zetas Trädgård

Inspiration for a large modern front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Stockholm with a water feature and decking.

Melville courtyards

Cultivart Landscape Design

ron tan
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard full sun garden in Perth with decking and a water feature.

Rockcliff

Fine Focus Photography

Tre Dunham
Design ideas for an eclectic garden in Austin with a water feature and decking.

Teahouse

dreamdoctor

The Teahouse was more of the life she wanted to live rather than the reality of her life. She did not spend as much time using it as she might have liked but her desk faced the Teahouse and she enjoyed it very much as a place to dream about being able to use more often. It served as a mental break which was its intended purpose. The lighting in the square columns are inverted, stained glass pyramids with lights shining into them. This way we were able to affect custom lighting without invoking the wrath of the code god. Anything is possible with good design. There is small fountain next to the entry door. Mark Clipsham

Niagara Street

LAND BY DESIGN

This discerning client sought maximum use from an otherwise neglected side yard. Diagonal Trex decking is used here in the narrow side yard to give the appearance of greater width to the new deck / patio area. The new outdoor spaces include a dining space and a living space cleverly carved out and here a statue of Buddha is backed by naturalistic bamboo which adds to the Asian inspired / zen ambiance of the design of the deck.

Exterior Services

Interior & Exterior Environmental Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard partial sun garden in San Diego with a water feature and decking.

House side

Despina Design

The stepping stone path that runs by the length of the house is broken up with sections of decking, creating the illusion of smaller courtyards. Interior design and pre-start selections- Despina Design.Photography - Pearlin, design and photography. Builder - Princy homes.

Небольшой пруд во внутреннем дворике

GARDENMARINE

Береговая линия этого водоёма выполнена с применением искусственных растений и мха. К пруду примыкает деревянная палуба из лиственницы. Авторы: Олег Авдонин, Наталья Пышкова, GARDENMARINE

Three Lakes Lodge

Damian Farrell Design Group

A view of the back of the lodge from across the lake. A small sandy shore was added by the homeowners, but much of the landscaping is natural and little or no maintenance.

The Semicircle Deck

Paul Lafrance Design

Designed by Paul Lafrance and built on HGTV's "Decked Out" episode, "The Semicircle Deck".
Large traditional backyard garden in Toronto with a water feature and decking.

Graham Residence

E. Cobb Architects

Paul Warchol
Inspiration for a modern garden in Seattle with a water feature and decking.

Garden Landscape peeks through Steel Fencing

Outside InStyle

Variegated plant palette as client request. Low growing succulents and sedum edge out from under steel privacy fence. Photo by Katrina Coombs
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard partial sun formal garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and decking.

Outdoor Dining Terrace

Genus Loci Ecological Landscapes Inc.

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.

East meets West

FORNEY + architecture, LLC

Custom home overlooking waterway. Project created in collaboration with ATA - Landscape design by ATA
Traditional backyard full sun garden in St Louis with a water feature and decking for summer.

MODERN BACKYARD REMODEL

Envy Landscape Design Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard full sun xeriscape in San Diego 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.