Design ideas for a small modern side yard full sun garden in Houston with a water feature and decking.

The Dragon Lake

Clifton Leung Design Workshop - CLDW.com.hk

This is an example of a contemporary courtyard garden in Hong Kong with a water feature and decking.

New Haven Terrace

Christensen Landscape Services

Donna Christensen
Small contemporary backyard full sun garden in Bridgeport with a water feature and decking for summer.

Outdoor

Laura Morton Design

We softened the masculine contemporary feel of this Venice beach home with warm long lasting mangaris decking and hand crafted clay pots. The plantings invoke a tropical Balinese or Asian vibe.

Rêve champêtre

Jean-François Dupeyron Architecte d'intérieur

Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Bordeaux with a water feature and decking.

Outdoor Water Wall

Mrs Stone Store

Stone used: http://mrs-stone-store.com/split-face-tiles/oyster-split-face-tiles/

Melville courtyards

Cultivart Landscape Design

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

Front garden, back garden and driveway

orchis

copyright by Orchis
Inspiration for a small modern backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Amsterdam with a water feature and decking.

Jardin Pieds Nus - Victoire d'Or aux Victoires du Paysage 2010

Ménard Paysage & Urbanisme

Inspiration for a small modern courtyard partial sun garden for summer in Lyon with a water feature and decking.

Traditional Landscape

This is an example of a traditional garden in Other with a water feature and decking.

Contemporary Poolscape

Arbordale Landscaping

Credit Valley steps take you to the pool or hot tub, depending on your mood. The cedar deck can be seen at the far end of the pool, where the homeowners could sit, read and watch the kids in the pool. The short, dense yew hedge at the base of the wall adds colour and direction for the pool or spa goer.

Contemporary Backyard Retreat, Hunts Point

SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture

An existing home on Hunts Point was in need of a landscape renovation. Project Groundwork transformed the existing, uneven and small pool terrace from “afterthought” to an expansive outdoor amenity oasis with a built in gas firepit, ipe deck on a single level, and included a new privacy fence, raised corten steel planters and dramatic lighting. A new side garden with play lawn for the kids included raised cedar planting beds, crushed granite steel edged walkways, lighting and thoughtful planting. Photo: Andrew Webb

Creative Garden Design and Landscaping in High Wycombe

Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd

Designing and landscaping a small garden in High Wycombe. When gardens, like this one, begin with a design they result in a well thought out garden. Small gardens are exciting to design, they are even better to landscape, affordable and can be created in a short space of time. Multiple spaces with multiple functions were main requirements that the client wanted to use their new garden for. Karl thought it would be best to divide this small space into multiple rooms to make the most of the area. The wish list included a hot tub, lawn, decking, paving, planting and a new shed. Oh, and a natural water feature… To get your garden project started get in touch https://karlharrison.design/get-in-touch/

Highland Park

Fusion Landscape Design Limited

Lynn Cairney, Fusion Landscape Design - Design, Plant Procurement and Placement, Project Overseeing.The smaller of the two interlinked decks. This one flows off the family room and is a more intimate space than the lower deck.

Sonoma Weekend Retreat

Boxleaf Design, Inc.

Sarah Warto- Boxleaf Design
Design ideas for a modern full sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature and decking.

Fox Hollow Estate

Lovinger Robertson Landscape Architects

Inspiration for a traditional garden in Other with a water feature and decking.

Belmar NJ

CST Design Group LLC

a bubbling water feature was added to the design of this pool space to echo the sound and motion of water that also spills from the raised wall.
Inspiration for a small traditional courtyard full sun garden for summer in New York with a water feature and decking.

Willows and Water, Surrey

Acres Wild

Rural Water Garden, Surrey UK
Inspiration for a large country backyard partial sun garden for summer in Sussex with a water feature and decking.

Asian Garden

Lanaiscapes

Designed by Brian Cordero LanaiScapes.com
Mid-sized asian side yard partial sun formal garden in Hawaii with a water feature and decking for summer.

Red Renniassance

TLC Gardens

The back porch creates a comfy feel through the Edison bulbs and the dining area that can seat multiple people
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun formal garden in Denver 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.