Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden in London with decking.

Fired Up

Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical full sun garden in Berkshire with decking and a container garden.

Pleached trees give privacy

Earth Designs Garden and Build London and Essex

http://www.ianthwaites.com/
Mid-sized modern backyard full sun garden in Essex with decking.

Traditional Home

Down to Earth Landscaping, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in New York with a garden path and decking for spring.

Hunts Point Renovation

Mark S. Garff, Landscape Architect

An existing home on Hunts Point was in need of a landscape renovation. SCJ Studio 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

Rose Bay landscape design

Secret Gardens

Secret Gardens has been developing this stunning harbourside garden over a number of years. A simple layout at water level provides a subtle foreground to the harbour view beyond. Simple, modern plant combinations draw from a simple but consistent colour palette. The main courtyard space is the highlight . A five metre high green wall and water wall provide the backdrop to a large banquet seat. The built in bbq, retractable ceiling, customised firepit and coffee table provide options for year round entertainment. Extensive soundproofing was incorporated into the boundary wall as well as behind the green wall to absorb noise from a neighbouring property.

Modern Meets Boho

BOXHILL

Photography: Gerardine and Jude Vargas
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury backyard shaded xeriscape for summer in Phoenix with a water feature and decking.

Birnamwood Court, Ashland

Everman Designs, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun formal garden in Huntington with a garden path and decking.

BROOKLYN HAS THE BEST ROOFTOP GARDEN VIEWS!

Amber Freda Garden Design

Check out the amazing skyline views from this roof deck in Brooklyn heights. We chose hardy, low maintenance plantings that would complement the view, rather than compete with it. Our design included a mix of high contrast black and white planters in a mix of straight lines and sphere shapes. The plantings can all withstand full sun and windy conditions and include river birches, ornamental grasses, and boxwoods. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.

Essendon

Intrinsic Landscapes

Mid-sized modern front yard full sun garden in Melbourne with a garden path 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.

Aménagement d'une terrasse et d'un jardin à Neuilly Sur Seine

Terrasse et Jardin de Paris

Mid-sized modern backyard partial sun garden in Paris with with privacy feature and decking.

Arlington Joglo

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized asian backyard shaded formal garden in DC Metro with a garden path and decking.

Belmont Modern Rustic

Kristen Rudger Landscape Design

Jude Parkinson Morgan
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern front yard xeriscape in San Francisco with decking.

Notting Hill Project

Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping

Mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden in London with decking.

Zen Woods Lake Forest Residence

Zen Architect

In the woods zen home http://ZenArchitect.com
Photo of a mid-sized modern front yard full sun driveway in Orange County with a garden path and decking.

Levelled Up

Urban Gardener

Matching the lines and angles of existing structures helped create a natural framework for dividing the space
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary sloped partial sun formal garden for spring in Buckinghamshire with with raised garden bed, decking and a wood fence.

Balmain

On Common Ground Landscapes

Gavin Muir
Photo of a mid-sized modern courtyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Sydney with a retaining wall and decking.

Claremont Mid Century

dp environments

Wood deck with concrete walkway. Meadow grass lawn with Carex (Berkeley Sedge) and Heuchera. Bloodied Japanese Maple (Acer palmate) in the foreground. Shaded landscape gets about 3 hours of direct sunlight and filtered light throughout the rest of the day.

Contemporary Garden

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary rooftop outdoor sport court in Sydney with decking.

Mid-sized 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.