Arriving at the other side of the bridge reveals another hidden gem, an approximately 17,000 sq. ft. pond. Although man made, it is thoughtfully designed and well integrated into the site as if it were part of the original landscape. Since its installation, it has become an inviting home to various species of wildlife - herons, frogs, other small birds and critters - a delight for the home owners. Compositions of rocks and stones in the forms of water falls and babbling brooks are strategically placed and weaved in to preserve the natural setting of the property, along with careful selections and placements of native and water plants as part of the design, while the white oak boardwalk meanders along the periphery. Sloan Architects P.C.

Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel and Lawn Replacement - Backyard, Novato, CA

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Lagoon-side property in the Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA. Entertaining and enjoying the views were a primary design goal for this project. The project includes a large camaru deck with built-in seating. The concrete steps and pavers lead down to the water's edge. I included a sunken patio on one side and a beautiful Buddha statue on the other, surrounded by succulents and other low-water, contemporary plantings. The plant medley includes Sea Lavender, Blue Oat Grass, Bulbine - Snake plant, Parrot's Beak and others. Photo: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design. Design Eileen Kelly

Exterior Paint Projects

Tribble Painting Company

Mid-sized country sloped garden in Detroit with decking.

Decks, Gazebos and Arbors

Legacy Landscape

Mid-sized arts and crafts sloped full sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and decking for fall.

Canyon House

Gustave Carlson Design

Gustave Carlson Design
Design ideas for a large transitional sloped shaded formal garden in San Francisco with a garden path and decking.

Epay and Natives Wrap Spa

FormLA Landscaping

The decking is now slow-burning epay wood. When it does burn, it burns slowly, making it less likely to ignite the home. "Drought tolerant" Mediterranean plants were replaced with a mix of natives that better hold hydration and will "invade" nearby wildspaces. Readily visible here are Deer Grass, Purple Three Awn, and Cleveland Sage. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography

Création d'un jardin champêtre

Gaëtan Paysagiste Conseil

Aménagement complet d'un jardin de près de 4000m². Le projet : - Création d'une terrasse bois - Création de bassins face à la terrasse - Création de massifs arbustifs - Création d'une allée

Narrow Back Yard with Steep Slope

Ketti Kupper Conscious Life Design

New hardscape floor with gravel, deck and colored concrete pavers. Steep back slope after. Pressure treated wood retaining walls to terrace the space and redwood clad facing and cap.

Kubisches Architektenhaus mit geometrischem Garten mit Stauden, Rosen und Obst

Dagmar Stucke Gartengestaltung

Der Garten direkt nach der Bepflanzung. Die Treppenanlage und Holzterrasse haben die Bauherren in Eigenarbeit angelegt. Durch die großzügige Absenkung erhält der Keller viel Tageslicht. Die abgesenkte Rasenfläche wurde später in eine riesige Sandspielfläche für die Kinder verwandelt, in die sie auf einer Rutsche hineinrutschen konnten.

Millerton Retreat: Bridge

Sloan Architects, P.C.

Strolling along the east side of the property, opposite from the garden, one will encounter a new footbridge of Corten steel, spanning over the existing stream that bisects the property. The footbridge, with its undulating steel tubes as its railings, blends seamlessly into the surrounding meadows of tall grass and trees. Sloan Architects P.C.

Georgia Tech Kebony Deck and Bridge

TimberTown

Built at the Heart of Georgia Tech's gorgeous campus – the student center is a gathering place for all. When the outdoor area needed a facelift, Yonah Mountain Timber Frames' team were brought in… Kebony (a modified wood product) was used to build the boardwalks, bridges, and benches throughout this community space. Naturally greyed over time, this patina boardwalk maintains the same structural durability as traditional hardwoods even though it is a thermally modified Softwood. (See our “Modified Lumber” article to learn more).

Long Pavilion

APLA

This is an example of a tropical sloped partial sun formal garden in Townsville with decking.

Déambulation bucolique dans le Luberon

Agence MORVANT & MOINGEON Paysagistes Concepteurs

Photographe : Gabrielle Voinot
Photo of a large mediterranean sloped full sun garden in Other with decking.

Contemporary Beach Front Garden

Brett Maloney Landscapes, LLC

Deck surrounded by raised planters. Raised planters are constructed of 6x6 pressure treated timbers covered with channel rustic cedar and trimmed and capped with cedar. The raised planters are actually retainer walls holding a steep grade just below what is evident in the photo. Photo by Landscape Artist: Brett D. Maloney.

Gallery

JK Design Custom Landscapes inc.

handcrafted stairway is kept together by railroad ties and nails. pathway allows beach access and erosion control in this large ravine.
Design ideas for an expansive beach style sloped partial sun garden for summer in Miami with decking and a garden path.

Wallaringa Road residence

Liz Kalaf Photography

Expansive contemporary sloped partial sun garden in Newcastle - Maitland with a garden path and decking for summer.

Form and Foliage, Surrey

Acres Wild

Vibrant Modern Garden, Surrey, UK
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern sloped partial sun garden for summer in Sussex with decking.

San Francisco designer showcase

User

Designer event- Annual San Francisco designer showcase. *Design director- Chris Jacobson *Landscape contractor- Garden Route *Metal vine screens on terrace-Greenscreen *Roof planters-Planter Technology. Photo Chris Jacobson *Metallic planters- International Art Properties, Inc *Terrace furniture- Henry Hall Designs *Cast bronze terrace railings- Roger W. Stoller *Bronze gate, hand rail, pelican sculpture- W.J. Sorich Metalsmith *Metal sculpture bench- William Wareham *Photo- Chris Jacobson, GardenArt Group

Harmonischer Wohngarten

besgen Landschaftsarchitektur

besgen Landschaftsarchitektur
Small contemporary sloped full sun formal garden in Cologne with a retaining wall and decking for summer.

North Somerset Coastal Garden

GreenBird

GreenBird Gardening Ltd
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style sloped garden in Other with a retaining wall and decking.

Sloped 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.