Using a refined palette of quality materials set within a striking and elegant design, the space provides a restful and sophisticated urban garden for a professional couple to be enjoyed both in the daytime and after dark. The use of corten is complimented by the bold treatment of black in the decking, bespoke screen and pergola.

Berkeley Slope Transformed

Sarah Herman Landscape Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in San Francisco with decking and a wood fence.

Коттеджный посёлок "Коровино".

Студия ландшафтного дизайна "Уютово"

Михаил Щеглов
Photo of a traditional garden for summer in Moscow with decking and a garden path.

Courtyard Garden: Paddington

Secret Gardens

This courtyard garden in Paddington was a collaboration with architect, Luigi Rosselli. The site was wider than most in the suburb, so we were able to achieve a garden as opposed to a courtyard environment. The client provided the inspiration; they wanted a tropical, resort style feel to the planting. Lush foliages surround the pool, a blanket of lawn provides room to play and the deck is perfect for outdoor entertaining.

Emerson Mountain Waterfall

DreamScapes

Our client in Emerson has a beautiful home, perched on a magnificent mountain slope with incredible views. They asked Dreamscapes to design outdoor living spaces for them in order to fully utilize the property. Their wish list included a water feature, a deck for outdoor living, a patio to take in the distant views of the mountains, a place to garden, and a natural and native planting design to fit into the existing southeastern native woodlands and mountain environment. Living on the side of a mountain means bedrock. The design incorporates the natural slope and stone and works with the terrain. A new deck was constructed to extend out from the house, floating over the bedrock where it meets the new pond. From the top of the hill, a waterfall cascades down through the native plantings into the pond below. Natural boulders were used to build seating along the pond’s edge, where you can watch the fish, tend to the aquatic plants, listen to the frogs, and even take a dip to cool off. Two natural flagstone patios were built at two different elevations to sit and enjoy the views of the landscape and the mountains. Both patios are accessible by cut stone crab orchard steps set into the slope. The space at the end of the driveway was a blank canvas and the perfect place to design and build a garden of raised beds, enclosed in a traditional picket fence. It is now filled with vegetables, herbs, and cutting flowers. The local bees and butterflies love it too. And the beautiful landscape takes on a magical look after sunset. Landscape lighting was expertly placed, using a variety of fixture types to enhance the pond, waterfalls, trees and plants, bringing the spaces to life after dark. The homeowners are both multi-talented and wanted a place to incorporate their skills. They create original art, build detailed wood work and plant edible gardens, just to name a few. This new landscape gives them and their family and friends a place to work and play and relax. It has become a haven for people and wildlife alike. Outdoor living at its finest!

Hilltop Modern

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

Another view of the jacuzzi and Ipe deck. All that's missing is a cool drink.
Inspiration for a large modern backyard partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and decking.

Sidonia

Brookside Landscape Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard garden in San Diego with decking.

Jeremy Russell Stone Masonry, LLC.

Finished concrete walkway
Photo of a large traditional side yard partial sun garden for summer in Philadelphia with a garden path and decking.

Streatham Garden

Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping

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

Los Altos, CA - Lundy Ln.

M. Designs Architects

An After look of this contemporary style home where the exterior has been completely transformed and made new,
Photo of a large contemporary backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with decking.

Kenmare - "wind-swept" pine tree

Maximize Design

This is an example of a large contemporary rooftop full sun garden in Dublin with decking.

Plant Designs

Spaces Landscape Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized asian side yard partial sun garden in New York with decking.

Coastal San Clemente

Living Gardens Landscape Design

Photo of a mid-sized beach style garden in Orange County with decking.

N12 Dog Friendly Garden

Sarah Kay Garden Design

This North facing overgrown garden has been transformed into a practical Dog Friendly space, with a large
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun garden for fall in London with a garden path, decking and a wood fence.

Large garden on a sloping site for a substantial new build property

Joanne Alderson Design

A new oak deck to overlook the view below & beyond. This is part of a very large garden of several acres & this lookout post works perfectly as a spot to sit & enjoy the view

Roof terrace

Garden Club London Ltd

Tony Woods
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary rooftop full sun garden in London with decking.

Planting for Year Round Colour

Gardens and Plants

All year round planting will mature and become more beautiful with time, and the bugs love them too
Inspiration for a small modern backyard full sun garden in Buckinghamshire with decking.

Jardin au Bois-Plage en Ré

Végétal Attitude

Brise-vue décoratif en piquets de schiste
Design ideas for a small beach style backyard full sun garden in Other with decking, with privacy feature and a stone fence.

Barnes Garden

Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun garden in London with decking.

Riverine Crest Project

Sage Pools, Scapes & Design

colonnade holly, mexican sage, foxtail ferns, and bicolor iris with variegated yucca in the pots
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic backyard full sun garden in Houston with decking.

Turquoise 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.