Agawam Lake Residence - Wetland Buffer Planting

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard partial sun garden in New York with a garden path and decking.

Creative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & Contractor

Koi pond in between decks. Pergola and decking are redwood. Concrete pillars under the steps for support. There are ample space in between the supporting pillars for koi fish to swim by, provides cover from sunlight and possible predators. Koi pond filtration is located under the wood deck, hidden from sight. The water fall is also a biological filtration (bakki shower). Pond water volume is 5500 gallon. Artificial grass and draught resistant plants were used in this yard.

Garden Transformation April

Herseys LTD

Small modern backyard full sun formal garden in Berkshire with with pond, decking and a wood fence for summer.

Decorative Concrete and Interlocking Pavers

Noah Construction & Design

Photo of a modern backyard partial sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with decking.

Chevy Chase

Behr Construction Company

Koi pond
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Los Angeles with decking.

Sonoma in the City

dSPACE Studio Ltd, AIA

Tony Soluri Photography
Contemporary backyard garden with decking.

Cedar Hot Tub Overlook

Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean side yard partial sun formal garden in San Luis Obispo with decking.

Asian Inspired Courtyard

Captivate Landscape Design & Architecture

This is an example of an asian partial sun garden in Wollongong with decking.

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.

4S Ranch

Envy Landscape Design Inc.

Contemporary backyard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with decking.

Stawell St Prahran Townhouse Renovation

MMAD Architecture

The transformation of the central courtyard with new decking flowing out from new folding back doors enlarges the overall space. The new remote hydraulic lifting kitchen window seat completes the inside out lifestyle.

Modern Landscape

This is an example of a modern garden in San Francisco with decking.

Paddington Contemporary

OUTHOUSE design

Katrine Mardini
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard full sun formal garden in Sydney with a container garden and decking.

Colorado Zen, Lowry Neighborhood

Urban Gardens, Inc.

Sarah Christian, Urban Gardens, Inc.
Contemporary backyard garden in Denver with decking.

Putney

Harry Holding Studio

A contemporary garden for a family in South London. The planting is naturalistic and wildlife friendly, softening the sharp geometry employed in the hard landscaping. Seen here in summer with the echinacea, echinops and kniphofia in full bloom.

Japanischer Garten Kronach

Naturform Jethro Machacek

Koiteich mit Granitfelsen gestaltet im japanischen Stil. Buchs-Kugeln Ahorne und ein Juniperus als Bonsai geschnitten prägen die Teich-Ränder.
Photo of a large asian backyard full sun garden for summer in Nuremberg with decking.

Coastal Contemporary

Ivy & Bloom

In the countryside not far from a popular west coast beach, this inter-generational family home is comprised of a main residence and three small individual buildings as the secondary residence. Following the strong lines of the architecture, and using the buildings as shelter from the wind, we designed a stepped fence to create an enclosed outdoor living area, linking a series of courtyards and decks together to manage the level changes of the site. While each small building has its own intimate outdoor space, these spaces combine to connect the three buildings into a whole home, providing space for the extended family to gather. The courtyards also incorporate a spa pool, barbeque, clothesline and utility area and outdoor shower for the grandchildren after those sandy visits to the beach.Referencing the colours of scandinavian coastal country homes, each of the three entry gates was painted a different feature colour, making it easy to guide guests and other visitors to the appropriate entrance. This palette was then repeated through the plantings and outdoor furnishings used. The plants chosen also incorporate a selection of New Zealand natives suitable to the site, a number of edible plants, and a selection of 'old favourites' that the clients had loved from their past gardens in Christchurch ... including photinia 'red robin', flowering cherry trees, wisteria and Compassion climbing roses.Outside of the protected courtyard, planting is minimal to allow the beautiful view over the wetland and wider landscape to capture full attention.This garden is still under development, the lawns are developing well and the next round of planting is about to begin. Photos : Dee McQuillan

Renova at Flanders Mill

Black Label Custom Homes

Tyler Call
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern backyard shaded garden for summer in Other with decking.

Raised Millboard Composite Decking in Windsor

Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd

On this project our clients knew when they first moved in that the decking looked a little ropy. They took a step out onto the decking to have their foot go straight through it. Ouch… They searched online for advice and found Karl through The Decking Network. Karl visited to carry out a site survey and understand what the client needed. From here he was able to promptly put a quotation together. Once the quotation was agreed this project start to finish took 5 days to remove the old decking, install the new decking and install the custom Accoya ® balustrade. We used recycled plastic posts too, this deck won’t be going anywhere for a long time. The Millboard decking also has a 25-year warranty because it’s installed by an approved installer. For more info visit - https://karlharrison.design/

Gin Residence

Creative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & Contractor

Smooth Santa Barbara Stucco retaining wall. Redwood Deck. Drip irrigation. Pavers, Pebbles & Lilies
Design ideas for a modern backyard partial sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and decking.

White 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.