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Formal Garden with Decking Ideas and Designs

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Inspiration - NSW
Inspiration - NSW
SITEDESIGN+STUDIOSSITEDESIGN+STUDIOS
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in Sydney with a water feature and decking.
Asian Garden
Asian Garden
LanaiscapesLanaiscapes
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired side formal partial sun garden for summer in Hawaii with decking and a water feature.
Miami Beach "Tree of Life"
Miami Beach "Tree of Life"
David Font DesignDavid Font Design
This is an example of a large traditional front formal full sun garden for summer in Miami with decking.
Portfolio
Portfolio
MK Landscape CompanyMK Landscape Company
Medium sized classic back formal garden in Other with a garden path and decking.
Red Renaissance
Red Renaissance
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
Custom seating and water feature at the entrance to the home
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front formal full sun garden in Denver with a water feature and decking.
Chelsea Garden
Chelsea Garden
Honor Holmes Garden DesignHonor Holmes Garden Design
Inspiration for a small classic back formal full sun garden wall in London with decking.
Glebe
Glebe
sticks and stones Landscape Designsticks and stones Landscape Design
This is an example of a small world-inspired back formal partial sun garden for summer in Sydney with a potted garden and decking.
Brooklyn NYC townhouse rear yard landscape design renovation: Landscape light
Brooklyn NYC townhouse rear yard landscape design renovation: Landscape light
NY Plantings Irrigation and Landscape LightingNY Plantings Irrigation and Landscape Lighting
This Brooklyn NYC townhouse rear yard landscape with out door dining, custom horizontal fence, Deck, Planter box and plantings with evergreen trees. This NYC Spring garden with drip irrigation systems and landscape light make it more beautiful. For more New York Plantings Garden Designers and Landscape contracting 432 E 14st New York, NY 10009 Call: 347-558-7051 site url: http://www.newyorkplantings.com/Home.php info@newyorkplantings.com
Notting Hill Project
Notting Hill Project
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden in London with decking.
Garden Transformation April
Garden Transformation April
Herseys LTDHerseys LTD
This is an example of a small modern back formal full sun garden for summer in Berkshire with a pond, decking and a wood fence.
MIDCENTURY MODERN
MIDCENTURY MODERN
Fair Studio - Email Us Directly: Hello@Fair.StudioFair Studio - Email Us Directly: Hello@Fair.Studio
Timber tech decking, black concrete steps and a concrete patio allowed for beautiful contrast in the hard-landscaped materials.
This is an example of a medium sized retro back formal partial sun garden for autumn in Los Angeles with a pathway and decking.
Residential Landscapes
Residential Landscapes
Johns LandscapingJohns Landscaping
Photo of a large traditional back formal partial sun garden in Austin with a garden path and decking.
bluestone on pedestals, artificial turf
bluestone on pedestals, artificial turf
Dion City Landscapes, IncDion City Landscapes, Inc
Design ideas for a large traditional roof formal partial sun garden for summer in New York with a potted garden and decking.
La Sombra - Steel Vine Screen
La Sombra - Steel Vine Screen
Hush HouseHush House
Detail of the steel vine screen, with dappled sunlight falling into the new entryway deck. The steel frame surrounds the juliet balcony lookout.
Design ideas for a small modern front formal and private partial sun garden for winter in Austin with decking and a metal fence.
Country Manor Pond
Country Manor Pond
FallingWater ScapesFallingWater Scapes
Large classic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Boston with a waterfall and decking.
Crestview
Crestview
austin outdoor designaustin outdoor design
Tiltshift Studio
Photo of a contemporary side formal garden in Austin with a pond and decking.
Decks and Patios
Decks and Patios
MayCreek LandscapingMayCreek Landscaping
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back formal full sun garden for summer in Seattle with decking.
My Projects
My Projects
Peaceful Settings ConstructionPeaceful Settings Construction
Large world-inspired sloped formal partial sun garden for spring in New York with a pond and decking.
Coastal Retreat
Coastal Retreat
Tech Scapes Australia LandscapingTech Scapes Australia Landscaping

Medium sized contemporary back formal partial sun garden for summer in Sydney with decking and a retaining wall.
2nd Generation Decking in Bolton
2nd Generation Decking in Bolton
Krzysztof LeoniewskiKrzysztof Leoniewski
K.L
Inspiration for a small modern back formal partial sun garden in Manchester with decking.

Formal Garden with Decking Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your front garden design.

How should I design my back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
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