Garden with Decking Ideas and Designs

Baldivis Garden

Naturesque

Photo of a medium sized contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Perth with lawn edging and decking.

Back Garden In Gerrard's Cross

Mari's House And Garden

Complete Garden makeover - Previously sloping back garden been raised and leveled. New Porcelain Patio - Bradstone, followed with artificial grass with composite decking at the end. New Planter bed and built in decking trampoline with finaly new fence going around

Jardin méditerranéen contemporain | 4000m²

Atelier Naudier - Paysagiste Concepteur

Ce jardin méditerranéen d’environ 4000 m² intègre divers types d’espaces et d’ambiances. La mise en scène de l’entrée de la maison repose sur des éléments paysagers typiquement provençaux, avec en particulier la création d’un mini-champ de lavandes et d’une mini-oliveraie, ainsi que la plantation d’un beau figuier. Le projet visait également à donner vie à l’espace piscine et terrasse existant. D’une part, j’ai imaginé un cheminement original le long de la piscine, composé de pas japonais en piquets de schiste, de longueurs variables, qui créent une transition particulièrement graphique avec la vaste pelouse qui sert de terrain de jeu à toute la famille. D’autre part, de l’autre côté de l’espace piscine et terrasse, j’ai conçu des massifs évoquant une ambiance exotique à partir de végétaux de climat méditerranéen. Pour ces massifs, j’ai utilisé une palette végétale assez restreinte, incluant de nombreuses graminées, et positionné chaque plante de façon visuellement aléatoire et répétitive, afin de créer un effet naturaliste. J’ai par ailleurs privilégié des plantes au feuillage persistant, d’une couleur allant du gris-bleu (agave et yucca rostrata) au vert foncé (palmier de Chine et phormium), et des plantes offrant des floraisons jaunes-oranges au printemps (par exemple kniphofia) mais des couleurs plus douces en été (par exemple agapanthe). Enfin, un potager en carrés, surélevés grâce à des structures en osier tressé, permet aux jeunes enfants de cultiver des légumes et fruits de saison à leur propre hauteur. L’œil du paysagiste concepteur : En ce qui concerne la vaste pelouse à laquelle la maison donne un accès direct, j’ai suggéré la répartition suivante : – sur un tiers de la surface, du gazon en rouleaux a été plaqué pour un effet et un usage quasiment immédiats ; – sur les deux autres tiers de la surface, du gazon rustique a été semé, ce qui donne un résultat plus lent (environ une année) mais constitue une solution plus économique. Cette partie semée peut alors être traitée de deux façons différentes, en fonction des souhaits des clients. Un entretien régulier (pour ce projet, réalisé par un robot-tondeuse) associé à un arrosage adapté donnent une pelouse dense et bien verte. Il est également possible de se passer d’arrosage et de ne prévoir qu’un fauchage deux à trois fois dans l’année, pour un effet plus naturel du type « prairie fleurie ».

Бассейн.Территория.Частный дом.

Шмуль Алексей

Contemporary back garden in Other with decking and a pathway.

Urban living garden, Hackney

Jenny Bloom Garden Design

Design ideas for a contemporary partial sun garden in London with decking.

Boardwalk back garden

Ivy & Bloom

This small back garden had more than its share of issues to address. From the narrow angled site, to the slope of the ground, lack of privacy, public drains, aging existing retaining walls and deck, underground electrical wiring, and difficult access, it really had it all! The clients wanted a leafy secluded spot, where they could relax, entertain and feel immersed in nature. They also wanted a small productive area for some herbs and fruit trees. A garden shed was required and a means of access through from the front garden, although privacy was to be important. The old deck was removed and replaced with beautiful vitex decking. This new deck connect the rooms of the house and wraps itself around the house, effectively managing the worst of the slope and creating clear symmetry within the angled boundaries. A central retained bed with a feature flowering cherry tree creates a generous boardwalk and makes the decking feel part of the garden. A privacy screen and considered planting increases privacy. A series of oversize platform stairs lead up to the highest part of the garden, which is filled with raised beds for vegetable and herbs and fruit trees. Generous natural schist stepping stones connect the utility area of the garden to the decked area and meander through the vege garden. The planting is designed to be leafy and green with soft white accents through the season. Beautiful feature trees include Prunus Shimidsu Sakura, Cercis Canadensis and Betula jacquemonti. Summer flowering perennials include gaura, verbena bonariensis, alchemilla mollis, anenome japonica and hydrangea. Photos by Dee McQuillan

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.

Südliches Flair - ein Garten mit Urlaubscharakter

Gärten gestalten!

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary partial sun garden in Dusseldorf with a pond and decking.

MODERN BACKYARD REMODEL

Envy Landscape Design Inc.

Design ideas for a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a water feature and decking.

Diverting Regale (Backyard Breakout in a Seattle ECA)

True Scape Design

At grade Composite Aztec Decking using a hidden fasteners so no screws are showing. Block Retaining wall and at grade 24x24 pavers to deck. This is a permitted project in an Environmentally Critical Area of Seattle. Full survey and geotechnical reports were needed as well as changes to the best management practices during install.

Front Yard Living

Luciole Design Inc.

Medium New Zealand flax plants separate the play area from the deck, but still allow views from each area.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front xeriscape partial sun garden in Sacramento with decking.

Infinity Pool Backyard

1STRUCT Building & Renovation

House Guru - Scott Rumler
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in Brisbane with decking.

Bush Carpentry in Pymble

A Grade Pools and Landscapes

Design ideas for an expansive farmhouse sloped garden in Sydney with decking.

Craftsman Bungalow slope to deck

Kevin Sloan Studio

We designed a slope from the yard area to the deck, so the cats would not have to navigate a step. It made Rocky happy. Photo by Kevin Sloan
Inspiration for a classic back partial sun garden in Dallas with decking.

Elevated Sky Garden Walk

Rosemarie Allaire Lighting Design

Steve Lerum
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary sloped formal full sun garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and decking.

Los Altos Hills- Rustic Modern

Lifescape Custom Landscaping, Inc.

Kelsey Schweickert
Photo of a medium sized modern courtyard xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with decking.

Birnamwood Court, Ashland

Everman Designs, LLC

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front formal partial sun garden in Huntington with a garden path and decking.

Claremont Mid Century

dp environments

Built in bench seating in midcentury landscape. Wood deck with river rock around base of Camphor tree.Dominic Masielllo
Photo of a medium sized midcentury back partial sun garden in Los Angeles with decking.

Fences and Gates

G Brown Design

Photo taken by Michael Wonenberg at G Brown Design
Photo of a small contemporary front full sun garden for winter in Salt Lake City with a retaining wall and decking.

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

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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