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Ponds and Waterfalls
Ponds and Waterfalls
Elements of NatureElements of Nature
Inspiration for a large modern back full sun garden in Seattle with a pond and decking.
Gabion walls as you've never seen them before!
Gabion walls as you've never seen them before!
Yorkshire GardensYorkshire Gardens
A large contemporary garden custom designed and built for a new build house. Surrounded by an impressive gabion wall this garden have numerous feature areas. An artificial lawn and eco decking ensures this space requires minimal upkeep. The checker board paving stones and minimal planting results in a very stylish space.
BEAVERLAKE
BEAVERLAKE
Craig Tuttle Construction, Inc.Craig Tuttle Construction, Inc.
Photo of an expansive nautical back formal full sun garden in Omaha with decking.
Aussenanlage Kombination aus hochwertigem Stauseeholz und Stein
Aussenanlage Kombination aus hochwertigem Stauseeholz und Stein
Azizi Garten- & LandschaftsbauAzizi Garten- & Landschaftsbau
J. Azizi
Medium sized contemporary side partial sun garden for summer in Cologne with a garden path and decking.
A Gardener's Garden: The Gardens at Soul Safari™
A Gardener's Garden: The Gardens at Soul Safari™
Brett Maloney Landscapes, LLCBrett Maloney Landscapes, LLC
Rustic seating area in the Children's Garden at Soul Safari™. Make sure to include "adult" seating when you design your children's garden. Kids of all ages (and adults) will truly enjoy a fun, well designed creative play garden. Photo by Landscape Artist: Brett D. Maloney.
The 3 Courtyard House
The 3 Courtyard House
Robertson DesignRobertson Design
This is an example of a medium sized courtyard partial sun garden in Houston with a water feature and decking.
Minimal Japanese-Inspired Outdoor Room
Minimal Japanese-Inspired Outdoor Room
Outside CollectiveOutside Collective
Photo of a small modern back formal partial sun garden in San Francisco with decking.
Custom at Chatuge
Custom at Chatuge
Brown Haven HomesBrown Haven Homes
Kurtis Miller
This is an example of a large traditional front partial sun garden for summer in Atlanta with a water feature and decking.
Glass Balustrade in Llandrindod, Wales
Glass Balustrade in Llandrindod, Wales
Origin ArchitecturalOrigin Architectural
Origin Architectural recently completed this balustrade for a customers decking in Llandrindod, in Powys Wales. The customer wanted a barrier to protect a fall from her decking. Visit our website to read the full case study.
Sail House
Sail House
Garza ConceptsGarza Concepts
Modern Style Spool and BBQ seating area. Synthetic lawn divides the grey smooth finish concrete decking and the circular fire pit.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a desert look, decking and a stone fence.
Hill Top Garden
Hill Top Garden
Sarah Naybour DesignSarah Naybour Design
Frost accentuates the delicate fronds of ornamental grasses, and the chunky structure of our garden bench. Photos by Sarah Naybour
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back formal partial sun garden in Oxfordshire with decking.
Bloomfield Township
Bloomfield Township
Thoms Bros. Landscaping, Inc.Thoms Bros. Landscaping, Inc.
Photo of a front partial sun garden in Detroit with a retaining wall and decking.
Our Work 2
Our Work 2
Excel Landscaping & DesignExcel Landscaping & Design
Inspiration for a large traditional back garden in Vancouver with a garden path and decking.
The Meadows
The Meadows
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Large modern back partial sun garden for summer in Phoenix with an outdoor sport court, a desert look and decking.
Projects
Projects
outlook landscapes ltdoutlook landscapes ltd
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front formal and private full sun garden for spring in Auckland with decking and a wood fence.
Landscapes
Landscapes
Meyer Landscape & DesignMeyer Landscape & Design
Photo of a medium sized classic back fully shaded garden in Chicago with a retaining wall and decking.
Gin Residence
Gin Residence
Creative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & ContractorCreative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & Contractor
Smooth Santa Barbara Stucco retaining wall. Redwood Deck. Drip irrigation.
Inspiration for a modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and decking.
Boardwalk back garden
Boardwalk back garden
UserUser
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
Waterfront Deck + Stairs
Waterfront Deck + Stairs
John Perrin ConstructionJohn Perrin Construction
Photo of an expansive classic back partial sun garden for winter in Ottawa with a garden path and decking.
Front garden transformation
Front garden transformation
X-Scapes LtdX-Scapes Ltd
Alex Griffin
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Cambridgeshire with a garden path and decking.

Grey 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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