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Expansive Garden with Decking Ideas and Designs

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Hope Ranch Estate, Terra Bella
Hope Ranch Estate, Terra Bella
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
11 Distinctly different gardens reading as a harmonious whole-was our mission! The owners had defined ten distinctly different gardens to be installed across the almost three-acre site. How were these to be woven together into a cohesive whole, which in turn would compliment the Italianate façade of the 10,000 square foot house? The gardens rendered as a string of pearls -- Each of the ten gardens was separately designed to be its own special jewel. And yet, when viewed from afar or from the grand terrace above, several of the gardens and numerous garden elements are "Linked Together as a String of Pearls" -- the White Garden, the Christmas Tree (a large deodar underplanted with white foliaged "snow"), the Theater Garden, the Perennial Border (mandated by the coastal commission to protect the bluff top from failing), the Koi pond, the Queen's Garden, the Pergola and the Herb Garden all flow in a loose chain around the perimeter of a central back lawn
Mill Waters, Still Waters - Surrey
Mill Waters, Still Waters - Surrey
Acres WildAcres Wild
Romantic Country Garden, Surrey, UK
Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel - Lawn Replaced, Novato, CA
Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel - Lawn Replaced, Novato, CA
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
Lagoon-side property in the Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA. Entertaining and enjoying the views were a primary design goal for this project along with replacing the lawn with CA native and low water plants and a total renovation. The project includes a large camaru deck with built-in seating. The concrete steps and pavers lead down to the water's edge. I included a sunken patio on one side and a beautiful Buddha statue on the other, surrounded by succulents and other low-water, contemporary plantings. I also used Dymondia ground cover to create a natural pathways within the garden. Photo: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design. Design Eileen Kelly
Baker's Bay
Baker's Bay
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Michael Stavaridis
Elevated Sky Garden Walk
Elevated Sky Garden Walk
Rosemarie Allaire Lighting DesignRosemarie Allaire Lighting Design
Steve Lerum
Bocce Ball court and seating
Bocce Ball court and seating
Gary Marsh DesignGary Marsh Design
photo: Gary Marsh
Bush Carpentry in Pymble
Bush Carpentry in Pymble
A Grade Pools and LandscapesA Grade Pools and Landscapes
Nantucket Residence
Nantucket Residence
Sudbury Design GroupSudbury Design Group
Located in one on the country’s most desirable vacation destinations, this vacation home blends seamlessly into the natural landscape of this unique location. The property includes a crushed stone entry drive with cobble accents, guest house, tennis court, swimming pool with stone deck, pool house with exterior fireplace for those cool summer eves, putting green, lush gardens, and a meandering boardwalk access through the dunes to the beautiful sandy beach. Photography: Richard Mandelkorn Photography
The Stack
The Stack
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Chiltern Estate
Chiltern Estate
The Garden Design CompanyThe Garden Design Company
Slug free Hostas in the bog garden
Backyard Fun
Backyard Fun
MC Design LLCMC Design LLC
The importance of having multiple seating areas, both indoors and outdoors, is often undervalued, yet always appreciated by visitors. This floating bench is made out of knotty alder and is the perfect spot to view a competitive game of bocce ball.
trampoline themed backyard!
trampoline themed backyard!
Sugar Hill OutdoorsSugar Hill Outdoors
Heres a full view from the outdoor kitchen space, of the fire pit and trampoline seating.Tjis space is amazing for hosting events in!!
Japanese Cherry Tree Garden Gate
Japanese Cherry Tree Garden Gate
Carbon & SandCarbon & Sand
36" Japanese cherry tree garden gate handcrafted wrought iron Garden Gate with glass fused inserts
Schwimmteich
Schwimmteich
Naturform Jethro MachacekNaturform Jethro Machacek
Ein Solarpanel welches sich unter Wasser aufrollt, sorgt tagsüber für das aufheizen des Wassers, und in der Nacht dafür, dass das Wasser nicht auskühlt. Zwei voneinander getrennte Filtersysteme sorgen in beiden Teichen für eine sehr gute Wasserqualität.
boardwalk/arbours/swing
boardwalk/arbours/swing
Natural Stonescapes Inc.Natural Stonescapes Inc.
rough sawn hemlock custom arbours, with board walks covering septic tanks.
50 Dicks Castle Rd
50 Dicks Castle Rd
Jeannine Wender, RealtorJeannine Wender, Realtor
Premium Hudson Valley Vista
Keyland Decking at Lake Okareka
Keyland Decking at Lake Okareka
KeylandKeyland
Familiengarten
Familiengarten
Jensen LandschaftsarchitektenJensen Landschaftsarchitekten
Jensen landschaftsarchitekten, Timm
Inner City Tropical resort feel
Inner City Tropical resort feel
Zones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate RyanZones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate Ryan
Gallery
Gallery
JK Design Custom Landscapes inc.JK Design Custom Landscapes inc.
handcrafted stairway is kept together by railroad ties and nails. pathway allows beach access and erosion control in this large ravine.

Expansive 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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