Irene Kalina-Jones
Example of a classic deck design in New York with a pergola

The garden 3 weeks after planting, on a foggy day. Photo by Steve Masley
Inspiration for a timeless deck container garden remodel in San Francisco with decking

Built-in deck components are becoming more popular as people expand their indoor living to the great outdoors. The bench seating and planters were constructed using the same material as the deck, Fiberon's composite decking - the ProTect Advantage line in 'Chestnut'. Planter boxes, like these, add visual interest and can soften the angles of a deck or patio. Fill planters with colorful flowers, tall ornamental grasses for privacy, or fresh herbs or vegetables that are only steps away from the outdoor kitchen!

Ipe hardwood deck and potting bench; Photo-Mark Edgar

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front porch design in Atlanta with decking and a roof extension.

Deck container garden - mid-sized traditional backyard deck container garden idea in DC Metro with no cover

Ground view of deck. Outwardly visible structural elements are wrapped in pVC. Photo Credit: Johnna Harrison
Inspiration for a large timeless backyard second story outdoor kitchen deck remodel in DC Metro with a pergola

Steve Hall @ Hedrich Blessing Photographers
Deck container garden - large contemporary rooftop rooftop deck container garden idea in Chicago with decking

Laara Copley-Smith
Trendy backyard deck photo in Surrey

Deck - traditional second story deck idea in Chicago with no cover

Small urban vertical balcony garden photo in Melbourne with decking and a roof extension

Photo by Langdon Clay
Small mountain style detached shed photo in San Francisco

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard deck container garden remodel in San Francisco with no cover

Patio container garden - mid-sized contemporary courtyard tile patio container garden idea in New York with no cover

Trendy deck photo in San Francisco

This custom roof deck in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood features lightweight aluminum decking, ipe planters, an ipe and metal pergola, and ipe benches with built-in storage under the seats. Few woods can match the natural beauty of ipe (pronounced ee-pey), a hardwood with a 30-year life expectancy. These pictures were taken in early spring, before the leaves have filled out on the trees. Plantings include coralbark maples, hornbeams, pink cherry trees, crape myrtles, and feather grasses. The planters include LED up-lighting and automated drip irrigation lines. Read more about our projects on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.

Mid-sized elegant side yard brick patio container garden photo in Atlanta with no cover

Lori Cannava
Inspiration for a small timeless rooftop rooftop deck container garden remodel in New York with an awning

Nick Smith
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in London with decking.