Concrete slab and deck sections create a path to the front door in a sea of decorative pebbles. This is all about the design and very limited water and maintenance needed. Photo by Ketti Kupper

This is an example of a large contemporary partial sun backyard landscaping in San Luis Obispo with decking.

Coronado, CA The Alameda Residence is situated on a relatively large, yet unusually shaped lot for the beachside community of Coronado, California. The orientation of the “L” shaped main home and linear shaped guest house and covered patio create a large, open courtyard central to the plan. The majority of the spaces in the home are designed to engage the courtyard, lending a sense of openness and light to the home. The aesthetics take inspiration from the simple, clean lines of a traditional “A-frame” barn, intermixed with sleek, minimal detailing that gives the home a contemporary flair. The interior and exterior materials and colors reflect the bright, vibrant hues and textures of the seaside locale.

The pergola was designed to have decorative privacy screens installed in the future. We installed synthetic turf between the pool and the raised deck for the kids to have a tumbling area. Great lounging area to enjoy the s'mores too!

image: Travis Rhoads Photography
Design ideas for a small modern full sun backyard landscaping in San Francisco with decking.

This is an example of a contemporary backyard landscaping in New York with a fire pit and decking.

a raised deck was added so that a new corner spa could be nestled into the garden and be seat height, eliminating the need for steps up to a tall hot tub. A removable section of the deck allows access to the mechanical panel in the spa. A cut-corner spa was selected to allow more circulation around the spa. Custom lattice panels with a narrow trellis top complete the spa experience and provide privacy from adjacent houses in this tiny urban garden.

This compact, urban backyard was in desperate need of privacy. We created a series of outdoor rooms, privacy screens, and lush plantings all with an Asian-inspired design sense. Elements include a covered outdoor lounge room, sun decks, rock gardens, shade garden, evergreen plant screens, and raised boardwalk to connect the various outdoor spaces. The finished space feels like a true backyard oasis.

An organic vegetable garden with an ocean view is luxury in its purest form. Two 15-foot by 4-foot raised planters were made out of redwood, and only the exteriors were stained to ensure no leeching occurs into the food.

Using a refined palette of quality materials set within a striking and elegant design, the space provides a restful and sophisticated urban garden for a professional couple to be enjoyed both in the daytime and after dark. The use of corten is complimented by the bold treatment of black in the decking, bespoke screen and pergola.

Mario Cambardella
This is an example of a huge farmhouse front yard landscaping in Atlanta with decking.

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

Remember Some 3500 years ago this design was set down for Tori Gates. If you like what you see no matter where you are maybe I can do something for you.

Steve Lambert, Winner Beautification Award for Small Landscape Design - Build Small Country-club Project, with courtyard deck, low maintenance, Bitter root walls,

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

Photo: A Darling Felicity Photography © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic backyard landscaping in Seattle with decking for summer.

Pool renovation, concrete work, decking, fire pit, water feature, irrigation, planting, lighting
Inspiration for a mid-sized mid-century modern drought-tolerant and full sun landscaping in Los Angeles with decking.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun rooftop garden path in San Francisco with decking.

Amazing view from the upper deck looking out on the mountain view and down on the hot tub and firepit decks.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional partial sun backyard landscaping in Salt Lake City with a fire pit and decking for summer.