Night Lighting by the Pool – Big Impact Small Space

At night the lights go on. Not only do they really create a mood, they also keep everyone safe and from accidentally taking a midnight dip!

Cape Cod Wild and Edible

Christian Douglas Design, Inc.

Christian Douglas

Terra Mia Vineyards and Wedding Venue

Erik Jones Landscaping

This Bridge is intended to be similar to the Masters at Augusta. It can be driven over and water flows under it from the biological filter behind it. This Project Includes a large Waterfall, 100' of Stream, 3 Bridges, over 1000' of stone walls, a 500,000 gallon pond, an amphitheater, a peninsula, a beach, a boat launch ramp, boulders throughout the entire pond, large trees, a boat dock, stone stairs, multiple terraces out of decomposed granite, and a large parking area. The Waterfall, which is the start of this large waterfeature, acts as the Cornerstone for this Project. A number of the boulders are up to 8 feet across! About 1200 gallons a minute (72,000gph) flows over this waterfall. The waterfeature moves 2000 gallons a minute (120,000gph) when everything is flowing! The waterfall drops about 17' in total and the stream drops about 3' for a total of 20' of elevation change. There are koi, goldfish, and shubunkins in the pond! The pond is used for vineyard irrigation as well as aesthetics. This Photo by Dronesey https://www.facebook.com/Dronesey/?fref=ts

Small space water feature

Corsica

Campion Walker Landscapes

Spectacular red granite boulders through out the rough landscape, harsh winds, intense heat and sometimes, even snow, were all horticultural challenges and inspirations on this beautiful Mediterranean seaside property. Nicholas Walker and his team worked in conjunction with his brother Malcolm to create a stunning series of Belgian Blue Stone terraces and pathways to connect the diverse sections of the property and integrate the indoor and outdoor living experience. They designed a sheltered cactus oasis, organic culinary garden and an intimate Ipe observation deck as virtual rooms linked by the elegant stone pathways and framed by the sea.

Terraza y Jardín

Bohemio & Soñador

Création Jardin à Balma

Urbanessence Espaces Verts

Conception, budgétisation et réalisation d'un jardin de 500m2 à Balma. Autour de la piscine

Russian Hill, San Francisco

Patrick Lannan Designs

Pacific Palisades

Patricia Benner Landscape Design

Terrasse en Bois et Pergolas

Nathalie Odiot Architecture d'Intérieur

Marina Villa, Abu Dhabi

TerraVerde Dubai, UAE

Spanish Colonial Hancock Park (818) 427-1633

Mark David Levine Design Group

Featured on Hancock Park Annual Garden Tours

1435 Lands End Road | Manalapan, FL | Intracoastal Waterway

Pascal Liguori & Son

Dock View

Coogee Entry Garden

Naturesque

Terrasse et conception d'une piscine à débordements sur projet en cours

Concept Design Paysage (SARL Pain)

patrick GERARD

Kebony Decking Installation

Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd

Designing a garden decking maybe a function of a simple terrace design or it may serve as a complex arrangement of timber and represent something more like a garden sculpture. In this instance, it performs as the central terrace, the style is simple but the function is an important one. The materials choice even more so in the scheme, the client was spoilt for choice. They had a clear agenda of using materials that were low carbon, FSC certified, cradle to cradle gold and had a warranty. The resulted in a limited choice and pointed to Kebony ®. The clients loved the product and as the colour was reminiscent of a rich walnut it was a simple choice for them. Led by Karl Harrison from Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd, have been designing and building decking terraces since 2003. This decking platform terrace is tasteful, modern and matches the quality of the rest of the landscaping scheme. Garden decking platforms have often been shown in poor taste in recent years but these professionally designed and built terraces to often solve more problems than they create. The do add to the biophilic dynamic of a garden. The timber is much softer on the eye than any granite or concrete products. It is easily maintained and once weathered to that beautiful grey really does add to the garden and works so well with the soft landscaping.

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Mediterranean Garden Design Ideas with Decking

Get Inspired by Mediterranean Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own Mediterranean garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Mediterranean Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a Mediterranean garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a Mediterranean garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your Mediterranean garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.