Back Garden Landscaping with Yellow Balau Timber Decking

This back garden landscaping project in Somerset shows how thoughtful garden design, quality materials and carefully considered planting can transform an outdoor space.

We created a practical and inviting garden by combining hardwood Yellow balau decking, chunky Oak timbers, planting and hard landscaping. The result provides different areas for relaxing and enjoying the garden while creating a strong connection between the house and the outdoor space.

Designing the Garden Around the Property

We started by considering how our clients wanted to use their garden and how we could make the best use of the available space.

We carefully planned the layout to create a natural flow between the house, decking, planting areas and the rest of the garden. This allowed us to create distinct areas without making the garden feel divided.

Our approach to garden design in Somerset focuses on creating outdoor spaces that look attractive while working for everyday life.

For more information about our design service, visit our [Garden Design] page.

Yellow Balau Decking Creates an Outdoor Living Area

We used Yellow Balua decking to create a warm and inviting outdoor living space.

Oak also brings a natural character to the garden, with its grain, colour and texture complementing the surrounding planting. The timber decking also creates a clear transition between the house and garden, providing an attractive area for sitting, dining and entertaining.

We positioned the seating area carefully within the overall garden design so that it feels like an integral part of the landscape rather than an addition to the property.

The natural appearance of oak works particularly well alongside soft planting and other natural landscaping materials.

Creating Structure with Landscaping

We combined the decking with carefully positioned hard landscaping and planting to give the garden structure.

Rather than filling the space with hard surfaces, we introduced planting areas around the main garden features. This helps soften the landscaping and creates a more balanced relationship between the built and planted elements.

You can see more examples of our completed projects on our [Our Work] page.

Planting Softens the Decking

Planting plays an important role in the finished design.

We introduced a mixture of plants around the decking and other landscaped areas to add colour, texture and seasonal interest. The planting softens the edges of the timber and helps the decking sit naturally within the wider garden.

As the planting matures, it will become increasingly established and create a stronger sense of enclosure around the outdoor living areas.

For inspiration and advice about choosing plants for your garden, the [Royal Horticultural Society] provides a useful source of independent gardening information.

A Garden Designed for Everyday Use

A successful garden needs to work as well as it looks.

We considered how our clients would use the space throughout the year and designed the garden to provide practical areas for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying the outdoors.

The oak decking creates a dedicated outdoor living area, while the surrounding planting and landscaping add interest and help connect the different parts of the garden.

By combining practical features with thoughtful design, we created a garden that feels welcoming and easy to enjoy.

Quality Materials and Attention to Detail

We selected each material with the overall design in mind.

The natural character of the oakand hardwood timber decking works alongside the planting and landscaping to create a cohesive appearance. We paid close attention to the proportions, positioning and finishing details to ensure that each element contributes to the finished garden.

This attention to detail helps turn a collection of individual features into one complete garden design.

From Garden Design to Landscaping

At Silver Birch Gardens, we can manage a garden project from the initial design through to landscaping, planting and completion.

Our design service allows us to bring the design together on site, coordinating the different materials, planting and construction details to create a finished garden that works as a whole.

We work closely with our clients throughout the process to ensure that the finished garden reflects both their property and how they want to use their outdoor space.

Back Garden Landscaping in Somerset

This back garden landscaping project with oak timber decking demonstrates how thoughtful garden design can create a practical and attractive outdoor living space.

At Silver Birch Gardens, we design and build individual gardens throughout Somerset, combining garden design, landscaping, planting and outdoor spaces to create gardens that our clients can enjoy for years to come.

Whether you are considering a new decking area, a complete garden transformation or improvements to an existing garden, we can help turn your ideas into a carefully considered design.

Explore our [Garden Design] page , or [contact us] to discuss your project.