Creative Deck Design

Gardening is incredibly popular because people love having their own fresh grown vegetables, herbs and flowers. One easy, convenient way to enjoy all the benefits of a garden without a ton of physical work is to to grow plants on your deck. Creative deck design can include built-in planters and flower boxes. It’s a smart idea to position these features strategically, to take advantage of the best sunlight.

Framingham is in hardiness zone 6A, which means popular garden vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, beans, and lettuce all grow well here. You can also grow Asian vegetables including bok choi, tatsoi, mustard spinach and bitter melon. Love the idea of having an orchard on your porch? Have your deck designer include space for container-grown fruit trees: miniature varieties of apple, cherry, plum, peach, and citrus trees will all thrive in the Framingham sunshine. Fruit trees will need some special care and may need to be sheltered indoors to survive through the winter – you’ll want to keep that in mind when making your garden plans. To enjoy fruit on your deck with less work, choose to grow strawberries or blueberries. They do great in containers and add a bright pop of color to your deck.

You can grow a lot of different kinds of herbs in Framingham, MA. Herbs grow very well in containers. Oregano, basil, dill, parsley, chives, and other herbs are really pretty plants as well as being very tasty additions to your cooking. Growing herbs from seed can take a lot of patience – some varieties take weeks, even months, to sprout. The quicker route to a great herb garden is to buy herb plants – try 4″ pots in flowerboxes.

Growing flowers on your deck is a fun way to add a splash of color to your home. Zinnias and marigolds are fun for the kids to grow from seed. Petunias, pansies, impatients, and other colorful annuals come in gorgeous shades of yellow, red, orange, pink, purple, and more. For a really dramatic look, choose to grow flowers that are all the same color family; if you’re aiming for a warm welcoming casual look, use a combination of your favorite colors.

One of the things that makes Framingham MA unique is the amount of pride homeowners take in their property’s looks. Curb appeal is a big deal, and lots of families go above and beyond to ensure their homes look attractive and inviting.

Decks are the ornament of a home’s facade. Each home has its own unique style and look. Good deck design complements the look of the home; creative deck design enhances it. By combining solid design principles and construction best practices, we’ve been building some of Framingham’s favorite decks for a while now.  Here’s what we’ve learned local families really love:

1. A Deck that Lasts – Hands down, Framingham homeowners want to make smart purchases. We have some pretty harsh weather in the region, and wooden decks can be destroyed by the environment in less than ten years. PVC and composite decking is planet friendly, lasts for decades in all kinds of weather conditions, and never needs to be painted or sealed!
2. A Deck with Space for Everyone – Decks are the ideal place for family and friends to hang out and enjoy each other’s company. There has to be space for everyone to relax comfortably. Your Framingham custom deck builders will help you figure out  how much space you need, and explain different deck styles and configurations that provide that much area.
3. A Deck that’s Easy to Enjoy – The best custom decks are easy to access from the ground and from within the home. That means well-built porch stairs, secure patio doors, and more. Deck railings provide both style and safety. Families with small children appreciate creative deck designs that make it simple for the kids to be outdoors for safe fun.
4. A Deck that’s Affordable – Every family has a budget. Working with an experienced custom deck builder means you’ll save time and money. Call us with your questions about custom deck design. We’d be happy to help!