Deck Ideas that Work by Peter Jeswald
With potted plants, prickly roses, and a low planting bed, there's a little something for every taste here, but rather than feel overwhelming, it works. Although it may not appear so at first it's organized-the potted plants are grouped together and flank the door; the roses climb the house and wall and pop up out of the bed; and the bed is populated mainly by a single plant.
Photo by: Jerry Pavia, Deck Ideas that Work, The Taunton Press
All seats face out to the garden. No railing, but landscaping softens the fall