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The listing describes a private backyard with a pool, upgraded decking, and enough space to entertain or relax.—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Feb. 2026 In its native environment, the black locust can be a boon, providing edible, fragrant flowers and slow-decaying wood for fence posts or decking.—Jennifer Lobb, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026 McLead said that electrical work still needs to be performed along with the replacement of decking and benches.—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026 In recent months, Friends of Coast Walk Trail shepherded a project in partnership with the city of San Diego to install new decking and railings for the old wooden bridge and repairs to the south stairs, which were completed in September.—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for decking