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Fully Shaded Back Garden Ideas and Designs

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Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill
Emma O'Connell Garden DesignEmma O'Connell Garden Design
Bespoke cantilevered metal steps link patio to lawn with shade-loving planting and bespoke curvilinear table and bench.
Design ideas for a small contemporary back fully shaded garden steps in London with concrete paving.
Marvel Jaunt - Wedgwood
Marvel Jaunt - Wedgwood
True Scape DesignTrue Scape Design
To see before and after pictures as well as the story behind this project follow the link below or click website to be reedited to our company website. http://bit.ly/2xU3JnM
Pocket Garden
Pocket Garden
James R. Salomon PhotographyJames R. Salomon Photography
James R. Salomon Photography
Inspiration for a classic back fully shaded garden in Portland Maine with a garden path.
Meditation Hut and Water Feature
Meditation Hut and Water Feature
Wolf Architects, Inc.Wolf Architects, Inc.
Photo Credit: Eric Roth
Inspiration for a rustic back formal fully shaded garden in Boston with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Southcliff
Southcliff
Gardens for LivingGardens for Living
Photo of a medium sized rustic back fully shaded garden for summer in Charlotte with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Golf Course
Golf Course
Blooming VistasBlooming Vistas
Gorgeous modern landscape with clean lines and exquisite detail.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back fully shaded garden in Dallas with a rockery, decorative stones and a wood fence.
Greenville, DE Landscape
Greenville, DE Landscape
Wallace Landscape AssociatesWallace Landscape Associates
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back formal fully shaded garden in Philadelphia with gravel and a garden path.
Modern Fountain
Modern Fountain
Kirby's PoolsKirby's Pools
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back fully shaded garden in San Francisco with a water feature and concrete paving.
English Jewel Box
English Jewel Box
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
A view through the garden rooms, a gravel path leads through to the many spaces. The path is lined with cushwa brick outlining the spaces. Terra cotta containers are filled with boxwood and petunia; pachysandra and bugleweed ground cover fill the flanking and center beds. A cast iron bench offers an opportunity to sit and enjoy the space, with the fountain creating a pleasant sound. The wall is graced with two standard form lilacs. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan
Back Yard Shade Garden
Back Yard Shade Garden
Donna Lynn - Landscape DesignerDonna Lynn - Landscape Designer
lynnlandscapedesign.com - Back yard shade garden using classic garden favorites, including Hydrangea, Heliotrope and Ajuga. A path from the pergola leads to a tennis court behind the trees. Working with the arborist employed to maintain the oaks on the 4 acre property, care was taken to plant and irrigate in such a way as to protect the mature trees.
Cedar Privacy Screens
Cedar Privacy Screens
Farwest Landscape Design - BoiseFarwest Landscape Design - Boise
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back formal fully shaded garden in Boise with natural stone paving.
Stone Stairs and Wall
Stone Stairs and Wall
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
The bluestone and French limestone perfectly contrast each other.
Design ideas for an expansive classic back fully shaded garden in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Elegant Northwest Natural Hillside Garden
Elegant Northwest Natural Hillside Garden
Landscape Design in a DayLandscape Design in a Day
Landscape Design in a Day
Inspiration for a large traditional back fully shaded garden for summer in Portland with natural stone paving.
Small San Francisco Landscape Remodel
Small San Francisco Landscape Remodel
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
This tired, unused San Francisco backyard was transformed into a modern, low-maintenance landscape with site-appropriate plantings enhanced by raised planting beds and a lead-free artificial lawn to replace the existing water-thirsty lawn. I created two separate "rooms" to break up the long narrow yard, and specified full range blue stone for the two small patio areas, connected by a curved pattern of rectangular pavers of the same natural stone. The raised concrete rectangular planting beds were incorporated to bring more movement and interest to the landscape along with gravel bed accents alongside. Some of the existing concrete remained, and was stained with a color to compliment the natural stone. These photos were taken over a three year period. Photos: © Landscape Designer, Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design.
Southcliff
Southcliff
Gardens for LivingGardens for Living
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back fully shaded garden fence for summer in Charlotte.
Water feature in a small space
Water feature in a small space
Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)
Our clients on this project were inspired by their travels to Asia and wanted to mimic this aesthetic at their DC property. We designed a water feature that effectively masks adjacent traffic noise and maintains a small footprint.
Southwest Portland 2
Southwest Portland 2
Scot RagsdaleScot Ragsdale
Small classic back fully shaded garden in Portland.
Transitions: Pathways, Landings & Steps
Transitions: Pathways, Landings & Steps
Gregory Lombardi DesignGregory Lombardi Design
Classic back fully shaded garden in Boston.
Deerfield Residence Landscape Design
Deerfield Residence Landscape Design
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
Designed by: Marco Romani, RLA. Landscape Architect -- construction by: arrow
Classic back fully shaded garden fence in Chicago with natural stone paving.
Angled Rowhouse Backtard Redesign
Angled Rowhouse Backtard Redesign
Little Miracles Designs - TorontoLittle Miracles Designs - Toronto
The approach to this backyard was to turn the orientation of the design to take attention away from the squareness of the space. A cozy conversation nook was designed with a raised planter behind.

Fully Shaded Back Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your front garden design.

How should I design my back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
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