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Fully Shaded Courtyard Garden Ideas and Designs

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Suburban Oasis
Suburban Oasis
Princeton Design CollaborativePrinceton Design Collaborative
Jeffrey Edward Tryon
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard formal fully shaded garden for summer in Philadelphia with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Knutsford Family Courtyard
Knutsford Family Courtyard
Greenvision Garden DesignGreenvision Garden Design
Recently designed and constructed this small courtyard in Knutsford was completely un-useable for the clients and their young children. The brief when re-designing? “Create a garden that’s nice for the adults and fun for the kids, oh and we need plenty of storage too”. The new garden design features a slide down the new steps and the courtyard was surfaced with soft play surfacing to accommodate the children. Fixed seating, plenty of planters as well as an artificial green wall were all ticked off the adults wish list meaning the whole family were delighted with the end result.
Bluestone patio grid
Bluestone patio grid
Dorthy Pautz Landscape ArchitectDorthy Pautz Landscape Architect
This small patio a few steps down from the ipe deck is framed by new raised planters which preserved existing mature ficus vines on the existing stucco wall at the property line. Baby's tears between the stones soften and green up the space.
Tiny Gravel Garden
Tiny Gravel Garden
Fenton Roberts Garden DesignFenton Roberts Garden Design
Jo Fenton
Inspiration for a small classic courtyard formal fully shaded garden for spring in London with a garden path and gravel.
Our Work
Our Work
Landworks ConstructionLandworks Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional courtyard formal fully shaded garden in Orange County with a water feature and brick paving.
Sunset gardens' 50th anniversary remodel
Sunset gardens' 50th anniversary remodel
UserUser
New bridge at Sunset headquarters, Menlo Park photos-Chris Jacobson, GardenArt Group
Design ideas for an expansive rustic courtyard fully shaded garden in San Francisco with mulch and a garden path.
From hayfield to elegant home
From hayfield to elegant home
Bradford Associates, LLCBradford Associates, LLC
Frank Lloyd Wright inspired planters on either side of the porch entry.
Photo of a large traditional courtyard fully shaded garden for summer in Providence with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Topanga Retreat
Topanga Retreat
Campion Walker LandscapesCampion Walker Landscapes
In this extensive landscape transformation, Campion Walker took a secluded house nestled above a running stream and turned it into a multi layered masterpiece with five distinct ecological zones. Using an established oak grove as a starting point, the team at Campion Walker sculpted the hillsides into a magnificent wonderland of color, scent and texture. Natural stone, copper, steel, river rock and sustainable Ipe hardwood work in concert with a dynamic mix of California natives, drought tolerant grasses and Mediterranean plants to create a truly breathtaking masterpiece where every detail has been considered, crafted, and reimagined.
Japanese Garden in Manhattan
Japanese Garden in Manhattan
New Eco LandscapesNew Eco Landscapes
Japanese courtyard garden in NYC. This garden was built in a dark courtyard on top of a roof. All plants are real and had to be planted within the mounds.
Water-Wise Fountain
Water-Wise Fountain
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Gurgling water from this petite fountain is audible and visible from both the interior and the outdoor dining patio. Shaded by a roof extension, little if any water is allowed to evaporate. The water that spills from its side infiltrates the ground to feed the lush, leafy greenery that surrounds it. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography
Highland Park Shade Garden and Patio
Highland Park Shade Garden and Patio
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian courtyard driveway fully shaded garden for spring in Chicago with brick paving.
Mediterranean Villa and Mexican Colonial Casita in La Jolla
Mediterranean Villa and Mexican Colonial Casita in La Jolla
Anna Rodé Designs, Inc.Anna Rodé Designs, Inc.
This vertical succulent garden adds living design to the compact patio.
Medium sized rustic courtyard fully shaded garden in San Diego with a living wall and natural stone paving.
Beaumaris Project – A Holistic Approach Delivers A Healthy Home.
Beaumaris Project – A Holistic Approach Delivers A Healthy Home.
UserUser
Catherine Bailey
This is an example of a medium sized retro courtyard fully shaded garden for summer in Melbourne with a water feature and decking.
The Front Door / Dwayne Carruth
The Front Door / Dwayne Carruth
The Front Door / Dwayne CarruthThe Front Door / Dwayne Carruth
courtyard with tiled pool and tropical landscaping
This is an example of a large contemporary courtyard formal fully shaded garden in New Orleans with a water feature and natural stone paving.
BRENTWOOD RUSTIC-MODERN
BRENTWOOD RUSTIC-MODERN
Jeremy Taylor LandscapesJeremy Taylor Landscapes
Design ideas for a small modern courtyard xeriscape fully shaded garden in Los Angeles with a waterfall and brick paving.
Residential Courtyard
Residential Courtyard
Hortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden DesignHortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden Design
Upgrade an aging courtyard with stylized Zen Mediation Garden inspiration using native plants, local fieldstone stepper path over river pebbles and custom boulder reflective basin. Native evergreen plant palette includes: Rhododendron maximum, Kalmia latifolia, Polystichum acrostichoides
Warehouse courtyard: Clovelly
Warehouse courtyard: Clovelly
Secret GardensSecret Gardens
Secret Gardens is regularly presented with new and challenging designs. This warehouse renovation required a complete overhaul of the internal warehouse courtyard and front entrance. Previous renovations had ‘domesticated’ the building, a poor departure from its warehouse origins. The front was given a sophisticated finish with balconies added onto bedrooms and large garage and entrance doors created with a bronze/copper finish. The internal courtyard pool was modernised, BBQ and cabinetry added and the finishing touches of plants added in pots and hanging from the beams to bring greenery to this industrial space. The end result has enhanced the warehouse appeal with a modern touch.
Spanish Colonial Revival in Santa Barbara
Spanish Colonial Revival in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Home DesignSanta Barbara Home Design
Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.
Rear courtyard makeover
Rear courtyard makeover
Dimension GardenscapeDimension Gardenscape
A quiet retreat off the study of the house, the clients wanted a serene place where they could forget their daily troubles. Paul Huskinson - photographer
Sidewalk/front fence and gate
Sidewalk/front fence and gate
Dorthy Pautz Landscape ArchitectDorthy Pautz Landscape Architect
The design for the new custom stepped redwood fence and gate incorporated a narrow trellis top for Akebia vines. The horizontal slats are expressed with a modern reveal but there are no gaps, for privacy. The topiary trees are Majestic Beauty Hawthorns, which will quickly bulk up in height and spread and create even more privacy from neighboring houses. The narrow sidewalk planter has Liriope, Biokovo Geraniums and Ajuga

Fully Shaded Courtyard 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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