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Cord Shiflet Lake Austin Playhouse
Cord Shiflet Lake Austin Playhouse
Cord ShifletCord Shiflet
Inspiration for a traditional front driveway fully shaded garden for autumn in Austin.
Tropical Garden
Tropical Garden
Photo of a small world-inspired front fully shaded garden for spring in Melbourne with a garden path and concrete paving.
A Little Zen
A Little Zen
Rock Paper ClippersRock Paper Clippers
Small world-inspired front fully shaded garden in San Francisco.
Staudenbeet im Schatten
Staudenbeet im Schatten
Grünes HerzstückGrünes Herzstück
Nach einem Jahr im daurauffolgenden Sommer
Small traditional front fully shaded garden for summer in Munich with natural stone paving.
West University
West University
Helms Landscape Design, LLCHelms Landscape Design, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized modern front xeriscape fully shaded garden for summer in Houston with mulch.
Steeply sloping front garden
Steeply sloping front garden
Nancy Rodgers Garden DesignNancy Rodgers Garden Design
Nancy Rodgers
This is an example of a small traditional front fully shaded garden for summer in Surrey with a garden path and concrete paving.
Backyard- retreats
Backyard- retreats
Artistic Landscaping Inc.Artistic Landscaping Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic front driveway fully shaded garden in Toronto with concrete paving.
Museum District Mandell Park
Museum District Mandell Park
Urbanscapes LLCUrbanscapes LLC
Mondo Grass between the street and sidewalk is an easy low maintenance border. Steven Acquard
Medium sized modern front fully shaded garden in Houston with concrete paving.
Mercer Island, WA (after)
Mercer Island, WA (after)
Michael Muro Garden DesignMichael Muro Garden Design
Photo of a medium sized traditional front driveway fully shaded garden in Seattle with concrete paving.
Low Maintenance Color
Low Maintenance Color
UserUser
A year after planting. Try finding a special stone for address carving
Photo of a large classic front fully shaded garden for summer in Cleveland.
Farmhouse Landscape
Farmhouse Landscape
Medium sized rural front fully shaded garden for summer in Chicago.
Arched Doorway
Arched Doorway
Conte & Conte, LLCConte & Conte, LLC
Conte & Conte, LLC landscape architects and designers work with clients located in Connecticut & New York (Greenwich, Belle Haven, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, Fairfield, Southport, Rowayton, Manhattan, Larchmont, Bedford Hills, Armonk, Massachusetts) thanks to Fairfield House & Garden Co. for building this!
Gravel driveway, garden entrance
Gravel driveway, garden entrance
Alderland - SF Bay Area Pool & Landscape Co.Alderland - SF Bay Area Pool & Landscape Co.
Gravel driveway, garden entrance, stone wall, white fence. Landscape architect in Lafayette, Ca Landscape design in Lafayette, Ca Landscape contractor in Lafayette, Ca Swimming pool contractor in Lafayette, Ca
Shady Madrona Front Patio
Shady Madrona Front Patio
Erin Lau Landscape Design- SeattleErin Lau Landscape Design- Seattle
A shady front yard paver patio in the Madrona neighborhood of Seattle under a large Sequoia tree. Corten steel planters with Creeping Jenny and Carex spilling over. The steel gas firepit brings warmth to the seating area wrapped by a cedar built-in bench.
Our Portfolio
Our Portfolio
SoCal Concepts, Inc.SoCal Concepts, Inc.
Medium sized contemporary front fully shaded pergola in Orange County with natural stone paving.
Lincoln Park Transitional
Lincoln Park Transitional
Calafia DesignCalafia Design
Katy Sheppard
This is an example of a small traditional front fully shaded garden in Chicago with natural stone paving.
A Pond for the Front Entry
A Pond for the Front Entry
Mary Kirk Menefee, Landscape DesignerMary Kirk Menefee, Landscape Designer
After two years of careful gardening by the homeowner, the garden has grown lush. Designed by Mary Kirk Menefee; installed by Merrifield Garden Center. Photo: Mary Kirk Menefee
Arbors
Arbors
Viking FenceViking Fence
This is an example of a medium sized classic front fully shaded garden for spring in Dallas with concrete paving.
Nancy B.
Nancy B.
Artistic Landscaping & DesignArtistic Landscaping & Design
Large Steps for Entryway
Design ideas for a large front fully shaded garden in Denver with concrete paving.
Curved Brick Walkway and Bull Nose Steps
Curved Brick Walkway and Bull Nose Steps
THE KING'S MASONSTHE KING'S MASONS
Design ideas for a small classic front formal fully shaded garden in DC Metro with a garden path and brick paving.

Fully Shaded Front 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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