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Fully Shaded Garden Ideas and Designs

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Fence at Suburban Oasis
Fence at Suburban Oasis
Princeton Design CollaborativePrinceton Design Collaborative
Garden allee path with copper pipe trellis Photo by: Jeffrey Edward Tryon of PDC
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard formal fully shaded garden for summer in Philadelphia with gravel.
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.
Southcliff
Southcliff
Gardens for LivingGardens for Living
Photo of a medium sized classic back fully shaded garden for spring in Charlotte with a garden path and mulch.
Berkeley Home
Berkeley Home
Charles Debbas ArchitectureCharles Debbas Architecture
Design ideas for a contemporary back fully shaded raised pond in San Francisco.
Tight Site But Big Entertaining
Tight Site But Big Entertaining
Land2c Landscape ArchitectureLand2c Landscape Architecture
Land2c A shady sideyard is paved with reused stone and gravel. Generous pots, the client's collection of whimsical ceramic frogs, and a birdbath add interest and form to the narrow area. Beginning groundcovers will fill in densely. The pathway is shared with neighbor. A variety of textured and colorful shady plants fill the area for beauty and interest all year.
Northbrook Illinois Shade Garden in June
Northbrook Illinois Shade Garden in June
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Photo by Kirsten Gentry and Terra Jenkins for Van Zelst, Inc.
Expansive world-inspired back fully shaded garden for summer in Chicago with natural stone paving.
Richmond Asian Garden
Richmond Asian Garden
Northwest Native Landscapes LLCNorthwest Native Landscapes LLC
This compact, urban backyard was in desperate need of privacy. We created a series of outdoor rooms, privacy screens, and lush plantings all with an Asian-inspired design sense. Elements include a covered outdoor lounge room, sun decks, rock gardens, shade garden, evergreen plant screens, and raised boardwalk to connect the various outdoor spaces. The finished space feels like a true backyard oasis.
Halsted House Backyard Koi Pond
Halsted House Backyard Koi Pond
Creative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & ContractorCreative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & Contractor
Koi pond in between decks. Pergola and decking are redwood. Concrete pillars under the steps for support. There are ample space in between the supporting pillars for koi fish to swim by, provides cover from sunlight and possible predators. Koi pond filtration is located under the wood deck, hidden from sight. The water fall is also a biological filtration (bakki shower). Pond water volume is 5500 gallon. Artificial grass and draught resistant plants were used in this yard.
Coronado Coastal Contemporary
Coronado Coastal Contemporary
Gravel To Gold, Inc.Gravel To Gold, Inc.
Photo of a small beach style side private fully shaded garden in San Diego with concrete paving and a wood fence.
Zen garden under stairs
Zen garden under stairs
The Japanese GardenThe Japanese Garden
An example of a Japanese garden has lot options. This space only measure 8ft x 4ft (3 square meters) As you can see in the photos, we incorporated a tsukubai (Japanese source) and a karesansui (sand garden) This work was carried in only 3 days !!!
Kimberlie Ct Project
Kimberlie Ct Project
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Outdoor Living Room and Kitchen in grand Gazebo, Custom wood ceiling w/skylights & infrared heaters, Large bar area with lighting. Grand Fireplace (gas & wood) with wood storage bins. Flagstone flooring extends to dining patio. Kitchen area has wood fired pizza oven. Photos: Bill Burk
К/П "Екатериновка"
К/П "Екатериновка"
Ландшафтная мастерская "Сад Фантазий"Ландшафтная мастерская "Сад Фантазий"
Design ideas for a traditional formal fully shaded garden for summer in Moscow with a garden path.
Sunset - Exterior Images
Sunset - Exterior Images
Jax Virtual ToursJax Virtual Tours
Sunset Images
Photo of an eclectic back fully shaded garden in Jacksonville.
Our Work
Our Work
Pro Curb Decorative Concrete, LLCPro Curb Decorative Concrete, LLC
Expansive traditional front fully shaded garden in Atlanta with a retaining wall and mulch.
whimsical backyard installation and design
whimsical backyard installation and design
Cascadecopia, LLCCascadecopia, LLC
Cedar decorative fence, arbor, and gate on an area used mostly by mother and daughter to access a secret play area below the large rhododendron.
Small side fully shaded garden in Seattle with a garden path.
Decks and Fences
Decks and Fences
ShaneShane
Design ideas for a large back fully shaded garden in Nashville.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Post & Beam Design\BuildPost & Beam Design\Build
Design ideas for a fully shaded garden in Baltimore.
San Francisco Landscape
San Francisco Landscape
FDC Design BuildFDC Design Build
Small rustic back xeriscape fully shaded garden for winter in San Francisco with a potted garden and decking.
Gallery
Gallery
Bostwick FencingBostwick Fencing
Inspiration for a large traditional courtyard formal fully shaded garden for summer in Other with decking.
Exterior Gallery
Exterior Gallery
Passion PaintersPassion Painters
Inspiration for a medium sized back fully shaded garden in Calgary with concrete paving.

Fully Shaded 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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