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Fully Shaded Garden with a Climbing Frame Ideas and Designs

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Tree House
Tree House
Backyard Fun FactoryBackyard Fun Factory
Beautiful tree house with an amazing view!
This is an example of a large classic back fully shaded garden for summer in Dallas with a climbing frame and an outdoor sport court.
San Jose - Three Generations Garden
San Jose - Three Generations Garden
Natural Bridges LandscapingNatural Bridges Landscaping
Large classic back fully shaded garden in San Francisco with a climbing frame and natural stone paving.
Haldenby
Haldenby
Total Sport Solutions, Inc.Total Sport Solutions, Inc.
With 18 standard court colours to choose from, this family had no problem finding coplours for their court to match their house and garage. Total Sport Solutions
Recreational Retreat
Recreational Retreat
Brewster Thornton Group Architects, LLPBrewster Thornton Group Architects, LLP
Robert Brewster Photography
Photo of a rustic back fully shaded garden in Providence with a climbing frame.
Backyard Basketball Courts in Milton
Backyard Basketball Courts in Milton
Sport Court of MassachusettsSport Court of Massachusetts
Milton Custom Backyard Basketball Court
Photo of a small traditional back fully shaded garden in Boston with an outdoor sport court, a climbing frame and concrete paving.
Confidence Landscaping, Inc.
Confidence Landscaping, Inc.
Confidence Landscaping, Inc.Confidence Landscaping, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back fully shaded garden in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a climbing frame.
Springwell Infants School, Hounslow
Springwell Infants School, Hounslow
Treehouse Life Ltd.Treehouse Life Ltd.
Raised Tree-Deck Platforms as an entrance and exit to the Tree-top Walkway. "It was a delight to work with Paul and his team. Our project was continually evolving throughout the build process and nothing was too much trouble. All members of the team were professional and respectful of policies and procedures within the school grounds. We are 100% happy with our 'Tree Top Walkway and Zip Wire' and would definitely recommend Treehouse Life Ltd for any tree house type project you may have." Deputy Head Teacher, Springwell Infant School, Hounslow
Double Decker Playhouse
Double Decker Playhouse
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
This modern playhouse, designed and built by the homeowner, adds a nice focal point to the small backyard under their large walnut tree. A zip line attached to the roof provides a cool exit. Photo by Amy Whitworth
Backyard Landscapes
Backyard Landscapes
Great Goats Landscaping, Inc.Great Goats Landscaping, Inc.
Large traditional back fully shaded garden for summer in Minneapolis with a climbing frame and mulch.
Living & Playing
Living & Playing
Epstein Joslin Architects, Inc.Epstein Joslin Architects, Inc.
Neil Alexander
Design ideas for a traditional fully shaded garden in Boston with an outdoor sport court and a climbing frame.
Life Sized Backyard Chess Set
Life Sized Backyard Chess Set
Southview DesignSouthview Design
How about a game of chess?
Photo of a small classic back fully shaded garden for summer in Minneapolis with a climbing frame.
Haldenby
Haldenby
Total Sport Solutions, Inc.Total Sport Solutions, Inc.
Total Sport Solutions Inc.
Small contemporary back fully shaded garden for summer in Toronto with an outdoor sport court, a climbing frame and concrete paving.
Outdoor Projects
Outdoor Projects
Studio HummingbirdStudio Hummingbird
Arbors in a walled garden
Small victorian back formal fully shaded garden wall in Sussex with a climbing frame and gravel.
Rustic Backyard - Cedarburg, WI
Rustic Backyard - Cedarburg, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A half teepee of found branches sits off the edge of the mulched path through the wild area of our client's rustic backyard.
Photo of a medium sized rustic back fully shaded garden for summer in Milwaukee with a climbing frame.
Pirate ship tree house
Pirate ship tree house
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
This pirate ship play structure, built by the homeowner, fits nicely with the rest of the backyard and integrates with the lifestyle of this urban family. Photo by Amy Whitworth Plantings designed by Plan-it Earth Design
Sai Kung Kids Garden
Sai Kung Kids Garden
Hunt Yen Consultants Ltd - Garden DesignHunt Yen Consultants Ltd - Garden Design
Large world-inspired back formal fully shaded garden for spring in Hong Kong with a climbing frame and mulch.
Our Work
Our Work
HIP Renovations-Home Improvement ProsHIP Renovations-Home Improvement Pros
This is an example of a large traditional back fully shaded garden in San Francisco with a climbing frame.
Tree House
Tree House
Backyard Fun FactoryBackyard Fun Factory
Photo of a large classic back fully shaded garden for summer in Dallas with an outdoor sport court and a climbing frame.
Artificial Turf with shade tolerant plantings
Artificial Turf with shade tolerant plantings
Legacy Landscape Design, LLCLegacy Landscape Design, LLC
These clients struggled for years with drainage, erosion and dead grass. We removed some trees for more light, and installed a high end artificial turf. It is very low maintenance, requiring no watering, weeding, mowing or edging.
Cochran Chapel - Greek Revival
Cochran Chapel - Greek Revival
Blume ArchitectureBlume Architecture
Classic back fully shaded garden in Dallas with a climbing frame and brick paving.

Fully Shaded Garden with a Climbing Frame 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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