Fully Shaded Garden with Decking Ideas and Designs

In this project we aimed to create a stylish garden which was both family friendly and low maintenance. Eco decking was used to create a large contemporary decking area. This composite product is slip resistant and is created using 95% recycled materials so is very eco friendly . This product is extremely low maintenance and long lasting. Rendered flower beds were built and complement the sleek and simple lines of the garden. A simplistic planting scheme has been utilised to add colour. A high quality artificial lawn was laid. This product is a great alternative for those looking for a lawn which will look lush all year round and will with stand children and animals playing on it. The slatted fence runs around the perimeter and adds warmth and texture to the space. Overall this garden is simple yet very slick.

Richmond Asian Garden

Northwest 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.

Hammersmith

Amelia Bouquet Garden Design

A small balcony design with room to sit and relax.
Photo of a small contemporary roof fully shaded garden in London with a potted garden and decking.

Small Townhouse Modern Outdoor Entertainment Space

A Small Green Space

Megan Maloy
Design ideas for a small contemporary back fully shaded garden for autumn in New York with an outdoor sport court and decking.

Palm Beach Container Gardens

User

Largest pot: Aechmea ‘Little Harve’ bromeliad in the center with mixed Echeveria and Aloe succulents planted along the edge. Smaller pots: Sanseveria ‘Moonshine’ See over 1000 photos of Palm Beach landscapes and container gardens suitable for south Florida on her web site, pamela-crawford.com. Pamela designs and installs landscapes throughout Palm Beach County, FL, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, the town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Wellington. Photo by Joe McBroom Learn how to design and plant container gardens from Pamela's book, 'Easy Container Gardens.' See a free, 24-page sample of the book at www.pamela-crawford.com in the 'Books' section.

Inspirational Gardens

www.KarlGercens.com

Shade Garden Design
This is an example of a contemporary back fully shaded garden for autumn in New York with decking.

Garden Stairs

Conscious Environments Inc.

Photo of a medium sized eclectic front fully shaded garden steps for spring in Orange County with decking and a metal fence.

Modern family garden in Gatley

Robert Hughes Studio Ltd

A striking contemporary garden featuring garden rooms for relaxing, entertaining and play. A water feature divides the space near the property with a hardwood deck on one side and a porcelain patio on the other. The space feature a garden pod and a wildlife pond and water fall at the far end of the grand

Richmond Asian Garden

Northwest Native Landscapes LLC

Secret Urban Garden

Land2c Landscape Architecture

Land2c photo. The bench has lids that lift up to give convenient access to the garbage and recycle cans from the back door and ground level. The doors open for easy removal so the cans can be rolled to the curb on collection day. The cans are only steps away from the kitchen but are completely hidden from sight in the garden.

Hilltop Modern

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

The mature trees make this spot a peaceful and cool place to spend an afternoon. The gorgeous tones of the Ipe deck are a perfect foil to the lush green grass which is a drought tolerant long fescue. The wood and wire mesh fence serve to frame the view while providing safety and security.

Hammersmith

Amelia Bouquet Garden Design

A small balcony design with room to sit and relax.
Photo of a small contemporary roof fully shaded garden in London with a potted garden and decking.

Kerrisdale

Craine Projects Ltd

Floating cedar deck, Japanese Zen theme courtyard garden, focal point from every room on Main floor. Seamless transition from outside to inside. Bamboo privacy screen, Pinus Contorta feature tree underplanted with specimen ferns and dwarf mondo grass. Boulders placed according to Zen guides.

SWEITZER

Leaside Landscaping

Sit back and relax in this three season lounge and dinning space. The fireplace is the perfect feature to draw people into the backyard with its ambient light and ample amount of heat. The Lounge and dining are separated with a walkway lined with Japanese maples. Accompanied with

Woodland Heights House

Patrick Farley Architect

Large modern back fully shaded garden in Richmond with decking.

Arlington Joglo

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Photo of a medium sized world-inspired back formal fully shaded garden in DC Metro with a garden path and decking.

Low maintenance garden re-make in White City

Positive Garden Ltd

Low maintenance garden re-make including, red ceder screening, round shape hardwood decking, sloping artificial turf, and trellis. Positive Garden Ltd

Small Townhouse Modern Outdoor Entertainment Space

A Small Green Space

Megan Maloy
Small contemporary back fully shaded garden for spring in New York with an outdoor sport court and decking.

Perth City Commercial Landscape Design & Install

Perth Landscaping

Perth Landscaping Group recently completed a full design & install for the 169 Hay Street building in Perth’s city centre, handling the Landscape Design, Project Management, Construction, and full Irrigation system. The client was looking for a feature garden to be created for the entrance of their building. Right in the city centre, and facing the main road, the space was an empty, sandy eye-sore – and they wanted to make a statement. Now, our client’s building has a gorgeous, lush oasis by the entrance to welcome their visitors and employees, instead of a barren, empty space.

Сад с японским характером в КП Ландшафт

ARCADIA GARDEN Ландшафтная Студия

Недостаток небольшой площади зеленой территории участка мы компенсировали очень насыщенным сценарием ландшафтной концепции, а оригинальный синтез конструктивных объемов архитектуры отразили в выборе характера динамики композиции и нестандартных характерных экземпляров растений. Выполненные Аркадия Гарден работы: эскизное и рабочее проектирование, устройство японских элементов- настилов, сухого сада камней, поставка и посадка растений, уход за садом. ARCADIA GARDEN LANDSCAPE STUDIO Ландшафтный дизайн фото Диана Дубовицкая

Fully Shaded Garden with Decking 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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