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Fully Shaded Garden with Mulch Ideas and Designs

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Coastal front garden design Dover Heights NSW
Coastal front garden design Dover Heights NSW
Vogue & Vine - Landscape Designers SydneyVogue & Vine - Landscape Designers Sydney
Coastal front garden in Eastern Suburbs Sydney. Using coastal plants and Sydney Sandstone rocks, we created a soft coastal landscape that had a designers touch but still a natural feel
Landscape Stairs & Porch Yard
Landscape Stairs & Porch Yard
Zume BuildersZume Builders
Photo of a medium sized modern front fully shaded garden in San Francisco with a flowerbed, mulch and a wood fence.
Cedar Chestnut Hill Stepped on a Retaining Wall
Cedar Chestnut Hill Stepped on a Retaining Wall
AVO Fence & SupplyAVO Fence & Supply
This beautiful Chestnut Hill fence enhances this property with its distinct style. The fence is custom-made to match the curvature the retaining wall. The rails are aligned achieving a pleasing appearance even as the fence is stepped down.
Garden Arbor
Garden Arbor
Garden Tech Horticultural Services LLCGarden Tech Horticultural Services LLC
Garden arbor and picket fence separate the side yard from the front yard creating outdoor rooms. The view to the front yard frames a sitting area with Adirondack chairs. Photo by Bob Trainor
Bare Foot Family Foodscape
Bare Foot Family Foodscape
Christian Douglas Design, Inc.Christian Douglas Design, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized rural back fully shaded garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and mulch.
Shade Garden mid Spring (low maintenance)
Shade Garden mid Spring (low maintenance)
Nature's DesignsNature's Designs
Shade Garden designed and installed by Nature's Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized country front formal fully shaded garden for spring in Other with a garden path and mulch.
Backyard Landscapes
Backyard Landscapes
Great Goats Landscaping, Inc.Great Goats Landscaping, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back fully shaded garden for summer in Minneapolis with mulch.
Connecticut Picket Fence
Connecticut Picket Fence
Riverside FenceRiverside Fence
Inspiration for a large traditional front fully shaded garden for spring in Bridgeport with a garden path and mulch.
Before and After Water Features
Before and After Water Features
Good Earth Water GardensGood Earth Water Gardens
Pondless waterfall with stone bridge across the stream.
Photo of a small mediterranean back fully shaded garden for spring in Kansas City with a water feature and mulch.
Sophisticated "South of the Border" Transformation where color is king
Sophisticated "South of the Border" Transformation where color is king
Siobhan's Outdoor TransformationsSiobhan's Outdoor Transformations
A no-grass solution, where big trees make it hard to grow grass. This garden has close to no flowers, but tons of color, provided by uniquely colored foliage. The border is custom concrete curbing.
Cottage Woodland Garden
Cottage Woodland Garden
Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back fully shaded garden in New York with a retaining wall and mulch.
Boulders
Boulders
Earth Essence DesignsEarth Essence Designs
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back fully shaded garden in DC Metro with mulch.
East Nantmeal Township, Pennsylvania
East Nantmeal Township, Pennsylvania
Garden Source Inc.Garden Source Inc.
A wide view of the front of the residence.
Medium sized traditional side fully shaded garden for summer in Philadelphia with a garden path and mulch.
Project 5
Project 5
DK DesignDK Design
Inspiration for a classic fully shaded garden seating in Little Rock with mulch.
Small Spaces
Small Spaces
Maria Hickey & Associates LandscapesMaria Hickey & Associates Landscapes
thornless roses
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front formal fully shaded garden in Boston with a potted garden and mulch.
Primavera Landscape Portfolio
Primavera Landscape Portfolio
Primavera Landscaping, Inc.Primavera Landscaping, Inc.
Photo of a large front fully shaded garden in Houston with a potted garden and mulch.
Craftsman Shade Garden - Cedarburg
Craftsman Shade Garden - Cedarburg
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
'Annabelle' hydrangea line the hillside, while helping to brighten the shade. Westhauser Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front driveway fully shaded garden for summer in Milwaukee with mulch.
Tropic Wonder
Tropic Wonder
Michael D McIver | Landscape DesignMichael D McIver | Landscape Design
Medium sized world-inspired front fully shaded garden for summer in Portland with mulch.
Pond, Downers Grove
Pond, Downers Grove
Lofton Landscaping CompanyLofton Landscaping Company
Weeping redbud ( centered), Terra cotta shrub rose, golden false cypress, Fire Chief arborvitae. Designed by Carolyn Pipal
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic sloped xeriscape fully shaded garden for winter in Chicago with a water feature and mulch.
Native Plantscape 1920's Renovation
Native Plantscape 1920's Renovation
Spaulding Landscape Architects, LLCSpaulding Landscape Architects, LLC
spaulding landscape architects, llc woodland plantings
Inspiration for a traditional back fully shaded garden for spring in New York with a garden path and mulch.

Fully Shaded Garden with Mulch 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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