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Hudson, NY
Hudson, NY
Philippe Soule Landscape DesignPhilippe Soule Landscape Design
Photo of a small contemporary back fully shaded garden for spring in New York with gravel.
Low Maintenance Perennial Gardens
Low Maintenance Perennial Gardens
Virginia GordonVirginia Gordon
low maintenance shade garden
Inspiration for a small traditional back fully shaded garden in Toronto.
Ravenna Bungalow
Ravenna Bungalow
Hayes Landscape Design ServicesHayes Landscape Design Services
Photo of a small classic back fully shaded garden in Seattle with a fire feature, concrete paving and a wood fence.
Townhouse Gardens
Townhouse Gardens
Garden Gate LandscapingGarden Gate Landscaping
Charles W. Bowers/Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.
Design ideas for a small traditional back fully shaded garden for summer in DC Metro with brick paving.
Altadena Spanish Cottage
Altadena Spanish Cottage
Segal Shuart Landscape ArchitectsSegal Shuart Landscape Architects
Design ideas for a small mediterranean side fully shaded garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Fountainscapes
Fountainscapes
Jvi Secret GardensJvi Secret Gardens
Small front fully shaded garden in Nashville with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Making the most of the sunny spots in a shady garden
Making the most of the sunny spots in a shady garden
Earth Designs Garden and Build London and EssexEarth Designs Garden and Build London and Essex
Our brief on this project was to create a space to relax and entertain. The site is fairly compact and enclosed on all sides by high boundary walls which makes it quite shady. The new design makes the most of the sunniest spots. The main area of the space is paved with ‘Florence White’ porcelain paving laid in stretcher pattern, with an inset path of sandstone plank paving running across the middle of the garden from the stairs. The plank paving continues up the front of the existing raised bed on the right hand side. The back wall is clad in large format porcelain cladding tiles with a Corten steel panel for contrast. Bespoke storage units constructed from Red Grand hardwood timber are tucked away under the stairs to enable the client to store outdoor cushions and other items when not in use. The right hand boundary wall behind the existing raised bed features a bespoke contemporary ‘vertical garden’, comprising a series of rectangular Corten steel planters stacked on top of each other. Each planter is at a different distance from the wall, to create a dynamic and visually arresting focal point packed full of plants to really green up the space. The planting scheme is lush and green, focusing on textured foliage and shade tolerant plants. A large Corten steel planter positioned in the left hand corner of the garden opposite the bottom of the stairs holds a specimen acer tree to add some height to the space.
Hurlisano
Hurlisano
Banyon Tree Design StudioBanyon Tree Design Studio
A super small side yard garden measures 30' long x 8'wide, and incorporates, a raised ipe deck, raised custom steel planters, paver patio, custom sliding gate, new fence, an inground fire feature, and grill. North facing next to a three-story condo
Doylestown Pa
Doylestown Pa
Earth Work DesignEarth Work Design
A fantastic outdoor entertaining area next to the spring house on this beautiful historic Doylestown property. Boulder walls and steps were used to fix the grade and a bluestone patio makes a great area for a fire pit and entertaining. Nick Pugliese
Robison Residence - New Orleans Style Courtyard
Robison Residence - New Orleans Style Courtyard
ZODEGA | TISZODEGA | TIS
This is a very small space that measures approximately 20x14 feet and gets very little sunlight. The client is from New Orleans where they still maintain a house and wanted something that would remind them of home so we went with a contemporary take on the New Orleans-style courtyard. This space was unused and the landscape died as a result of poor soil conditions, poor drainage and heavy shade long before we took on the project. Our mission was to 1) Invite the homeowner into a space they were familiar and comfortable with, and 2) Involve all of their senses (aesthetics for the eyes, water fountain for the ears, fragrant flowers and herbs for the nose). This picture is the right side of this outdoor living space which features an area that allows the homeowner to read, one of their favorite activities, in a cozy and private environment. We used multiple flowers and colors, along with a variety of ground cover.
Englewood NJ residence
Englewood NJ residence
Magical Landscapes, LLCMagical Landscapes, LLC
A bluestone patio under old pines and arborvitaes, with hostas and other shade loving plants
Small classic back fully shaded garden in New York.
Usably Beautiful
Usably Beautiful
Twig Landscape Design, LLCTwig Landscape Design, LLC
Michele Kruegel
This is an example of a small traditional back fully shaded garden in Chicago with a garden path and gravel.
New York City Brownstone
New York City Brownstone
Till GardensTill Gardens
Landscape Design: LALH Landscape Design Landscape Contractor: Till Gardens
Small contemporary courtyard fully shaded garden in New York.
low level deck, landing and stone walkway
low level deck, landing and stone walkway
land/arch landscape architectureland/arch landscape architecture
Rick Kingsbury
This is an example of a small classic back fully shaded garden in Baltimore with natural stone paving.
San Francisco Landscape
San Francisco Landscape
FDC Design BuildFDC Design Build
Design ideas for a small rustic back xeriscape fully shaded garden for winter in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Lair Hill Design/Build
Lair Hill Design/Build
Ross NW WatergardensRoss NW Watergardens
The slope had blackberry and shade. Look at it now! Design by Ben Bowen of Ross NW Watergardens
Inspiration for a small contemporary back fully shaded garden in Portland with a water feature.
Local Hardwood Garden Fence
Local Hardwood Garden Fence
EcotoneEcotone
Locally sourced hardwood fence. Fence will go silver once it has weathered. Stepped up with slope of back yard to maintain privacy and light penetration at the same time.
Spa Patio Design. Syosset, NY.
Spa Patio Design. Syosset, NY.
Autumn Leaf Landscape DesignAutumn Leaf Landscape Design
Spa Patio Design. Syosset, NY.
Inspiration for a small rustic back fully shaded garden in New York with natural stone paving.
Small Residential Spaces
Small Residential Spaces
River Valley LandscapesRiver Valley Landscapes
Lancaster - Residential Landscape
Design ideas for a small modern back fully shaded garden for spring in Atlanta with gravel.
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.

Small 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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