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Tiny Front Garden
Tiny Front Garden
Fenton Roberts Garden DesignFenton Roberts Garden Design
Jo Fenton
Inspiration for a small classic front formal fully shaded garden for summer in London with a garden path and concrete paving.
Permeable Repurposed Brick Walkway
Permeable Repurposed Brick Walkway
Sunrise Gardens LLC - Landscape Design/BuildSunrise Gardens LLC - Landscape Design/Build
This permeable project on Delavan Lake uses a traditional paver (Barr Metro Paver) which is a repurposed brick with permeable spacers and special joint sand.
Water Features
Water Features
Landscape Projects, Inc.Landscape Projects, Inc.
A simple bubbling water feature created from a millstone provides a soothing sound in the garden and attracts birds for the garden owner. © Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.
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.
A tiny ecosystem in the heart of town
A tiny ecosystem in the heart of town
Giuseppe Lunardini Architetto del PaesaggioGiuseppe Lunardini Architetto del Paesaggio
Carex, Hydrangeas and other shade-loving species have been inserted. Giuseppe Lunardini
Photo of a small traditional front formal fully shaded garden for spring in Florence with natural stone paving.
Kelly Residence
Kelly Residence
Terra Landscape and DesignTerra Landscape and Design
A low-water use feature in the backyard, adjacent the natural-stone patio and living area.
This is an example of a small classic back fully shaded garden in DC Metro with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Small San Francisco Landscape Remodel
Small San Francisco Landscape Remodel
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
This tired, unused San Francisco backyard was transformed into a modern, low-maintenance landscape with site-appropriate plantings enhanced by raised planting beds and a lead-free artificial lawn to replace the existing water-thirsty lawn. I created two separate "rooms" to break up the long narrow yard, and specified full range blue stone for the two small patio areas, connected by a curved pattern of rectangular pavers of the same natural stone. The raised concrete rectangular planting beds were incorporated to bring more movement and interest to the landscape along with gravel bed accents alongside. Some of the existing concrete remained, and was stained with a color to compliment the natural stone. These photos were taken over a three year period. Photos: © Landscape Designer, Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design.
Regent's Park House
Regent's Park House
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
A traditional basement garden was created using natural flagstones, iron stairway and arbour, together with trees, climbers and lush planting. A lead water feature, urns and planters all combine to ensure this theme is continued throughout the whole design.
Formal City Garden
Formal City Garden
A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLCA J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC
Mariane Wheatley-Miller
This is an example of a small contemporary back xeriscape fully shaded garden for summer in New York with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Iron Handrails & Railings
Iron Handrails & Railings
J & J FENCEJ & J FENCE
Outdoor wrought iron stair handrails installation Los Anegeles.
Inspiration for a small modern front driveway fully shaded garden steps for autumn in Los Angeles with concrete paving and a metal fence.
Budget Friendly Lawn Replacement
Budget Friendly Lawn Replacement
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
A collection of exotic plants keep the front yard interesting year round. Coppertone Stonecrop (Sedum nussbaumerianum) make a pretty groundcover.
Small mediterranean front xeriscape fully shaded garden for winter in Los Angeles with mulch.
Family Gathering
Family Gathering
Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.
An unused space contained weeds and Arborvitae that has struggled where the sun was blocked. The area was cleared, the Arborvitae limbed up and a path created. Marilyn Musgjerd
Contemporary garden
Contemporary garden
Living Gardens Landscape DesignLiving Gardens Landscape Design
Contemporary courtyard garden
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard fully shaded garden in Orange County with concrete paving.
Urban West London Garden uses Contemporary Slatted Screen Fencing
Urban West London Garden uses Contemporary Slatted Screen Fencing
Silva Timber ProductsSilva Timber Products
Crisp and contemporary, horizontal lines are very much in fashion, both indoor and in the garden. Western Red Cedar Slatted Screen fences provide the sought-after look without restricting light or privacy. Particularly in smaller urban gardens, the warm and varied colour tones of the wood help add a much needed natural feel. Project designed by Charlie Day Gardens
container gardening
container gardening
City Garden CompanyCity Garden Company
Photo of a small classic courtyard fully shaded garden for summer in Atlanta with a potted garden.
Woodland Fire Pit
Woodland Fire Pit
Eisler LandscapesEisler Landscapes
This brick fire pit and seat wall are located along a switch back footpath down from the main residence on a steep hillside. Creating a destination greatly increased the owners' use of their property!
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
ajmillerla.comajmillerla.com
Small traditional back xeriscape fully shaded garden for spring in New York with a garden path and natural stone paving.
The Dunes
The Dunes
Renovation Angel Interior Design NoosaRenovation Angel Interior Design Noosa
Tropical garden.
Small coastal front formal fully shaded garden for summer in Sunshine Coast with a garden path, concrete paving and a wood fence.
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.
Style and grace
Style and grace
greencube garden and landscape designgreencube garden and landscape design
Blending old with new. Yorkstone bullnose paving, bespoke railings and handrail, Victorian tiles, larch cladding and modern planting. In this small front garden in Greenwich we have used the soft yorkstone to blend with the old london brick of the house contrasting geometric pattern Victorian replica tiles all softened with a simple mix of planting to create a wonderful entrance to this lovely home and an additional basement seating area to catch the late afternoon sun.

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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