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Garden Entry
Garden Entry
Abbott BuildersAbbott Builders
Featured in CT homes magazine. Design by Elice Landscapes and Nursery
Design ideas for a small rustic back fully shaded garden in New York with a garden path and concrete paving.
Ipe Deck, trellis with planter and bench
Ipe Deck, trellis with planter and bench
Lifestyle Landscapes, IncLifestyle Landscapes, Inc
Inviting custom deck, bench, and screen off of the indoor living space of this Kirkland home.
Photo of a small modern side fully shaded garden in Seattle.
Pocket Garden
Pocket Garden
Charles C Hugo Landscape DesignCharles C Hugo Landscape Design
rob karosis
Inspiration for a small traditional back fully shaded garden for winter in Portland Maine with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Outdoor sitting areas
Outdoor sitting areas
Maria Hickey & Associates LandscapesMaria Hickey & Associates Landscapes
We specialize in creating beautiful planter combinations
Inspiration for a small classic back fully shaded garden for summer in Boston with natural stone paving.
Vinyl Gate With Section
Vinyl Gate With Section
LA FENCE CRAFTLA FENCE CRAFT
This is an example of a small classic side fully shaded garden for summer in Los Angeles with concrete paving.
Small Townhouse Modern Outdoor Entertainment Space
Small Townhouse Modern Outdoor Entertainment Space
A Small Green SpaceA Small Green Space
Megan Maloy
This is an example of a small contemporary back fully shaded garden for spring in New York with an outdoor sport court and mulch.
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.
Sidewalk/front fence and gate
Sidewalk/front fence and gate
Dorthy Pautz Landscape ArchitectDorthy Pautz Landscape Architect
The design for the new custom stepped redwood fence and gate incorporated a narrow trellis top for Akebia vines. The horizontal slats are expressed with a modern reveal but there are no gaps, for privacy. The topiary trees are Majestic Beauty Hawthorns, which will quickly bulk up in height and spread and create even more privacy from neighboring houses. The narrow sidewalk planter has Liriope, Biokovo Geraniums and Ajuga
Orlando Florida Poolside Landscape
Orlando Florida Poolside Landscape
Earthwise Horticultural ServicesEarthwise Horticultural Services
Scott Simpson Backyard pathway leading to pool using natural stones and low maintenance grass. Matching water fountain near the screen enclosure provides insulation from surrounding traffic noise. Lighting completed to provide evening accent.
Decks
Decks
California NaturescapingCalifornia Naturescaping
Photo of a small side xeriscape fully shaded garden in San Diego with concrete paving.
Atlantic Beach, Fl
Atlantic Beach, Fl
Cynthia Burns Landscape DesignCynthia Burns Landscape Design
Photos by Celeste Burns Photography
This is an example of a small coastal back fully shaded garden in Jacksonville with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Landscaping
Landscaping
Good Earth Water GardensGood Earth Water Gardens
This stack stone wall and dry creek bed creates visual interest and functionality for a down spout drain in this large mulch bed.
Inspiration for a small rustic side fully shaded garden for summer in Kansas City with an outdoor sport court, mulch and a garden path.
Lincoln Park Single-Family with Courtyard
Lincoln Park Single-Family with Courtyard
Calafia DesignCalafia Design
Katy Sheppard - New gate sets the tone.
Small classic courtyard fully shaded garden for spring in Chicago with natural stone paving.
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!
#1 Prayer Garden, quiet place to sit
#1 Prayer Garden, quiet place to sit
Home & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLAHome & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLA
We added matching stepping stones to create a mini patio by the hand carved bear bench. Utilizing mazus between these stepping stones created a nice contrast to the mini mondo used on the side. These plants and others were chosen to be tolerant of owner's small dogs. The one exception is the fragrant daphne planted behind the bench where it is protected. Various miniature bulbs in the area provide additional fragrance and color. Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.
East Sac drainage solutions
East Sac drainage solutions
Genesis LandscapesGenesis Landscapes
AFTER
Design ideas for a small contemporary back xeriscape and private fully shaded garden in Sacramento.
Creating our own small courtyard knot garden
Creating our own small courtyard knot garden
Joanne Alderson DesignJoanne Alderson Design
This is the finished courtyard taken through the window of our green oak extension. The parterre/knot garden is very simple & pleached hornbeam trees give added privacy from the neighbouring property
Eastbourne Seaside Garden
Eastbourne Seaside Garden
Capability ChrisCapability Chris
Eastbourne, Sovereign Harbour garden, night, pathway
Design ideas for a small nautical fully shaded garden in Sussex with gravel.
Thigpen Residence
Thigpen Residence
Chris Corbett DesignChris Corbett Design
Neil Michael - Axiom Photography
Photo of a small modern courtyard fully shaded garden in Sacramento with an outdoor sport court and decking.
Shade terrace garden
Shade terrace garden
A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLCA J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC
A recessed seating area surrounded by shade plants and clump bamboo. The sectional faces a copper fire pit and steel sculpture. This area is complete with landscape lighting for the evening.

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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