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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.
Corner Fountain
Corner Fountain
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
One of our more reputable achievements in recent years was a project in River Oaks that involved replacing a fountain that stood in the corner of the large brick wall. While only one of many elements that we added, this new corner fountain played a significant role in transforming the entire landscape. It introduced a new, more symmetrical geometry to the yard, and it helped provide a more noticeable, complimentary color contrast to that of the brick wall behind it. The existing corner fountain was a very old three-tiered fountain structure that was common several decades ago. This is the type of fountain you almost always see in old movies. In a way it projects a certain sentimentalism about simpler, more absolutist times. However, its power as a symbol fails to convey feeling beyond simple nostalgia, and because of this its use in landscaping has long since become cliché. The old corner fountain had many problems on a functional level as well. It had started rusting out several years past and was now constantly malfunctioning. This was primarily because the fountain pump had been installed underwater and had started to rust out. The lighting fixtures had begun to rust out as well, and the leakage that resulted caused them to intermittently fail. There was also a problem of too much space between the fountain walls and the brick wall around the home. Weeds and excessive vegetation had overgrown the back of the fountain, and they were beginning to overshadow a good portion of its structure. The time had come for a significant change. We therefore replaced not only the original corner fountain, but we also developed an entirely new fountain design. The new structure was shaped like rectangle whose right angles closely mirrored those of the wall behind it. The vertical walls of new fountain itself were made to slope upward on either side in a slight, inverted arc that leveled off at the top and intersected in the corner. To create a decorative color contrast, we covered most of the bricks in the front, as well as the limestone walls in the back, with a travertine coping. This gave the entire structure a soft cream color that proved a perfect complement to the red brick of the wall. Then, on both vertical walls, we installed three water spouts each and installed new fountain lights to illuminate the water from below as it fell into the basin. To add to the mystique of this experience, we also fitted the new corner fountain with a remote pump and an external filtration system that allowed it to run silently, leaving only the water itself to be heard. This also had the practical benefit of preserving the pump itself from the rust that had destroyed the original one. Of course, right angles create very sharp focal points that can often clash with other elements of a landscape. In order to alleviate this and create a sense of harmony and blended aesthetic, we planted several new types of vegetation around our corner fountain. We used dwarf monkey grass and Ardesia to create ground cover. Both species do very well in shady areas, and Ardesia also offers the added benefit of erosion control and a nice green color to further compliment the colors of the wall and the fountain. To add an enhanced vertical element to the scene, we planted a Japanese maple beside the corner fountain. This is a wonderful tree to use in landscaping because it provides both ideal proportions and color. It has burgundy leaves that provide a great deal of shade, but it never gets too tall. Because this property was so large, it was actually landscaped with two separate patio areas in the yard. Since each patio faced either one side of the corner fountain or the other, the illuminated waterspouts dancing against a limestone backdrop became the natural focal point that drew the eye toward itself as the center of attention regardless of one’s position in the yard.
Front Drive
Front Drive
Gee Farnsworth DesignsGee Farnsworth Designs
A new entrance was added to give ability to drive in and out. The lawn was replaced and a semi-circular border edged with box hedging and planted with 3 multi-stemmed Birches gives some privacy from the road and adds interest. The trees are up-lit with solar powered spotlights.
Contemporary garden
Contemporary garden
Living Gardens Landscape DesignLiving Gardens Landscape Design
Contemporary courtyard garden
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard fully shaded garden in Orange County with concrete paving.
Chesterton, Indiana shaded landscape garden
Chesterton, Indiana shaded landscape garden
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping
Small traditional back fully shaded garden for spring in Chicago.
Shade Garden
Shade Garden
A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLCA J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC
Lovely seating area to be enjoyed throughout the day. The sunken area surrounded by a clump bamboo grove and Cedar fence makes for a lovely private area.
Naturalistic Planting
Naturalistic Planting
Through The Garden, Inc.Through The Garden, Inc.
Here, we planted succulents between large stepping stones to add color and soft texture to a walkway. The area surrounding the walkway was also planted with succulents, perennials, and grasses. This combined with the stone used creates a naturalistic environment.
Twin Pines Cottage
Twin Pines Cottage
The Rauland Agency, Inc.The Rauland Agency, Inc.
Victorian-inspired gazebo with hydrangeas, flowering vines and hanging baskets highlighted by wood mulch and flagstone rest under towering trees
Photo of a small nautical back formal fully shaded garden for summer in Milwaukee with mulch.
Front Landscapes: Flowering Entry Gardens
Front Landscapes: Flowering Entry Gardens
Maria von Brincken Landscape Garden DesignMaria von Brincken Landscape Garden Design
Maria von Brincken
Inspiration for a small classic front fully shaded garden for summer in Boston with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Hudson, NY
Hudson, NY
Philippe Soule Landscape DesignPhilippe Soule Landscape Design
Raised rock garden to bring up the garden to the view front the terrace.
Small contemporary back fully shaded garden for spring in New York with gravel.
Central Gardens
Central Gardens
Gurley's Azalea GardenGurley's Azalea Garden
Gurley's Azalea Garden
Photo of a small classic side fully shaded garden fence for spring in Nashville with natural stone paving.
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.
Office on the Water
Office on the Water
FallingWater ScapesFallingWater Scapes
Small rustic front formal fully shaded garden for summer in Boston with a pond.
Windsor Heights
Windsor Heights
Hunt Yen Consultants Ltd - Garden DesignHunt Yen Consultants Ltd - Garden Design
Photo of a small world-inspired back formal fully shaded garden for summer in Hong Kong with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Townhouse Courtyards
Townhouse Courtyards
P. Trisler StudioP. Trisler Studio
Bluestone pads in Pink Crushed Granite lead to a deck off the breakfast nook. Just enough space for a morning cup of coffee.
Small classic courtyard fully shaded garden in New Orleans with natural stone paving.
A winter retreat in Jupiter
A winter retreat in Jupiter
Studio SproutStudio Sprout
Gabriela Fojt
Inspiration for a small world-inspired side fully shaded garden in Miami with natural stone paving.

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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