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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 left side of this outdoor living space which features a refurbished fountain. The client had this fountain laying in the corner of the courtyard, broken and forgotten. We had a specialist restore it and give it the patina that creates the sort of character you would expect from a New Orleans style courtyard. Again, this is a very small area that was unused and is now a permanent and regular part of this client's daily living.
Creating Space
Creating Space
True Scape DesignTrue Scape Design
Small modern back xeriscape fully shaded garden in Seattle with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Neighborhood Waterfall
Neighborhood Waterfall
Natural Bridges LandscapingNatural Bridges Landscaping
Light up the waterfall and listen to the water flow over the rocks. It's like living in a neighborhood park!
Design ideas for a small contemporary front formal fully shaded garden in San Francisco with a pond and natural stone paving.
Japanese Garden Milwaukee
Japanese Garden Milwaukee
Landcrafters - Michael A. Manke, ASLALandcrafters - Michael A. Manke, ASLA
Raked gravel garden, Japanese Garden. Bamboo Fence
Photo of a small world-inspired back fully shaded garden for summer in Milwaukee with an outdoor sport court and gravel.
Shady perennial garden
Shady perennial garden
Alpine Design & PlanningAlpine Design & Planning
Lush perennial plantings surround bear sculpture at front entry
Design ideas for a small world-inspired front fully shaded garden in Denver with a garden path and concrete paving.
Boston Courtyard
Boston Courtyard
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
View from inside to the bluestone terrace. Photo by Pete Cadieux
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard fully shaded garden in Boston with natural stone paving and a fire feature.
Soft modern
Soft modern
Happy GardensHappy Gardens
Soft modern landscaping
Inspiration for a small modern side xeriscape fully shaded garden in Dallas with a water feature and concrete paving.
Plant Filled Hackney Garden
Plant Filled Hackney Garden
Jane Ashley Garden DesignJane Ashley Garden Design
Plant-filled hackney garden with raised beds, two seating areas - one at each end of the garden - and a swath of colourful planting in between. The patios, path and raised beds are made from brick to tone with the house.
Limestone Fountain
Limestone Fountain
PlantersPlanters
Photo of a small classic back fully shaded garden in Atlanta with a water feature and natural stone paving.
A Residence Lake Oswego
A Residence Lake Oswego
Ross NW WatergardensRoss NW Watergardens
A dry creek anchored by boulders and flanked by mass plantings of liriope and pachysandra. Pictures by Ben Bowen of Ross NW Watergardens
Inspiration for a small world-inspired front fully shaded garden in Portland.
Clean-lined Color
Clean-lined Color
UserUser
Lovely, clean-lined landscape by Pamela Crawford featuring lots of crotons, containers, Mexican beach pebbles, and landscape color. See over 2000 photos of Pamela's work at pamela-crawford.com.
NY Plantings Garden Designers and Landsape Cointractors mount flower boxes to lt
NY Plantings Garden Designers and Landsape Cointractors mount flower boxes to lt
New York Plantings Garden DesignNew York Plantings Garden Design
New York Plantings Garden Designers and Landscape contractors NYC have come up with a great hardscape garden idea to brighten the dull alley like space by typicl NYC townhouse rear entrances. The planter boxes can be seen from windows inviting people ouside to the garden and also creates pretty color instead of looking at a fence or wall outside the kitchen.
Summertime garden dining
Summertime garden dining
West Winds Nursery LLCWest Winds Nursery LLC
The side entrance to the garden has colorful container gardens featuring great floral and foliage plantings.
Design ideas for a small classic back fully shaded garden for summer in DC Metro with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Ravenna Bungalow
Ravenna Bungalow
Hayes Landscape Design ServicesHayes Landscape Design Services
Design ideas for a small classic back fully shaded pergola for autumn in Seattle with concrete paving and a wood fence.
Barbecue area and built-in storage
Barbecue area and built-in storage
Earth Designs Garden and Build London and EssexEarth Designs Garden and Build London and Essex
Built-in cedar-clad storage in a tiny courtyard garden in urban London. The backdrop to the barbecue area and topped with a living roof stuffed with ferns and foliage, with a copper trim.
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.
作為感を極力感じさせない苔張り。自然に習う植え付けを。
作為感を極力感じさせない苔張り。自然に習う植え付けを。
造園・庭造り専門店【新美園】造園・庭造り専門店【新美園】
手水鉢周りの苔張りは作為的に見えない様、築山も最低限に、むしろ平面に近い角度で石組み側へ緩やかに上っていきます。自然に時間を掛けて広がった様に見せる為、自然に習った雰囲気を付ける事が大切です。
Design ideas for a small world-inspired courtyard fully shaded garden for winter in Tokyo.
Cobble Hill Brownstone
Cobble Hill Brownstone
LQ SHOPLQ SHOP
photo credit: Sebastian Bach
Photo of a small modern back fully shaded garden in New York with an outdoor sport court and natural stone paving.
Gardens and Planting Design
Gardens and Planting Design
Susan Cohan GardensSusan Cohan Gardens
Container planting and roses
Small traditional side fully shaded garden in New York 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.

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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