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Traditional Fully Shaded Garden Ideas and Designs

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English Jewel Box
English Jewel Box
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
A view through the garden rooms, a gravel path leads through to the many spaces. The path is lined with cushwa brick outlining the spaces. Terra cotta containers are filled with boxwood and petunia; pachysandra and bugleweed ground cover fill the flanking and center beds. A cast iron bench offers an opportunity to sit and enjoy the space, with the fountain creating a pleasant sound. The wall is graced with two standard form lilacs. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan
Spring Lake 3
Spring Lake 3
Down to Earth Landscaping, Inc.Down to Earth Landscaping, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front driveway fully shaded garden for summer in New York with a garden path and concrete paving.
Naperville 40' English Arbor & Flagstone Pathway
Naperville 40' English Arbor & Flagstone Pathway
MILLER + MILLER Architectural PhotographyMILLER + MILLER Architectural Photography
Miller + Miller Real Estate A must see luxury house less than 3 miles from Downtown Naperville. Private and secluded home on a spectacular wooded lot that borders a 14-acre forest preserve. The front patio features perennials, a mahogany stream bridge, 2 mahogany pond decks overlooking koi ponds, waterfalls and 40′ English Arbor. 40′ English Arbor with Wisteria, Clematis, & Akebia. More than 75 trees on the property, along driveway & several ornamentals. Woodland garden with abundant daffodils, scylla, redbuds, columbine, bleeding hearts & lily of the valley. Kitchen garden.
Quarton Garden
Quarton Garden
Zaremba & CompanyZaremba & Company
Photo by George Dzahristos
Photo of a classic fully shaded garden in Detroit.
Colorful Pots
Colorful Pots
Casa Smith Designs, LLCCasa Smith Designs, LLC
Winter protection for pots. A question most people ask is what do they do with their pots in winter. If you have terracotta pots you need to make sure they are frost proof. Frost proof means that the clay used has been fired at a higher temperature and won't crack or freeze. Tender plants will need winter protection and some may need to be brought into a warm place but other plants are quite happy outside in pots as long as they are sheltered out of strong winds and frost. Cover with horticultural fleece for protection.
LaGrange Landscape
LaGrange Landscape
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Inspiration for a large classic back fully shaded garden for summer in Chicago with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Barrington Landscape-Cedar Screen Panels
Barrington Landscape-Cedar Screen Panels
Bradford Associates, LLCBradford Associates, LLC
Cedar screen panels add privacy from nearby neighbors and create a backdrop for plantings.
Photo of a medium sized classic side private fully shaded garden for summer in Providence with natural stone paving.
Garden Features
Garden Features
DTR Associates, Inc.DTR Associates, Inc.
Traditional fully shaded garden in Cleveland with a garden path.
Arbors
Arbors
Viking FenceViking Fence
This is an example of a medium sized classic front fully shaded garden for spring in Dallas with concrete paving.
My Work
My Work
Paramount FencingParamount Fencing
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back fully shaded garden in Philadelphia with a garden path.
New Project 1
New Project 1
Gaia GardensGaia Gardens
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back formal fully shaded garden for spring in New York.
Summer Planters and Container Plantings
Summer Planters and Container Plantings
KMS Gardens and DesignKMS Gardens and Design
A low bowl on an entry wall is planted with colorful summer annuals.
Small classic front fully shaded garden for summer in Chicago with a potted garden.
Street Entrance
Street Entrance
Gates Doors & IronworksGates Doors & Ironworks
Photo of a medium sized traditional front fully shaded garden in Los Angeles with natural stone paving.
Bed-Stuy Backyard Garden I
Bed-Stuy Backyard Garden I
Staghorn NYCStaghorn NYC
Staghorn NYC designed and installed this townhouse backyard garden for a young family in Brooklyn. The clients requested a pea gravel patio for it's casual style and great drainage properties and a palette of mostly native plants. River birch trees anchor the back of the yard and provide dappled shade, and lush border plantings give color and interest during all four seasons.
Woodland shade border, Lexington MA
Woodland shade border, Lexington MA
Cultivar, Inc.Cultivar, Inc.
L. McGrath
This is an example of a medium sized classic sloped fully shaded garden for spring in Boston.
Cottage Charm
Cottage Charm
Green View LandscapingGreen View Landscaping
Green View
Classic back fully shaded garden in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Elegant Northwest Natural Hillside Garden
Elegant Northwest Natural Hillside Garden
Landscape Design in a DayLandscape Design in a Day
Landscape Design in a Day
Inspiration for a large traditional back fully shaded garden for summer in Portland with natural stone paving.
The Settings Hillside
The Settings Hillside
Gardens for LivingGardens for Living
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional sloped fully shaded garden for summer in Charlotte with a fire feature and gravel.
Project Gallery
Project Gallery
Bristol County Sealing CompanyBristol County Sealing Company
This is an example of a traditional front driveway fully shaded garden in Providence with concrete paving.
Courtyard Entrance
Courtyard Entrance
Forte Building Group, LLCForte Building Group, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized classic courtyard fully shaded garden in Nashville with a garden path and concrete paving.

Traditional Fully Shaded Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional front garden design.

How should I design my traditional 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 traditional 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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