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Traditional Fully Shaded Garden Ideas and Designs

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Laara Copley-Smith DesignLaara Copley-Smith Design
Brick & tiled roof out-door pergola building, framed by soft planting.
Design ideas for a traditional back fully shaded garden in Surrey.
Forever Home
Forever Home
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
The woodland strolling garden combines steppers and shredded bark as it winds through the border, pausing at a “story stone”. Planting locations minimize disturbance to existing canopy tree roots and provide privacy within the yard.
Northwest Indiana Marshall Residence
Northwest Indiana Marshall Residence
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping
One-of-a-kind and other very rare plants are around every corner. The view from any angle offers something new and interesting. The property is a constant work in progress as planting beds and landscape installations are in constant ebb and flow.
Spiritual elegance concealing function
Spiritual elegance concealing function
Chase Building GroupChase Building Group
The challenge was to create a sophisticated conservatory, hosting an array of technical functions, yet providing a real connection to the outdoors. A self-sustaining koi pond, motorized windows and shades, fire suppression system, radiant heating and diverse lighting systems were some of the functions cloaked by the sapele wood frame. The simplicity of the Jerusalem stone flooring, bluestone pond coping and marine varnished sapele wood create an understated grace, thereby letting the symbols, shape and feel of the space set the spiritual stage.
North Arlington Residence
North Arlington Residence
Katia Goffin GardensKatia Goffin Gardens
The Entry and Parking Courtyard : The approach to the front of the house leads up the driveway into a spacious cobbled courtyard framed by a series of stone walls , which in turn are surrounded by plantings. The stone walls also allow the formation of a secondary room for entry into the garages. The walls extend the architecture of the house into the garden allowing the house to be grounded to the site and connect to the greater landscape. Photo credit: ROGER FOLEY
Southwest Portland 2
Southwest Portland 2
Scot RagsdaleScot Ragsdale
Small classic back fully shaded garden in Portland.
Pocket Garden
Pocket Garden
James R. Salomon PhotographyJames R. Salomon Photography
James R. Salomon Photography
Inspiration for a classic back fully shaded garden in Portland Maine with a garden path.
Family Pool
Family Pool
Woodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLCWoodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLC
Photo of a traditional back fully shaded garden in Manchester.
Back Yard Shade Garden
Back Yard Shade Garden
Donna Lynn - Landscape DesignerDonna Lynn - Landscape Designer
lynnlandscapedesign.com - Back yard shade garden using classic garden favorites, including Hydrangea, Heliotrope and Ajuga. A path from the pergola leads to a tennis court behind the trees. Working with the arborist employed to maintain the oaks on the 4 acre property, care was taken to plant and irrigate in such a way as to protect the mature trees.
Windsor Companies
Windsor Companies
Windsor CompaniesWindsor Companies
The entire grounds of this Lake Minnetonka home was renovated as part of a major home remodel. The orientation of the entrance was improved to better align automobile traffic. The new permeable driveway is built of recycled clay bricks placed on gravel. The remainder of the front yard is organized by soft lawn spaces and large Birch trees. The entrance to the home is accentuated by masses of annual flowers that frame the bluestone steps. On the lake side of the home a secluded, private patio offers refuge from the more publicly viewed backyard. This project earned Windsor Companies a Grand Honor award and Judge's Choice by the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association. Photos by Paul Crosby.
Stanford Garden
Stanford Garden
Richard KramerRichard Kramer
Design ideas for a traditional back fully shaded garden in San Francisco with a water feature and decorative stones.
Brookhaven Garden & Pool
Brookhaven Garden & Pool
Howard Design StudioHoward Design Studio
A pool and garden developed on a narrow deep lot. Photogaphy: Philip Spears.
Photo of a medium sized traditional side fully shaded garden in Atlanta.
container gardening
container gardening
City Garden CompanyCity Garden Company
Small classic courtyard fully shaded garden for summer in Atlanta with a potted garden.
Tranquil Garden Nooks
Tranquil Garden Nooks
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping
Thanks to Houzz for showcasing our work in one of their articles it gave us a great idea for a project. Nooks. Places to get away from it all, enjoy the out doors, peace, and quiet. This nook is one of our favorites here at Smalls. What a quaint little area to have a conversation with a friend.
English Jewel Box
English Jewel Box
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
A rich traditional garden flanking the asphalt driveway, ending in a drive court detailed with a cushwa brick medallion inlay. The drive is curbed with the same brick. The gardens are filled with 'Tina' crabapple, Hydrangea, boxwood, and Pachysandra ground cover. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan
Flagstone Patio and Wood Pergola
Flagstone Patio and Wood Pergola
James Martin AssociatesJames Martin Associates
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Bluestone Naperville
Bluestone Naperville
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
The outdoor kitchen, dining area and upper level deck are all in a singular rhythm surrounded by beds of ground cover and perennials woven into the landscape.
Staudenbeet im Schatten
Staudenbeet im Schatten
Grünes HerzstückGrünes Herzstück
Nach einem Jahr im daurauffolgenden Sommer
Small traditional front fully shaded garden for summer in Munich with natural stone paving.
Napa Ranch Residence
Napa Ranch Residence
Stonelace DesignsStonelace Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized classic side fully shaded garden in Other with natural stone paving.
English Gardens
English Gardens
English Gardens And Designs LLCEnglish Gardens And Designs LLC
Inspiration for a large traditional back formal fully shaded garden in New York.

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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