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Mill Valley Hillside
Mill Valley Hillside
The Land CollaborativeThe Land Collaborative
TLC
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Our Portfolio
SoCal Concepts, Inc.SoCal Concepts, Inc.
Rustic Landscape
Rustic Landscape
A Pond for the Front Entry
A Pond for the Front Entry
Mary Kirk Menefee, Landscape DesignerMary Kirk Menefee, Landscape Designer
After two years of careful gardening by the homeowner, the garden has grown lush. Designed by Mary Kirk Menefee; installed by Merrifield Garden Center. Photo: Mary Kirk Menefee
Suburban Oasis
Suburban Oasis
Princeton Design CollaborativePrinceton Design Collaborative
Jeffrey Edward Tryon
Custom Wood Work
Custom Wood Work
Erwin custom wood worksErwin custom wood works
Lounge
Lounge
Rose Brady Keane Landscape ArchitectureRose Brady Keane Landscape Architecture
A shady backyard area was transformed into a dining and lounging space with veggie boxes and a bamboo border for privacy.
Doylestown Pa
Doylestown Pa
Earth Work DesignEarth Work Design
A fantastic outdoor entertaining area next to the spring house on this beautiful historic Doylestown property. Boulder walls and steps were used to fix the grade and a bluestone patio makes a great area for a fire pit and entertaining. Nick Pugliese
Finished Interlock Projects
Finished Interlock Projects
Life Long LandscapingLife Long Landscaping
These apartments were in need of some color and life. We added this raised planter bed and added a variety of plants that would suit the surrounding landscape.
Butterfly Walkway
Butterfly Walkway
South Coast LandscapeSouth Coast Landscape
A shade garden with butterfly friendly plants and low water use ground covers. © 2015 South Coast Landscape
Outdoor Dining Room
Outdoor Dining Room
Mary Kirk Menefee, Landscape DesignerMary Kirk Menefee, Landscape Designer
Details like the cast stone lion and the terracotta pots from the clients' personal collection keep the space balanced between formality and personality. Designed by Mary Kirk Menefee; installed and styled by Merrifield Garden Center. Photo: Mary Kirk Menefee
Emerald Tucson
Emerald Tucson
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
One of the cleanest trees available, a young mastic tree stands as a focal point a the end of the narrow courtyard. Photos by Meagan Hancock
Transitional Stone Path - Mequon
Transitional Stone Path - Mequon
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A lannon stone path originating at the garage leads you through the shade garden and into the backyard. Westhauser Photography
Earls Court Oasis
Earls Court Oasis
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
An inner city oasis with enchanting planting using a tapestry of textures, shades of green and architectural forms to evoke the tropics of Australia. Here, ferns and geraniums spill over the granite plank paving.
Coastal front garden Dover Heights NSW
Coastal front garden Dover Heights NSW
Vogue & Vine - Landscape Designers SydneyVogue & Vine - Landscape Designers Sydney
Coastal front garden in Eastern Suburbs Sydney. Using coastal plants and Sydney Sandstone rocks, we created a soft coastal landscape that had a designers touch but still a natural feel
RESTYLING GIARDINO Marisa & Roberto
RESTYLING GIARDINO Marisa & Roberto
I.D. Alessandro RoncatoI.D. Alessandro Roncato
Designed by ID Alessandro Roncato
Bare Foot Family Foodscape
Bare Foot Family Foodscape
Christian Douglas Design, Inc.Christian Douglas Design, Inc.
Shade Garden mid Spring (low maintenance)
Shade Garden mid Spring (low maintenance)
Nature's DesignsNature's Designs
Shade Garden designed and installed by Nature's Designs
Backyard Landscapes
Backyard Landscapes
Great Goats Landscaping, Inc.Great Goats Landscaping, Inc.
The Feed Store Restaurant greenhouse
The Feed Store Restaurant greenhouse
W Garett Carlson, ASLAW Garett Carlson, ASLA

Affordable 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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