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Contemporary Fully Shaded Garden Ideas and Designs

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Portland Modern Tudor Landscape
Portland Modern Tudor Landscape
risa boyer architecturerisa boyer architecture
Greenwich, London
Greenwich, London
Alex Rainford-Roberts Garden & Landscape DesignAlex Rainford-Roberts Garden & Landscape Design
Mindy
Mindy
Horvath LandscapesHorvath Landscapes
Front Walkway and Steps with Pillars and Walls. Steps created from custom cut natural stone. Walkway and borders installed using India stone slate grey and black.
Front Landscapes: Flowering Entry Gardens
Front Landscapes: Flowering Entry Gardens
Maria von Brincken Landscape Garden DesignMaria von Brincken Landscape Garden Design
Maria von Brincken
Shady garden in Hillcrest
Shady garden in Hillcrest
Nancy Melcher Landscape DesignNancy Melcher Landscape Design
Contemporary garden
Contemporary garden
Living Gardens Landscape DesignLiving Gardens Landscape Design
Contemporary courtyard garden
Hudson, NY
Hudson, NY
Philippe Soule Landscape DesignPhilippe Soule Landscape Design
Plant Designs
Plant Designs
Spaces Landscape ArchitectureSpaces Landscape Architecture
Pasadena
Pasadena
EPTDESIGNEPTDESIGN
Jack Coyier
Front Landscaping - Aurora
Front Landscaping - Aurora
Horvath LandscapesHorvath Landscapes
Plutadesigns
Sausalito Patio Remodel With Natural Stone and Built in Grill/BBQ and Fence
Sausalito Patio Remodel With Natural Stone and Built in Grill/BBQ and Fence
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
The compact front landscape of this Sausaltio home underwent a major transformation. Much of the failing concrete retaining walls were removed to gain more patio space. Ledger stone veneer was installed on existing walls. A new built-in BBQ/grill with full range bluestone for counter tops, patio floor and stairs. I also designed a contemporary, stepped, horizontal redwood fence along both sides of the sloped driveway. Low water plantings including low light succulents were included in this contemporary facelift. Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
brick & stone patio with children's garden
brick & stone patio with children's garden
City Garden CompanyCity Garden Company
A fun, inviting and low-maintenance outdoor living space for both adults and children to enjoy, in Watkinsville, GA. Patio with gas-fueled outdoor fireplace and deck, designed to work a variety of elements into a small parcel of backyard and to allow for access from the 2nd floor kitchen of this home in Watkinsville, GA. As the clients' wish list also included an outdoor kitchen, the necessary gas and drainage fittings were built into the destined spot, ready for the future addition of a grill and sink. The brick for the walls and fireplace was carefully selected to match the house, while completing the Oklahoma flagstone patio floor and stone cap. All stone and brick was hand-cut and laid by the City Garden Co install team. Plants and trees were added as a second phase to fit in with budget and optimal planting season. ZoomWorks
Hampstead walled garden
Hampstead walled garden
Peter Reader LandscapesPeter Reader Landscapes
Jura grey limestone pavers detailing, sitting in slate shale.
Whitechapel
Whitechapel
Hannah Stanton LandscapesHannah Stanton Landscapes
A small walled garden, designed for a party loving family in Whitechapel. The property has been recently renovated and extended. Floor to ceiling windows face out from the kitchen into the garden - whilst an oriel window from the snug provides a more intimate view to the outside. Five storey buildings tower above the garden making the space not only dark but very over looked.
4'x4' paver patio
4'x4' paver patio
Symbiotic Landscape, LLC.Symbiotic Landscape, LLC.
Berkeley Home
Berkeley Home
Charles Debbas ArchitectureCharles Debbas Architecture
Backyard Oasis
Backyard Oasis
Wright Landscape Services IncWright Landscape Services Inc
Walkway leading into backyard oasis, Trafalgar paver laid in random pattern edged by mixed river stone for low maintenance.
Compact Urban Patio
Compact Urban Patio
Erin Lau Landscape Design- SeattleErin Lau Landscape Design- Seattle
Suzy Bichl, photography
Coastal Garden
Coastal Garden
Outerspace Creative LandscapingOuterspace Creative Landscaping
Terrey Maufe
The Little Glass House
The Little Glass House
edb designsedb designs
Elizabeth Burns

Contemporary Fully Shaded Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary front garden design.

How should I design my contemporary 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 contemporary 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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