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Fully Shaded Garden with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Folsom Front Makeover
Folsom Front Makeover
Luxury Outdoor Living, Inc.Luxury Outdoor Living, Inc.
A once over grown front yard received a much deserved makeover resulting in an inviting walkway and sitting area near a water feature. The complete project was implemented by Professional Image Landscaping, Inc.
Garden pond waterfall and koi pond
Garden pond waterfall and koi pond
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
This garden pond and waterfall is a koi pond. The pond is partially under the sun room. The backyard garden pond design is by Matthew GIampietro of Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc.
Mid-Century Modern Backyard
Mid-Century Modern Backyard
UserUser
This is a small in-town backyard designed to have a mid-century modern look. The stepping stones are poured concrete. The turf is artificial, as is the the green vine material in the fence panels. The slit in the white stucco wall is a spillway for a waterfall, which empties into the pond below and then recirculates. An elevated concrete patio is behind the waterfall. The original design was by Eric King but this design was modified and built by Botanica Atlanta.
Project Four
Project Four
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
Large disappearing fountain with sand stone surround
Koi Pond
Koi Pond
Studio BracketStudio Bracket
Coconut Grove Miami Project
Coconut Grove Miami Project
Hagan Binder DesignHagan Binder Design
Asian Themed Garden (Palo Alto, CA)
Asian Themed Garden (Palo Alto, CA)
Modern Landscaping, Inc.Modern Landscaping, Inc.
A formidable pallet of Asian style plant species along with traditional bamboo construction and meandering stone and gravel pathways.
North Redondo Beach
North Redondo Beach
Sandi Fields Landscape DesignSandi Fields Landscape Design
Sandi Fields
Arlington Garden with Two Ponds
Arlington Garden with Two Ponds
Tom Mannion Landscape Design, Inc.Tom Mannion Landscape Design, Inc.
The spiral water fall is also a biological filter. A layer of small stones fills the spiral almost to the top and as water passes over the stones, beneficial bacteria remove nutrients reducing algae blooms. Roger Foley Photography, All Rights Reserved
Bluestone Patio
Bluestone Patio
James Martin AssociatesJames Martin Associates
Request Free Quote The JMA bluestone patio sits outside our conference room waiting as an outdoor retreat from the busy dealings inside, much like a home’s patio can help calm the tensions of a busy day. Visually this patio even offers relief: a fountain and reflective pool spark interest yet hypnotize with the sight and symphony of splashing water and dancing light.
Shady Chic
Shady Chic
UserUser
Maria Papoutsis
The Front Door / Dwayne Carruth
The Front Door / Dwayne Carruth
The Front Door / Dwayne CarruthThe Front Door / Dwayne Carruth
courtyard with tiled pool and tropical landscaping
The Abe Woodlands
The Abe Woodlands
Dargan Landscape ArchitectsDargan Landscape Architects
Can you hear the birds and the rustling leaves? We love technology but wish that instead of viewing these photos, it would be neat to teleport you there. A landscape is not just about what you want, it's about the an experience of all the senses. Just don't taste the bricks-trust us.
Fountain redesign
Fountain redesign
ForeverLawn of the CarolinasForeverLawn of the Carolinas
ForeverLawn installed over AirGrid 2 to allow for flow of water under synthetic turf.
Pocket Garden
Pocket Garden
Charles C Hugo Landscape DesignCharles C Hugo Landscape Design
rob karosis
Italian Garden Design Estates
Italian Garden Design Estates
Lanson B. Jones & Co, Inc.Lanson B. Jones & Co, Inc.
Orlando Florida Poolside Landscape
Orlando Florida Poolside Landscape
Earthwise Horticultural ServicesEarthwise Horticultural Services
Scott Simpson Backyard pathway leading to pool using natural stones and low maintenance grass. Matching water fountain near the screen enclosure provides insulation from surrounding traffic noise. Lighting completed to provide evening accent.
Folsom Front Makeover
Folsom Front Makeover
Luxury Outdoor Living, Inc.Luxury Outdoor Living, Inc.
Paradise Retreat
Paradise Retreat
Studio LandscapeStudio Landscape
'A peak into' this garden framed by native oak trees and olives reveals a formal setting of pool and spa with an integrated Antique French limestone fountain. Moroccan lanterns bedeck the limestone spa coping.
Oasis Garden
Oasis Garden
Barbara Hilty Landscape Design LLCBarbara Hilty Landscape Design LLC
Barbara Hilty, APLD

Fully Shaded Garden with a Water Feature 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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