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Fully Shaded Garden with Decorative Stones Ideas and Designs

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Stanford Garden
Stanford Garden
Richard KramerRichard Kramer
Golf Course
Golf Course
Blooming VistasBlooming Vistas
Gorgeous modern landscape with clean lines and exquisite detail.
Garden Landscaping in Austin, TX
Garden Landscaping in Austin, TX
YardDocYardDoc
Here is another garden landscape with a different feel and design. It has a very organic feel to it, almost as if Mother Nature created it herself. The low growing plants slightly overhang the pathway, which further enhances the natural tone. The small plants in between the paving stones suggest that this path is very much part of the natural world. This is a very rustic design style and works extremely well when you wish to give parts of your garden less of that man made look.
Mount Pleasant Garden
Mount Pleasant Garden
NaturesqueNaturesque
Front Entry Courtyard
Front Entry Courtyard
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
A ceramic pot is cut in half and mounted to a wall to create a unique container garden in this front entry courtyard.
Richmond Asian Garden
Richmond Asian Garden
Northwest Native Landscapes LLCNorthwest Native Landscapes LLC
This compact, urban backyard was in desperate need of privacy. We created a series of outdoor rooms, privacy screens, and lush plantings all with an Asian-inspired design sense. Elements include a covered outdoor lounge room, sun decks, rock gardens, shade garden, evergreen plant screens, and raised boardwalk to connect the various outdoor spaces. The finished space feels like a true backyard oasis.
East Mountain Drive
East Mountain Drive
Holehouse Construction CompanyHolehouse Construction Company
The Karesansui
The Karesansui
Southern Design & BuildSouthern Design & Build
Patio 1
Patio 1
Glow & Grow LLCGlow & Grow LLC
Our client challenged us with creating a garden for their full-shade narrow patio. The garden needed to survive Phoenix's summer heat while they are gone the entire season.
Sonoma
Sonoma
Urban BotanicsUrban Botanics
Natural Inspired Architectural Landscaping
Natural Inspired Architectural Landscaping
GILL LANDSCAPESGILL LANDSCAPES
Beautiful stone path leading to the exterior service area.
Maine MidCentury Modern
Maine MidCentury Modern
Sustainable Horticultural EnvironmentsSustainable Horticultural Environments
Renovation of the interior Asian courtyard landscape surrounding a water feature and Tabebuia tree.
New Start on the Lake
New Start on the Lake
Oak Hill Farms Landscaping LLCOak Hill Farms Landscaping LLC
Williamsville Perennial Planting
Williamsville Perennial Planting
Menne Garden ArtistryMenne Garden Artistry
Backyard Rain Garden
Backyard Rain Garden
Clement Walsh Landscape Architect, Inc.Clement Walsh Landscape Architect, Inc.
Beside an existing paver patio, a large rain garden filled with shade and water loving Pacific Northwest native plants were installed that the dry stream bed and the lawn drains into. As the native shrubs mature, the fence will be softened and extra privacy will be given from the neighbors. A river rock border encircles the rain garden and it's lined with a steel edging to keep the stone in place. A new paver brick walkway was designed to lead off of the existing patio and to connect with the back yard deck.
Berkeley Shade Garden
Berkeley Shade Garden
Art Garden DesignArt Garden Design
To create privacy and a shade garden sanctuary we used river stone stepping stones, moss rock and ferns. The raised planting bed and boulders to sit and mediate on are surrounded by Japanese maples, tree ferns and fragrant shrubs. This shade garden is magical.
Pirate ship tree house
Pirate ship tree house
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
This pirate ship play structure, built by the homeowner, fits nicely with the rest of the backyard and integrates with the lifestyle of this urban family. Photo by Amy Whitworth Plantings designed by Plan-it Earth Design
Patio 1
Patio 1
Glow & Grow LLCGlow & Grow LLC
Kingston Hillside Gardens
Kingston Hillside Gardens
The Brooklyn Garden Club Inc.The Brooklyn Garden Club Inc.
Nearly completed ' dry creek' constructed to control storm water runoff using a mix of variable sized river rock and a naturalized design model.
East Mountain Drive
East Mountain Drive
Holehouse Construction CompanyHolehouse Construction Company

Fully Shaded Garden with Decorative Stones 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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