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Woodland Heights House
Woodland Heights House
Patrick Farley ArchitectPatrick Farley Architect
Unique Landscapes
Unique Landscapes
Rescue Landscape and IrrigationRescue Landscape and Irrigation
Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor Spaces
Three C's LandscapingThree C's Landscaping
Ground Rules Landscapes Portfolio
Ground Rules Landscapes Portfolio
Ground Rules LandscapesGround Rules Landscapes
Dry Stacked Walls
Dry Stacked Walls
Kingstowne Lawn & LandscapeKingstowne Lawn & Landscape
Dry stacked retaining walls are being used to terrace this front yard. We installed a paver front walkway as well through the new shade tolerant landscape plantings.
Backyard Retreat
Backyard Retreat
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Landscape Design At any hour, the gardens wait to be enjoyed—whether peering into them from the home, or enjoying one of their amenities. The floor plan and yard provide a comprehensive setting for making many lasting memories at this Forever Home.
The Driveway's Rock Bands Are Bird Baths
The Driveway's Rock Bands Are Bird Baths
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
The rock bands traversing the sloped drive do more than direct rainfall into the garden where it can fuel growth and resilience. They offer shallow, fresh water for pollinators and birds. On rainy days, they dance with feathered friends.
Ultra Modern Industrial Home Shows Off Unique Character
Ultra Modern Industrial Home Shows Off Unique Character
Garden of Ease Landscaping & DesignGarden of Ease Landscaping & Design
Set in wine country's chic little town of Healdsburg, this new home shows off sharp modern industrial flavors, using unique features like this stream bed made from river rock. Making use of strategic greenery, mixed ground cover options, and incorporating strong notable features, this landscaping shows off the owner’s need for stylish yet minimalist installations.
Los Altos Craftsman Style Garden
Los Altos Craftsman Style Garden
Confidence Landscaping, Inc.Confidence Landscaping, Inc.
Beards Creek Residence
Beards Creek Residence
McHale Landscape Design, Inc.McHale Landscape Design, Inc.
Dynamic statuary adds interest to the landscape.
Shade Garden
Shade Garden
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
Custom Contemporary Picket Fence
Custom Contemporary Picket Fence
Riverside FenceRiverside Fence
African Safari House
African Safari House
James McNeal Architecture and DesignJames McNeal Architecture and Design
Gate detail.
Our Work
Our Work
Century Landscaping Co., Inc.Century Landscaping Co., Inc.
Green Springs: Growing a New Old Garden
Green Springs: Growing a New Old Garden
Gentle Gardener Green DesignGentle Gardener Green Design
copyright 2015 Virginia Rockwell
United One Projects
United One Projects
United One Landscaping & Design LLCUnited One Landscaping & Design LLC
Pergola
Pergola
Tri County LandscapeTri County Landscape
Wood Pergola
Pondless Waterfalls Ideas for your Kentucky Landscape
Pondless Waterfalls Ideas for your Kentucky Landscape
H2O DesignsH2O Designs
Pondless Waterfalls allow you to enjoy the sight and sound of running water without the maintenance of a pond. The waterfall is undoubtedly the most beautiful and favored feature in a water garden. The Pondless Waterfall has made many Kentucky water-lovers who were previously unable to indulge in the sweet sounds of falling water, very happy. It’s a great alternative for those who are trying to get their feet wet, or looking to fit a little bit of paradise into their own backyard. If space is lacking in your yard or you have safety concerns with a pond, then a Pondless Waterfall is perfect you! If you live in Kentucky (KY) Contact us to get started with your Pondless Waterfall design. Photos By H2O Designs Inc. Lexington Kentucky
Creating enclosure and shade with Landscaping in your front yard
Creating enclosure and shade with Landscaping in your front yard
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping
The client’s landscaping was completed using varieties of Sedums, Sempervivums, Euphorbia, Hakonechloa Grasses, Andromeda Blue Ice, and Allium Mountain Garlic to create yet another dimension to the landscaping.
Hello Thought Bubble Sign on Tree
Hello Thought Bubble Sign on Tree
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
A red thought bubble welcomes visitors to the garden. Shade loving hydrangea, ferns, and pachysandra line the flagstone stepper path. Photo by Terra Jenkins and Kirsten Gentry

Large 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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