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Mediterranean Fully Shaded Garden Ideas and Designs

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Today, almost any activity you enjoy inside your home you can bring to the outside. Depending on your budget, your outdoor room can be simple, with a stamped concrete patio, a grill and a table for dining, or more elaborate with a fully functional outdoor kitchen complete with concrete countertops for preparing and serving food, a sink and a refrigerator. You can take the concept even further by adding such amenities as a concrete pizza oven, a fireplace or fire-pit, a concrete bar-top for serving cocktails, an architectural concrete fountain, landscape lighting and concrete statuary. Cooking Something to cook with, such as a barbecue grill or wood-fired pizza oven, and countertops for food preparation and serving are key elements in a well-designed outdoor kitchen. Concrete countertops offer the advantages of weather resistance and versatility, since they can be formed into any shape you desire to suit the space. A coat of sealer will simplify cleanup by protecting your countertop from stains. Other amenities, such as concrete bar-tops and outdoor sinks with plumbing, can expand your entertainment options. Hearth Wood-burning or gas fireplaces, fire pits, chimineas and portable patio heaters extend the enjoyment of outdoor living well into the evening while creating a cozy conversation area for people to gather around. Sunset Construction and Design specializes in creating residential patio retreats, outdoor kitchens with fireplaces and luxurious outdoor living rooms. Our design-build service can turn an ordinary back yard into a natural extension of your home giving you a whole new dimension for entertaining or simply unwinding at the end of the day. If you’re interested in converting a boring back yard or starting from scratch in a new home, look us up! A great patio and outdoor living area can easily be yours. Greg, Sunset Construction & Design in Fresno, CA.
Leeson
Leeson
Sarah Jordan GardensSarah Jordan Gardens
Residential Backyard Water Feature
Residential Backyard Water Feature
Garcia Rock And Water DesignGarcia Rock And Water Design
A section of a rock lined creek-stream water feature, that we built, which is over 200' long. It is located underneath a grove of oaks that provides plenty of shade and partial sun for the ferns and other shade loving plants. The landscape was designed by the homeowners and is meticulously maintained.
Altadena Spanish Cottage
Altadena Spanish Cottage
Segal Shuart Landscape ArchitectsSegal Shuart Landscape Architects
5217 McCormick Mtn in Travis Landing
5217 McCormick Mtn in Travis Landing
Masters Touch Custom HomesMasters Touch Custom Homes
Weidlake Drive, Hollywood
Weidlake Drive, Hollywood
Weeds Garden Design Build LLCWeeds Garden Design Build LLC
Weeds Hardscape by California Deck Builders
Dearborn Garden Walk 2014
Dearborn Garden Walk 2014
MILIEUMILIEU
Chalet en Argés
Chalet en Argés
Noemí Nora CarlosNoemí Nora Carlos
SINES
SINES
Visionary Design ServicesVisionary Design Services
Decked bench and dining table on artificial lawn
Decked bench and dining table on artificial lawn
Earth Designs Garden and Build London and EssexEarth Designs Garden and Build London and Essex
Marcus Hurpur Garden Images
Montecito Hideaway
Montecito Hideaway
Montecito LandscapeMontecito Landscape
Centered in this space is a beautiful fountain enveloped by a flagstone patio and planters.
Old World Courtyard
Old World Courtyard
Lindgren LandscapeLindgren Landscape
Lindgren Landscape
Planting Beds Brought to Life!
Planting Beds Brought to Life!
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping

Burlingame, CA - Simson's Mediterranean & California Native Plants Garden
Burlingame, CA - Simson's Mediterranean & California Native Plants Garden
Taproot Garden DesignTaproot Garden Design
Photos by Patrick & Topaze McCaffery of Taproot Garden Design
Shade loving plants in rendered raised bed
Shade loving plants in rendered raised bed
Earth Designs Garden and Build London and EssexEarth Designs Garden and Build London and Essex
Marcus Hurpur Garden Images
walnut creek garden
walnut creek garden
Christopher Lines DesignChristopher Lines Design
French blue iron table and palm trees for the morning coffee . christopher lines Design
Burlingame, CA - Simson's Mediterranean & California Native Plants Garden
Burlingame, CA - Simson's Mediterranean & California Native Plants Garden
Taproot Garden DesignTaproot Garden Design
Photos by Patrick & Topaze McCaffery of Taproot Garden Design "Pacific Coast Iris (Iris douglasiana)"
Residential Backyard Water Feature
Residential Backyard Water Feature
Garcia Rock And Water DesignGarcia Rock And Water Design
This photo is showing a dramatic waterfall we created at a change in the grade elevation. We used natural sandstone boulders with pre-cast artificial rock panels to create the desired effect. It is a section of a rock lined creek-stream water feature, that we built, which is over 200' long. It is located underneath a grove of oaks that provides plenty of shade and partial sun for the ferns and other shade loving plants. The landscape was designed by the homeowners and is meticulously maintained.
A Spanish Revival
A Spanish Revival
Michelle Ruben Interior DesignMichelle Ruben Interior Design
Eric Vidar Photography

Mediterranean Fully Shaded Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean front garden design.

How should I design my mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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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