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Traditional Fully Shaded Garden Ideas and Designs

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Twin Cities Suburban Farmhouse - Glade Gardens. Minnesota Garden Design.
Twin Cities Suburban Farmhouse - Glade Gardens. Minnesota Garden Design.
Anderson Design / ErosionZ. Minnesota Landscape.Anderson Design / ErosionZ. Minnesota Landscape.
Meandering through the back yard from a lower-level walk-out patio, paver walkways lead visitors past banks of shady glade gardens. Credit: Tad Anderson. All rights exclusively reserved.
Misc. Projects
Misc. Projects
Studio 342 Landscape ArchitectureStudio 342 Landscape Architecture
Crescent Ave Residence
Crescent Ave Residence
DabneyCollinsDabneyCollins
Classic home and landscape
Classic home and landscape
R. P. Marzilli & Company Landscape ContractorR. P. Marzilli & Company Landscape Contractor
Landscape construction, masonry, architectural stone all installed by R. P. Marzilli & Company Keith LeBlanc Landscape Architecture Photography by Rosemary Fletcher
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.
Frenchflair
Frenchflair
MichelleMichelle
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
Summer Sun LandscapeSummer Sun Landscape
NYC Brownstone Backyard
NYC Brownstone Backyard
The Crafted GardenThe Crafted Garden
Renovation of a NY City brownstone backyard patio. Shade conditions. New blue stone pavers added protecting existing tree roots. Large tree romoval.
Shady Backyard Sanctuary Natural Stone Edging
Shady Backyard Sanctuary Natural Stone Edging
Breaking GroundBreaking Ground
Photo Credit: Ryan Corrigan
Wood Fences
Wood Fences
Dakota UnlimitedDakota Unlimited
Queen Anne Hill, Seattle WA (after)
Queen Anne Hill, Seattle WA (after)
Michael Muro Garden DesignMichael Muro Garden Design
Summer Flower Containers & Annual Display
Summer Flower Containers & Annual Display
Scott Byron & Co., Inc.Scott Byron & Co., Inc.
Front entry display of spring annuals in Chicago, IL.
Urban Garden
Urban Garden
Rosenfeld AssociatesRosenfeld Associates
Expansive Entrance
Expansive Entrance
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
The paver driveway and sweeps in front of the house to the parking area and around the back to the garage.
Fox Hill
Fox Hill
Ryan Associates Landscape Architecture & PlanningRyan Associates Landscape Architecture & Planning
Low piers with planters define the front entry walk. The clients of this project desired a cohesive landscape where neighborhood children could gather and play and adults could also congregate for large parties. A pool and paved drive court provide multiple areas for play while a raised terrace allows for supervision as well as separation. Although the circulation was driven by the needs of the children, it does not impose on the adult spaces. The landscape provides enjoyment for the whole family in a safe and beautiful environment.
Warrandyte
Warrandyte
Mars LandscapesMars Landscapes
Mars Landscapes
Custom Entry Way
Custom Entry Way
Michael J. Dul & Associates, Inc.Michael J. Dul & Associates, Inc.
Photo by James Haefner Photography Inc.
A Place to Play
A Place to Play
Rapoza Landscape, Inc.Rapoza Landscape, Inc.
Rapoza Landscape The shadier end of the back yard was turned into a shade garden and children's play area, with more accent boulders, shade plants, and plenty of room for play equipment. Sun loving plants such as catmint, grasses, and coreopsis divide the patio from the play area, but are low growing to allow for clear visibility into the children's play area.
The Settings Hillside
The Settings Hillside
Gardens for LivingGardens for Living
Landscapes
Landscapes
Green Side Up Landscaping IncGreen Side Up Landscaping Inc

Traditional Fully Shaded Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional front garden design.

How should I design my traditional 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 traditional 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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