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Traditional Fully Shaded Garden Ideas and Designs

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Regent's Park House
Regent's Park House
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
A traditional basement garden was created using natural flagstones, iron stairway and arbour, together with trees, climbers and lush planting. A lead water feature, urns and planters all combine to ensure this theme is continued throughout the whole design.
Relaxing Water Feature
Relaxing Water Feature
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Spring Tulips in Cambridge, MA
Spring Tulips in Cambridge, MA
Jean Brooks LandscapesJean Brooks Landscapes
Mia Fayssoux Buckland
Plant Combinations
Plant Combinations
GreenHeart, LLCGreenHeart, LLC
White Daffodils and orange pansies play with Tassel Fern, Azalea, Chinese Ginger, Variegated Solomon's Seal, and white tulips. © Cathy Carr, APLD
Colonial Charm
Colonial Charm
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Developing a landscape that complements the home style is paramount. This neo-colonial home features plantings, containers and a traditional brick entry that are in harmony with each other and in rhythm with the house. Astilbe, Hosta, and Rhododendron are featured with large beds of Pachysandra, creating a subtle, yet effective presentation.
Old Aldie Rectory
Old Aldie Rectory
Metes & Bounds Landscape DesignMetes & Bounds Landscape Design
Alan Skipper
Traditional Elegance
Traditional Elegance
Western DuPage Landscaping, Inc.Western DuPage Landscaping, Inc.
Since the completion of the home our company has maintained this property. Originally built by a local builder as a speculation home, it was purchased by two busy professionals. Why is this important? Let's just say the clients are particular and like it when things aren't just so. Both have high level careers, travel often and expect their landscape to be pristine. Year after year our company rises to this challenge. When originally installed, the builder wanted larger plant material to provide a full and mature look. The continued growth provides a pruning challenge, especially when the client prefers a clean, neat and "compact" landscape. We continually monitor growth and hand prune accordingly, including yearly winter pruning. The backyard is particularly difficult due to the shade, moisture run-off from neighboring properties. The turf requires constant monitoring and adjustment to the irrigation system. The trees create a mess requiring clean up along with yearly power washing of the stone. While the challenges are many, the fine maintenance has led to happy clients and numerous referrals.
Landscaping Highlights
Landscaping Highlights
Pristine AcresPristine Acres
Pristine Acres (www.pristineacres.com) installed this garden. There are hostas and annuals in this photo. The blue is a hydrangea and the purple is Astilbe.
Landscapes
Landscapes
UserUser
Glenwood Beach
Glenwood Beach
Common Ground LandscapesCommon Ground Landscapes
glennwoodcustombuilders.com drostlandscape.com
Beautiful Gardens
Beautiful Gardens
www.KarlGercens.comwww.KarlGercens.com
Landscape Design
Lake Magic
Lake Magic
Christine Karnofsky Garden Design & ConsultingChristine Karnofsky Garden Design & Consulting
Eagle Farm
Eagle Farm
E. B. Mahoney Builders, Inc.E. B. Mahoney Builders, Inc.
English Gardens
English Gardens
English Gardens And Designs LLCEnglish Gardens And Designs LLC
Shady Backyard Retreat
Shady Backyard Retreat
Down2Earth Landscape DesignDown2Earth Landscape Design
My clients wanted a backyard retreat where they could make the most of their sloping pie shaped lot. We upgraded the gardens under the tree canopy with new focal points and seasonal interest, despite the shade. A new deck with pergola and custom privacy screen to give them a cozy space within a large yard. A pea gravel courtyard, one of the sunniest spots in the backyard created a nook in a previously unused part of the yard which provides a beautiful view of all their gardens.
Rosenberger-Sprague Residence
Rosenberger-Sprague Residence
UserUser
Photo: Alyssha Csuk View from Forest Garden Part of our design included a number of nature trails through a large forest garden behind the home.
Shady Border Planting
Shady Border Planting
Olander Garden DesignOlander Garden Design
Olander Garden Design
steep hillside patio and stone steps
steep hillside patio and stone steps
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Fabulous Prairie Style Home
Fabulous Prairie Style Home
Suncrest HomesSuncrest Homes
English Tudor Gem
English Tudor Gem
Architectural Gardens, IncArchitectural Gardens, Inc
Just recently completed, the boxwood and future planting of groundcovers will fill-in between the stepping stones that surround the birdbath. Mike Crews Photography

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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