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Asian Accents Tucked Under Clumping Bamboo
Asian Accents Tucked Under Clumping Bamboo
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Towering, non-invasive clumping bamboo creates a forest feel in this shaded garden area. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
Colonial Style Holliday Zen Garden & Water Feature
Colonial Style Holliday Zen Garden & Water Feature
Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.
This zen style asian court yard is hidden behind the back of the house viewed from the bedroom and family room. The detailing and use of native materials is simply stunning. This space creates a calming sense to any one who views it. Rick Laughlin, APLD
Gallery
Gallery
San Agustin LandscapeSan Agustin Landscape
Gardens of Hawaii
Gardens of Hawaii
Stephen Haus ASLAStephen Haus ASLA
Stephen Haus
Private home, Holualoa
Private home, Holualoa
Jeanne Marie ImportsJeanne Marie Imports
作為感を極力感じさせない苔張り。自然に習う植え付けを。
作為感を極力感じさせない苔張り。自然に習う植え付けを。
造園・庭造り専門店【新美園】造園・庭造り専門店【新美園】
手水鉢周りの苔張りは作為的に見えない様、築山も最低限に、むしろ平面に近い角度で石組み側へ緩やかに上っていきます。自然に時間を掛けて広がった様に見せる為、自然に習った雰囲気を付ける事が大切です。
Meditation Pavilion
Meditation Pavilion
Miriam's River House Designs, LLCMiriam's River House Designs, LLC
Surrounding the Meditation Pavilion, within easy access, is a private patio and a fire pit area. This photo shows the South side front Pavilion entrance alcove, path leading to fire pit area and the main garden entrance Green Roof Arbor. Photo credits: Dan Drobnick
Perth City Commercial Landscape Design & Install
Perth City Commercial Landscape Design & Install
Perth LandscapingPerth Landscaping
Perth Landscaping Group recently completed a full design & install for the 169 Hay Street building in Perth’s city centre, handling the Landscape Design, Project Management, Construction, and full Irrigation system. The client was looking for a feature garden to be created for the entrance of their building. Right in the city centre, and facing the main road, the space was an empty, sandy eye-sore – and they wanted to make a statement. Now, our client’s building has a gorgeous, lush oasis by the entrance to welcome their visitors and employees, instead of a barren, empty space.
Koi Pond and Tropical Gazebo - Encinitas
Koi Pond and Tropical Gazebo - Encinitas
Del Rancho PoolsDel Rancho Pools
Project Gallery
Project Gallery
Urban EcosystemsUrban Ecosystems
Stairs to Upper Garden
Stairs to Upper Garden
Redtwig, llcRedtwig, llc
Shade Landscape for Boca Raton
Shade Landscape for Boca Raton
UserUser
The 'before' photo shows just how forlorn this space looked before it was redone. Pamela Crawford designed a simple shade garden with a path made of stepping stones and lots of tropical plants. See over 500 photos of container gardens on her website at pamela-crawford.com. Pamela designs landscapes throughout Palm Beach County, FL, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, the town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Wellington.
Edmonds Backyard
Edmonds Backyard
Advanced Landscape ManagementAdvanced Landscape Management
A LOT OF ROCKS
A LOT OF ROCKS
Shin-boku NurseryShin-boku Nursery
Lichen-covered boulders and moss add character to a small spot in this backyard.
Hawaii Island Landscaping
Hawaii Island Landscaping
Loriann Gordon Landscape Architect, LLCLoriann Gordon Landscape Architect, LLC
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 meets Midwest
East meets Midwest
Salsbury-Schweyer, IncSalsbury-Schweyer, Inc
A bluestone path leads through a Chinese-inspired cedar arbor, distressed for a handhewn look. Beyond the moss lawn, a contemporary deck at the end of the path overlooks the ravine below. Photo by Salsbury-Schweyer, Inc
Druid Hills Atlanta Meditation Garden
Druid Hills Atlanta Meditation Garden
Plants Creative LandscapesPlants Creative Landscapes
Japanisches Teehaus - Japanese teahouse
Japanisches Teehaus - Japanese teahouse
Saroshi - design of japanSaroshi - design of japan
Kleiner Japanischer Teepavillion, als zusätzlicher Platz außerhalb des Haupthauses. - Small Japanese tea pavillon, meant as a completion of living space outside the main house © Matthias Sinios - Saroshi Design of Japan
Kailua Oceanfront Courtyard Residence
Kailua Oceanfront Courtyard Residence
Peter Vincent ArchitectsPeter Vincent Architects

World-Inspired Fully Shaded Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired front garden design.

How should I design my world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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