Front Landscape - Bel Marin Keys Lagoon Side Residence

Photos taken just after installation, there are more recent photos in this project. The front areas of this landscape were transformed from a tired, water thirsty lawn into a contemporary setting with dramatic concrete pavers leading to the home's entrance and a new driveway using large concrete slabs with small black pebbles set in resin. Plants for sun and part shade complete this project, just completed in February 2014. The back areas of this transformation are in a separate project: Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel http://www.houzz.com/projects/456093/Modern-Water-Side-Landscape-Remodel---Lawn-Replaced--Novato--CA Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Northbrook Illinois Shade Garden in June

Van Zelst Inc

Photo by Kirsten Gentry and Terra Jenkins for Van Zelst, Inc.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional backyard shaded garden for summer in Chicago with a garden path.

Crescent Ave Residence

DabneyCollins

Inspiration for an expansive traditional backyard shaded outdoor sport court in Louisville with gravel.

North Arlington Residence

Katia Goffin Gardens

The Entry and Parking Courtyard : The approach to the front of the house leads up the driveway into a spacious cobbled courtyard framed by a series of stone walls , which in turn are surrounded by plantings. The stone walls also allow the formation of a secondary room for entry into the garages. The walls extend the architecture of the house into the garden allowing the house to be grounded to the site and connect to the greater landscape. Photo credit: ROGER FOLEY

Eclectic Estate

Zeterre Landscape Architecture

Design ideas for an expansive traditional backyard shaded garden in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

Mine Road Farm - exterior

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Photographer: Tom Crane
This is an example of an expansive country backyard shaded garden in Philadelphia with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Lush Landscapes

Pleasant View Construction

This is an example of an expansive traditional backyard shaded outdoor sport court for spring in St Louis with a garden path and brick pavers.

Expansive Entrance

Terra Ferma Landscapes

The paver driveway and sweeps in front of the house to the parking area and around the back to the garage.
Expansive transitional front yard shaded driveway in San Francisco with concrete pavers.

Malibu Beach Front Estate

Montecito Landscape

This shady gravel garden path takes one from the back of the property to the front garden. Crushed stone meandering path lined with shade-loving perennials with white flowers making an elegant white and green garden. Photo: Lisa Cullen

Walkways

LD Erickson Inc

This is an example of an expansive backyard shaded garden for fall in Dallas with a garden path and brick pavers.

New Peninsula Residence

Kaplan Architects, AIA

Kaplan Architects, AIA Location: Redwood City , CA, USA Landscape showing the dry creek meandering through the oak trees. The water collected from the roof and subdrain system around the house is diverted to a cistern and then spills out into this creek to a water retention pond. This provides a more environmentally sustainable way to deal with water run off.

Potomac Kitchen Garden and Outdoor Living Area

Landscape Projects, Inc.

Large boulder steps facilitate circulation in the back yard, with drift roses and hakone grass plalying off each other. The kitchen garden area is to the right. Designed by H. Paul Davis Landscape Architects. ©Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.

Green Springs: Growing a New Old Garden

Gentle Gardener Green Design

Front Yard Design

Frank Suppa Landscaping

Design ideas for an expansive traditional front yard shaded driveway in New York with natural stone pavers.

Rosenberger-Sprague Residence

User

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.
Inspiration for an expansive transitional backyard shaded garden for summer in Philadelphia with gravel.

Bill and Sandy

All Natural Landscapes

Frank Spiker
This is an example of an expansive arts and crafts front yard shaded garden for summer in Detroit with a retaining wall and brick pavers.

trampoline themed backyard!

Sugar Hill Outdoors

Heres a full view from the outdoor kitchen space, of the fire pit and trampoline seating.Tjis space is amazing for hosting events in!!
Photo of an expansive transitional backyard shaded garden in Atlanta with a fire feature and decking.

"Cool Pools" in Oklahoma with Swim Through Grotto and Waterfall

CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.

A stream bed is integrated into a pool and landscape where it appears the stream flows from the pool to the lake below, connecting all the outdoor living areas together. A soothing sound from the flowing water surrounds the meandering stone pathway leading down to the lake. Design and Construction by Caviness Landscape Design, Inc.

Seaside Retreat

Wilber & King

Custom wood gates are flanked by natural stone columns in a square-cut pattern with a rock face edge.
Design ideas for an expansive modern front yard shaded driveway for summer in Other with a garden path and gravel.

Ocean Owl Retreat

Studio K Architects

Expansive asian side yard shaded formal garden in Miami with gravel.

Expansive Shaded Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.