Photo of a mid-sized country backyard shaded garden for summer in Charlotte with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Milton Residence

a Blade of Grass

Photo by Pete Cadieux
Photo of a mid-sized traditional side yard shaded garden in Boston with natural stone pavers.

Marvel Jaunt - Wedgwood

True Scape Design

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Country home entrance and patio

Perennial Landscaping

New paver patio and retaining wall with a firepit and plantings. Old backyard had only a small cramped wooden deck with no plantings.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern backyard shaded outdoor sport court in Boston with concrete pavers.

Arbors

Viking Fence

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional front yard shaded garden for spring in Dallas with concrete pavers.

Contemporary Landscape

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front yard shaded garden in Chicago with a water feature.

Rock Landscaping Design Ideas - Austin, TX

YardDoc

YardDoc designed and created multiple rock landscapes for customers in Austin, TX. These drought resistant landscapes liven up your yard with unique designs and individual beauty. While we craft every landscape to the yard and customer, we present examples here to inspire you. Working with the existing trees and plants, we built this landscape to match the wrought iron fence. First, we placed a limestone barrier in a design reminiscent of a lake emptying into a river. Outside the retainer stone, we laid larger, red river rocks. On the inside we placed smaller, black rocks to highlight the rest of our modifications. We built a stone fire pit in the center then crafted stone benches for seating around the campfire. We built a path our of large, flat stones that bring the different colors and textures together. Finally, we placed one last stone that, while decorative, can also be used as an end table, if necessary.

Tramanto

Green & Rock Unlimited Landscape Inc.

Reyna Sumano
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard shaded xeriscape in San Francisco with natural stone pavers and with path.

Portfolio

Royal Fence

Photo of a mid-sized country backyard shaded garden in Nashville.

Fall Containers

KMS Gardens and Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front yard shaded formal garden for fall in Chicago with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Summit Project

lauri morrison studio

This was an exterior remodel and backyard renovation, added pool, bbq, etc.
Photo of a mid-sized modern side yard shaded xeriscape in Los Angeles with concrete pavers.

Wolf Residence

ZODEGA | TIS

Wolf residence (two years after installation) from sidewalk view. Custom concrete lawn pads (small) create walkway from drive to front door in a way that will not make a pathway in the turf as a result of foot traffic. While they appear to be flowers, this is actually Snow in Summer Jasmine (groundcover) which has small white and pink leaves that look like a flower from afar but are very hearty. Terraced look to the shrubs in the bed against the house.

Lake Magic

Christine Karnofsky Garden Design & Consulting

Shade garden, lakefront garden, lawn
Mid-sized traditional backyard shaded garden in Other.

Flagstone and River Rock Walkway

Four Seasons Botanical

Flagstone and river rock walkway and landing.
This is an example of a mid-sized country front yard shaded garden in Austin with natural stone pavers.

My Work

Paramount Fencing

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard shaded garden in Philadelphia with a garden path.

K Outdoor spaces

mahalo hale

valerie delahaye created an outdoor living room space where one can enjoy a cocktail as the sunset and yoga during the day.
Photo of a mid-sized tropical backyard shaded garden for spring in Hawaii with concrete pavers.

Cedar Privacy Screens

Farwest Landscape Design - Boise

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard shaded formal garden in Boise with natural stone pavers.

Rustic Setting Home

William Fisher Architecture, Inc.

W. Fisher
Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard shaded garden for spring in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

Modern Garden with a rustic twist

Yorkshire Gardens

Within this garden we wanted to create a space which was not only on numerous levels, but also had various points of interest. This garden is on a slope, but is also very wide. Firstly, we broke up the space by using rustic sleepers to create several raised beds,as well as steps which lead to differennt zones. This helps to give the garden a more traditional, country edge. The sleepers were also used to create a winding path through out the garden, marrying together the various areas. The path leads up to the impressive sunburst pergola and circular stone patio. This is the perfect spot to view the whole garden. At the other end of the garden another pergola sits amougnst a bustling flower bed, and will be used to train vining flowers. Along the back wall of the garden a raised bed is home to a stunning display of wildflower. This plot is not only a fabulous riot of colour and full of rustic charm, but it also attracts a whole host of insects and animals. While wildflowers looks great they are also very low maintenance. Mixed gravel has been used to create a variety of texture. This surface is intermittently dotted with colour with lemon thyme, red hot pokers and foxgloves. Stone has been used to create a warm and welcoming patio area. Flower beds at the front of the garden can be used for veg and other leafy plants. Overall we have created a country style with a very contemporary twist through the use of gravel, modern shape and structural landscaping.

Small Spaces

Maria Hickey & Associates Landscapes

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard shaded formal garden in Boston with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Mid-sized 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.