Home & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLA

We added matching stepping stones to create a mini patio by the hand carved bear bench. Utilizing mazus between these stepping stones created a nice contrast to the mini mondo used on the side. These plants and others were chosen to be tolerant of owner's small dogs. The one exception is the fragrant daphne planted behind the bench where it is protected. Various miniature bulbs in the area provide additional fragrance and color. Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.

West Slope

Rachel's Landscape Design

This natural stone path creates a boundary between lawn and planting bed, keeping the client's feet dry as well.
This is an example of a small traditional backyard shaded garden in Portland with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Fire Pits

Eco Scapes, Inc.

During construction
Design ideas for a small backyard shaded garden in Chicago with natural stone pavers.

UA Project

Gardens By Monette, LLC

Traditional backyard shaded garden in Columbus with a fire feature and mulch.

Gallery

San Agustin Landscape

Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical backyard shaded formal garden for summer in Los Angeles with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Blowing Rock // Garden Bridge

User

Photo By: Darrell Taylor
This is an example of a mid-sized country side yard shaded garden in Charlotte with a garden path.

Fremont Firepit

Mark S. Garff, Landscape Architect

In Seattle's Fremont neighborhood SCJ Studio designed a new landscape to surround and set off a contemporary home by Coates Design Architects. The narrow spaces around the tall home needed structure and organization, and a thoughtful approach to layout and space programming. A concrete patio was installed with a Paloform Bento gas fire feature surrounded by lush, northwest planting. A horizontal board cedar fence provides privacy from the street and creates the cozy feeling of an outdoor room among the trees. LED low-voltage lighting by Kichler Lighting adds night-time warmth. Photography by: Miranda Estes Photography

Winter Containers and Holiday Decoration

KMS Gardens and Design

A container adds winter cheer at the front porch.
Design ideas for a small eclectic front yard shaded garden for winter in Chicago with a container garden.

Chesterton, Indiana shaded landscape garden

Smalls Landscaping

Add a little Mazus to your walkway to create a colorful path.
Small country backyard shaded garden in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone pavers for summer.

The Winding Garden

Margo Lee / Local Gardens

Caladium bulbs were planted with African iris along a fence to create an attractive border under the shade of an oak tree.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional backyard shaded formal garden in Tampa.

Modern Asian Courtyard

terraneo landscape design

A water Japanese water bowl "tsukubai" collects water from a "Kusari-doi" or rain chain. The beauty of the Kusari-doi is that it gathers water from the roof and conveys it to the ground, and does so artistically, transforming a dull, enclosed downspout into a visual and auditory delight.

Shade Landscape for Boca Raton

User

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.

Hen Saloon

Karen Henderson

Please visit the Instructables website for full instructions on how to build this chicken coop.
Photo of a small country backyard shaded garden in San Francisco.

Landscape Project

Debi Interior Design

This old door was found behind the shed. We left it as it, and nailed it to the back of the garage to hide a storage area. With some birdhouse added, I call it the bird apartment. It makes a unique and eclectic garden feature.

Natural Inspired Architectural Landscaping

GILL LANDSCAPES

Beautiful stone path leading to the exterior service area.
Small modern side yard shaded xeriscape in Christchurch with with path, river rock and a wood fence for winter.

Hammersmith

Amelia Bouquet Garden Design

A small balcony design with room to sit and relax.
Photo of a small contemporary rooftop shaded garden in London with a container garden and decking.

Small space transformation

New Roots Landscaping

This is an example of a small traditional backyard shaded garden for summer in Other with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Kirkland Residence

Noriko Marshall Landscape Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard shaded xeriscape in Seattle with a retaining wall and decking.

Winnetka Residence

Lightscape, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard shaded garden for summer in Chicago with natural stone pavers.

Rinconcitos

queiruga Paisajistas

Small modern front yard shaded driveway in Madrid with with path and gravel.

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.