A formidable pallet of Asian style plant species along with traditional bamboo construction and meandering stone and gravel pathways.
Photo of an asian backyard shaded garden in San Francisco with a water feature and decking.

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tuthill architecture

Inspiration for a mediterranean front yard shaded garden in Miami with a water feature.

Contemporary English Garden

Robinson Environmental Design

Photo of a mediterranean backyard shaded garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.

Tarrytown Phase II

Webber + Studio, Architects

Paul Bardagjy Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern backyard shaded garden in Austin with a water feature and gravel.

Spiritual elegance concealing function

Chase Building Group

The challenge was to create a sophisticated conservatory, hosting an array of technical functions, yet providing a real connection to the outdoors. A self-sustaining koi pond, motorized windows and shades, fire suppression system, radiant heating and diverse lighting systems were some of the functions cloaked by the sapele wood frame. The simplicity of the Jerusalem stone flooring, bluestone pond coping and marine varnished sapele wood create an understated grace, thereby letting the symbols, shape and feel of the space set the spiritual stage.

Traditional Landscape

This is an example of a traditional backyard shaded garden in Atlanta with natural stone pavers.

Scotts Cove

Rock Spring Design Group LLC (David Verespy, ASLA)

Shade garden along path to pergola
Photo of a traditional backyard shaded garden in New York.

Maui Plantation Residence

Henderson Design Group

Peter Medilek
Tropical shaded garden in Hawaii with a water feature and gravel.

Entry Courtyard

L. Lumpkins Architect, Inc.

Entry Courtyard
This is an example of a large traditional courtyard shaded formal garden for spring in Dallas with a water feature and brick pavers.

Berry Residence

Acadia Landscape Company

Large traditional backyard shaded formal garden in Other with natural stone pavers and with rock feature.

Project Four

Pearson Landscape Services

Large disappearing fountain with sand stone surround
This is an example of a large traditional front yard shaded formal garden for spring in Austin with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

East of Market

Lane Williams Architects

Kirkland's East of Market neighborhood is more urban in character than the surrounding communities, encouraging a design that occupies the urban-suburban boundary. Living spaces are tightly organized and vertical, stacked over the garage, with a shifted geometry between floors creating a dynamic form. photo by Lara Swimmer

Wasserbecken

Borgmann Gärtner von Eden

Inspiration for a large contemporary shaded formal garden for summer in Hamburg with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Contemporary Poolscape

Arbordale Landscaping

This is a Credit Valley ledgerock and flagstone raised patio and pool deck. The serviceberry tree is fruiting (edible) right now and adds a great splash of red in the late summer. The stained cedar fence has a plywood backer, which gives the illusion that it is vacant behind the slats. The cap-less ledgerock wall has a very unique feel to it, with the off-centre, sheer descent water feature. The planter for annuals has drip irrigation. Love how the rhododendron, to the left of the water feature, is really starting to stretch over the pool. We can see a sundial type garden ornament at the bottom of the photo, which was selected by the client.

Boot Ranch - Exterior

Marsh & Associates Inc.

Design ideas for a country shaded garden in Austin with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Maison à Ville Mont-Royal, Qc

RODOLF NOEL Photographe

Inspiration for a contemporary shaded garden in Montreal with a water feature.

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.