Photography: Stephen Prassas
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional side yard shaded garden in Chicago.

Wellesley, MA Garden

Roger Washburn Landscape Architecture

Roger Washburn
Photo of a traditional sloped shaded garden in Boston.

Shade garden Path

Bear Creek Landscaping , LLC

Bear Creek Landscaping , LLC
Contemporary backyard shaded garden in Seattle.

Garden Features

DTR Associates, Inc.

Traditional shaded garden in Cleveland with a garden path.

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Liquidscapes

Howard Roberts
Traditional backyard shaded garden in New York with natural stone pavers.

Brooklyn, NYC Backyard: Bluestone Patio, Bench, Planter Boxes, Shade Garden

Amber Freda Garden Design

This Brooklyn Heights townhouse backyard features a bluestone patio and custom-built ipe wood planter boxes. The quiet, Zen-like backyard is shaded by surrounding buildings, so we picked a shade-tolerant mix of dogwoods, rose-of-sharons, rhododendrons, and Japanese andromedas to plant here. It features a bench carved from a tree trunk. When choosing plants that will do well in shade, I find it's generally helpful to think about the types of plants that do well in a woodland environment. Read more about our projects on my blog at www.amberfreda.com.

The Abe Woodlands

Dargan Landscape Architects

As children, we dream of outdoor hideaways to explore and create new worlds. As adults, we need the same. Dive into a good book, relax in silence and solitude. This is the place outside of your home that IS home.

Classic home and landscape

R. P. Marzilli & Company Landscape Contractor

Landscape construction, masonry, architectural stone all installed by R. P. Marzilli & Company Keith LeBlanc Landscape Architecture Photography by Rosemary Fletcher

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上村景観設計

Photo of an asian side yard shaded garden in Other with natural stone pavers.

Hausgarten T

Kolb Garten- und Landschaftsbau

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary side yard shaded garden in Nuremberg with a garden path.

Privatgarten mit Accessoires

Reiffenschneider Garten & Landschaftsbau

Gartenfotografin Daniela Tomann
Design ideas for a large traditional backyard shaded garden for summer in Other with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Intown strolling garden

User

Inspiration for a traditional backyard shaded garden in Atlanta with a container garden.

Photographer: Landscape Design

David Duncan Livingston

Inspiration for a mediterranean shaded garden in San Francisco with a fire feature.

Gartenprojekte

KÖMMERLING Landschafts-und Gartenbau

Contemporary shaded garden in Dusseldorf with a garden path and gravel.

North Haven Residence

Jack deLashmet and Associates

Chakra garden
Design ideas for an eclectic backyard shaded garden in New York with natural stone pavers.

Hausgarten T

Kolb Garten- und Landschaftsbau

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary side yard shaded garden in Nuremberg with a garden path.

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.