Suzy Bichl, photography
This is an example of a small contemporary side yard shaded garden in Seattle with decking.

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

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.

Sunnymeade

Ocean Road Landscaping

This landscape garden won the 2014 Landscape Victoria Awards for “Plants In the Landscape”. With its natural Stingy Bark twisted trees, the design highlights and enhances these beautiful sculptural trees. The plants are the landscape, attracting wildlife and frogs, with evidence of children climbing and playing in this space. The use of north facing sun has been harnessed in the court yard close to the house, offering a completely different micro-climate, and protection from the southerly breeze. This landscape garden was in the Open Gardens Australia for a special twilight event in January 2014 & 2015. With features such as decking, stonewalls and plantings that are drought hardy and indigenous. Monies raised from these garden openings were donated to the Anglesea CFA. Plants in Landscape Award –Landscape Victoria Judge, Bryan Rankin- Lifetime Member said… “WOW! This is an exceptional garden. The plants in this garden are the landscape. The existing trees have been made features in the overall landscape, and new plantings have been done to compliment and further highlight the existing trees. The use of native plants in a structured manner has worked really well, and the retention of an undisturbed strip of indigenous vegetation has been sensitively incorporated into the landscape. It was also great to see that this was a space that was explored and utilised by the whole family.” Extra information Design by Sinatra Murphy and Peter Shaw Photo by Caitlin Mills

Decking

Galimberti - Legno e Bioedilizia

Cortile interno con pavimentazione in legno e muri in cls armato
This is an example of a contemporary side yard shaded driveway in Milan with a vertical garden and decking.

Leucadia Raingarden

Falling Waters Landscape

Photo Cred. Dustin Ortiz
Mid-sized beach style backyard shaded garden in San Diego with a garden path and decking for spring.

Swim Spa in deck

Earthscape - Landscape Design & Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard shaded garden for summer in Toronto with decking.

Canyon House

Gustave Carlson Design

Gustave Carlson Design
Design ideas for a large transitional sloped shaded formal garden in San Francisco with a garden path and decking.

Westover-on-Hudson - My Garden in Tarrytown, NY

Westover Landscape Design

Designed and installed by Westover Landscape Design, Inc. More at www.WestoverLD.com Photos by Rich Pomerantz
Photo of a small eclectic sloped shaded garden in New York with decking.

Modern family garden in Gatley

Robert Hughes Studio Ltd

A striking contemporary garden featuring garden rooms for relaxing, entertaining and play. A water feature divides the space near the property with a hardwood deck on one side and a porcelain patio on the other. The space feature a garden pod and a wildlife pond and water fall at the far end of the grand

Staining Services

Proscape

Structure for hammock sanded and stained 2 coats of semi transparent stain
Photo of a small modern side yard shaded garden for summer in Montreal with decking.

Lindfield

Joanne Green Landscape & Interior

Our client’s wanted classically styled gardens, built upon a semi-formal framework. They requested level spaces for the kids to play on and a swimming pool, which was to be the hero of the project. The result speaks for itself. This large garden is made up of different ‘pockets’ – a vegetable garden, formal front garden, large grassed area for the kids to play, a pool area, a patio for entertaining and a small relaxation garden that houses a stunning water feature. Our planting schedule included Viburnum, Japanese Box Hedging, Hydrangea’s, Gardenia’s and Ornamental Pear trees. The result was a stunning semi-formal classic garden that adheres to a young families growing needs. Photographs by Brent Wilson

Richmond Asian Garden

Northwest Native Landscapes LLC

This compact, urban backyard was in desperate need of privacy. We created a series of outdoor rooms, privacy screens, and lush plantings all with an Asian-inspired design sense. Elements include a covered outdoor lounge room, sun decks, rock gardens, shade garden, evergreen plant screens, and raised boardwalk to connect the various outdoor spaces. The finished space feels like a true backyard oasis.

Barrel Saunas

Log Furniture and More

Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard shaded garden in Vancouver with decking.

Paddington - Courtyard

The Small Garden

This is an example of a contemporary courtyard shaded garden for summer in Brisbane with a retaining wall and decking.

Gallery

Dragonfly Landscape Supply Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional front yard shaded garden in Toronto with a garden path and decking.

Fern Walk

User

Buck Pittman
Design ideas for a mid-sized country backyard shaded xeriscape in Jacksonville with decking.

RareField Design+Build

Galanter & Jones

An over grown backyard was turned into an outdoor room complete with heated seating for adults, a grill and a covered sandbox for the kids.
Small modern backyard shaded garden in San Francisco with a vertical garden and decking for spring.

Revamp for an entertaining courtyard

New Vision Co.

Merbau timber slat gates were installed to hide the aircon unit and small water tank.
Small contemporary courtyard shaded xeriscape in Sydney with decking.

July back yard and pool

Lighthouse Outdoor Lighting of Indianapolis

This project features many different materials in the landscape. Most notable was the boardwalk under the deck and the timber framed deck and patio cover. Accent lighting was added around the property to highlight trees, shrubs, fountains and walkways to add visual interest and extend the usability of the outdoor space long into the night for parties and gatherings.

Shaded Garden Design Ideas with Decking

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.