Innis Casey Photography
Design ideas for a large modern backyard shaded xeriscape in Los Angeles with mulch.

All Access Fence - Wood, Vinyl & Ornamental Iron

Custom horizontal western red cedar fence. 3/4" thick true western red cedar horizontal boards with cedar posts, and cap. We have many different styles to choose from. All custom built. Serving all of Denver Colorado Metro and Northern Colorado

Medium Pondless and Fountain in Dexter, MI

Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping

This is the picture of one of our medium pondless waterfalls in Dexter,MI. It is all self contained and makes a beautiful accent to any back or front yard landscape. Photo by Cory Mann

Garden Arbor

Garden Tech Horticultural Services LLC

Garden arbor and picket fence separate the side yard from the front yard creating outdoor rooms. The view to the front yard frames a sitting area with Adirondack chairs. Photo by Bob Trainor

Traditional Landscape

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard shaded formal garden for summer in Portland with mulch.

Transitional Front Yard - Mequon

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Front yard bed with sweeping curves. Juniperus chinensis 'Trautman' provide structure and give dimension to the beds and home by taking up the areas of blank wall on the house. Westhauser Photography

Forever Home

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

The woodland strolling garden combines steppers and shredded bark as it winds through the border, pausing at a “story stone”. Planting locations minimize disturbance to existing canopy tree roots and provide privacy within the yard.

Planting Beds Brought to Life!

Smalls Landscaping

What a way to showcase existing deciduous trees...landscape a small garden around them. Be sure to add lows and highs to your design.
Design ideas for a small mediterranean front yard shaded garden for summer in Chicago with a vertical garden and mulch.

Sophisticated "South of the Border" Transformation where color is king

Siobhan's Outdoor Transformations

A no-grass solution, where big trees make it hard to grow grass. This garden has close to no flowers, but tons of color, provided by uniquely colored foliage. The border is custom concrete curbing.

Traditional Curb Appeal

K Morris Landscape Design Inc

Mid-sized traditional front yard shaded garden in Other with mulch.

Laurel

California Turf and Landscaping

Photo of a mid-sized backyard shaded formal garden in Other with mulch.

Coastal front garden Dover Heights NSW

Vogue & Vine - Landscape Designers Sydney

Coastal front garden in Eastern Suburbs Sydney. Using coastal plants and Sydney Sandstone rocks, we created a soft coastal landscape that had a designers touch but still a natural feel

Bare Foot Family Foodscape

Christian Douglas Design, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country backyard shaded garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and mulch.

Shade Garden mid Spring (low maintenance)

Nature's Designs

Shade Garden designed and installed by Nature's Designs
Design ideas for a mid-sized country front yard shaded formal garden for spring in Other with a garden path and mulch.

Backyard Landscapes

Great Goats Landscaping, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country backyard shaded garden for summer in Minneapolis with mulch.

Connecticut Picket Fence

Riverside Fence

Inspiration for a large traditional front yard shaded garden for spring in Bridgeport with a garden path and mulch.

Before and After Water Features

Good Earth Water Gardens

Pondless waterfall with stone bridge across the stream.
Photo of a small mediterranean backyard shaded garden for spring in Kansas City with a water feature and mulch.

A Place to Play

Rapoza Landscape, Inc.

Rapoza Landscape The shadier end of the back yard was turned into a shade garden and children's play area, with more accent boulders, shade plants, and plenty of room for play equipment. Sun loving plants such as catmint, grasses, and coreopsis divide the patio from the play area, but are low growing to allow for clear visibility into the children's play area.

Southcliff

Gardens for Living

Mid-sized traditional backyard shaded garden in Charlotte with a garden path and mulch for spring.

Small Spaces

Maria Hickey & Associates Landscapes

thornless roses
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard shaded formal garden in Boston with a container garden and mulch.

Shaded Garden Design Ideas with Mulch

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.