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The garden space faces south so gets morning sun then mostly in the shade. In the summer especially it is lovely to sit here have breakfast and later in the day under the large Sugar Maple a cool spot to relax and grill. I am asked all the time are there any shade plants to use! as you can see the garden is constantly changing from spring bulbs and spring flowers to summer and fall color. The gravel terrace provides a simple and affordable surface and very European.

Hollywood Hills Mid-Century Modern

Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography

Shade Garden

Pearson Landscape Services

Before and After Water Features

Good Earth Water Gardens

Pondless Waterfall disappearing underground next to driveway.

Eastbourne Seaside Garden

Capability Chris

Eastbourne, Sovereign Harbour garden, night, pathway

Zen Rock Garden

User

The garden is defined by a series of rock walls holding raised gardens beds and a winding pathway of gravel. Raised beds allow the plants to spill over into the path, working with the twisting trail to obscure a traveler’s view and create a sense of mystery around the bend. Japanense Stewartia Stewartia pseudocamellia

Bank's Creek

Gardens for Living

Rancho Alamar

Lane Goodkind Landscape Architect

Coastal California estate retreat using all native, natural and reclaimed materials. Giant Oak tree 'Big Bertha' with her reclaimed Eucalyptus tree house watches out for intruders. Eestate with Pinot Vineyard and native meadow gardens. The gate and treehouse are constructed of Eucalyptus reclaimed from an area just to the right of this photo. Photo Lane Goodkind www.lanegoodkind.com

Bayside Zen Garden | Bayside, WI

LandCrafters, LLC

The raked garden has been a area for our client to dabble with various raking designs in the gravel.

Eichler Refresh San Raphael CA

Patrick Lannan Designs

English Jewel Box

Mariani Landscape

A view through the garden rooms, a gravel path leads through to the many spaces, each set up to be viewed from within. The path is lined with cushwa brick outlining the spaces. Terra cotta containers are filled with boxwood and petunia; pachysandra and bugleweed ground cover fill the flanking and center beds. A cast iron bench offers an opportunity to sit and enjoy the space, with the fountain creating a pleasant sound. Standard form lilacs sit in the boxwood hedge. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan

Camping out by the fire. A lovely bungalow gets a backyard makeover.

Ravenscourt Landscaping and Design LLC

Ravenscourt Landscaping & Design LLC

Crescent Ave Residence

DabneyCollins

Wood Arbor and Bench Swings

DabneyCollins

Arbor and Bench Swings with vines trained on the structure. Projects are located adjacent to each other in Greenville, SC

Clumping Bamboo and Steel Retaining Walls

Eden Garden Design

Clumping bamboo provides shade and privacy at the rear of the house. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/

Masonry

Highland Landscaping LLC

Utilizing river rock and flagstone to solve a low sunlight problem on the side of the house

Suburban Oasis

Princeton Design Collaborative

Shade Garden with koi pond , cedar fence, ferns and ivy Jeffrey Edward Tryon

Willow Arch in a Palo Alto Garden

Judy's Gardens & Design

Fall in a Palo Alto Garden re-design. I designed a Willow Arch for this garden re-design project to go with the Willow furniture purchased for the new Secret Garden. The old lawn will be replaced with a low-water, no mow variety.

Piermont New York Scandinavian Modern

Design Farm Group

Ipe wood accents help highlight the black exterior color of the this Cape re-design. In order to integrate the sloped terrain and create ample gathering spaces, we created various levels in the landscape. The terraced levels help open up the narrow space and provide better views to the Hudson River below. Ornamental grasses and ferns and a simple palette of white plantings create dimension against the black architecture. Native pea stone create simple yet thoughtful patios and walking paths. Photo Credit : Meeka Van der Wal Architect : Meg Fowler Builder : Joe Gambardella Landscape Designer : Meeka Van der Wal

Shaded Garden Design Ideas with Gravel

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.