The garden space faces north 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.

The garden space faces North 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.

All California native Alum Roots enjoy shade. The shiny, dark green leaves of Oregon Grape, native as far south as San Diego, provide a beautiful background for Coral Bell blooms in shade gardens.

Mature yews were taken out and replaced by such shade shrubs as inkberry (ilex glabra) and stephanandra. Shade perennials such as Solomon seal and Japanese forest grass were added to the mix.

Symmetry was unavoidable with this entrance. Mature yews were taken out and replaced by such shade shrubs as inkberry (ilex glabra) and stephanandra.
This is an example of a shade front yard landscaping in Chicago.

Design ideas for a mediterranean shade stone garden path in Los Angeles.

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Example of a transitional home design design in Sacramento

Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional backyard decomposed granite water fountain landscape in Chicago with no cover.

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Example of a transitional home design design in Sacramento

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.

Photo of a farmhouse landscaping in Nashville.

The garden space faces North 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.

Texture and repose in the garden: delicate Japanese Maple leaves, silvery burgundy Coral Bells, the lance like leaves of Siberian Iris and lustrous foliage of two Tree Peonies (no longer in bloom) produce a sense of relaxation.

This beautiful, wooded property seemed like a scene out of the North Georgia mountains. Huge Oaks providing shade make for a comfortable setting during hot weather. After discussing the owners reluctance to cut down an enormous number of mature trees to get sunlight for turf, an alternative plan to utilize the space as nature provided, a shade garden was born. A dry creek bed adds visual enhancement to the space but has the utilitarian purpose for erosion control. A large 600-pound flagstone was picked out at the stone yard for the perfect “bridge” over the dry creek bed. Low growing and colorful plants were carefully chosen to provide a near evergreen look in the winter but also color and texture in other seasons.

Inspiration for a large modern drought-tolerant and shade front yard gravel retaining wall landscape in Austin for spring.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional shade backyard landscaping.

Bluestone stepping stone path with mazus joints passes by the entrance to the moss covering the open space in this shade garden. Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC

River of blooming ajuga flows between chartreuse and dark green foliage. Photo by Jay Sifford.
Inspiration for an asian shade landscaping in Charlotte.

Shady garden nook with fountain niche and lovely lead piper figurine from Kenneth Lynch & Sons. Giant hostas, corydalis lutea and ivy add color and texture to this intimate garden nook.