"shade" yards, pictures, and ideas...
Super small yard now has an in-ground spa
Owner: Sandi Clarke Location: Garland, TexasWhen I bought my (very small) house, it had a very small yard, a lot of shade and the grass wouldn't grow very well. In 2002, I decided to give up on the grass by putting in a pond/water garden with gravel surrounding it, all of which I did myself. After enjoying my pond for so many years, I alwa...
Just past puberty!
Owner: Stacey Mundt Location: PlymouthOut-of-control! The yard is not bordered correctly, is rather overgrown in places and lacks a Zen quality that is desperately desired. Please offer any advice and suggestions. I love working in the yard and am ready to get dirty! We have a deep backyard that is fenced in with modern material, ...
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J & Ds garden
Owner: Jan H Location: Cleveland, OhioOur lot is not very big, 50 x 200. Mixture of sun and shade. We started with a blank slate 11 years ago, together my husband & I have planted and built what you see today. It is always a work in progress!...
Needs Help!
Owner: Mary Smothers Location: LufkinThe front has two large oak trees and one large pine.. Lots of shade. The back is very open and there is no shade....
FRONT YARD
Owner: Jamie Garton Location: Macedonia, SCThe front of the house gets mostly shade throughout the year, however, the rest of the yard is full sun...
FROM ALL SHADE TO ALL SUN
Owner: J A Knight Location: Memphis, TNMy backyard in Memphis used to be a shaded oasis with a 100 year old oak tree that was 75 ft. tall. A few years ago, straight line winds (referred to locally as Hurricane Elvis)knocked down my beautiful tree and thousands more turning my shaded oasis into a hot spot. What to do? Add a pool and tr...
Learning Gardener
Owner: Donna F. Location: Greenville, SCOverdose of flowers in my backyard - where I spend most of my time. Love my front, just need to add some color there - without overdoing like in my back. Mostly shade from with the giant oak tree - that I love!...
An Elegant Backyard Design
Owner: Zaynea Niazi Location: Corona, CAA pool and backyard oasis garden. Design based on a 45 degree angle off our home. Very appealing to the eye and soul. Pool has easy in & out steps, a spacious spa with a wet wall, a large 9" deep reef that can accommodate 2 umbrellas. Pool "Pebble tek"color/texture was researched to display the p...
back-breaking flagstone patio
Owner: Traci Location: Williamsburg, VAOur yard had some serious drainage problems and awful soil. The sod put in by the builder all but died in one half of the yard. So we decided to "fix" it. My husband and myself did it all ourselves. 11 tons of rock, 4 tons of flagstone, 8 tons of stone dust and 3 large bottles of ibuprofen. In tim...
