Demo project · Backyard

Container shade courtyard

A small rental-friendly backyard courtyard uses shade trees in large containers, privacy planting, and a clear side yard route to create soft shade without a pergola or permanent build.

  • Backyard
  • Shade trees
  • Privacy planting
  • Side yard
  • Container planters

Implementation stages

An illustrative, stage-by-stage look at how this concept could come together. Generated visuals for inspiration — not construction documentation.

Container shade courtyard: Site preparation
Container shade courtyard

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Site preparation

The site is cleared, graded and set out for Container shade courtyard, while retained architecture and mature landscape stay fixed.

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  1. Container shade courtyard: Site preparation

    Site preparation

    The site is cleared, graded and set out for Container shade courtyard, while retained architecture and mature landscape stay fixed.

  2. Container shade courtyard: Base works

    Base works

    Compacted bases, drainage, footings and service routes establish the hidden structure for Container shade courtyard.

  3. Container shade courtyard: Structures and surfaces

    Structures and surfaces

    The paths, terraces, walls and other built elements of Container shade courtyard are installed before planting begins.

  4. Container shade courtyard: Planting

    Planting

    Trees, shrubs, grasses and groundcover are placed in their designed zones and finished with mulch or gravel.

  5. Container shade courtyard: Final styling

    Final styling

    The site is cleaned, lighting is commissioned and the final furniture and details complete Container shade courtyard.