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Partial Sun Garden Ideas and Designs

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Best of Gallery
Pineapple InteriorsPineapple Interiors
Design ideas for a contemporary partial sun garden fence in London with a wood fence.
Courtyard
Courtyard
Outdoor Creations Landscape & Design Inc.Outdoor Creations Landscape & Design Inc.
Raymond Bray
Photo of a large traditional back partial sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Rustic Creekside Backyard - Cedarburg, WI
Rustic Creekside Backyard - Cedarburg, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Stone steppers lead to an irregular lannon stone fire pit area in this creekside backyard in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Westhauser Photography
Photo of a small rustic back partial sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Decks, Patios, and Walkways
Decks, Patios, and Walkways
Outer Image DesignOuter Image Design
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side partial sun garden for spring in Houston with concrete paving and a pathway.
Container Pot Garden Design Ideas - Wilmette, Illinois Schmechtig Landscapes
Container Pot Garden Design Ideas - Wilmette, Illinois Schmechtig Landscapes
Schmechtig LandscapesSchmechtig Landscapes
Request Free Quote Container Pot Garden Design in Wilmette, Illinois by Schmechtig Landscapes using succulant plants
St.Margarets Garden
St.Margarets Garden
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
Small contemporary back partial sun garden in London.
Bridges
Bridges
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
This is an example of an expansive traditional side formal partial sun garden for spring in San Diego with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Victorian Chelsea
Victorian Chelsea
Hartley BotanicHartley Botanic
Victorian Chelsea powder coated in Olive Leaf
Traditional partial sun garden fence in Other with a wood fence.
Custom Mercer Island Fence
Custom Mercer Island Fence
Chapman Construction, LLCChapman Construction, LLC
Design ideas for a large traditional back partial sun garden in Seattle with gravel.
Landscape Work
Landscape Work
Integrity Landscape Services LLC.Integrity Landscape Services LLC.
Inspiration for a small rustic back partial sun garden in Austin with mulch.
Seattle Cozy Patio
Seattle Cozy Patio
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
In Seattle's Fremont neighborhood SCJ Studio designed a new landscape to surround and set off a contemporary home by Coates Design Architects. The narrow spaces around the tall home needed structure and organization, and a thoughtful approach to layout and space programming. A concrete patio was installed with a Paloform Bento gas fire feature surrounded by lush, northwest planting. A horizontal board cedar fence provides privacy from the street and creates the cozy feeling of an outdoor room among the trees. LED low-voltage lighting by Kichler Lighting adds night-time warmth . Photography by: Miranda Estes Photography
Summer Containers
Summer Containers
KMS Gardens and DesignKMS Gardens and Design
Medium sized traditional front partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a potted garden and concrete paving.
A Rain Garden Shared by Neighbors
A Rain Garden Shared by Neighbors
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
A rain garden on the property line is shared by both neighbors and provides a beautiful solution to a common problem Design by Amy Whitworth Installation and Stonework by Stormwater Resource Group
North Salem NY Landscaping Renovation
North Salem NY Landscaping Renovation
UserUser
Design ideas for a medium sized country back partial sun garden in New York.
Cotton Candy
Cotton Candy
gardenUP®gardenUP®
Medium sized traditional front formal partial sun garden for spring in Boston with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and mulch.
Centerville River Cottage Garden planting
Centerville River Cottage Garden planting
JuliaGarden Design Ltd.JuliaGarden Design Ltd.
Delphiniums and snapdragons add sparkle to this mid-summer cottage garden. This Cape Cod garden includes dahlias, daylilies and a traditional border planting of French yellow marigolds, dusty miller, alyssum and ageratum.
Wood Fences
Wood Fences
Dakota UnlimitedDakota Unlimited
Inspiration for a large classic back partial sun garden in Minneapolis with natural stone paving.
Pathways, Patios & Stonework
Pathways, Patios & Stonework
Green EleganceGreen Elegance
Medium sized contemporary side partial sun garden in Dallas with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Folsom Street
Folsom Street
North Bay Construction, LLCNorth Bay Construction, LLC
Clay Seibert
Inspiration for a large modern back partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a living wall.

Partial Sun Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your front garden design.

How should I design my back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
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