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Modern Partial Sun Garden Ideas and Designs

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Various Completed Homes by Werchek Develepment, LLC
Various Completed Homes by Werchek Develepment, LLC
Werchek Development, LLCWerchek Development, LLC
Large modern back partial sun garden in Miami with a pond and natural stone paving.
Coconut Grove Miami Project
Coconut Grove Miami Project
Hagan Binder DesignHagan Binder Design
Inspiration for an expansive modern sloped partial sun garden for autumn in Miami with natural stone paving.
Hilltop Modern
Hilltop Modern
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
This charming planter is placed near the front door of the house.
Design ideas for a large modern front partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Modern Landscape in Mill Valley
Modern Landscape in Mill Valley
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
Newly installed plantings that provide a beautiful variety of colors and textures for year-round appeal. And chosen to soften and enhance the beauty of the horizontal fencing and concrete planters. Architect: Barry Peterson, Studio300A Architecture. Planting Plan Design and Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Corten steel wall
Corten steel wall
Wagner HodgsonWagner Hodgson
Corten steel panels float off of a concrete retaining wall. Internall lights illuminate the panel at night and make it appear to float.
Design ideas for an expansive modern sloped partial sun garden in Burlington with a living wall.
GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Santa Monica Canyon Residence
GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Santa Monica Canyon Residence
Griffin Enright ArchitectsGriffin Enright Architects
View from front entry back to front yard with amphitheater-like garden.
Medium sized modern front partial sun garden in Los Angeles with concrete paving and an outdoor sport court.
Twin Peaks Texture
Twin Peaks Texture
The Garden Route CompanyThe Garden Route Company
Textural plantings, vivid color and strong clean lines makes for an engaging space
Large modern front xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete paving.
Details
Details
Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLAGrounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA
This is an example of a large modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with a water feature and concrete paving.
Williamsburg new condo shade garden
Williamsburg new condo shade garden
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
Garden update for a new construction condo in Williamsburg
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back partial sun garden in New York with natural stone paving and an upvc fence.
Pasadena Outdoor Living
Pasadena Outdoor Living
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
The outdoor spaces of this modern home were redesigned with ipe decking and custom railings, new paving and California-friendly planting to create a relaxing hilltop retreat.
Outdoor Kitchen, Swim Spa & Pergola Project
Outdoor Kitchen, Swim Spa & Pergola Project
London Essex Outdoor LivingLondon Essex Outdoor Living
Client's swim spa surrounded by millboard decking to create an outdoor area for swimming and relaxing in the sun.
Large modern back driveway partial sun pergola for summer in Essex.
Sempervirens
Sempervirens
Seed Studio Landscape DesignSeed Studio Landscape Design
Photography: Travis Rhoads Photography
This is an example of a small modern back partial sun garden in San Francisco with a fire feature, decking and a wood fence.
Corrugated metal fence
Corrugated metal fence
Project MasterzProject Masterz
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back xeriscape and private partial sun garden in Austin.
Backyard Diamonds
Backyard Diamonds
Coy Land TechsCoy Land Techs
The team helped transform an area once filled with spotty grass to a back yard that will look amazing all year. The project included removing existing pavers and reshaping the end of the paver walkway, artificial turf, concrete slab, concrete borders, river rock, succulents, drip irrigation, and running electrical for an outdoor fridge. The space is now low maintenance and ready for entertaining.
Commonspace
Commonspace
Hastings Construction IncHastings Construction Inc
Both apartments have access to the backyard common area which features a small firepit.
Medium sized modern back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Other with a fire feature and gravel.
Contemporary Modern Rebuild on 10th Avenue & K Street
Contemporary Modern Rebuild on 10th Avenue & K Street
Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.
This large expanse of lawn needed a major make over. Designer added many color full water wise shrubs, ornamental grasses and perennials. Took out 85% of existing lawn and added a new patio, steps, garden with grow boxes and strategic screens too. Designed for maximum enjoyment and preserving/enhancing their views while saving much water and maintenance. Rick Laughlin, APLD
Exterior Services
Exterior Services
Interior & Exterior Environmental DesignsInterior & Exterior Environmental Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back partial sun garden in San Diego with a water feature and decking.
Estate Gates
Estate Gates
Allied Fence CoAllied Fence Co
Large modern front driveway partial sun garden in Atlanta.
Family Garden in St. Albans
Family Garden in St. Albans
Aoba LandscapesAoba Landscapes
A modern, contemporary space to relax and entertain that had plenty of space for a young family to play safely.
Medium sized modern back partial sun garden for summer in London with decking.
Simply Elegant
Simply Elegant
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan
Inspiration for a large modern back formal partial sun garden in Chicago with a garden path and concrete paving.

Modern Partial Sun Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed modern 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 modern 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 modern front garden design.

How should I design my modern 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 modern 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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