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Modern Partial Sun Garden Ideas and Designs

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Wheelers Hill
Wheelers Hill
Intrinsic LandscapesIntrinsic Landscapes
The job was very detailed and involved bluestone paving, aggregate concrete, granite alfresco, brick feature fence, floating seat cladded with bluestone, steel pergola, feature screens, planter boxes, pots, steppers, irrigation, synthetic turf, custom drainage, lighting and of course beautiful plants. Working with a sloping block was challenging however it was levelled precisely and accurately.
West Seattle Modern Living
West Seattle Modern Living
Orion RockscapesOrion Rockscapes
Photo of a modern back partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with a potted garden and concrete paving.
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
Boorkman Residence
Boorkman Residence
Chris Corbett DesignChris Corbett Design
Outdoor Dining
This is an example of a medium sized modern front partial sun garden in Sacramento with a garden path and concrete paving.
Manhattan Townhouse Garden
Manhattan Townhouse Garden
Landstylist: landscape design ideas, curated.Landstylist: landscape design ideas, curated.
Matthew Williams
Photo of a small modern back partial sun garden in New York with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Small and Modern Backyards
Small and Modern Backyards
Arbordale LandscapingArbordale Landscaping
A small backyard using Sienna wood for the fences and decks. Techo-Bloc Onyx pavingstone and curbing hardscaping materials. Hornbeams, Serviceberries, and various ornamental grasses complete the planting portion.
Concrete Steppers
Concrete Steppers
Riedel Precision Landscaping, Inc.Riedel Precision Landscaping, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized modern back partial sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and concrete paving.
Buck Residence
Buck Residence
Open Envelope StudioOpen Envelope Studio
OES | Backyard with low concrete walls, Texas basalt, native plants, and jacuzzi
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in Austin with gravel.
2nd Generation Decking in Bolton
2nd Generation Decking in Bolton
Krzysztof LeoniewskiKrzysztof Leoniewski
K.L
Inspiration for a small modern back formal partial sun garden in Manchester with decking.
Jardín urbano_escalera de acceso
Jardín urbano_escalera de acceso
Aurora Gomez Design - arquitectura y diseñoAurora Gomez Design - arquitectura y diseño
La entrada: solución a la medida Para entrar a la casa hay que salvar un desnivel de 2m: la escalera resultaba estrecha y dejaba un espacio lateral de jardín residual poco aprovechable y desapacible. Para resolver el acceso se proyectaron unas plataformas cuadradas que se instalaron de forma escalonada con el desnivel del terreno. Esta solución permitía integrar la escalera entre las plataformas y las jardineras, y generar a su vez una volumetría muy atractiva.
Specialty Projects
Specialty Projects
Beach Bum Turf Co.Beach Bum Turf Co.
Inspiration for a large modern front driveway partial sun garden for spring in Tampa with a garden path and concrete paving.
Water Features
Water Features
Kona Land And Water EscapeKona Land And Water Escape
Unlock your backyard's true beauty with waterscaping concepts. For over forty years we have designed and installed customized waterfalls, ponds and fountains for thousands of happy customers. Whether you are starting fresh or are in need of a redesign, give us the chance to create your own tropical or Sonoran paradise. Adding a water feature can be as simple as tucking a decorative fountain near the entrance of your home or as elaborate as creating a massive cascading waterfall similar to what you see in the mountains of Hawaii. Our mission is to bring the natural beauty of exotic places like Japan, Hawaii or the Sonoran desert right to your backyard.
Fountain with stepping pads
Fountain with stepping pads
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Studio H Landscape Architecture
This is an example of a small modern back formal partial sun garden in Orange County with concrete paving.
Modern Long Beach Drought Tolerant Design
Modern Long Beach Drought Tolerant Design
California Landscape ConstructionCalifornia Landscape Construction
Dan Solomon
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Modern Courtyard
Modern Courtyard
Hoerr Schaudt Landscape ArchitectsHoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects
Scott Shigley
Inspiration for a small modern back formal partial sun garden in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Turf Removal - Northridge
Turf Removal - Northridge
Prime Gardens IncPrime Gardens Inc
Lawn removed and replaced with California friendly plants, gravel, mulch and sprinklers retrofitted to drip irrigation for DWP rebate program
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with gravel.
Modern: Caruth Boulevard
Modern: Caruth Boulevard
Harold Leidner Landscape ArchitectsHarold Leidner Landscape Architects
Completed in 2013, this this property located in University Park, Texas, features a modern pool pavilion with a green roof that opens to a new swimming pool and garden.
Modern Landscape
Modern Landscape
Medium sized modern back partial sun garden for spring in San Diego.
Work
Work
Inside OutInside Out
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in Orange County with a retaining wall.
Stepped retaining walls that follow the natural slope
Stepped retaining walls that follow the natural slope
Metamorphic DesignMetamorphic Design
Alan Block retaining walls provide excellent structural retention of the slope
Medium sized modern back partial sun garden in Vancouver with a retaining wall.

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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