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Modern Partial Sun Garden Ideas and Designs

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Noe Valley Escape
Noe Valley Escape
The Garden Route CompanyThe Garden Route Company
A terraced urban garden using form board concrete walls, Ipe decking decking and open Ipe rail fencing.
Small modern back partial sun garden in San Francisco.
150 Charles St, New York, NY
150 Charles St, New York, NY
Harder Services Inc.Harder Services Inc.
Photo Cred: Bill Harder
Design ideas for a large modern courtyard formal partial sun garden for summer in New York with a water feature and gravel.
Corten panels installed
Corten panels installed
Georgia Lindsay Garden DesignGeorgia Lindsay Garden Design
Design ideas for a small modern front partial sun garden in London.
Gin Residence
Gin Residence
Creative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & ContractorCreative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & Contractor
Smooth Santa Barbara Stucco retaining wall. Redwood Deck. Drip irrigation.
Photo of a modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and decking.
Modern Hideout in Bucktown
Modern Hideout in Bucktown
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
This is an example of a small modern back formal partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Container Design
Container Design
Root Design & LandscapeRoot Design & Landscape
Inspiration for a modern partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with a potted garden and decking.
Riverdale Modern
Riverdale Modern
Green Apple LandscapingGreen Apple Landscaping
Photo of a small modern front partial sun garden in Toronto with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Fall Flowers
Fall Flowers
Private Gardens, Public PlacesPrivate Gardens, Public Places
I love the mix of warm and cool colors and varying texture in this gorgeous fall planting. A diamond shape was used as a constant throughout the space in order to provide a common theme and connecting look throughout the garden.
Our Work
Our Work
Father Nature Landscapes of Birmingham, Inc.Father Nature Landscapes of Birmingham, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front driveway partial sun garden for spring in Birmingham with a water feature and gravel.
Gate and Stonework
Gate and Stonework
M.E ContractingM.E Contracting
M.E Contracting
This is an example of a large modern side formal partial sun garden in Toronto with concrete paving.
Contemporary in Clinton Hill
Contemporary in Clinton Hill
New Eco LandscapesNew Eco Landscapes
Photos by Anthony Crisafulli
Small modern back partial sun garden for summer in New York with natural stone paving.
Edible Urban Oasis
Edible Urban Oasis
Mark S. Garff, Landscape ArchitectMark S. Garff, Landscape Architect
In south Seattle, a tiny backyard garden needed a makeover to add usability and create a sitting area for entertaining. Raised garden beds for edible plants provide the transition between the existing deck and new patio below, eliminating the need for a railing. A firepit provides the focal point for the new patio. Angles create drama and direct flow to the steel stairs and gate. Installed June, 2014. Photography: Mark S. Garff ASLA, LLA
Modern Garden
Modern Garden
This is an example of a medium sized modern roof partial sun garden for summer in Sydney with a garden path and decking.
Modern Beach House
Modern Beach House
Cleator Landscape DesignCleator Landscape Design
This modern beach front home needed a landscape to compliment its clean, crisp style. We were able to provide ample off street parking without creating a dull expanse of concrete. This pattern of concrete with stone banding was continued in the horizontal fencing for a subtle nautical undertone. While an assortment of grasses and other low maintenance plants that thrive in this seaside environment help to enhance the sense of place.
Custom Backyard Multi-Sport Court and Accessories
Custom Backyard Multi-Sport Court and Accessories
SportProsUSA, Inc.SportProsUSA, Inc.
Custom Backyard Sport Court, Basketball Hoop System, Lighting, and Accessories. Painted lines for basketball and tennis. Custom BYU logo.
Medium sized modern back partial sun garden in New York with an outdoor sport court.
Andres Residence
Andres Residence
Open Envelope StudioOpen Envelope Studio
OES | Dry creek bed with mulch planting beds, native plants, and board walk connecting to steel enclosed crushed limestone - Angelica Norton
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in Austin with gravel and a retaining wall.
Gingko House, Harrison, NY
Gingko House, Harrison, NY
Westover Landscape DesignWestover Landscape Design
This is an example of an expansive modern sloped driveway partial sun garden in New York with brick paving.
Mill Valley modern garden with outdoor kitchen
Mill Valley modern garden with outdoor kitchen
Avant GardenAvant Garden
Close-up of modern outdoor kitchen with cast concrete counter from Concreteworks and lime-plaster body. Grill is infrared. Photo by Galen Fultz
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back partial sun garden in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Modern California Native Garden
Modern California Native Garden
Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D LandscapingWildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping
Design ideas for a medium sized modern side xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with natural stone paving, a wood fence and a pathway.
Modern Small Orinda Garden
Modern Small Orinda Garden
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
This is an example of a small modern front xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in San Francisco with decorative stones and a wood fence.

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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