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Transformed Tucson Courtyard
Transformed Tucson Courtyard
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
Medium sized side xeriscape partial sun garden in Phoenix with a garden path and brick paving.
Our Work
Our Work
Little Creek LandscapingLittle Creek Landscaping
Inspiration for a small classic front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Edmonton with mulch.
European Formal
European Formal
Plant Systems LandscapePlant Systems Landscape
Photo of a large traditional side xeriscape partial sun garden in Other with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Phoenix, Arizona | Craftsman
Phoenix, Arizona | Craftsman
Greey PickettGreey Pickett
Design ideas for a medium sized industrial front xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Phoenix with a garden path and gravel.
Plant Combinations - Northern California Gardens
Plant Combinations - Northern California Gardens
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
A beautiful collection of low water plant combinations that include Stachy's "Big Ears", Purple Tapien Verbena, Verbena rigida, Bulbine Frutescens 'Hallmark' Orange Form and a purple Penstemon.
Succulents in the front
Succulents in the front
Cool Designs for LandscapesCool Designs for Landscapes
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front xeriscape partial sun garden in Orange County with gravel.
Fullerton Native/Low Water Front Yard
Fullerton Native/Low Water Front Yard
creations landscape designscreations landscape designs
This drought tolerant front yard was a great addition to this property. There are decomposed granite paths, CA native / CA friendly plans, a dry creek bed and a bridge that leads to the secret garden.
Coan Waterfront Landscape, Camano Island, WA
Coan Waterfront Landscape, Camano Island, WA
Lankford Associates Landscape ArchitectsLankford Associates Landscape Architects
Simple stone and blue stone walkway lead to the front door from the street side parking. Plantings were selected to emphasize the structure and sense of entry. Located on the shores of Puget Sound in Washington State. Photos by Ian Gleadle
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.
California Ranch Dreaming
California Ranch Dreaming
Christiane Holmquist Landscape DesignChristiane Holmquist Landscape Design
Emma Almendarez
Photo of a small mediterranean front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in San Diego with mulch.
PermaDesign -- Harvesting Rain
PermaDesign -- Harvesting Rain
UserUser
Photo Credit: Corrina See
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Albuquerque with natural stone paving.
Outdoor Living in Del Sur
Outdoor Living in Del Sur
Jesse York, Landscape DesignerJesse York, Landscape Designer
Explore the potential of compact spaces with our stylish, contemporary outdoor transformations. This small yard, now an expansive-feeling retreat, is perfect for enjoying games at the outdoor bar or relaxing by the cozy fire feature. Our use of stacked stone, ipe hardwood, and metals elegantly accentuates each aspect of this dream space for outdoor entertainment.
Modern Fence For A Historic Home
Modern Fence For A Historic Home
Ohana ServicesOhana Services
Modern Horizontal Cedar Picket Fence
This is an example of a medium sized country back xeriscape and private partial sun garden for summer in Dallas with brick paving and a wood fence.
Old Town Brunswick, Historic Renovation
Old Town Brunswick, Historic Renovation
Charles W Day DesignCharles W Day Design
The privacy fence creates a quite getaway at the screened porch, also hiding the air units.
This is an example of a traditional side xeriscape and private partial sun garden in Atlanta with gravel and a wood fence.
Front Yard Zen
Front Yard Zen
PLdesignsPLdesigns
Simple zen front yard with floating steps.
Design ideas for a small world-inspired front xeriscape and private partial sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with concrete paving and a wood fence.
Presidio Park Refresh
Presidio Park Refresh
Jackie and the BeanstalkJackie and the Beanstalk
The Water feature added near front door to attract birds and is surrounded by colorful succulents and drought-tolerant plants
Photo of a small mediterranean front xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with gravel.
Modern California Native Garden
Modern California Native Garden
Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D LandscapingWildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping
Photo of a medium sized modern front xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Modern Landscape
Modern Landscape
Inspiration for a large modern back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Denver with a flowerbed, natural stone paving and a metal fence.
Corrie - Modern
Corrie - Modern
Blue Stone ConstructionBlue Stone Construction
Design ideas for a small modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with a pathway and decking.
Front, back and center
Front, back and center
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian front xeriscape and private partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with natural stone paving and a wood fence.

Partial Sun Xeriscape 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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