Inspiration for a modern partial sun garden in Sydney with gravel and a wood fence.

Contrasts of color and texture bring this side yard to life, as a stepping-stone path immersed in silver Dymondia winds through selections of Berberis 'Orange Rocket', Anemone 'September Charm', Miscanthus 'Morning Light', dark purple Heuchera 'Amethyst Mist', and yellow-variegated 'Butterfly' Japanese Maple. A weeping purple 'Garnet' specimen maple may be seen in the foreground. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.

Modern Landscape Design

WERK | Building Modern

Modern Landscape Design, Indianapolis, Butler-Tarkington Neighborhood - Hara Design LLC (designer) - Christopher Short, Derek Mills, Paul Reynolds, Architects, HAUS Architecture + WERK | Building Modern - Construction Managers - Architect Custom Builders

A Process

Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.

The front staircase was falling apart with glued together bricks. The stairs were straightened, covered with Bluestone and Edenstone sides. The front brick walk was replaced with Bluestone also.

Victorian Chelsea

Hartley Botanic

Victorian Chelsea powder coated in Olive Leaf
Traditional partial sun garden in Other with a wood fence.

West Coast Craftsman

Susan Friedman Landscape Architecture

As night falls, lighting highlights this entry structure in a Craftsman style that blends perfectly with the architecture of the home while welcoming guests to enter the property in a relaxing shaded space. Rustic materials of natural stone cladding, stained cedar wood and classic gate elements tie everything together.

Wood Fences

Dakota Unlimited

Window pane lattice top fence designed & installed by Dakota Unlimited.
Photo of a large transitional backyard partial sun formal garden in Minneapolis with a wood fence.

Lawn Area

Terra Ferma Landscapes

The upper lawn for the kids to play with a vegetable garden on the side
This is an example of a small contemporary backyard partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a vegetable garden, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Western Redbud in Summer

FormLA Landscaping

In summer, Western Redbud leaves darken to offer more shade and shelter. It's seeds feed the birds, and can feed humans too!
Design ideas for a large country sloped partial sun xeriscape for summer in Los Angeles with with privacy feature, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

New build garden - Olympic park Stratford

Melanie Hick Garden Design

This blank canvas space in a new build in London's Olympic park had a bespoke transformation without digging down into soil. The entire design sits on a suspended patio above a carpark and includes bespoke features like a pergola, seating, bug hotel, irrigated planters and green climbers. The garden is a haven for a young family who love to bring their natural finds back home after walks.

The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)

Harry Holding Studio

The back garden for an innovative property in Fulham Cemetery - the house featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs in January 2021. The design had to enhance the relationship with the bold, contemporary architecture and open up a dialogue with the wild green space beyond its boundaries. Seen here in spring, this lush space is an immersive journey through a woodland edge planting scheme.

Sempervirens

Seed Studio Landscape Design

Photography: Travis Rhoads Photography
Inspiration for a small modern backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with a fire feature, decking and a wood fence.

Best of Gallery

Pineapple Interiors

Design ideas for a contemporary partial sun garden in London with a wood fence.

Incredible edibles garden

North Leeds Garden Design

The main structure of the hard landscaping complete.
Inspiration for a small modern backyard partial sun garden with a vegetable garden, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Family Gardens

Earth Designs Garden and Build London and Essex

Having recently completed a major renovation to the back of the house with new bifold doors, our clients wanted their tired and overgrown garden to become a beautiful backdrop to their new family room. They wanted a large patio to use as an extension of the existing kitchen and retain access to the large shed space the bottom of the garden. They wanted to revamp the planting and the unsightly fence. The new design will twisted the layout of the garden on an angle to create the illusion of a much bigger space Next to the house a porcelain tile patio laid in a stretched pattern at 45 degrees to pushes out the boundaries to make it seem wider. Features include a wide fibreglass trough planter with 'floating' timber bench, framed by a sheet of grey Perspex Naturals attached to the existing fence to give a contemporary finish. The centre of the garden features an artificial lawn running at an angle, bisected by two rectangular railway sleeper raised beds to break up the space. An the existing bamboo relocated to provide privacy to the seating area and screen-off the children's trampoline. At the rear of the garden is a smaller porcelain patio for morning coffee or afternoon cocktails. Details include a section in the patio laid with wood effect porcelain tiles to create contrast. Fences painted in dark grey Cuprinol Garden Shades and textured planting with a mixture of shades of greens to give the garden year round interest.

Project | Woodland Edge

flaura

A young family desired the perfect garden to grow alongside their rural lives in Surrey’s countryside. We designed a meaningful space for our clients to journey through their garden and reconnect with the native woodland encompassing their home. We felt it was important to perforate the boundary, to open up the scenic views and incorporate the borrowed landscape.

Wood Fences

Dakota Unlimited

Custom cedar fence with lattice and gate designed and installed by Dakota Unlimited.
Mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden in Minneapolis with natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Ravenna Bungalow

Hayes Landscape Design Services

Design ideas for a small arts and crafts backyard partial sun xeriscape for fall in Seattle with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)

Harry Holding Studio

Planting in the back garden for an innovative property in Fulham Cemetery - the house featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs in January 2021. The design had to enhance the relationship with the bold, contemporary architecture and open up a dialogue with the wild green space beyond its boundaries. Seen here in summer, the planting is a base of evergreen textures punctuated with long flowering perennials.

Modern Address Marker and Landscape - Fox Point, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

View of the address marker with house numbers lit at night.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern front yard partial sun garden in Milwaukee with with path, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Partial Sun Garden Design Ideas with a Wood Fence

Get Inspired by Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.