This is an example of a large traditional rooftop partial sun formal garden for summer in New York with a container garden and decking.

Brooklyn Rooftop Garden 3

Little Miracles Designs

Steel pergola and infrared heaters
Large contemporary rooftop partial sun garden in New York for summer.

Garden

C & A Custom Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary rooftop partial sun garden for summer in New York with natural stone pavers.

Modern low-maintenance terrace

Sarita Landscape Inc

Renovated this out-dates terrace to give it a modern twist. This yard is an example of " less is more", with a custom-made concrete and wood bench, matching table, pergola, panel wall, and low-maintenance plants.

Crown Heights Roof Deck

Amber Freda Garden Design

The sunset looks good on you, Brooklyn! This Brooklyn roof deck redesign in Crown Heights included new deck tiles, a custom kitchen and bench, and a container garden in fiberglass planters. The plantings include white multi-stem birch trees, caryopteris, and gold sweetflag grasses. The plantings are illuminated at night by low-voltage LED up-lights.

San Francisco

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary rooftop partial sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a garden path and decking.

A Rooftop Oasis

Mariani Landscape

A lush garden in the city provides privacy while the plants provide excitement.
Mid-sized contemporary rooftop partial sun garden in Chicago with a vertical garden and decking.

Tapestry: Kips Bay Decorator Show House

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional rooftop partial sun formal garden in New York with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Lakeview Luxury

Himsben Design Studio, LLC

This custom planting design incorporated seasonal annuals into a succession of perennial plants, shrubs, and flowering plants to create multiple seasons of delight! Building upon the amazing work by Chicago Roof Deck + Garden, our team designed and installed a custom planting design for our client. Design intent incorporated seasonality to the progression from Spring, Summer, Fall, and into Winter, into an incredibly compact area.

Paramount Ranch

CARL BALTON + ASSOCIATES

Clay Pot with Succulents
Design ideas for a large contemporary rooftop partial sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with a container garden.

Succulent Gardens and Pots

Scenic Landscape and Design

Launa Taylor
Photo of a small eclectic rooftop partial sun garden in San Francisco with a container garden and gravel.

Penthouse Container Garden

Christian Duvernois Landscape/Studio

This design of an Upper East Side container garden is divided into two terraces that provide spectacular views of the city. On the main terrace, arborvitae line a corner to create a barrier from neighboring buildings, as well as enclose the space as an outdoor room. A lawn and lounge chairs help give this area a relaxing vibe, enhanced by a classical fountain. On the second terrace, containers with a variety of plants frame a corridor that mirrors the street and provides a great city view.

Plant Bed Ideas, Winnetka,IL.

Schmechtig Landscapes

Request Free Quote Front Yard Driveway Entrance Plant Bed Landscape Design Schmechtig Landscapes Winnetka, Illinois featureing colorful blooming perennial plants and concrete driveway border.

Rooftop Basketball Court

SportProsUSA, Inc.

Custom Rooftop Basketball Sport Court, Basketball Hoop System, Lighting, Sports Netting, and Accessories. Painted lines for basketball, tennis, volleyball, and paddle sports.

TechGrass

Small traditional rooftop partial sun outdoor sport court in New York with with outdoor playset and gravel.

Brooklyn Rooftop Garden 3

Little Miracles Designs

Dining area
Photo of a large contemporary rooftop partial sun garden for summer in New York.

Modern Industrial Oasis

Rooftopia, LLC

Outdoor living space with galvanized & steel metal planters, cedar privacy screens. The garden sets atop the garage.
Small modern rooftop partial sun garden in Chicago with a container garden and decking.

Pergola, Lavington NSW

Hawk Renovations

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary rooftop partial sun garden in Other with a garden path.

Modern low-maintenance terrace

Sarita Landscape Inc

Urban Aerie

Dirtworks Landscape Architecture, PC

Photo by Andrew Bordwin
Photo of a mid-sized modern rooftop partial sun garden in New York with a container garden and decking.

Partial Sun Rooftop Garden Design Ideas

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.