Photo: Megan Maloy www.meganmaloy.com
Design ideas for a small modern backyard partial sun garden in New York with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Platform Deck and Paver Patio

Ian Moore Design

Ian Moore
Inspiration for a small modern backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in San Francisco with gravel.

Small outdoor room with a green wall in Kensington

The Garden Builders

Pro Colour Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard partial sun garden for summer in London with a vertical garden and natural stone pavers.

Brockley

Epoch Landscapes

Shortlisted for the prestigious Pro Landscaper's Small Project Big Impact award. Used as an example of excellent design on London Stone's website.
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard partial sun formal garden for spring in London with decking.

Electric Eclectic Tropical

Tierra Madre Fine Gardens

Photo of a small contemporary backyard partial sun xeriscape in Other with with path and concrete pavers.

West Pymble

iCreate Landscape and Design PTY LTD

Photo of a small contemporary courtyard partial sun garden in Sydney with with raised garden bed, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Garten - Mini de Luxe

Blöchle und Schwaller GbR

Der Gemüsegarten ist nun rückenfreundlich komplett als Hochbeet ausgebildet. Er stellt gleichzeitig eine attraktive Abgrenzung zum Nachbargrundstück dar. In der Mitte der Pflasterfläche wurde eine Hülse zur Aufnahme einer Wäschespinne integriert.

Portland Four Square Front Yard

Harmony Design Northwest

Low maintenance front yard (no grass!) with a paver entry pad and path, expanding driveway and welcome area. The landscaping features soft plants that bring curb appeal to the traditional four square home.

Del Mar Charmer

Jackie and the Beanstalk

There are whimsical garden art and accessories throughout the garden, including mirrors in several locations.
Photo of a small eclectic backyard partial sun xeriscape in San Diego with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers.

Pflegeleichter Vorgarten - Quellbrunnen im Frühjahr

Sandra Bloching Garten Design

Small courtyard partial sun garden in Frankfurt with with raised garden bed for spring.

Low Wall / Court - Corten House

Charles Di Piazza Architecture

The Court / Corten Garden is shared as a neighborhood gathering space, and provides a setting for a variety of intimate social events. The two domains of the garden are made distinct by a low wall, which is backed by plantings that will continue to grow and provide a visual separation between the two spaces.

Water garden

AQL Landscape Design

Contemporary take on a Japanese water garden - with tropical planting, water fountain, pond and of course Koi! Landscape design and construction by AQL

Petit jardin à l'ombre

Slowgarden

Même point de vue sur ce jardin avant, en projet 3D et après travaux. Conception et réalisation Slowgarden.
This is an example of a small tropical courtyard partial sun garden in Other with decking.

Small City Garden

A Small Green Space

Professional Photos: www.meganmaloy.com We designed the space with 2 tiers in order to accommodate for the slope. We remediated the exiting bamboo and designed a low maintenance planting plan and artificial lawn. The patio consists of 1x1 concrete pavers. And the fencing is cedar wood tongue and groove.

Compact courtyard

Lucy Bravington Design

Lucy Bravington
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard partial sun formal garden for spring in West Midlands with natural stone pavers.

Contemporary Landscape

Small contemporary front yard partial sun garden in Chicago with a container garden and natural stone pavers for summer.

Modern Fountains and Landscaping for Entry

Eileen G Designs

Photo of a small modern front yard partial sun garden in Miami with a water feature and decking.

Narrow Sausalito, CA Landscape Transformed For Outdoor Enjoyment & Usable Space

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

To gain more usable space in this narrow landscape and update the hardscaping and overgrown garden, my design reconfigured the pathway with poured-in-place concrete pavers accented by Mexican pebbles and a stunning variety of succulents and other site-appropriate plantings that thrive in shade and part sun. We removed the tree to create a patio area large enough to fit a table and chairs for a small group. Non-invasive/clumping Bamboo was added to help screen the patio and provide privacy. Other shade to part-shade plants were included that provide a variety of textures and colors throughout the seasons. Low-voltage lighting was installed for safety and ambiance. Design and Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Radnor Courtyard Garden

STENGER LANDSCAPING

Denise Wood
Design ideas for a small traditional courtyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Philadelphia with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Inner City Residential Garden

Roberts Brewer Design

Native Titoki feature screen planting and underplanting. Painted dark fence recedes to the background.
Inspiration for a small traditional side yard partial sun garden in Hamilton.

Small Partial Sun 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.