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Affordable Sloped Garden Ideas and Designs

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Mill Valley Hillside
Mill Valley Hillside
The Land CollaborativeThe Land Collaborative
TLC
Photo of a small retro sloped fully shaded garden for autumn in San Francisco with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Shoreline Retaining Walls
Shoreline Retaining Walls
Landscapes by Tom LLCLandscapes by Tom LLC
shoreline boulder retaining wall with granite steps into water
Medium sized eclectic sloped full sun garden for summer in Boston with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Sunset Residence
Sunset Residence
GEL: Griffin Enright LandscapeGEL: Griffin Enright Landscape
An axis through the hillside layers with korean grass steps above.
Photo of a medium sized modern sloped xeriscape full sun garden steps for autumn in Los Angeles with concrete paving.
Fire Pit Lawn
Fire Pit Lawn
Project Delivery GroupProject Delivery Group
Fire pit with Oolite stone. Boulders for seating were pulled from the nearby environment. Firepit overlooks the beach and provides sweeping views of the nearby.
Radial railroad tie timber stairs
Radial railroad tie timber stairs
Village Landscape ArchitectureVillage Landscape Architecture
Equidistant treads create a visual rhythm for the eye. Boulders provide attractive grade control as needed. Crushed blue shale provide an accent color against the warm brown of the pressure treated stairs. Wider midway terrace, provides a view from the internal house hallway window. Includes beautiful and drought tolerant plantings and shade trees.
Ballard Project
Ballard Project
Outdoor Artisan, Inc.Outdoor Artisan, Inc.
Bruce Saunders, Connectivity Group, LLC
Traditional sloped garden in Charlotte with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Steps and Paver Walkway with Border, Landscape Boulders
Steps and Paver Walkway with Border, Landscape Boulders
THE KING'S MASONSTHE KING'S MASONS
The client had planned on a patio but had no way to get to it! A steep slope was converted to an impressive stairway to access the walkway and patio we installed. We also handpicked and installed boulders to retain the earth on the hill, provide planting areas, and add visual interest.
Poolside Paradise
Poolside Paradise
Michael D McIver | Landscape DesignMichael D McIver | Landscape Design
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary sloped partial sun garden for summer in Portland with concrete paving.
Hillside Facelift
Hillside Facelift
J.R. Thomas Landscaping, Inc.J.R. Thomas Landscaping, Inc.
A hillside that needed a facelift, from staircase to planting to lighting
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic sloped formal partial sun garden for summer in Cincinnati with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Orlando Residence
Orlando Residence
Landscape Design AssociatesLandscape Design Associates
The side yard received planter boxes to overcome the soil erosion and provide a screen to the neighbor. Bamboo plants will grow quickly but will also stay contained within the planter box
Cranston #8
Cranston #8
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Great curb appeal, low maintenance, and cost effective was our marching orders on this project. We designed a nice and clean looking yard that has lots of Wow! factor and is easy to maintain. Our client wanted a secure walkway from front to back but one that is easy on the wallet. Utilizing man-made stone steps and retaining systems we were easily able to build that for them. We also added a cedar privacy screen under the walkout deck that is louvered so they can open or close it depending on the circumstances.
Avon Reflections
Avon Reflections
Urban GardenerUrban Gardener
Existing ponds.
Medium sized contemporary sloped formal full sun garden for summer in Buckinghamshire with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Spirit Lake Cabin
Spirit Lake Cabin
Pacific Garden DesignPacific Garden Design
After working with us on landscape projects at their home and business, these homeowners turned their attention to their lake retreat. A flagstone patio adds cozy entertaining space near the house, while natural stone steps and mown paths add safe access up and down the hillside to the beach. Native plants form the backbone of the landscaping, with planting pockets for colorful annuals arranged throughout.
Hillside Retaining Wall
Hillside Retaining Wall
Charter Custom HomesCharter Custom Homes
Charter poured a new concrete retaining wall complete with tie back anchors into the hillside to properly holdback the hillside and the client's house!
Boshkung garden - Carnarvon ON
Boshkung garden - Carnarvon ON
Wall Flower StudioWall Flower Studio
Karen Sloan - Wall Flower Studio
Design ideas for a large contemporary sloped xeriscape full sun garden in Toronto with a retaining wall and gravel.
Shoreline Retaining Walls
Shoreline Retaining Walls
Landscapes by Tom LLCLandscapes by Tom LLC
boulder wall at waterfront with steps to dock
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian sloped partial sun garden for summer in Boston with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
N. Logan Pool Landscape
N. Logan Pool Landscape
UserUser
Three Men & A Shovel Landscaping LLC
Medium sized classic sloped full sun garden for summer in Salt Lake City with natural stone paving.
Color for Every Season in Soutpointe
Color for Every Season in Soutpointe
Blackwood & Associates, Inc.Blackwood & Associates, Inc.
Natural boulders are skillfully built into an existing slope to create a naturalized water feature for the homeowners to enjoy.
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic sloped full sun garden for summer in Other with a water feature and natural stone paving.
More of Our Work
More of Our Work
Berkeley Design GroupBerkeley Design Group
Medium sized classic sloped full sun garden for summer in Cincinnati with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Stone Walls, Paths, Steps and oval patio
Stone Walls, Paths, Steps and oval patio
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Expansive contemporary sloped full sun garden in Burlington with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.

Affordable Sloped 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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