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Black Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

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Creative Outdoor Stairs Options using Allan Block Retaining Walls
Creative Outdoor Stairs Options using Allan Block Retaining Walls
Allan Block Retaining Wall and Patio Wall SystemsAllan Block Retaining Wall and Patio Wall Systems
Allan Block products can be used to create many types of applications including stairs. These projects were built in Pennsylvania and Maryland using products from Nitterhouse Concrete. They offer great colors and textures to compliment any outdoor landscaping the customer has requested. Customer upgraded their front entryway and side yard with planters and flowing pavers to their other building. Photos provided by Allan Block Corporation
Private Residence
Private Residence
Ream Design LLCReam Design LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front partial sun garden in Boston with a retaining wall and gravel.
Custom Colonial
Custom Colonial
Lowenoak Landscape DevelopmentLowenoak Landscape Development
Design ideas for a large traditional front full sun garden in Other with a retaining wall and brick paving.
Alameda
Alameda
Pistils Landscape Design + BuildPistils Landscape Design + Build
Photo of a classic front garden in Portland with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Bowie St - Cedar Fence & Concrete Retaining Wall - Wolflin
Bowie St - Cedar Fence & Concrete Retaining Wall - Wolflin
806 Outdoors Ltd Co806 Outdoors Ltd Co
We had the awesome opportunity to complete this 8ft Western Red Cedar board-on-board privacy fence that included metal gate frames with industrial hinges and 2x6 single stage trim cap. We used exterior rated GRK screws for 100% of the installation, not a single nail on the entire project. The project also included demolition and removal of a failed retaining wall followed by the form up and pouring of a new 24” tall concrete retaining wall. As always we are grateful for the opportunity to work with amazing clients who allow us to turn ideas into reality. If you have an idea for a custom fence, retaining wall, or any other outdoor project, give 806 Outdoors a call. 806 690 2344.
Green Built Traditional Craftsman in Asheville
Green Built Traditional Craftsman in Asheville
ACM DesignACM Design
Design ideas for an expansive classic back fully shaded garden in Other with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Motorized Iron Framed Gate with Wood Paneling
Motorized Iron Framed Gate with Wood Paneling
J & J FENCEJ & J FENCE
This is an example of a small modern front driveway partial sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and brick paving.
Our Work
Our Work
Arizona Hardscape Creations LLCArizona Hardscape Creations LLC
Medium sized back xeriscape full sun garden in Phoenix with a retaining wall.
Modern Lines
Modern Lines
Del Conte’s M & H Landscape ConstructionDel Conte’s M & H Landscape Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back full sun raised pond in San Francisco with concrete paving and a retaining wall.
Modern Landscape
Modern Landscape
All Natural LandscapesAll Natural Landscapes
Frank Spiker
This is an example of a medium sized modern front formal full sun garden in Detroit with a retaining wall and brick paving.
Spanish Style
Spanish Style
Hey Nice GardenHey Nice Garden
New stucco wall to match the house with colorful easy plants and a lovely iron arch at the entry.
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean back garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall.
Residential 28x50 basketball court
Residential 28x50 basketball court
Sport Court of Washington, DCSport Court of Washington, DC
This is an example of an expansive classic back partial sun garden for summer in DC Metro with an outdoor sport court, a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Modern Update to a Ranch Style Orinda Home Landscape
Modern Update to a Ranch Style Orinda Home Landscape
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized modern front driveway full sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Boulder Bungalow 77009
Boulder Bungalow 77009
Urbanscapes LLCUrbanscapes LLC
The client wanted the feel of the Texas Hill Country while living in the big City of Houston. Extremely large boulders were set in place carefully for soil retention on this extremely elevated lot. The natural stone can freely move and shift to the whim of the 75 year old live oak tree. No more cracked sidewalks and mortared retaining walls here to nullify costly repairs. Succulents fill small voids in the boulder wall. The drift roses add color along the edge. The main staircase is made from natural cut stone and the smaller second staircase off of the driveway ascend to a flagstone path filled with free spirited chocolate mint as a ground cover. The mass plantings of the May Night Salvia will fulfill it's promise of a full green and purple carpet that will return every year. Learn Local Houston Heights
Applewood Rd
Applewood Rd
ROYAL Decks and LandscapesROYAL Decks and Landscapes
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front driveway partial sun garden for autumn in Toronto with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Cashmere
Cashmere
FORM garden architectureFORM garden architecture
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard formal garden in Christchurch with a retaining wall and decking.
Sustainable Splendour - Beecroft
Sustainable Splendour - Beecroft
The Other Side Landscapes Pty LtdThe Other Side Landscapes Pty Ltd
With recycled hardwood decking, complimented with stainless steel wire balustrades and Blackbutt handrails this elegant dual level deck maximises the outdoor living potential of this Beecroft designer home. The addition of a Bi-fold door, to the lower lounge room level, extends the living space into the garden across the deck. Similarly the upper large entertaining deck increases living space off the kitchen and meals room. Sustainable features include rainwater tank, recycled sandstone walling, salvaged “Post Master General” man hole covers as steps, fruit trees, fauna friendly habitats, edible vege + herb garden, fruit trees and water use zoning plantscape design. Photos By Adrian Swain
Hardscape Lights in Toronto
Hardscape Lights in Toronto
Outdoor Lighting PerspectivesOutdoor Lighting Perspectives
Hardscape lighting installed into existing stonework walls. This is an example of how fully integrated "floating" effect for fixtures can be done even in existing hardscape. This project also included all of the landscape lighting shown, including up-lights for the trees, back yard patio and stair lights, lighting for the sports court, etc.
Home Staging - Dutton Park
Home Staging - Dutton Park
Dani Louis DesignDani Louis Design
Traditional Queenslander
Medium sized rural back formal garden in Brisbane with a retaining wall.
Hardscapes in Small Spaces
Hardscapes in Small Spaces
Columbine Design - CLOSEDColumbine Design - CLOSED
A small backyard and sloped front yard in the Washington Park area had some unique challenges, especially in terms of creating an inviting space for entertaining and relaxing in the backyard. Retaining walls in the front, complete with young perennials that will quickly grow to create a lush, multi-textured frame around the house, immediately create subtle lines and visual interest in front. The beautifully hardscaped backyard creates outdoor rooms, ideal for entertaining outside and making the most of a limited space. This fresh and new landscape will mature beautifully as the perennials continue to grow! Photo by Bryan Kopp

Black Garden with a Retaining Wall 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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