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Blue Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

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NYC Suburb: Family-Friendly Elegance
NYC Suburb: Family-Friendly Elegance
Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)
The landscape design for this property in an established New York City suburb marries stately elegance with relaxed outdoor living. The greatest challenge of the site was a considerable grade change over a small area (a third of an acre). We replaced overgrown shrubs and crumbling stonework with a clean hardscape design that clearly defines the flow around the property. A long play lawn in front is linked to a sideyard patio space and natural-gas campfire with broad bluestone block steps. A cozy dining terrace behind the house is hugged by a retaining wall that showcases friendly flowering plants and edibles. Set into the terrace wall is a custom water feature that brings sound and movement to the seating area. Exposed ledge in the backyard provides a fun playspace for adventurous kids, with a rope bridge leading to a playhouse.
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.
Backyard Transformation
Backyard Transformation
EXECUTIVE CARE LANDSCAPEEXECUTIVE CARE LANDSCAPE
Cherry Blossoms behind retaining wall. Stamped concrete patio leading around the house to the front.
Inspiration for a small classic back partial sun garden for spring in Portland with a retaining wall.
Central District Edible Garden
Central District Edible Garden
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Landscape contracting by Avid Landscape. Concrete by Concrete Dreams and Foundations. Photograph by Meghan Montgomery.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front full sun garden in Seattle with a retaining wall.
View Ridge Makeover
View Ridge Makeover
Hayes Landscape Design ServicesHayes Landscape Design Services
The improvements included regrading and adding steps, a seatwall, lower maintenance plantings with year round interest, lighting, and a lawn perfect for kicking the soccer ball.
Rock Garden retaining walls
Rock Garden retaining walls
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
Rock garden walls retain the tropical planting in Manalapan, Florida by Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc. Planting Design Akiko Iwata, Planting Installation by Landco
Feature Wall
Feature Wall
Exteriors By Chad RobertExteriors By Chad Robert
Barbeque terrace screened by water feature and fire bowls.
Garden in Phoenix with a retaining wall.
Lake Lounge Seating Lighting | Lake House Outdoor Lighting Design
Lake Lounge Seating Lighting | Lake House Outdoor Lighting Design
McKay Landscape LightingMcKay Landscape Lighting
Take a tour of the lake house landscape lighting design at this gorgeous property in Valley, Nebraska. It increases nighttime security, enhances the architectural features, and creates the perfect ambiance for long, leisurely evenings spent enjoying the lake. Learn more about the lighting design: www.mckaylighting.com/blog/lake-house-landscape-lighting-design Go to the photo gallery: www.mckaylighting.com/modern-farmhouse
Private Residence
Private Residence
Ream Design LLCReam Design LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front partial sun garden in Boston with a retaining wall and gravel.
South Elevation with Pond
South Elevation with Pond
CAC Development Design-Build, LLCCAC Development Design-Build, LLC
PC : Cristopher Nolasco • Landscape Design : Ecocentrix Landscape Architecture
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back formal partial sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Farmington, Ct. landscape 1
Farmington, Ct. landscape 1
Old Farms Landscaping Inc.Old Farms Landscaping Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back formal partial sun garden for spring in New York with a retaining wall and mulch.
Coastal Vacation Home Orleans Massachusetts
Coastal Vacation Home Orleans Massachusetts
Kimberly Mercurio Landscape ArchitectureKimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture
This contemporary home is located on Cape Cod in Orleans Massachusetts. The landscape design features a bluestone walkway, River Birch, granite retaining wall, an Ipe deck and an ocean view. The home was a complete renovation designed in a modern style. It's open floor plan and large floor to ceiling windows provide an unencumbered view of the natural surroundings.
Modern Pool House for Sloped Site
Modern Pool House for Sloped Site
Wyant ArchitectureWyant Architecture
Photographer: Jeffrey Totaro
This is an example of a contemporary sloped partial sun garden for summer in Philadelphia with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Portland Landscaping Outdoor Living
Portland Landscaping Outdoor Living
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
This is an example of a classic garden in Portland with a retaining wall.
Ultimate Entertainment Back Yard
Ultimate Entertainment Back Yard
UserUser
Custom designed and built back yard landscaping with multiple raised patios, steps, and walls. There is a custom water feature in the center of the back yard. The outdoor entertainment area with the BBQ island looks on to the water feature.
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.
Carmel Valley 01 (Design by Ron Herman)
Carmel Valley 01 (Design by Ron Herman)
Frank & Grossman Landscape Contractors, Inc.Frank & Grossman Landscape Contractors, Inc.
www.rherman.com
Design ideas for a mediterranean garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall.
Salt Lake City Utah 84103 Home
Salt Lake City Utah 84103 Home
Pendleton Design ManagementPendleton Design Management
Design ideas for a large classic front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Salt Lake City with a retaining wall.
Clay paver seat wall inlay
Clay paver seat wall inlay
GreenscapesGreenscapes
Photo of a medium sized traditional back full sun garden for summer in Other with a retaining wall and brick paving.
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.

Blue 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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