skip to main content
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Garden & Outdoor
  2. Garden
  3. Speciality: Pond

Garden with a Retaining Wall and a Pond Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
121 - 140 of 29,381 photos
Item 1 of 3
Children's Play House
Children's Play House
Keith Willig Landscape Architecture, Inc.Keith Willig Landscape Architecture, Inc.
The play house seen here includes swings, a climbing wall, and slide integrated into the existing slope.
Rustic garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall.
Drought Tolerant Gardens
Drought Tolerant Gardens
Anne KunzigAnne Kunzig
Photo of a mediterranean garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall.
concrete stepping pads, Ipe' deck, water feature, grasses
concrete stepping pads, Ipe' deck, water feature, grasses
Huettl Landscape ArchitectureHuettl Landscape Architecture
Design ideas for a modern garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall.
Bonifield Residence
Bonifield Residence
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Photo of a midcentury garden in San Luis Obispo with a retaining wall.
House in Angel
House in Angel
Studio 30 ArchitectsStudio 30 Architects
A comprehensive renovation and extension of a Grade 2 Listed Building within the Cross Street Conservation Area in Islington, London. The extension of this listed property involved sensitive negotiations with the planning authorities to secure a successful outcome. Once secured, this project involved extensive remodelling throughout and the construction of a part two storey extension to the rear to create dramatic living accommodation that spills out into the garden behind. The renovation and terracing of the garden adds to the spatial qualities of the internal and external living space. A master suite in the converted loft completed the works, releasing views across the surrounding London rooftops.
De Kesel-Lams
De Kesel-Lams
Mscape DesignMscape Design
Retro front xeriscape garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and decorative stones.
Bel Air Contemporary
Bel Air Contemporary
Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate PhotographyJoel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography
Entry Fountain
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary back full sun garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Historic Mosaic House
Historic Mosaic House
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
Lake Forest Mosaic House designed by prominent American architect Henry Ives Cobb, in 1882. Grounds designed and constructed by Arrow Land+Structures, in 2016.
Pergola over KOI Pond
Pergola over KOI Pond
Outdoor DesignersOutdoor Designers
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back garden in Other with a pond and natural stone paving.
Backyard Remodel
Backyard Remodel
UserUser
Medium sized traditional back partial sun garden in San Francisco with a pond and concrete paving.
Fall Decorations
Fall Decorations
Beyond LandscapingBeyond Landscaping
Medium sized classic back full sun garden for autumn in Other with a retaining wall.
Stone Retaining Wall and Planter
Stone Retaining Wall and Planter
MTM Masonry and ChimneyMTM Masonry and Chimney
This is an example of a large classic back fully shaded garden in New York with natural stone paving and a retaining wall.
Backyard Oasis
Backyard Oasis
H2O DesignsH2O Designs
Take a virtual tour through Jeff Duggins & Rachel A Duggins (Owners H2O Designs & Outdoor Living "By Design") backyard near Lexington, KY. There are 2 large ponds, multiple streams, waterfalls, and fountains, not to mention the fire pit and pool. It's truly a Backyard Oasis! photo credit Jeff Duggins
Midcentury Steps
Midcentury Steps
Donna Giguere, APLD Landscape DesignDonna Giguere, APLD Landscape Design
Mid-Century concrete retaining walls are in keeping with the horizontal lines of this architect designed home. Donna Giguere APLD, Landscape Design
Terraced Dover Haven
Terraced Dover Haven
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
View from mid level terrace, back towards picket vegetable garden.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back full sun garden in Boston with natural stone paving and a retaining wall.
Contemporary Garden Designer creates a North London Garden Design
Contemporary Garden Designer creates a North London Garden Design
Josh Ward Garden DesignJosh Ward Garden Design
Contemporary Garden Design in North London, by Josh Ward Garden Design. Copyright Josh Ward Garden Design 2012 http://www.joshwardgardendesign.com
Water Feature
Water Feature
Maximum Landscaping & DesignMaximum Landscaping & Design
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury back formal fully shaded garden for autumn in Omaha with a pond, mulch and an upvc fence.
Осенний лес.Дмитровское шоссе
Осенний лес.Дмитровское шоссе
Land-proektLand-proekt
Photo of a scandi back full sun garden for autumn in Moscow with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Mid Century Modern Gem
Mid Century Modern Gem
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
A concrete paver and Mexican pebble path leads from the dining "room" to the upper level.
Photo of a large retro back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a retaining wall, concrete paving and a metal fence.
Taliesen Park
Taliesen Park
HINISH Design CollectiveHINISH Design Collective
Small midcentury front xeriscape partial sun garden for winter in Portland with a retaining wall and a wood fence.

Garden with a Retaining Wall and a Pond 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.
7
34567891011Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.