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Garden with a Retaining Wall and Decking Ideas and Designs

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Willow Sanctuary
Willow Sanctuary
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
The willow tree was preserved by the homeowners.
Large contemporary back full sun garden in Denver with decking and a retaining wall.
Усадьба на холме
Усадьба на холме
ООО " Firmel' "ООО " Firmel' "
Photo of a medium sized traditional back full sun garden for summer in Moscow with a retaining wall and decking.
Berkeley Slope Transformed
Berkeley Slope Transformed
Sarah Herman Landscape DesignSarah Herman Landscape Design
Large contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a retaining wall and decking.
West Heath Drive
West Heath Drive
Chester GardenerChester Gardener
Nick Crosby
Design ideas for a small contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in London with a retaining wall and decking.
Prospect
Prospect
Living Pictures Garden DesignLiving Pictures Garden Design
Medium sized mediterranean back formal partial sun garden for summer in Adelaide with a retaining wall and decking.
Landscape Maintenance
Landscape Maintenance
Foster's Inc. Landscape Design & InstallationFoster's Inc. Landscape Design & Installation
This shoreline customer needed weekly landscape management to keep the grounds looking healthy, green and free of weeds.
Large traditional back full sun garden for summer in New York with a retaining wall and decking.
Hardscapes
Hardscapes
Acadia Landscape + DesignAcadia Landscape + Design
This is an example of a small traditional sloped formal partial sun garden in Other with a retaining wall and decking.
Los Altos Hills- Rustic Modern
Los Altos Hills- Rustic Modern
Lifescape Custom Landscaping, Inc.Lifescape Custom Landscaping, Inc.
Kelsey Schweickert
Design ideas for a medium sized modern side partial sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and decking.
Orinda Landscape
Orinda Landscape
FDC Design BuildFDC Design Build
Small contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden for winter in San Francisco with a retaining wall and decking.
paysagiste saint jean cap ferrat
paysagiste saint jean cap ferrat
Atelier Nelumbo Garden DesignAtelier Nelumbo Garden Design
nelumbo design
This is an example of a large contemporary sloped garden in Nice with a retaining wall and decking.
Balmain - Inner city garden
Balmain - Inner city garden
sticks and stones Landscape Designsticks and stones Landscape Design
This is an example of a small world-inspired back full sun garden in Sydney with a retaining wall and decking.
Garten der vielfältigen Sinne
Garten der vielfältigen Sinne
Grünraum-DesignGrünraum-Design
Cortenstahl Bank mit integriertem Holzlager
Photo of a large country back formal full sun garden for spring in Frankfurt with a retaining wall and decking.
Harmonischer Wohngarten
Harmonischer Wohngarten
besgen Landschaftsarchitekturbesgen Landschaftsarchitektur
besgen Landschaftsarchitektur
Small contemporary sloped formal full sun garden for summer in Cologne with a retaining wall and decking.
Mackenzie Residence
Mackenzie Residence
Nathan Wright Landscape DesignNathan Wright Landscape Design
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back formal full sun garden in Chicago with a retaining wall and decking.
Hillside Decks
Hillside Decks
LA-Decks Backyard and Pool RemodelingLA-Decks Backyard and Pool Remodeling
Redwood deck with grey stain on hill with glass railing and redwood posts.
This is an example of a large contemporary back full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with an outdoor sport court, a retaining wall and decking.
Private Residence
Private Residence
Ream Design LLCReam Design LLC
Medium sized traditional front partial sun garden in Boston with a retaining wall and decking.
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
Gabion walls as you've never seen them before!
Gabion walls as you've never seen them before!
Yorkshire GardensYorkshire Gardens
A large contemporary garden custom designed and built for a new build house. Surrounded by an impressive gabion wall this garden have numerous feature areas. An artificial lawn and eco decking ensures this space requires minimal upkeep. The checker board paving stones and minimal planting results in a very stylish space.
California Contemporary
California Contemporary
Sogno Design GroupSogno Design Group
Photo by Langdon Clay
Photo of a large contemporary side partial sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and decking.

Garden with a Retaining Wall and Decking 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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