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Garden with a Retaining Wall and Decking Ideas and Designs

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mise en place d'une douche exterieur
mise en place d'une douche exterieur
Kael Createur de JardinsKael Createur de Jardins
Lionel kerzerho
Large contemporary back full sun garden for summer with a retaining wall and decking.
Epay and Natives Wrap Spa
Epay and Natives Wrap Spa
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
The decking is now slow-burning epay wood. When it does burn, it burns slowly, making it less likely to ignite the home. "Drought tolerant" Mediterranean plants were replaced with a mix of natives that better hold hydration and will "invade" nearby wildspaces. Readily visible here are Deer Grass, Purple Three Awn, and Cleveland Sage. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography
Wallaringa Road residence
Wallaringa Road residence
Liz Kalaf PhotographyLiz Kalaf Photography
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary sloped full sun garden for summer in Newcastle - Maitland with a retaining wall, decking and a stone fence.
One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
Virtuoso Landscape Design LimitedVirtuoso Landscape Design Limited
The client wanted to extend her living space outside. With an all weather pergola and luvered roof with heaters we creating an outside room with lush planting. The new deck is at the same level as the floor in the house so the two spaces feel connected. The deck continues around the side of the house where there is a private area for a spa which is not over looked. The custome made horizontal slatted fence gives a contempory feel and was painted black so that it wasn't too obtrusive.
Kings
Kings
RainforestLA,inc.RainforestLA,inc.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front formal full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and decking.
Gin Residence
Gin Residence
Creative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & ContractorCreative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & Contractor
Smooth Santa Barbara Stucco retaining wall. Redwood Deck. Drip irrigation. Pavers, Pebbles & Lilies
Design ideas for a modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and decking.
Sitzplatz mit beleuchtetem Sonnensegel vor der seitlichen Böschungsmauer
Sitzplatz mit beleuchtetem Sonnensegel vor der seitlichen Böschungsmauer
Terramanus LandschaftsarchitekturTerramanus Landschaftsarchitektur
Fotograf: Manuel Sauer
Medium sized contemporary side partial sun garden for summer in Cologne with a retaining wall and decking.
Pavers, bench
Pavers, bench
Gonzalez Landscaping LLCGonzalez Landscaping LLC
This beautiful home in Oakland, boasted of a huge yard. We had lots of fun building this landscape. The placement of each element allowed the landscape to be useful for sporty activities to entertaining guest on a warn sunny evening.
Ein Holzweg verbindet die Küchenterrasse mit dem Essplatz.
Ein Holzweg verbindet die Küchenterrasse mit dem Essplatz.
Gartendesign Christiane von BurkersrodaGartendesign Christiane von Burkersroda
Christiane von Burkersroda
Photo of a small traditional full sun garden in Munich with a retaining wall and decking.
Custom Deck, Retaining wall, & Fencing
Custom Deck, Retaining wall, & Fencing
Landservices, Inc.Landservices, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back formal partial sun garden in Portland with a retaining wall and decking.
Beachside Haven
Beachside Haven
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
This backyard is nestled on a popular lake. We added a private beach, stunning stacked retaining walls, an ipe deck, outdoor kitchen, bluestone patio and stunning year round landscaping. The tiered landscape complements the new construction home and maximizes the usable space of the yard.
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.
Various Projects
Various Projects
Plantform LandscapesPlantform Landscapes
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front formal full sun garden for summer in Perth with a retaining wall and decking.
Maroubra
Maroubra
On Common Ground LandscapesOn Common Ground Landscapes
Gavin Muir
Medium sized contemporary back formal partial sun garden for summer in Sydney 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.
Photo of a large contemporary back full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with an outdoor sport court, a retaining wall and decking.
Hillsborough Landscape & Pool
Hillsborough Landscape & Pool
Urban Chalet Inc.Urban Chalet Inc.
Photo by Dana Hoff & Urban Chalet Inc.
This is an example of a large contemporary sloped partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a retaining wall and decking.
Kings
Kings
RainforestLA,inc.RainforestLA,inc.
Large mediterranean front formal full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and decking.
Berkeley Project
Berkeley Project
Home & Garden Construction GroupHome & Garden Construction Group
Inspiration for a small contemporary back partial sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and decking.
Wentworth Road, Golders Green, London
Wentworth Road, Golders Green, London
Hamilton Cody Garden DesignHamilton Cody Garden Design
Julia Cody
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back partial sun garden for summer with a retaining wall and decking.
Andres Residence
Andres Residence
Open Envelope StudioOpen Envelope Studio
OES | Dining area on deck and a pergola for shade connecting with a boardwalk to a steel enclosed decomposed limestone open space, and steel planters with Texas basalt and native plants - Angelica Norton

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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