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Garden with a Retaining Wall and Decking Ideas and Designs

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Trex Decking, Rural View
Trex Decking, Rural View
Leaf Wood Rock LandscapesLeaf Wood Rock Landscapes
Leaf Wood Rock Landscapes
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired back full sun garden in Brisbane with a retaining wall and decking.
Mosman
Mosman
Harrison's LandscapingHarrison's Landscaping
A truly beautiful garden and pool design to complement an incredible architectural designed harbour view home.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary back garden for spring in Sydney with a retaining wall and decking.
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.
North Somerset Coastal Garden
North Somerset Coastal Garden
GreenBirdGreenBird
GreenBird Gardening Ltd
Photo of a medium sized coastal sloped garden in Other with a retaining wall and decking.
Architektenhaus
Architektenhaus
BEGRÜNDER ArgegartenBEGRÜNDER Argegarten
Large contemporary sloped full sun garden for summer in Other with a retaining wall and decking.
Contemporary Beach Front Garden
Contemporary Beach Front Garden
Brett Maloney Landscapes, LLCBrett Maloney Landscapes, LLC
Deck surrounded by raised planters. Raised planters are constructed of 6x6 pressure treated timbers covered with channel rustic cedar and trimmed and capped with cedar. The raised planters are actually retainer walls holding a steep grade just below what is evident in the photo. Photo by Landscape Artist: Brett D. Maloney.
Terra Mia Vineyards and Wedding Venue
Terra Mia Vineyards and Wedding Venue
Erik Jones LandscapingErik Jones Landscaping
This Bridge is intended to be similar to the Masters at Augusta. It can be driven over and water flows under it from the biological filter behind it. This Project Includes a large Waterfall, 100' of Stream, 3 Bridges, over 1000' of stone walls, a 500,000 gallon pond, an amphitheater, a peninsula, a beach, a boat launch ramp, boulders throughout the entire pond, large trees, a boat dock, stone stairs, multiple terraces out of decomposed granite, and a large parking area. The Waterfall, which is the start of this large waterfeature, acts as the Cornerstone for this Project. A number of the boulders are up to 8 feet across! About 1200 gallons a minute (72,000gph) flows over this waterfall. The waterfeature moves 2000 gallons a minute (120,000gph) when everything is flowing! The waterfall drops about 17' in total and the stream drops about 3' for a total of 20' of elevation change. There are koi, goldfish, and shubunkins in the pond! The pond is used for vineyard irrigation as well as aesthetics. This Photo by Dronesey https://www.facebook.com/Dronesey/?fref=ts
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
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back full sun garden in Sydney 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.
Paddington - Courtyard
Paddington - Courtyard
The Small GardenThe Small Garden
www.thesmallgarden.com.au
Inspiration for a contemporary courtyard full sun garden in Brisbane 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.
Design ideas for a large contemporary back full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with an outdoor sport court, a retaining wall and decking.
Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant
Epic Landscape DesignEpic Landscape Design
Design ideas for a medium sized modern sloped full sun garden for spring in Christchurch 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
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side partial sun garden in San Francisco 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.
Gin Residence
Gin Residence
Creative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & ContractorCreative Zen, Inc. Landscape Designer & Contractor
Landscape Lighting
This is an example of a medium sized modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and decking.
Outdoor Entertaining
Outdoor Entertaining
Samuel H. Williamson AssociatesSamuel H. Williamson Associates
Cedar decking, brick retaining wall, and bluestone paving.
Medium sized classic back full sun garden in Portland with a retaining wall and decking.
Fox Hill
Fox Hill
Ryan Associates Landscape Architecture & PlanningRyan Associates Landscape Architecture & Planning
The protected outdoor shower. The clients of this project desired a cohesive landscape where neighborhood children could gather and play and adults could also congregate for large parties. A pool and paved drive court provide multiple areas for play while a raised terrace allows for supervision as well as separation. Although the circulation was driven by the needs of the children, it does not impose on the adult spaces. The landscape provides enjoyment for the whole family in a safe and beautiful environment.
Mackenzie Residence
Mackenzie Residence
Nathan Wright Landscape DesignNathan Wright Landscape Design
Photo of a medium sized traditional back formal full sun garden in Chicago with a retaining wall and decking.
Naturel
Naturel
I.D.O jardinsI.D.O jardins
Couché de soleil. Equilibre des matières. Graminées pour donner du mouvement.
Modern back full sun garden in Lyon 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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