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Stone Retaining Walls and Sitting Walls
Stone Retaining Walls and Sitting Walls
English StoneEnglish Stone
English Stone
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic side garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Quarry Cove Residence
Quarry Cove Residence
Christensen Landscape ServicesChristensen Landscape Services
This is an example of a coastal side partial sun garden for spring in Bridgeport with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Flagstone patio with terraced steps and waterfall
Flagstone patio with terraced steps and waterfall
Legacy Landscape Design, LLCLegacy Landscape Design, LLC
This was a wooded back yard in Smyrna, GA . The main focal point was the long stream cascading down the hillside. The Mortared Flagstone Walkway and steps interacted with the stream and terminated at a patio and pond. It was all very natural and blended in with the existing landscape. Mark Schisler, Legacy Landscapes, Inc.
Contemporary Craftsman Landscape Lighting - Brookfield
Contemporary Craftsman Landscape Lighting - Brookfield
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
View of the front yard at dusk. Low voltage wall lights highlight the granite walls, while uplights illuminate the river birch. Westhauser Photography
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.
Specially designed backyard with retaining walls
Specially designed backyard with retaining walls
Hedahl Landscape Deck & PatioHedahl Landscape Deck & Patio
After Picture; Wall placement was critical because of the septic drainfield lines. The woodchip pathways were installed from both ends of yard and provided ground level access to raised garden peninsulas from above, while homeowners could stand at lower level and work in raised garden beds. Drip system was designed for beds and garden separate. The neat thing with the Allan Block is the tab is on top, so we can use it for a border "edge" and not require a cap. A cap was installed on the 2' high seat wall in curved section next to paver patio. The mixed pattern wall is Allan Block in Europa tumbled series shown in Rocky Mountain color blend.
Stone Retaining Walls and Sitting Walls
Stone Retaining Walls and Sitting Walls
English StoneEnglish Stone
English Stone
Medium sized rural front garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Gwel-an-mor
Gwel-an-mor
Contec SW LtdContec SW Ltd
Inspiration for a large coastal back formal garden in Cornwall with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Malibu Residence
Malibu Residence
The Design Studio of Wendy HarperThe Design Studio of Wendy Harper
Hand chiseled Santa Barbara sandstone create this Montecito Mediteranean feel to the landscape of this ocean front home. Photo:Wendy Harper
Inspiration for a large mediterranean sloped xeriscape partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Front Yard Landscape - Curb Appeal
Front Yard Landscape - Curb Appeal
GLC Lawn & Landscaping LLCGLC Lawn & Landscaping LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front formal full sun garden for summer in Detroit with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Terraced and Curved Stone Retaining Walls
Terraced and Curved Stone Retaining Walls
THE KING'S MASONSTHE KING'S MASONS
A creative design to deal with a sloped front yard. The curving terraced walls are graceful and provide easy to reach planting spaces. The front steps and porch were covered with mortared flagstone; 70% MD blend, 30% Catawba blend stone
Greenfield, NY Pool
Greenfield, NY Pool
Mandy's Spring Nursery and LandscapingMandy's Spring Nursery and Landscaping
Design ideas for an expansive traditional back garden in New York with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Our Work
Our Work
Pure Perfection Landscape and Services IncPure Perfection Landscape and Services Inc
This is an example of a large classic back partial sun garden in Orange County with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Wood Fences
Wood Fences
VIKING FENCE COVIKING FENCE CO
Medium sized classic side formal full sun garden for spring in Austin with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Suffield Retaining Wall and Stairs
Suffield Retaining Wall and Stairs
Western Reserve HardscapesWestern Reserve Hardscapes
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic front garden in Cleveland with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
1900's Farm House Remodel
1900's Farm House Remodel
yardscapes Inc.yardscapes Inc.
After picture of berm that was created over a new septic tank. We installed a stone retaining wall and boulder accents, along with plantings. We also created a custom metal and cedar hammock stand. David Kopfmann
Woodland Garden, London, SE3
Woodland Garden, London, SE3
Hamilton Cody Garden DesignHamilton Cody Garden Design
Julia Cody
Design ideas for a small contemporary back partial sun garden for summer with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
The Front Yard Redesign
The Front Yard Redesign
Pratt GuysPratt Guys
Paving a driveway and adding low stone walls to a front yard is a huge transformation that can add big value to your home.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional front driveway full sun garden for summer in Jacksonville with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Outdoor Stairs Landscaping
Outdoor Stairs Landscaping
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
Outdoor stairs in this boulder retaining wall are a functional and beautiful feature in this backyard.
Design ideas for a classic back garden in Salt Lake City with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Stone walls
Stone walls
Ronni Hock Garden & LandscapeRonni Hock Garden & Landscape
Ronni Hock photo
This is an example of a medium sized back garden in New York with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.

Garden with a Retaining Wall and Natural Stone Paving 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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