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Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

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Englewood, New Jersey Retaining Wall
Englewood, New Jersey Retaining Wall
Techo-BlocTecho-Bloc
This retaining wall project in inspired by our Travertina Raw stone. The Travertina Raw collection has been extended to a double-sided, segmental retaining wall system. This product mimics the texture of natural travertine in a concrete material for wall blocks. Build outdoor raised planters, outdoor kitchens, seating benches and more with this wall block. This product line has enjoyed huge success and has now been improved with an ultra robust mix design, making it far more durable than the natural alternative. This is a perfect solution in freeze-thaw climates. Check out our website to shop the look! https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/walls/travertina-raw/
steps
steps
D-CRAIN Design and ConstructionD-CRAIN Design and Construction
Photo of a contemporary garden in Austin with a retaining wall.
Retaining Garden
Retaining Garden
Elaine M. JohnsonElaine M. Johnson
Large traditional back fully shaded garden in Boston with a retaining wall and gravel.
Mid-Century Front Landscape - Racine
Mid-Century Front Landscape - Racine
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The shadows of 'Summer Beauty' Allium dance along the edge of the concrete driveway. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Boreum Hill Brownstone Garden
Boreum Hill Brownstone Garden
New Eco LandscapesNew Eco Landscapes
Photos by Anthony Chrisafulli
Medium sized contemporary back full sun garden for summer in New York with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Long Beach Drought Tolerant Landscape
Long Beach Drought Tolerant Landscape
CaliScape Landscape ServicesCaliScape Landscape Services
While the Southern California drought is keeping homeowners water usage to a minimum, there are an abundance of plants that thrive on minimal water. A combination of drip irrigation systems and drought tolerant plants can keep your exterior spaces green and beautiful as well as water efficient. This image features our design a few months down the road. With the addition of a few spring flowers, this front yard is officially ready for the Spring and Summer season.
Beautiful Gardens
Beautiful Gardens
Elise Landscapes & Nursery, LLCElise Landscapes & Nursery, LLC
Inspiration for a large classic back partial sun garden in New York with natural stone paving and a retaining wall.
Small garden with a very steep slope
Small garden with a very steep slope
Yorkshire GardensYorkshire Gardens
The design brief for this project was to bring order to chaos. Just 13 metres from the end of the extension to the hedge at the back but with a rise of 4 metres. Obviously the slope was a major issue and there were going to be a lot of walls. Rather than use traditional masonry we thought that steel gabions filled with a local sandstone would give a different, more organic feel. As this garden is also supporting the garden of the next property the gabions provide the necessary structural support without having to use several tonnes of concrete. We also installed planting bags within the gabion stone so that walls will be softened with greenery. The gabion walls were very hard work. On top of the excavation we brought in 48 tonnes of stone to fill them. Due to limited access this was all done by hand. As well as the walls we needed lots of steps and oak sleepers fit the bill here. The lower patio was extended and the middle section is where the hot tub goes. Rather than the usual wooden shelter for the hot tub we used a detachable shade sail. The sails come in many colours and can be changed to suit the mood. The garden was to be low maintenance but we still managed to fit a few plants into the scheme and pots will eventually provide a bit more interest. To finish things off a small amount of lighting to give just the right mood at night.
Curved Retaining Wall
Curved Retaining Wall
Krugel Cobbles, Inc.Krugel Cobbles, Inc.
Photos by Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for a small eclectic front garden in Chicago with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Quarton Garden
Quarton Garden
Zaremba & CompanyZaremba & Company
Photo by George Dzahristos
Classic partial sun garden in Detroit with a retaining wall.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Photo of an expansive traditional back garden in DC Metro with a retaining wall.
Longwood Garden
Longwood Garden
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLCMatthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design
Contemporary garden in Boston with a retaining wall.
Seneca Residence
Seneca Residence
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
The driveway was rebuilt with permeable Belgard 'Old World' pavers to complement the Spanish style home. Slabs of 'Autumn Gold' create steps up to the front seating area, which is contained by a seatwall clad in 'Mt. Moriah' ledge stone. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.
Landscaping Retaining Wall
Landscaping Retaining Wall
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
Retaining walls are a functional necessity for this sloped backyard, but that doesn't mean they can't be beautiful as well as functional. Adding greenery and trees as well as rock features makes this retaining wall a feature unto itself.
Driveway Retaining Wall
Driveway Retaining Wall
Via Flora LandscapesVia Flora Landscapes
Phase One of landscape and driveway project. New asphalt driveway, retaining wall, and entry walk.
This is an example of a large classic sloped driveway partial sun garden in Raleigh with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Modern Update to a Ranch Style Orinda Home Landscape
Modern Update to a Ranch Style Orinda Home Landscape
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized modern front driveway full sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Backyard Retaining Wall with Steps
Backyard Retaining Wall with Steps
DREAMSCAPES Landscape and DesignDREAMSCAPES Landscape and Design
This is an example of a medium sized back garden in Seattle with a retaining wall.
Barton Hills Contemporary Curb Appeal
Barton Hills Contemporary Curb Appeal
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
After this home was completely rebuilt in the established Barton Hills neighborhood, the landscape needed a reboot to match the new modern/contemporary house. To update the style, we replaced the cracked solid driveway with concrete ribbons and gravel that lines up with the garage. We built a retaining to hold back the sloped, problematic front yard. This leveled out a buffer space of plantings near the curb helping to create a welcoming accent for guests. We also introduced a comfortable pathway to transition through the yard into the new courtyard space, balancing out the scale of the house with the landscape.
Boulder Retaining Walls
Boulder Retaining Walls
NS LandscapesNS Landscapes
Custom boulder retaining wall.
Design ideas for a classic back garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall.
Red Flagstone Seat Wall and Stair, Dry Laid
Red Flagstone Seat Wall and Stair, Dry Laid
The Land MechanicThe Land Mechanic
Photo of a small eclectic back full sun garden in Denver with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.

Garden with a Retaining Wall 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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