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Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

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Hill Country Rustic Elegance
Hill Country Rustic Elegance
Southern LandscapeSouthern Landscape
Limestone and natural boulder retaining wall with brick accents designed and constructed by Southern Landscape. The natural feel of the wall accentuates the beautiful natural surroundings of the Texas Hill Country.
Low Maintenance Xeriscape in Monument
Low Maintenance Xeriscape in Monument
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
Our client enjoys travel, so we helped them to create a low maintenance attractive landscape. Using a combination of smaller landscape rock, larger cobble, accent boulders, mulch, and a wide variety of hardy and rugged plants, we installed a low maintenance xeriscape that isn't boring.
Meditation Courtyard
Meditation Courtyard
B. Jane GardensB. Jane Gardens
Ryann Ford
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired garden in Austin with gravel and a retaining wall.
Deck and Landscaping Oakland
Deck and Landscaping Oakland
Lifetime Remodeling, Inc.Lifetime Remodeling, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back formal partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a retaining wall and gravel.
Bowie St - Cedar Fence & Concrete Retaining Wall - Wolflin
Bowie St - Cedar Fence & Concrete Retaining Wall - Wolflin
806 Outdoors Ltd Co806 Outdoors Ltd Co
We had the awesome opportunity to complete this 8ft Western Red Cedar board-on-board privacy fence that included metal gate frames with industrial hinges and 2x6 single stage trim cap. We used exterior rated GRK screws for 100% of the installation, not a single nail on the entire project. The project also included demolition and removal of a failed retaining wall followed by the form up and pouring of a new 24” tall concrete retaining wall. As always we are grateful for the opportunity to work with amazing clients who allow us to turn ideas into reality. If you have an idea for a custom fence, retaining wall, or any other outdoor project, give 806 Outdoors a call. 806 690 2344.
Grossmont College Residence
Grossmont College Residence
BMLandscapeDevelopmentBMLandscapeDevelopment
Photo of a world-inspired back garden in San Diego with a retaining wall and mulch.
Far Eastside Outdoor Living
Far Eastside Outdoor Living
GO Designs Inc.GO Designs Inc.
Brianwanchophotography
This is an example of a contemporary back xeriscape garden in Other with a retaining wall and gravel.
Nipomo Residence
Nipomo Residence
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
This is an example of a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden in San Luis Obispo with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Modern Hideout in Bucktown
Modern Hideout in Bucktown
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Photo of a small modern back formal partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
รับทำรั้วไม้ระแนง หรือระแนงบังตา
รับทำรั้วไม้ระแนง หรือระแนงบังตา
supalergsupalerg
Fence รับติดตั้งรั้วไม้ระแนง หรือระแนงบังตา โดย Loftdecor
Design ideas for a small world-inspired side full sun garden in Other with a retaining wall.
Contemporary Landscape with custom concrete work and stucco retaining wall
Contemporary Landscape with custom concrete work and stucco retaining wall
Wilson Woodscape, Inc.Wilson Woodscape, Inc.
Complete landscape renovation of rear yard. The property is a duplex that shared a single backyard. After extensive excavation, retaining walls and new flatwork each unit had the own private space for entertaining.
Completed Projects
Completed Projects
UserUser
Design ideas for a large classic back full sun garden in Dallas with an outdoor sport court, a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
414 Sunfish Historic Rebuild of a Franklin Lloyd Wright home
414 Sunfish Historic Rebuild of a Franklin Lloyd Wright home
Masters Touch Custom HomesMasters Touch Custom Homes
Inspiration for a sloped garden in Austin with a retaining wall.
Clean Lines in Kenwood
Clean Lines in Kenwood
Landscape LoveLandscape Love
This is an example of a contemporary front full sun garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall.
Our Work
Our Work
Pro Curb Decorative Concrete, LLCPro Curb Decorative Concrete, LLC
Expansive traditional front fully shaded garden in Atlanta with a retaining wall and mulch.
Wentworth Road, Golders Green, London
Wentworth Road, Golders Green, London
Hamilton Cody Garden DesignHamilton Cody Garden Design
Julia Cody
Medium sized contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in London with a retaining wall and decking.
Arroyo Grande Lighting
Arroyo Grande Lighting
Erik Jones LandscapingErik Jones Landscaping
Lighting on trees, columns, and exterior garden walls. We built the hardscape nearly 15 years ago and just added the new lighting with the new owner.
Grossmont College Residence
Grossmont College Residence
BMLandscapeDevelopmentBMLandscapeDevelopment
Design ideas for a world-inspired back garden in San Diego with a retaining wall and mulch.
Inner SE Portland Design and Install
Inner SE Portland Design and Install
Tellurian ConstructionTellurian Construction
Scott Schultze
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary garden in Portland with a retaining wall.
27 Rd Project
27 Rd Project
Tallgrass Landscape & ConstructionTallgrass Landscape & Construction
Stephen Kurtenbach
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back full sun garden for summer in Denver with a retaining wall.

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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