Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs
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WINN Design+Build
This is an example of a contemporary back full sun garden in DC Metro with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Air Vol Block, Inc
All Palermo steps
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back xeriscape garden in San Luis Obispo with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back xeriscape garden in San Luis Obispo with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Creative Masonry & Landscape of Cape Cod
Medium sized classic front partial sun garden in Boston with a retaining wall and mulch.
JK Design Custom Landscapes inc.
Natural stone wall allows for privacy and helps with noise factor. Add some depth with a high and low tropical garden with multiple color variations.
Geared for Growing Landscape Services
Inspiration for a large contemporary back partial sun garden for winter in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a retaining wall.
English Stone
English Stone
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic side garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic side garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Signature Patio & Landscape Co.
Photo of a large traditional back formal full sun garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Legacy 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.
Prestige Landscape & Tree Service LLC
We built a raised garden box, installed lighting and pet friendly turf!
This is an example of a medium sized back garden in Portland with a retaining wall, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
This is an example of a medium sized back garden in Portland with a retaining wall, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Emma O'Connell Garden Design
The lush jungle-like foliage is seemingly held at bay by hard materials of brick retaining wall and metal steps.
Design ideas for a small contemporary back fully shaded garden in London with a retaining wall and brick paving.
Design ideas for a small contemporary back fully shaded garden in London with a retaining wall and brick paving.
Sylvanus Landscaping
After Shot - Ledgerock Planting Area
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic sloped garden in Other with a retaining wall.
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic sloped garden in Other with a retaining wall.
Amber Freda Garden Design
This Gowanus, Brooklyn backyard features a contemporary design that incorporates bluestone patios with knotty cedar fencing and planters. We added a patch of sod for the client's children to play on. The plantings are mostly evergreens, with some deciduous plantings mixed in as well for seasonal interest. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.
Sweet Smiling Landscapes
When I came to this property not only was the landscape a scrappy mess the property also had some very real grading and drainage issues that were jeopardizing the safety of this house. As recent transplants from New Jerseys to Southern California these clients were in awe of all the plants they were seeing in their neighborhood. Living on the water at the Ventura harbor they wanted to be able to take full advantage or the outdoor lifestyle and cool ocean breeze. Being environmentally conscious citizens, these clients were very concerned that their garden was designed with sustainability as a leading factor. As they said in our initial consultation, “Would want or garden be part of the solution not part of the problem.”
This property is the last house on the bottom of a gently sloping street. All the water from the neighbor’s houses drain onto this property. When I came into this project the back yard sloped into the house. When it would rain the water would pool up against the house causing water damage. To address the drainage we employed several tactics. Firstly, we had to invert the slope in the back yard so that water would not pool against the house. We created a very minor slope going away from the house so that water drains away but so the patio area feels flat.
The back of the back yard had an existing retaining wall made out of shabby looking slump stone. In front of that retaining wall we created a beautiful natural stone retaining wall. This retain wall severs many purposes. One it works as a place to put some of the soil removed from the grading giving this project a smaller carbon foot print (moving soil of a site burns a lot of fossil fuel). The retaining wall also helps obscure the shabby existing retaining wall and allows for planting space above the footing from the existing retaining wall. The soil behind the ne retaining wall is slightly lower than the top of the wall so that when the run on water on from the neighbor’s property flows it is slowed down and absorbed before it has a chance to get near the house. Finally, the wall is at a height designed to serve as overflow seating as these clients intend to have occasional large parties and gatherings.
Other efforts made to help keep the house safe and dry are that we used permeable paving. With the hardscape being comprised of flag stone with gravel in-between water has a chance to soak into the ground so it does not flow into spots where it will pool up.
The final element to help keep the house dry is the addition of infiltration swales. Infiltration swales are depressions in the landscape that capture rain water. The down spouts on the sides of the houses are connected to pipe that goes under the ground and conveys the water to the swales. In this project it helps move rain water away from the house. In general, these Infiltration swales are a powerful element in creating sustainable landscapes. These swales capture pollutants that accumulate on the roof and in the landscape. Biology in the soil in the swales can break down these pollutants. When run of watered is not captured by soil on a property the dirty water flows into water ways and then the ocean were the biology that breaks down the pollutants is not as prolific. This is particularly important in this project as it drains directly into the harbor. The water that is absorbed in to the swales can replenish aquafers as well as increasing the water available to the plants planted in that area recusing the amount of water that is needed from irrigation.
When it came to the planting we went with a California friendly tropical theme. Using lots of succulents and plants with colorful foliage we created vibrant lush landscape that will have year around color. We planted densely (the images in the picture were taken only a month after installation). Taller drought tolerant plants to help regulate the temperature and loss of water from the plants below them. The dense plantings will help keep the garden, the house and even the neighborhood cooler on hot days, will provide spaces for birds to enjoy and will create an illusion of depth in a somewhat narrow space.
Today this garden is a space these homeowners can fully enjoy while having the peace of mind that their house is protected from flooding and they are helping the environment.
Wright Architecture
Nestled in the redwoods, a short walk from downtown, this home embraces both it’s proximity to town life and nature. Mid-century modern detailing and a minimalist California vibe come together in this special place.
Symbiotic Landscape, LLC.
Photo of a medium sized classic front xeriscape full sun garden in Seattle with a retaining wall.
Techo-Bloc
This retaining wall design is inspired by our Raffinato Wall. The smooth look of the Raffinato collection brings modern elegance to your tailored spaces. The 90mm high and 180mm high versions are packaged separately, allowing for a modular or completely linear design. This contemporary double-sided retaining wall is offered in an array of modern colors. This wall can be used to retain earth against erosion, create raised patios or subtly separate spaces with a blade wall. Raffinato is part of the dry cast collection. Check out our website to shop the look!
Grove Custom Homes
Photo of an expansive contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden in Portland with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Prestige Landscaping
This picture shows the usefulness of Outdoor Lighting. It both beautifies and is a practical addition to any landscape for security and safety.
Inspiration for a small contemporary front driveway garden in Charleston with a retaining wall.
Inspiration for a small contemporary front driveway garden in Charleston with a retaining wall.
Garden Guru Services
The 'Fat Albert' Blue Spruce was used to break up the concrete wall as it grows over time. 'Color Guard' Yucca provide great year-round color.
Design ideas for a classic sloped xeriscape partial sun garden for winter in Other with a retaining wall and gravel.
Design ideas for a classic sloped xeriscape partial sun garden for winter in Other with a retaining wall and gravel.
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