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Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

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Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
Boulder staircase with disappearing fountain and steel arbor at entrance to back yard
This is an example of a large traditional front formal partial sun garden for spring in Austin with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Solana xeriscape, cameron flagstone, drought tolerant, terrace retaining walls
Solana xeriscape, cameron flagstone, drought tolerant, terrace retaining walls
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Solana Beach project with architect Damian Baumhover, installation of all exterior landscaping and hardscape by Rob Hill Landscape architect/contractor - Hill's landscapes inc
steel and concrete
steel and concrete
Huettl Landscape ArchitectureHuettl Landscape Architecture
Photo of a modern garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall.
Portland Landscaping Outdoor Living
Portland Landscaping Outdoor Living
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Inspiration for a large classic sloped garden in Portland with a retaining wall.
Enduring Northwest Landscapes
Enduring Northwest Landscapes
Studio ABStudio AB
Studio AB
This is an example of a traditional garden in Seattle with a retaining wall.
The Monastery
The Monastery
Arcadia StudioArcadia Studio
This is an example of a contemporary garden in Santa Barbara with a retaining wall.
Encinitas Out Door Kitchen
Encinitas Out Door Kitchen
VerdeScape IncVerdeScape Inc
Design ideas for a contemporary sloped garden in San Diego with a retaining wall.
Charles McClure, landscape architect
Charles McClure, landscape architect
Charles McClure - Professional Site PlanningCharles McClure - Professional Site Planning
Inspiration for a large mediterranean back garden in Santa Barbara with a retaining wall and gravel.
Country House 1
Country House 1
Peter A. Sellar - Architectural PhotographerPeter A. Sellar - Architectural Photographer
Photography: Peter A. Sellar / www.photoklik.com
This is an example of a traditional garden in Toronto with a retaining wall.
Salt-tolerant perennial flower garden
Salt-tolerant perennial flower garden
The Lazy GardenerThe Lazy Gardener
A continuous salt tolerant perennial garden along the seawall that does not obscure the view from the backyard lawn. Fisher Hart(photo)
Inspiration for a large classic back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in New York with a retaining wall.
San Carlos Residential Hawaiian Garden
San Carlos Residential Hawaiian Garden
Ami Saunders, MLAAmi Saunders, MLA
Photo of a world-inspired garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall.
backcountrybuilders inc.
backcountrybuilders inc.
Backcountry Builders, LLCBackcountry Builders, LLC
Design ideas for a bohemian sloped garden in Portland with a retaining wall.
Scenic Drive Residence
Scenic Drive Residence
UserUser
Bryan Bailey
Contemporary garden in Seattle with a retaining wall.
Rolling
Rolling
Shapiro DidwayShapiro Didway
Medium sized contemporary back full sun garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall.
My Houzz: Ron
My Houzz: Ron
Lucy CallLucy Call
Photo: Lucy Call © 2013 Houzz
Retro sloped garden in Salt Lake City with a retaining wall.
Carmel Valley 03 (Design by Ron Herman)
Carmel Valley 03 (Design by Ron Herman)
Frank & Grossman Landscape Contractors, Inc.Frank & Grossman Landscape Contractors, Inc.
Photo of a rustic garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall.
Historic Renovation
Historic Renovation
Susan Hunter InteriorsSusan Hunter Interiors
Susan Hunter Interiors Daniel hunter AIA landscape design Hunter architecture ltd. San Francisco Boston
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Boston with a retaining wall.
On Edge
On Edge
Dean Herald-Rolling Stone LandscapesDean Herald-Rolling Stone Landscapes
Photo of a contemporary garden in Sydney with a retaining wall.
Finer Outdoor Living
Finer Outdoor Living
Hiner LandscapesHiner Landscapes
This is an example of a classic garden in Denver with a retaining wall.
Solana xeriscape, cameron flagstone, drought tolerant, terrace retaining walls
Solana xeriscape, cameron flagstone, drought tolerant, terrace retaining walls
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Solana Beach project with architect Damian Baumhover, installation of all exterior landscaping and hardscape by Rob Hill Landscape architect/contractor - Hill's landscapes inc

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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