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Garden with a Water Feature and a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

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Saffron Tower
Saffron Tower
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Traditional full sun garden in Other with a water feature, gravel and a stone fence.
Holladay Residence
Holladay Residence
Clayton Vance ArchitectureClayton Vance Architecture
Medium sized classic side full sun garden in Salt Lake City with a retaining wall and gravel.
A Japanese Garden
A Japanese Garden
sustainable garden design perthsustainable garden design perth
A japanese garden created in combination with a herb and vegetable garden contained in weathered Cor-ten steel tanks. The dry river bed was created using recycled mild steel pieces and naturally arranged river stones. The water feature was designed in unison with Yael K Designs.
Sloped Front Yard Landscaping
Sloped Front Yard Landscaping
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
We wanted a way to ensure there would be plenty of lawn space as well as planters and bushes to line the front walk walkway.
Inspiration for a large contemporary front full sun garden in Salt Lake City with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Menlo Park
Menlo Park
Garden Nest Residential LandscapeGarden Nest Residential Landscape
Photo By: Jude Parkinson-Morgan
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back garden in San Francisco with a water feature and gravel.
Point Loma Ocean Friendly Landscape and Creative Patio
Point Loma Ocean Friendly Landscape and Creative Patio
Revolution LandscapeRevolution Landscape
Oceanic Theme: Shell inspired patio reflects the ornamental riverbed stone and aquatic painting.
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style back xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a water feature and natural stone paving.
More of Our Work
More of Our Work
Berkeley Design GroupBerkeley Design Group
This is an example of a medium sized classic sloped full sun garden for summer in Cincinnati with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Disappearing, Pondless Waterfall Ideas for your Austin/ Central Texas Landscape
Disappearing, Pondless Waterfall Ideas for your Austin/ Central Texas Landscape
Texas Ponds and Water Features, LLCTexas Ponds and Water Features, LLC
Disappearing or Pond-less Waterfalls allow you to enjoy the look and sound of moving water without the maintenance of a pond. A waterfall is undoubtedly the most beautiful and coveted feature in a landscape. The Pond-less Waterfall has made many Texans who were previously unable to relax to the sweet sounds of falling water very happy. It's a great alternative for those who are just trying to 'get their feet wet' or looking to fit a little piece of paradise into their own backyard. If your Texas Landscape lacks the space or if you have safety concerns about a pond, then a Pond-less Waterfall is perfect for you.
Modern Landscape
Modern Landscape
Design ideas for a small modern back formal partial sun garden in Denver with an outdoor sport court, natural stone paving and a water feature.
Stacked Stone Retaining Wall
Stacked Stone Retaining Wall
Randy & Ray's LLCRandy & Ray's LLC
Add interest to a sloping landscape with natural stacked stone retaining wall and flagstone steps. Photo: Randy & Ray's LLC
Design ideas for an expansive classic sloped formal full sun garden for summer in Jacksonville with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Intimate Courtyard, Pond and Stream
Intimate Courtyard, Pond and Stream
Daryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens InternationalDaryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens International
This small space was once the main parking area for this cottage lakeside home and was radically transformed into an intimate and inviting courtyard. Defined by a hand stacked fieldstone wall, granite stepping stones lead from the entrance of the garden and gradually wind their way over a stream bed and lead to the porch that borders the garden. Although set in a cold weather climate, the client requested that the garden be developed to have a lush tropical feeling yet remain consistent with the general surroundings. This was achieved by using a mixture of large leafed perennials such as Ligularia, Hosta and Petasites (Butterbur) ,along with various groundcovers and other perennials including Ferns, Iris and Japanese Forest Grass. The central feature of the garden is a naturalized meandering stream and pond filled with Koi. The use of water in the garden thematically ties the house and courtyard to the homes’ surrounding, an adjacent lake, and adds movement and tranquil sound to the space. Stepping stones appear to float across the surface of the water allowing the visitor another way to enjoy the space. Scale is essential with even the smallest detail needing to be well executed within such limited space. Photos by: George Dzahristos
Quarton Garden
Quarton Garden
Zaremba & CompanyZaremba & Company
Photo by George Dzahristos
Classic partial sun garden in Detroit with a retaining wall.
Courtyard Garden
Courtyard Garden
UserUser
A courtyard garden with a small, raised play pool that provides a seat wall and paving done in brick and Pennsylvania Bluestone. Design by Walter Dahlberg. Photo by Caroline Greene
Flugel 180 Straight Sliding Door Hardware
Flugel 180 Straight Sliding Door Hardware
Coastal GroupCoastal Group
Designed for interior and exterior doors up to 180kg. Flugel is an extremely versatile sliding door gear system, and uses components that can be utilized in both bifolding and straight sliding door configurations. Here we show components used in straight sliding doors doors. Perfect for medium / heavy duty internal & external timber doors from 35 - 68mm thick, Flugel has a panel capacity of 180kg for straight sliding doors with a maximum panel size height of 3000mm. Manufactured in the UK using 316 Marine Grade Stainless components, it provides high corrosion resistance enabling this hardware to be specified in commercial and coastal locations alike. Max door weight 180kg Panel thickness 35-68mm Max Panel Height 3000mm For more information please contact sales@coastal-group.com
Urban Movement
Urban Movement
Dean Herald-Rolling Stone LandscapesDean Herald-Rolling Stone Landscapes
Rolling Stone Landscapes
Contemporary back garden in Sydney with a water feature.
Lilian Rice, Estate landscape, Rancho Santa Fe, courtyard, pavers
Lilian Rice, Estate landscape, Rancho Santa Fe, courtyard, pavers
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Landscape and hardscape renovation - of Lilian Rice historical Rancho Santa Fe home. The Design Build Company designed the rear patio loggia, terraces, and courtyard along with fountains and mediterranean landscape plantings
Aquascape Fire Fountain
Aquascape Fire Fountain
Magic Garden DreamsMagic Garden Dreams
One of our aquascape fire fountains. Can be an incredible add on to any new or pre-existing water feature.
Photo of a small world-inspired back partial sun garden in San Diego with a water feature, a fire feature, a garden path, a pond, a waterfall and decorative stones.
Small Fairy Fountain Basin
Small Fairy Fountain Basin
Magic Garden DreamsMagic Garden Dreams
One of the small fountainscapes we offer.
Inspiration for a small world-inspired back full sun garden in San Diego with a water feature, a pond and natural stone paving.
Lake Zurich Front Yard Landscape Design & Installation
Lake Zurich Front Yard Landscape Design & Installation
Poul's Landscaping & Nursery, Inc.Poul's Landscaping & Nursery, Inc.
Photo of a traditional front garden in Chicago with a retaining wall and brick paving.
Residential Courtyard
Residential Courtyard
Hortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden DesignHortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden Design
Upgrade an aging courtyard with stylized Zen Mediation Garden inspiration using native plants, local fieldstone stepper path over river pebbles and custom boulder reflective basin. Native evergreen plant palette includes: Rhododendron maximum, Kalmia latifolia, Polystichum acrostichoides

Garden with a Water Feature and 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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