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Mediterranean Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

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Planting Details
Planting Details
Schwartz and Associates Landscape ArchitectureSchwartz and Associates Landscape Architecture
David Schwartz
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean front full sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall.
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
Italian Villa Manufactured Stone Veneer Courtyard - Coronado Stone Veneer
Italian Villa Manufactured Stone Veneer Courtyard - Coronado Stone Veneer
Coronado Stone ProductsCoronado Stone Products
This beautiful manufactured stone veneer combination includes richly textured field stones and ledge stones and was inspired by the centuries old villas we saw across the Italian countryside. This style of manufactured stone veneer can add a bit of Italian ambiance to any landscape project. The manufactured stone veneer installed on this beautiful exterior landscape installation is Italian Villa - Color: Dakota Brown with a mortar that compliments this stone veneers rich colors. See more Outdoor Living projects from Coronado Stone Products
A Tuscan Villa 1
A Tuscan Villa 1
South Coast Architects, Inc.South Coast Architects, Inc.
ITALIANATE,TUSCAN VILLA
Photo of a mediterranean garden in Orange County with a retaining wall.
Runnel Fountain
Runnel Fountain
Exteriors By Chad RobertExteriors By Chad Robert
Simple, elegant water feature draws attention to the distant view of the mountain.
Inspiration for a mediterranean garden in Phoenix with a retaining wall.
Carmel Valley 01 (Design by Ron Herman)
Carmel Valley 01 (Design by Ron Herman)
Frank & Grossman Landscape Contractors, Inc.Frank & Grossman Landscape Contractors, Inc.
www.rherman.com
Design ideas for a mediterranean garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall.
Drought Tolerant Gardens
Drought Tolerant Gardens
Anne KunzigAnne Kunzig
Photo of a mediterranean garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall.
Garden Path
Garden Path
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
A garden pathway w/ concrete stepping pads and blue fescue in between is an interesting walkway to the next patio space.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Orange County with a retaining wall, concrete paving and a metal fence.
Main Residence
Main Residence
Becky's Creative Landscape & DesignBecky's Creative Landscape & Design
Drought tolerant succulents, cacti & perennials combined in a stunning display of color & contrast. Local boulders & stone sourced.
Medium sized mediterranean front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Luis Obispo with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Los Angeles 2
Los Angeles 2
Red BermRed Berm
This residence wanted a clean but contemporary design that was drought tolerant.
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Upperville Estates
Upperville Estates
River's Edge LandscapesRiver's Edge Landscapes
Designed & Built by River's Edge Landscapes
Inspiration for a large mediterranean back formal full sun garden in DC Metro with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Trockenmauer
Trockenmauer
towa-raumlayouttowa-raumlayout
Torsten Waurisch
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean courtyard partial sun garden for summer in Berlin with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Hof - nach Umgestaltung
Hof - nach Umgestaltung
Innenarchitekturbüro Peter HautoInnenarchitekturbüro Peter Hauto
Peter Hauto
Inspiration for a mediterranean courtyard full sun garden for summer in Essen with brick paving and a retaining wall.
Tile Installations
Tile Installations
SoCal ContractorSoCal Contractor
Outdoor built in seating area with a few different mediterranean tile applications.
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and brick paving.
Mediterranes Flair in Haus, Hof und Garten
Mediterranes Flair in Haus, Hof und Garten
GODELMANN GmbH & Co. KGGODELMANN GmbH & Co. KG
Mediterranean garden for summer in Other with a retaining wall, concrete paving and a stone fence.
Terraced Ocean View Landscape | Santa Barbara CA
Terraced Ocean View Landscape | Santa Barbara CA
Natural Concepts Landscaping ContractorsNatural Concepts Landscaping Contractors
A second view of the extensive stone retaining walls that support the steeply sloped, terraced landscape. Native plants and carefully engineered drainage systems provide further insurance against erosion. Design | Erin Carroll Landscape Architect Photography | Kurt Jordan Photography
Folsom Lake Overlook
Folsom Lake Overlook
Wu-Way LandscapeWu-Way Landscape
photo by Jim Pyle
Photo of an expansive mediterranean sloped full sun garden for autumn in Sacramento with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Plant Combinations - Northern California Gardens
Plant Combinations - Northern California Gardens
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
English Lavender and Lavender Cotton (Santolina). A nice contrast of gray and green foliage, and purple and yellow flowers. Design and Photo: Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Camarillo mini-arboretum
Camarillo mini-arboretum
Hawkeye Landscape DesignHawkeye Landscape Design
Large mediterranean back xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Hillside Retreat
Hillside Retreat
Pedersen AssociatesPedersen Associates
Design ideas for a large mediterranean back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and concrete paving.

Mediterranean Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean front garden design.

How should I design my mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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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