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Sloped Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

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Flagstone patio with terraced steps and waterfall
Flagstone patio with terraced steps and waterfall
Legacy Landscape Design, LLCLegacy 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.
AFTER SHOT - Ledgerock Planting Bed
AFTER SHOT - Ledgerock Planting Bed
Sylvanus LandscapingSylvanus Landscaping
After Shot - Ledgerock Planting Area
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic sloped garden in Other with a retaining wall.
Stump Hollow Lake House Project
Stump Hollow Lake House Project
Garden Guru ServicesGarden 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.
W. Residence
W. Residence
Vincent LandscapesVincent Landscapes
Design ideas for a large modern sloped garden in Austin with a retaining wall.
Walls
Walls
Hartman Companies, Inc.Hartman Companies, Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional sloped formal garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall and brick paving.
Lake Of The Pines
Lake Of The Pines
Native Edge LandscapesNative Edge Landscapes
Photo of a medium sized classic sloped formal partial sun garden for summer in Denver with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Iller Creek Residence
Iller Creek Residence
Pacific Garden DesignPacific Garden Design
Large rustic sloped garden in Seattle with a retaining wall and gravel.
Novotny Landscaping LLC Wall/Steps Construction
Novotny Landscaping LLC Wall/Steps Construction
Novotny Landscaping LLCNovotny Landscaping LLC
Sally Michalko
Photo of an expansive rustic sloped formal full sun garden in Milwaukee with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Terraced and Tiered Landscape Ideas, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Terraced and Tiered Landscape Ideas, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Sheldon LandscapeSheldon Landscape
Request Free QuoteHillside sloping backyard garden design in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin with tiered steps and planters beds in stone and pavers with annuals and perennials.
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall
intimate spaces landscapingintimate spaces landscaping
Intimate Spaces turns unusable area into functional and beautiful spaces. Over 380 landscape timbers were used on this project. Retaining walls don't have to be ugly!
A Boulder Alternative
A Boulder Alternative
Mary Kirk Menefee, Landscape DesignerMary Kirk Menefee, Landscape Designer
The boulder wall also becomes the bones of a lively garden. A mix of evergreens and perennials ensures year-round interest. Design by Mary Kirk Menefee; installation by Merrifield Garden Center. Photo: Mary Kirk Menefee
Retaining Walls, Brick Paver Driveways & Hardscapes
Retaining Walls, Brick Paver Driveways & Hardscapes
Cross Points LandscapingCross Points Landscaping
Design ideas for a medium sized classic sloped full sun garden for summer in Indianapolis with a retaining wall and brick paving.
Brown's Point Terraced Retaining Walls
Brown's Point Terraced Retaining Walls
Father Nature Landscapes of Tacoma, Inc.Father Nature Landscapes of Tacoma, Inc.
Curving retaining walls
Design ideas for a large bohemian sloped full sun garden in Seattle with a retaining wall.
Sleeper Retaining Walls
Sleeper Retaining Walls
Adelaide Retaining WallsAdelaide Retaining Walls
Adelaide Retaining Walls was contracted to design and manage this front and rear yard project. The contract included the installation of the retaining walls, turf, irrigation system, paving and all landscaping
Casual Elegance in Westchester County, NY
Casual Elegance in Westchester County, NY
Westover Landscape DesignWestover Landscape Design
Like most growing families, this client wanted to lure everyone outside. And when the family went outdoors, they were hoping to find flamboyant color, delicious fragrance, freshly grilled food, fun play-spaces, and comfy entertaining areas waiting. Privacy was an imperative. Seems basic enough. But a heap of challenges stood in the way between what they were given upon arrival and the family's ultimate dreamscape. Primary among the impediments was the fact that the house stands on a busy corner lot. Plus, the breakneck slope was definitely not playground-friendly. Fortunately, Westover Landscape Design rode to the rescue and literally leveled the playing field. Furthermore, flowing from space to space is a thoroughly enjoyable, ever-changing journey given the blossom-filled, year-around-splendiferous gardens that now hug the walkway and stretch out to the property lines. Soft evergreen hedges and billowing flowering shrubs muffle street noise, giving the garden within a sense of embrace. A fully functional (and frequently used) convenient outdoor kitchen/dining area/living room expand the house's floorplan into a relaxing, nature-infused on-site vacationland. Mission accomplished. With the addition of the stunning old-world stone fireplace and pergola, this amazing property is a welcome retreat for year round enjoyment. Mission accomplished. Rob Cardillo for Westover Landscape Design, Inc.
Terraced Dover Haven
Terraced Dover Haven
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
View from house level of peastone paths with fieldstone terraces and picket vegetable garden.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional sloped garden in Boston with a retaining wall.
Retaining Wall With Shrubs
Retaining Wall With Shrubs
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
Layered flower beds in this retaining wall are a great way to add greenery and dimension to the backyard landscape.
Contemporary sloped garden in Salt Lake City with a retaining wall.
Treppen im Hanggarten
Treppen im Hanggarten
Rinn Beton- und NatursteinRinn Beton- und Naturstein
Ein Stützmauersystem für höhere Ansprüche, zur Befestigung von Geländesprüngen, Hängen und Böschungen. Rustikale Gestaltung durch bossierte Sichtseite. Hochbeete in der Mauer integriert.
Salem Custom Natural Thin Stone Veneer Retaining Wall
Salem Custom Natural Thin Stone Veneer Retaining Wall
Quarry MillQuarry Mill
Interested in making your home one of a kind? This project is made with custom Salem natural thin veneer from the Quarry Mill.
Photo of a classic sloped garden in Other with a retaining wall.
Camas Modern Landscape Design & Build
Camas Modern Landscape Design & Build
Ross NW WatergardensRoss NW Watergardens
The back slope is given structure with a juniper and cedar retaining wall, cedar screens, and moon gates. Landscape Design & Pictures By Ben Bowen of Ross NW Watergardens

Sloped 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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