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Traditional Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

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Front Yard Landscaping
Front Yard Landscaping
Paragon Landscape ManagementParagon Landscape Management
Inspiration for a large traditional front driveway full sun garden in Charlotte with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Retaining Walls & Steps
Retaining Walls & Steps
Wenzel, Inc.Wenzel, Inc.
Complement your landscape with stone and paver hardscapes.
Classic garden in Boston with a retaining wall.
Boulder Retaining Walls
Boulder Retaining Walls
NS LandscapesNS Landscapes
Tiered boulder retaining wall.
Large classic sloped garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall.
Versa Lok Wall
Versa Lok Wall
Sylvan Gardens Landscape ContractorsSylvan Gardens Landscape Contractors
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front full sun garden in Other with a retaining wall and mulch.
Anderson Outcropping Walls with Mixed Gardens
Anderson Outcropping Walls with Mixed Gardens
Omega Brick & LandscapingOmega Brick & Landscaping
Chilton Outcropping Retaining Wall surrounded by new mixed gardens and lush lawn in Grand Rapids Township, MI
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Grand Rapids with a retaining wall and mulch.
Our Work
Our Work
U.S. InterLocU.S. InterLoc
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional sloped formal full sun garden for winter in Sacramento with a retaining wall and mulch.
Wall and Pillar
Wall and Pillar
OutdoorScapes Inc.OutdoorScapes Inc.
Wall and Pillar Restoration
Photo of a medium sized traditional front full sun garden for summer in Chicago with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
French Park
French Park
Creative Landscapes Detroit LLCCreative Landscapes Detroit LLC
pots & annuals by homeowner
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back full sun garden for summer in Detroit with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Gardens
Gardens
Mary Adams Lines, LLCMary Adams Lines, LLC
Photo of a medium sized classic back formal partial sun garden for spring in New York with a retaining wall and gravel.
Elegant back yard retreat and spa
Elegant back yard retreat and spa
Urban Habitats Landscape StudioUrban Habitats Landscape Studio
Beds brimming with salvia, lavender and other drought tolerant plants surround this garden space and greenhouse. The landing is made from basalt stone and leads to stairs to the lower level. photo: Urban Habitats Landscape Studio
Balboa Park Craftsman
Balboa Park Craftsman
Juniper Landscape CompanyJuniper Landscape Company
Jesse Cryns
Design ideas for a small classic side xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in San Diego with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Wood Fences
Wood Fences
Dakota UnlimitedDakota Unlimited
This is an example of a large classic back formal partial sun garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
Martino Landscape Contractors IncMartino Landscape Contractors Inc
Photo of a large traditional back full sun garden in New York with a retaining wall.
More of Our Work
More of Our Work
Berkeley Design GroupBerkeley Design Group
Photo of a medium sized traditional sloped full sun garden for summer in Cincinnati with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Mid-Century Patio Makeover - Waukesha
Mid-Century Patio Makeover - Waukesha
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
'Summer Beauty' allium and 'Rozanne' geranium curve around the fire pit circle. Westhauser Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back garden in Milwaukee with brick paving and a retaining wall.
Schmitz Residence
Schmitz Residence
Blessing LandscapesBlessing Landscapes
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front formal partial sun garden in Portland with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
My Landscaping Work
My Landscaping Work
Dave Ryan Landscaping NantucketDave Ryan Landscaping Nantucket
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back formal full sun garden in Boston with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Willow Glen
Willow Glen
HWH Home and GardenHWH Home and Garden
Daniel Photography Ltd.
Inspiration for a large classic back garden in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a retaining wall.
6" Limestone Retaining Walls & Steps
6" Limestone Retaining Walls & Steps
Topeka Landscape, Inc.Topeka Landscape, Inc.
6" limestone retaining walls and steps with plantings.
Expansive classic back garden in Other with a retaining wall.
Artificial Turf for Dogs in Broomfield
Artificial Turf for Dogs in Broomfield
PlushGrass Custom Synthetic TurfPlushGrass Custom Synthetic Turf
Artificial grass requires no mowing, watering, or fertilizing. Dog urine won't stain or discolor the artificial grass. Clean ups on artificial grass are easier than on natural grass. If you're tired of re-sodding year after year due to your dogs then consider an artificial grass dog run from PlushGrass. Additionally, your dog(s) won't track dust or mud into the house with an artificial lawn or dog run area.

Traditional Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional front garden design.

How should I design my traditional 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 traditional 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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