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Traditional Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

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Entrances, Fences & Gates
Entrances, Fences & Gates
Maher & Greenwald Fine GardensMaher & Greenwald Fine Gardens
Medium sized traditional front formal full sun garden in New York with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Traditional Elegance
Traditional Elegance
Western DuPage Landscaping, Inc.Western DuPage Landscaping, Inc.
Since the completion of the home our company has maintained this property. Originally built by a local builder as a speculation home, it was purchased by two busy professionals. Why is this important? Let's just say the clients are particular and like it when things aren't just so. Both have high level careers, travel often and expect their landscape to be pristine. Year after year our company rises to this challenge. When originally installed, the builder wanted larger plant material to provide a full and mature look. The continued growth provides a pruning challenge, especially when the client prefers a clean, neat and "compact" landscape. We continually monitor growth and hand prune accordingly, including yearly winter pruning. The backyard is particularly difficult due to the shade, moisture run-off from neighboring properties. The turf requires constant monitoring and adjustment to the irrigation system. The trees create a mess requiring clean up along with yearly power washing of the stone. While the challenges are many, the fine maintenance has led to happy clients and numerous referrals.
Weekend Cottage
Weekend Cottage
Debra Herdman DesignDebra Herdman Design
Traditional back garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall.
Stone Retaining Wall & Steps
Stone Retaining Wall & Steps
Hughes LandscapingHughes Landscaping
Terraced tetaining wall with planting bed next to stone steps and new concrete patio. Photo Credit: Joe Schaeffer
Medium sized traditional back partial sun garden in DC Metro with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Inspiration for a classic back garden in Philadelphia with a retaining wall.
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.
Genesis Lux Traditional
Genesis Lux Traditional
Stellar Homes Inc.Stellar Homes Inc.
Photo of an expansive traditional front driveway partial sun garden in Edmonton with a retaining wall and mulch.
#ChuteProject
#ChuteProject
Monteiro And Sons Landscape Services, Inc.Monteiro And Sons Landscape Services, Inc.
blackbookphotos
Medium sized traditional front partial sun garden in Boston with concrete paving and a retaining wall.
Stylish Stone Entrance in Long Island, NY
Stylish Stone Entrance in Long Island, NY
Above All Masonry Design, IncAbove All Masonry Design, Inc
Above All Masonry contractors designed and installed this welcoming and stylish front patio, completely transforming the entrance of a Long Island home. The natural incline of the property lends to a multi-leveled staircase to accentuate the curve of the yard. A combination of tiered gardening and stacked retaining walls create both beautiful design and strength for the patio. As visitors make their way from the driveway to the front door, they follow along the Unilock Treo stones lining the walkway. Their natural mix of warm tans, creams and grays blend into the surrounding gardens that follow the flow of the patio. Elegant railings line both the first and secondary staircase, accenting the colors of the stones and lining on the house. A structured and curated simple desing such as this enhances the curb appeal and overall experience of visiting a home.
Hardscape Projects
Hardscape Projects
RC Custom Landscape & StoneworkRC Custom Landscape & Stonework
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back full sun garden for spring in Denver with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Southwest DC Back Garden Makeover
Southwest DC Back Garden Makeover
blue house gardensblue house gardens
The new garden features a stone retaining wall, stone pavers, fencing to cover the co-op fencing, a painted cinder block wall, a custom shelf for the clients' outdoor pots and vacation finds, a refreshed back garden door, and a beautiful pergola that will be covered in greenery in a year or two.
New Project 3
New Project 3
Gaia GardensGaia Gardens
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back driveway partial sun garden for spring in New York with a retaining wall and brick paving.
Quintessential New England Colonial
Quintessential New England Colonial
Sabrina DesignSabrina Design
Photo of a medium sized classic front garden in Miami with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Textural study in plants and natural elements
Textural study in plants and natural elements
William C Tamburro, Landscape Architect, LLCWilliam C Tamburro, Landscape Architect, LLC
Varying textures, natural rock and colors create interest. Miss Kim Lilac is in full bloom. Evergreens are dwarf white pine and weeping Blue Atlas cedar.
Hidden Gem in Tiverton
Hidden Gem in Tiverton
Sunflower Designs LLCSunflower Designs LLC
Photo Credit: Rupert Whiteley
Photo of a large classic sloped driveway partial sun garden for summer in Providence with a retaining wall and gravel.
Backyard Pool and Landscape Remodel
Backyard Pool and Landscape Remodel
Manzer's Landscape Design & DevelopmentManzer's Landscape Design & Development
Photo of a medium sized classic back xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in New York with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
English Garden
English Garden
Plymouth Nursery & Landscape CompanyPlymouth Nursery & Landscape Company
Created new English Garden , Buffer plantings above and behind wall
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back formal full sun garden in Philadelphia with a retaining wall.
Mauern-Stein-Wasser
Mauern-Stein-Wasser
Orel + Heidrich LandschaftsarchitektenOrel + Heidrich Landschaftsarchitekten
Medium sized traditional garden in Nuremberg with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
steep hillside patio and stone steps
steep hillside patio and stone steps
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Inspiration for a medium sized classic sloped fully shaded garden in Burlington with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Exquisite Front Yard Landscaping
Exquisite Front Yard Landscaping
UserUser
This is an example of an expansive classic front driveway full sun garden for summer in Phoenix with a retaining wall and brick paving.

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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