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Outer Avenues Outdoor Living
Outer Avenues Outdoor Living
J. KearneyJ. Kearney
This space garden space near the beach has several opportunities to sit and enjoy with a circular stone bench, stone retaining wall at bench height and a rear seating area.
Curved Retaining Walls View From Upper Patio
Curved Retaining Walls View From Upper Patio
The Sculpted EarthThe Sculpted Earth
Terraced Retaining Wall of AllenBlock Europa Series with low voltage landscape lighting and new plantings.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Gardens of Dave R. Williams Custom Homes; Prosper, Texas
Gardens of Dave R. Williams Custom Homes; Prosper, Texas
Star of Texas LandscapeStar of Texas Landscape
Unique front yard slightly elevated, beds delineated by large Limestone boulders, native and naturalized planting with yucca, rosemary fountain grasses, Live Oak, Red bud, Verbena, and others. A lush Zoysia lawn wraps this landscape like a green blanket.
Eagle Rock 2
Eagle Rock 2
Red BermRed Berm
Newly built house needed a landscape. So from dirt sprang a usable backyard with a firepit, barbeque, retaining walls, and lawn area for the dog.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Lafayette 2
Lafayette 2
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
Inspiration for a large modern sloped xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and gravel.
Eastside Residential Retreat
Eastside Residential Retreat
Earth Design, Inc.Earth Design, Inc.
Full landscape update front and back with native plantings and large retaining boulder wall.
Photo of a medium sized traditional back xeriscape partial sun garden in Other with a retaining wall, natural stone paving and a stone fence.
Natural stone wall and steps
Natural stone wall and steps
Garden ArchitectureGarden Architecture
dry stacked Bouquet Canyon stone walls and steps with decomposed granite paving
Rustic back xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and decomposed granite.
Madison Valley
Madison Valley
Orion RockscapesOrion Rockscapes
Photo Credit: Will Austin www.willaustin.com
This is an example of a large modern sloped xeriscape full sun garden in Seattle with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Landscape, Environmental Concepts
Landscape, Environmental Concepts
Environmental ConceptsEnvironmental Concepts
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in Las Vegas with a retaining wall and gravel.
Hillside Manor
Hillside Manor
Buchanan ConstructionBuchanan Construction
Up on a Hillside, stands a strong and handsome home with many facets and gables. Built to withstand the test of time, the exquisite stone and stylish shakes siding surrounds the exterior and protects the beauty within. The distinguished front door entry with side lights and a transom window stands tall and opens up to high coffered ceilings, a floor to ceiling stone fireplace, stunning glass doors & windows, custom built-ins and an open concept floor plan. The expansive kitchen is graced with a striking leathered granite island, butlers pantry, stainless-steel appliances, fine cabinetry and dining area. Just off the kitchen is an inviting sunroom with a stone fire place and a fantastic EZE Breeze Window System. There is a custom drop-zone built by our team of master carpenters that offers a beautiful point of interest as well as functionality. En suite bathrooms add a sense of luxury to guest bedrooms. The master bedroom has a private sunroom perfect for curling up and reading a book. The luxurious Master Bath exudes tranquility with a large garden tub, custom tile shower, barrel vault ceiling and his & hers granite vanities. The extensively landscaped back yard features tiered rock walls, two gorgeous water features and several spacious outdoor living areas perfect for entertaining friends and enjoying the four seasons of North Carolina.
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
By utilizing Siloam stone to retain with multiple tiers, we were able to accommodate a walk out basement. This allows for a spacious and private patio area surrounded by colorful plantings.
El Cerrito house
El Cerrito house
Bay Stone LandscapingBay Stone Landscaping
Gareth Walters
Photo of a large midcentury back xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and gravel.
Spectacular Canyon View Terrace
Spectacular Canyon View Terrace
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
Birds and insects flock to the abundant garden. A Painted Lady butterfly sips from the blooms of Lilac Verbena (Verbena lilacena).
Photo of a medium sized contemporary sloped xeriscape full sun garden for winter with a retaining wall.
Reclaimed Bird Baths
Reclaimed Bird Baths
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
A special guest visiting one of two bird baths. Photos: Michele Markota
Design ideas for a large traditional back xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Magnolia Modern
Magnolia Modern
Mark S. Garff, Landscape ArchitectMark S. Garff, Landscape Architect
This newly constructed home was in need of an outdoor living space and streetscape in a matching contemporary Northwest style. Our studio composed a landscape with an improved entry sequence, balancing the need for personal privacy alongside a distinctive public face. A steel framed gabion basket wall provides a crisp edge and doubles as retaining for the private patio behind the horizontal board fence. The courtyard oasis with a new deck is enclosed by warm wooden fencing set on top of the contrasting raw texture of a gabion retaining wall that acts as a backdrop to bold streetscape plantings.
Salt Lake City Utah 84103 Home
Salt Lake City Utah 84103 Home
Pendleton Design ManagementPendleton Design Management
Large traditional sloped xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Salt Lake City with a retaining wall.
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.
Hillside Estate
Hillside Estate
Nichols Design Group, Inc.Nichols Design Group, Inc.
Design ideas for a mediterranean sloped xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a retaining wall and gravel.
Del Mar Residence
Del Mar Residence
Promise Path Landscaping IncPromise Path Landscaping Inc
Zack Benson
Medium sized contemporary courtyard xeriscape full sun garden for spring in San Diego with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
San Tavaros Project
San Tavaros Project
Red Sun LandscapesRed Sun Landscapes
Rock walk.
Medium sized contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden in Dallas with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.

Xeriscape 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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