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Moderne und offene Gartenanlage für ein Architektenhaus
Moderne und offene Gartenanlage für ein Architektenhaus
Albrecht Bühler Baum und Garten GmbHAlbrecht Bühler Baum und Garten GmbH
Large contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Stuttgart with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Rural property
Rural property
sticks and stones Landscape Designsticks and stones Landscape Design
Brigid Arnott
Photo of a rural sloped xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Sydney with brick paving and a retaining wall.
Working With Stone
Working With Stone
Verne Pershing, The Art of GardeningVerne Pershing, The Art of Gardening
Fieldstone Retaining Wall & Paver Pathway.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional sloped xeriscape fully shaded garden in Sacramento with a retaining wall.
Voyage dans la cour / Travelling spaces
Voyage dans la cour / Travelling spaces
UserUser
A combination of natural stone and different paving patterns define separate spaces and create different ambiance yet the ensemble is harmonious, thus the title: Travelling spaces. Serenity is the keyword here. The challenge was immense considering the natural steep slopes and the small space available to carry the beautiful boulders. But the owners expectations were met with brio and they now enjoy their outdoor living for the first time in years.
Channel Drive Mediterranean Landscape | Santa Barbara CA
Channel Drive Mediterranean Landscape | Santa Barbara CA
Natural Concepts Landscaping ContractorsNatural Concepts Landscaping Contractors
design | Pat Brodie Landscape Design photography | Kurt Jordan Photography
Mediterranean back xeriscape garden in Santa Barbara with a retaining wall.
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.
Ландшафтный дизайн участка 10 соток - Старбеево, Химки
Ландшафтный дизайн участка 10 соток - Старбеево, Химки
Ландшафтная мастерская Алены АрсеньевойЛандшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой
Автор проекта: Алена Арсеньева. Реализация: Чичмарь Владимир
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary courtyard xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in Moscow with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Del Mar Natural Modern Landscape
Del Mar Natural Modern Landscape
Revolution LandscapeRevolution Landscape
Naturalistic meadow with feather grass and lavender and bocce ball court.
Inspiration for a large contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a retaining wall and gravel.
Pool House
Pool House
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
Steel retaining wall mixed with quarry block retaining walls. Lueders limestone stepping stones run along side the pool
Photo of a large modern front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Austin with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Flot front yard Makeover with New Landscape Design
Flot front yard Makeover with New Landscape Design
Bailey Construction & Landscape Group, IncBailey Construction & Landscape Group, Inc
This landscape design covers the front and side yard. The yard was stripped down first. We installed a few boulder retaining walls, new planting beds, landscape lighting, sod, new plants, mulch, and new walkway.
Hobbit House
Hobbit House
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
Photo of a small back xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Philadelphia with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Skaneateles Lake Front Property
Skaneateles Lake Front Property
A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLCA J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC
Jamie Young Photography
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary sloped xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in New York with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Taliesen Park
Taliesen Park
HINISH Design CollectiveHINISH Design Collective
This is an example of a small retro back xeriscape partial sun garden for winter in Portland with a retaining wall and a wood fence.
Davis, Ca
Davis, Ca
Zenful GardensZenful Gardens
Beginning with a brand new conceptual design, we helped turn an old lawn, into a Mediterranean style outdoor living space. Complete with a new patio, custom boulder fountain, uplighting, olive tree, hand stacked rock wall, steel edging to help create depth & structure, and a hand-selected grouping of plants and boulders to give this yard exceptional character.
Aloes, Agaves and Grevillea- Back Yard
Aloes, Agaves and Grevillea- Back Yard
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Rear deck planting area with Agaves. ©Daniel Bosler Photography
Photo of a small contemporary back xeriscape garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Swing Nook and Patio
Swing Nook and Patio
Ecoscape Environmental DesignEcoscape Environmental Design
This east facing side patio provides a welcome break from the summer heat. Previously this area was a hot-mess of uneven pavers, rotting landscape timbers, bindweed, cheatgrass, and no outdoor lighting on the pathway. Now it is much safer with the fire-resistant stone closest to the perimeter of the home.
Harmony Succulent Border
Harmony Succulent Border
Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.
Landscaping the town of Harmony was a blessing and a delight. We incorporated as many of the town's original ingredients and character as possible to combine with hardy succulents and Mediterraneans for a rustic, elegant feel.
Eco Modern
Eco Modern
Eco Landscape Design & BuildEco Landscape Design & Build
Innis Casey Photography
Inspiration for a large modern front xeriscape fully shaded garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and gravel.
water-wise in the Santa Monica Mountains
water-wise in the Santa Monica Mountains
SVA Home and GardenSVA Home and Garden
Photo of a medium sized modern front xeriscape partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and gravel.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY
FOUNTAIN VALLEY
GARDEN PROSGARDEN PROS
GARDEN PROS
Medium sized contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden in Orange County with a retaining wall and concrete 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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