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Contemporary Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

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Hillside Decks
Hillside Decks
LA-Decks Backyard and Pool RemodelingLA-Decks Backyard and Pool Remodeling
Redwood deck with grey stain on hill with glass railing and redwood posts.
Lake Washington
Lake Washington
UserUser
M&K Gardens
Senior residence
Senior residence
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Recycled Retaining Wall
Recycled Retaining Wall
Blue Bear Landscape ConstructionBlue Bear Landscape Construction
Complete back yard renovation. New features include recycled concrete slab retaining wall, custom privacy screen, two porcelain slab patios, fire pit, artificial turf lawn and planting.
Lots of Living is Happening in this Compact Gem of a Garden
Lots of Living is Happening in this Compact Gem of a Garden
Cambium Inc.Cambium Inc.
The very effective planting design embraces color, and more importantly, significant textural differences of the plant materials.
Terraced Garden
Terraced Garden
Belsize GardensBelsize Gardens
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Landscape Management GroupLandscape Management Group
Garden Design/Dudley
Garden Design/Dudley
LandscapiaLandscapia
Photos by Cameron Botfield Using porcelain paving, rendered walls, artificial grass and cedar screening we have transformed this unusable garden to create a beautiful space for the whole family to enjoy. Using the very best materials that offer long guarantees, this garden will be extremely easy to look after and will remain looking great for years to come.
Highbury House
Highbury House
Studio 30 ArchitectsStudio 30 Architects
A contemporary rear extension and renovation to revitalise the living accommodation of a mid-terraced Victorian dwelling within the Calabria Road Conservation Area. This handsome house in Highbury suffered from its traditionally enclosed layout. The works extended and opened the house to the rear, creating a light, expansive kitchen / dining area with direct connection to the newly upgraded garden.
Pewaukee, WI - Retaining Walls with Steps
Pewaukee, WI - Retaining Walls with Steps
Integrity Landscape Services LLCIntegrity Landscape Services LLC
A two tiered block retaining wall system with a set of steps was installed allow for access from the upper level to the lower level and to allow for the creation of planting beds in between and around the walls.
Traditional Residential Landscape Projects
Traditional Residential Landscape Projects
Beds and Borders Landscape DesignBeds and Borders Landscape Design
Modern Minimalist
Modern Minimalist
dp environmentsdp environments
Modern backyard retreat with minimalist elements. A concrete patio with square modular pavers leads up to a raised Ipe wood deck. The spa is raised with a concrete coping seat bench and an infinity edge glass spillway. The pool has a concrete coping and white plaster. The main concrete area is accented by charcoal beach pebble. The retaining wall is constructed of Angelus Glacier White precision block with a sandblasted finish. The tight geometry is balanced by vibrant succulents on the adjacent slope. The BBQ station is faced with smooth white plaster and a gray colored Dekton countertop. The property is surrounded by lush green bamboo and other greenery.
Contemporary Garden Boulder
Contemporary Garden Boulder
High Desert Designs, llcHigh Desert Designs, llc
Spring has sprung! A mix of early season ground cover, tulips, feather reed grass and sage all green up quickly and give you garden pleasure as soon as April.
River Rock garden
River Rock garden
Gorski LandscapingGorski Landscaping
Meydenbauer Bay Residence
Meydenbauer Bay Residence
Urban RestorationUrban Restoration
Haris Kenjar
North Washington 2
North Washington 2
Reikow Landscape DesignReikow Landscape Design
RC Media
Boulder walls, bluestone patios and plantings
Boulder walls, bluestone patios and plantings
Perennial LandscapingPerennial Landscaping
Total re-landscaping of front entrance using veined limestone boulder walls, bluestone steps and patios and plantings and resodding of the lawn.
Court Yard
Court Yard
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
This is a view of the stucco wall enclosing court yard with concrete stepping stones and black gravel
Marrying Elegant Design & Sustainability
Marrying Elegant Design & Sustainability
Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)
Featured in Feb/Mar 2013 issue of Organic Gardening Magazine, this Boston-area courtyard functions as an entryway, parking space, driveway turnaround, and outdoor room. New York bluestone planks set into a sea of pea gravel can bear the weight of vehicles while allowing rainwater to permeate the ground, preventing run-off. Curving 7-foot-high green walls of shade-loving native plants create privacy and beauty, while native birch trees (Betula papyrifera) in the entry planters provide a handsome complement to the four-story Silver LEED-certified house by Wolf Architects, Inc. Landscape Architect: Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio Landscape contractor: Robert Hanss, Inc. Green wall: g_space Photographed by Susan Teare for Organic Gardening Magazine.
Hobbs' Ink Westlake Contemporary Remodel
Hobbs' Ink Westlake Contemporary Remodel
Hobbs' Ink, LLCHobbs' Ink, LLC
Rear garden area

Contemporary Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary front garden design.

How should I design my contemporary 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 contemporary 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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