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Garden with a Retaining Wall and Concrete Paving Ideas and Designs

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Modern Front Yard Landscaping
Modern Front Yard Landscaping
Techo-BlocTecho-Bloc
This front yard landscaping project consist of multiple of our modern collections! Modern grey retaining wall: The smooth look of the Raffinato collection brings modern elegance to your tailored spaces. This contemporary double-sided retaining wall is offered in an array of modern colours. Discover the Raffinato retaining wall: https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/walls/raffinato-smooth/ Modern grey stone steps: The sleek, polished look of the Raffinato stone step is a more elegant and refined alternative to modern and very linear concrete steps. Offered in three modern colors, these stone steps are a welcomed addition to your next outdoor step project! Discover our Raffinato stone steps here: https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/steps/raffinato-step/ Modern grey floor pavers: A modern paver available in over 50 scale and color combinations, Industria is a popular choice amongst architects designing urban spaces. This paver's de-icing salt resistance and 100mm height makes it a reliable option for industrial, commercial and institutional applications. Discover the Industria paver here: https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/pavers/industria-smooth-paver/
Fountain and Steps to the Top Destination Space- Back Yard
Fountain and Steps to the Top Destination Space- Back Yard
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Fountain on deck in front of a retaining wall with steps leading to the upper landscape. ©Daniel Bosler Photography
Seneca Residence
Seneca Residence
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
The driveway was rebuilt with permeable Belgard 'Old World' pavers to complement the Spanish style home. Slabs of 'Autumn Gold' create steps up to the front seating area, which is contained by a seatwall clad in 'Mt. Moriah' ledge stone. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.
Creating Space in Glassell Park
Creating Space in Glassell Park
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
We started by levelling the top area into two terraced lawns of low water Kurapia and more than doubling the space on the lower level with retaining walls. We built a striking new pergola with a graphic steel-patterned roof to make a covered seating area. Along with creating shade, the roof casts a movie reel of shade patterns throughout the day. Now there is ample space to kick back and relax, watching the sun spread its glow on the surrounding hillside as it makes its slow journey down the horizon towards sunset. An aerodynamic fan keeps the air pleasantly cool and refreshing. At night the backyard comes alive with an ethereal lighting scheme illuminating the space and making it a place you can enjoy well into the night. It’s the perfect place to end the day.
Looking towards the Eastern property line
Looking towards the Eastern property line
Metamorphic DesignMetamorphic Design
Stepping the fence heights down in tandem with the grades
lower Forest Hill
lower Forest Hill
Parkscape Ltd.Parkscape Ltd.
Our Lower Forest Hill project was completed in our 2017 season. It features a limestone entry wall, limestone clad steps and landing, modern black interlocking driveway, limestone flagstone back patio, covered porch and a walk up with a modern glass rail.
Modern Hideout in Bucktown
Modern Hideout in Bucktown
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Hillside Retreat
Hillside Retreat
Pedersen AssociatesPedersen Associates
Modern Ipe Hard Wood Privacy Fence
Modern Ipe Hard Wood Privacy Fence
Little LandscapesLittle Landscapes
Custom made Ipe (Brazilian Walnut) privacy fence/divider. A gorgeous hard wood choice for outdoor fencing.
Motorized Iron Framed Gate with Wood Paneling
Motorized Iron Framed Gate with Wood Paneling
J & J FENCEJ & J FENCE
Harriman Residence
Harriman Residence
Epic Landscape ConstructionEpic Landscape Construction
yuki batterson
Modern Entry
Modern Entry
Groff Landscape Design, LLCGroff Landscape Design, LLC
Fence Gallery
Fence Gallery
VIKING FENCE COVIKING FENCE CO
Los Altos Hills Hardscape Project
Los Altos Hills Hardscape Project
Green Sun HardscapesGreen Sun Hardscapes
Photos by Green Sun Hardscapes
Court Yard
Court Yard
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
View of corten steel planter with boxwood hedge, black gravel and concrete stepping stones
Project 3419-1 Outdoor Living Space Screen Porch Deck Porch Bar Minneapolis
Project 3419-1 Outdoor Living Space Screen Porch Deck Porch Bar Minneapolis
Castle Building & RemodelingCastle Building & Remodeling
This modern home, near Cedar Lake, built in 1900, was originally a corner store. A massive conversion transformed the home into a spacious, multi-level residence in the 1990’s. However, the home’s lot was unusually steep and overgrown with vegetation. In addition, there were concerns about soil erosion and water intrusion to the house. The homeowners wanted to resolve these issues and create a much more useable outdoor area for family and pets. Castle, in conjunction with Field Outdoor Spaces, designed and built a large deck area in the back yard of the home, which includes a detached screen porch and a bar & grill area under a cedar pergola. The previous, small deck was demolished and the sliding door replaced with a window. A new glass sliding door was inserted along a perpendicular wall to connect the home’s interior kitchen to the backyard oasis. The screen house doors are made from six custom screen panels, attached to a top mount, soft-close track. Inside the screen porch, a patio heater allows the family to enjoy this space much of the year. Concrete was the material chosen for the outdoor countertops, to ensure it lasts several years in Minnesota’s always-changing climate. Trex decking was used throughout, along with red cedar porch, pergola and privacy lattice detailing. The front entry of the home was also updated to include a large, open porch with access to the newly landscaped yard. Cable railings from Loftus Iron add to the contemporary style of the home, including a gate feature at the top of the front steps to contain the family pets when they’re let out into the yard. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!
Garden
Garden
LandZen Landscape Design & ConstructionLandZen Landscape Design & Construction
SF Retro Modern
SF Retro Modern
The Garden Route CompanyThe Garden Route Company
An Eichler remodel with a steep hillside garden. This project pushed the limits of creating flat space where there was none! The angular architecture of the garden is balanced with bold and textural free form plantings. Color, texture and juxtaposed angles.
Orchard Rd Minnetonka Backyard Transformation
Orchard Rd Minnetonka Backyard Transformation
Landscape CharlieLandscape Charlie
This backyard Renovation was one our favorites. Carefully planned and executed with a detached garage renovation this backyard is ready for anything. Belgard retaining wall blocks, pavers and step units. All capped off with lights and future plans for a little dry creek bed bridge.
Wood Deck, Pavers, Fountain and Garden- Back Yard
Wood Deck, Pavers, Fountain and Garden- Back Yard
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Backyard living area including sitting space, fountain, and stairs to upper level landscape. ©Daniel Bosler Photography

Garden with a Retaining Wall and Concrete Paving 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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