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Garden with a Retaining Wall for Autumn Ideas and Designs

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Zen Woodland Landscape
Zen Woodland Landscape
Patrick Murphy Landscape DesignPatrick Murphy Landscape Design
Design and Photograph by Patrick Murphy
Outdoor Patio and Deck
Outdoor Patio and Deck
Ventures DesignVentures Design
Jake Steward
Suburban Modern with Pool
Suburban Modern with Pool
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
In a suburb less than 3 miles from Manhattan an old house underwent a major facelift. I had a good fortune of being invited to participate on the garden design and installation. In the front a simple corten steel frame lifts an arrangement of Carex Pensilvanica, that will mature into a lawn that will not need mowing. Playful clusters of Boxwoods add structure and winter interest.
Winnetka Residence Landscape Design
Winnetka Residence Landscape Design
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
Construction/Craftsmanship by: Arrow. Land + Structures. Landscape architects and builders. Front yard raised terrace with stone retaining wall serving as seatwall.
Piermont New York Scandinavian Modern
Piermont New York Scandinavian Modern
Design Farm GroupDesign Farm Group
Ipe wood accents help highlight the black exterior color of the this Cape re-design. In order to integrate the sloped terrain and create ample gathering spaces, we created various levels in the landscape. The terraced levels help open up the narrow space and provide better views to the Hudson River below. Ornamental grasses and ferns and a simple palette of white plantings create dimension against the black architecture. Local fieldstone and up cycled brownstone walls give definition and structure to the landscape. Photo Credit : Kristy Engels Architect : Meg Fowler Builder : Joe Gambardella
Our Work
Our Work
Father Nature Landscapes of Birmingham, Inc.Father Nature Landscapes of Birmingham, Inc.
This photo was taken from the entry courtyard built for the event 'Gala in the Gardens', part of Birmingham's 'Antiques in the Garden' fundraiser event.
Valera Residence
Valera Residence
One Source Outdoors/One LandscapeOne Source Outdoors/One Landscape
Mindy
Mindy
Horvath LandscapesHorvath Landscapes
Front Walkway and Steps with Pillars and Walls. Steps created from custom cut natural stone. Walkway and borders installed using India stone slate grey and black.
Petaluma Hillside Garden
Petaluma Hillside Garden
FDC Design BuildFDC Design Build
Prairie Style Garden Entrance
Prairie Style Garden Entrance
Hoy Landscaping Inc.Hoy Landscaping Inc.
The fine details of this home speak volumes to the Oak Park Prairie Style, Made popular by resident Frank Lloyd Wright. The plantings help to frame this garden entrance. Photo Credit: Associate Landscape Designer Steffi Reyes-Thomas
Urban Meadow
Urban Meadow
Composite Inc.Composite Inc.
Mid-Century Backyard Landscape - Racine
Mid-Century Backyard Landscape - Racine
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A linear planting of molinia Moor Flame grass bisects a wedge-shaped plant bed with a specimen magnolia. Beach pebbles and slate chip mulch provide textural contrast. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Folsom Lake Overlook
Folsom Lake Overlook
Wu-Way LandscapeWu-Way Landscape
photo by Jim Pyle
Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Decks, Gazebos and Arbors
Decks, Gazebos and Arbors
Legacy LandscapeLegacy Landscape
Orinda Modern Landscape
Orinda Modern Landscape
FDC Design BuildFDC Design Build
Garden Stepper Paths
Garden Stepper Paths
James Martin AssociatesJames Martin Associates
Request Free Quote The primary entrance to the office is of large formal bluestone slabs set in a dutiful line of orderly repetition. These walks are strong, straight and their course no-nonsense. The winding paths throughout the campus gardens in contrast are narrower, and of a more naturalized stone shape or other material. These secondary paths suggest visitors to slow down, stroll and explore.
Sunset Residence
Sunset Residence
GEL: Griffin Enright LandscapeGEL: Griffin Enright Landscape
A layered hillside extends the garden.
Small Backyard Retreat
Small Backyard Retreat
Jasmin Landscape Design Build MaintainJasmin Landscape Design Build Maintain
Toronto West
Toronto West
Horvath LandscapesHorvath Landscapes
Front walkway and steps using India Stone Lavender and Permacon Celtik Wall. Driveway created using Interlock Borders with asphalt paving.

Garden with a Retaining Wall for Autumn 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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