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Garden with a Retaining Wall for Spring Ideas and Designs

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New Canaan
New Canaan
Keith E. Simpson Associates, Inc.Keith E. Simpson Associates, Inc.
Natural Stone Retaining Wall
Natural Stone Retaining Wall
Stein Construction and Landscape Inc.Stein Construction and Landscape Inc.
This is a work I did in Quincy MA, we took down a crumbling brick retaining wall and installed a 2-tier new england fieldstone wall with built in bluestone steps.
Terraced Yards
Terraced Yards
Landscape Associates of De Pere Inc.Landscape Associates of De Pere Inc.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Backyard Transformation
Backyard Transformation
EXECUTIVE CARE LANDSCAPEEXECUTIVE CARE LANDSCAPE
Cherry Blossoms behind retaining wall. Stamped concrete patio leading around the house to the front.
My Projects
My Projects
UserUser
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Choice Landscapes LLCChoice Landscapes LLC
Choice Landscapes LLC
San Rafael Eichler Front and Back Yard Remodel
San Rafael Eichler Front and Back Yard Remodel
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
The "Gracie Modern Arbors" (by TerraTrellis) offer eye-catching focal points. Three installed to bring interest and needed height over a long pathway ramp with grape vines. Another frames a stairway to the hillside with a flowering Passion vine. The sloped hillsides were revamped to include low-water and low-maintenance plants that include CA natives, flowing grasses, other Mediterranean plants and several succulents.
Doylestown Pa
Doylestown Pa
Earth Work DesignEarth Work Design
A fantastic outdoor entertaining area next to the spring house on this beautiful historic Doylestown property. Boulder walls and steps were used to fix the grade and a bluestone patio makes a great area for a fire pit and entertaining. Nick Pugliese
Cistern Project
Cistern Project
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
Zoysia turf grass with limestone retaining wall and cistern. whales tongue agave below
Modern Entry
Modern Entry
Groff Landscape Design, LLCGroff Landscape Design, LLC
Dry Stacked Walls
Dry Stacked Walls
Kingstowne Lawn & LandscapeKingstowne Lawn & Landscape
Dry stacked retaining walls are being used to terrace this front yard. We installed a paver front walkway as well through the new shade tolerant landscape plantings.
Gardens
Gardens
Mary Adams Lines, LLCMary Adams Lines, LLC
Menlo Park
Menlo Park
HWH Home and GardenHWH Home and Garden
Daniel Photography Ltd
Contemporary Craftsman Front Yard Landscape - Brookfield
Contemporary Craftsman Front Yard Landscape - Brookfield
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Camassia leichtlinii ‘Blue Danube’ is massed behind the garden walls for a dramatic spring floral display. Westhauser Photography
Richfield Backyard
Richfield Backyard
Lifestyle Landscaping, Inc.Lifestyle Landscaping, Inc.
Salvaged barnstone does double duty as a retainging wall and a perfectly proportioned seating wall for the lower patio.
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Choice Landscapes LLCChoice Landscapes LLC
Choice Landscapes LLC
Hummingbird House
Hummingbird House
Stonecreek Building Company, Inc.Stonecreek Building Company, Inc.
Timmerman Photography Sculpture by Mayme Kratz This is a home we initially built in 1995 and after it sold in 2014 we were commissioned to come back and remodel the interior of the home. We worked with internationally renowned architect Will Bruder on the initial design on the home. The goal of home was to build a modern hillside home which made the most of the vista upon which it sat. A few ways we were able to achieve this were the unique, floor-to-ceiling glass windows on the side of the property overlooking Scottsdale, a private courtyard off the master bedroom and bathroom, and a custom commissioned sculpture Mayme Kratz. Stonecreek's particular role in the project were to work alongside both the clients and the architect to make sure we were able to perfectly execute on the vision and design of the project. A very unique component of this house is how truly custom every feature is, all the way from the window systems and the bathtubs all the way down to the door handles and other features.
Chester Country Residence
Chester Country Residence
B.DeMichele Inc.B.DeMichele Inc.
This outdoor space includes a grand fireplace that is set into a hillside as well as separate entertaining areas separated by use
Fence Gallery
Fence Gallery
VIKING FENCE COVIKING FENCE CO

Garden with a Retaining Wall for Spring 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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