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Garden with a Retaining Wall for Winter Ideas and Designs

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Spectacular Canyon View Terrace
Spectacular Canyon View Terrace
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
We retained the canyon walls and built a patio into the hillside where they can walk down and enjoy the beautiful canyon views. The hillside is planted predominantly with California natives and will need little irrigation once established. Photo by Debbie Gliksman
River Rock Natural Stream Bed
River Rock Natural Stream Bed
Harmony Design NorthwestHarmony Design Northwest
The gently sloping yard is divided into two distinct areas. We kept a large grassy area for the dogs and to offset the large patio. Instead of a harsh retaining we used the slope to create a natural stone stream bed that collects rainwater and drains it away from the house.
Wood Fences
Wood Fences
VIKING FENCE COVIKING FENCE CO
Proctor Terrace Backyard
Proctor Terrace Backyard
Geared for Growing Landscape ServicesGeared for Growing Landscape Services
Stump Hollow Lake House Project
Stump Hollow Lake House Project
Garden Guru ServicesGarden Guru Services
The 'Fat Albert' Blue Spruce was used to break up the concrete wall as it grows over time. 'Color Guard' Yucca provide great year-round color.
Avenue Road
Avenue Road
Parkscape Ltd.Parkscape Ltd.
Our avenue road project includes a architectural concrete driveway with radiant heating, limestone rubble estate wall with precast concrete coping, fancy profiled concrete caps, custom iron details and automatic gates.
Fences and Gates
Fences and Gates
G Brown DesignG Brown Design
Photo taken by Michael Wonenberg at G Brown Design
Wheeler Residence
Wheeler Residence
SBD-studioSBD-studio
Garden addition which celebrates the beauty found in the Sonoran Desert. Sculptural saguaros, prickly pear opuntias, Senitas and golden barrels choreographed to amplify the landscape essence found at the Boulders Community.
Taliesen Park
Taliesen Park
HINISH Design CollectiveHINISH Design Collective
Bed Stuy Zen - Steel, Stone, & Water
Bed Stuy Zen - Steel, Stone, & Water
The Brooklyn Garden Club Inc.The Brooklyn Garden Club Inc.
Entrance garden to Brownstone in Bed Stuy neighborhood of Brooklyn
Fuller Landscape
Fuller Landscape
M.A. Desjardins Landscape ArchitectureM.A. Desjardins Landscape Architecture
Cul de sac view
Cul de sac view
Home & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLAHome & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLA
A low brick wall and mailbox anchor the view from the street to the house and help to draw attention away from the massive driveway. Perennials and shrubs were chosen to provide 4 seasons of color. Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.
Small Retro Condo Garden- after
Small Retro Condo Garden- after
A Small Green SpaceA Small Green Space
Megan Maloy (after photos) www.meganmaloy.com
Woodcliff Road Residence
Woodcliff Road Residence
Jacalyn Gould Landscape ArchitectJacalyn Gould Landscape Architect
bluestone entry stairs
Fences and Gates
Fences and Gates
G Brown DesignG Brown Design
Photo taken by Michael Wonenberg at G Brown Design
Back yard entry from driveway in Bridgewater, New Jersey
Back yard entry from driveway in Bridgewater, New Jersey
Madlinger Exterior Design LLCMadlinger Exterior Design LLC
Madlinger Exterior Design- Natural stone two tier retaining walls with bluestone slab steps and brick landings. Installation of driveway lights, wall lights and uprights set the mood during the evening
Taliesen Park
Taliesen Park
HINISH Design CollectiveHINISH Design Collective
Family-Friendly Modern Garden
Family-Friendly Modern Garden
Little Miracles Designs - TorontoLittle Miracles Designs - Toronto
Old bricks were recycled as part of the renovation
Contemporary Landscape with Basalt Columns Water Feature
Contemporary Landscape with Basalt Columns Water Feature
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
By planting a variety of ornamental grasses and evergreen, this landscape will look great even during winter.
Terraced Garden Cala
Terraced Garden Cala
Gardens & ProjectsGardens & Projects
The Lower Area surrounding the new conservatory will be a patio with an ample dining table and pathway using Global Stone Porcelain. The Middle Area of the garden will be terraced with brushwood sleepers and wide format steps. It will be leveled with turfing sand and turfed with field drainage and with zones for sitting and enjoying the silence on a sunny afternoon. Upper Area - along the fence line, white birch multi-stemmed trees that can cope with the harsh windy environment, give aesthetic value, and also help with drainage. The very top corner of the garden becomes a small patio with features to enjoy the views.

Garden with a Retaining Wall for Winter 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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