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Green Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

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Edwards residence
Edwards residence
Earth Essence DesignsEarth Essence Designs
NYC Suburb: Family-Friendly Elegance
NYC Suburb: Family-Friendly Elegance
Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)
The landscape design for this property in an established New York City suburb marries stately elegance with relaxed outdoor living. The greatest challenge of the site was a considerable grade change over a small area (a third of an acre). We replaced overgrown shrubs and crumbling stonework with a clean hardscape design that clearly defines the flow around the property. A long play lawn in front is linked to a sideyard patio space and natural-gas campfire with broad bluestone block steps. A cozy dining terrace behind the house is hugged by a retaining wall that showcases friendly flowering plants and edibles. Set into the terrace wall is a custom water feature that brings sound and movement to the seating area. Exposed ledge in the backyard provides a fun playspace for adventurous kids, with a rope bridge leading to a playhouse.
Terraced backyard with raised pond and greenhouse
Terraced backyard with raised pond and greenhouse
Hedahl Landscape Deck & PatioHedahl Landscape Deck & Patio
New terraced retaining walls using Mutual Materials flat face khaki manor stone with pisa 2 coping cap. Rope lighting mounted under cap for night lighting. Custom freestanding arbors in cedar with hanging accent low voltage light for table. Green house tucks back into walls opening up space in the yard. Raised pond and waterfall in background beyond patio.
Traditional Residential Landscape Projects
Traditional Residential Landscape Projects
Beds and Borders Landscape DesignBeds and Borders Landscape Design
Deer Mountain Home
Deer Mountain Home
The Crafted GardenThe Crafted Garden
Filling a grotto-like structure above the retaining wall are deer-proof plants and ferns. Susan Irving
Pool House
Pool House
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
Steel retaining walls and zoysia turf grass
Terraced Ocean View Landscape | Santa Barbara CA
Terraced Ocean View Landscape | Santa Barbara CA
Natural Concepts Landscaping ContractorsNatural Concepts Landscaping Contractors
Set on a steeply sloped hillside, the site's terraced landscape is supported by a series of natural stone retaining walls and a carefully engineered drainage system. Design | Erin Carroll Landscape Architect Photography | Kurt Jordan Photography
Natural stone walls and stream boulder embankment
Natural stone walls and stream boulder embankment
Hanselman Landscape and GardensHanselman Landscape and Gardens
Topanga Retreat
Topanga Retreat
Campion Walker LandscapesCampion Walker Landscapes
In this extensive landscape transformation, Campion Walker took a secluded house nestled above a running stream and turned it into a multi layered masterpiece with five distinct ecological zones. Using an established oak grove as a starting point, the team at Campion Walker sculpted the hillsides into a magnificent wonderland of color, scent and texture. Natural stone, copper, steel, river rock and sustainable Ipe hardwood work in concert with a dynamic mix of California natives, drought tolerant grasses and Mediterranean plants to create a truly breathtaking masterpiece where every detail has been considered, crafted, and reimagined.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Contemporary Front Yard Meadow
Contemporary Front Yard Meadow
Phillips GardenPhillips Garden
David J Owen Photography
Banyon
Banyon
Jilzart DesignJilzart Design
Wood Fences
Wood Fences
VIKING FENCE COVIKING FENCE CO
Front entries, sidewalks, paths and steps
Front entries, sidewalks, paths and steps
Landsburg Landscape NurseryLandsburg Landscape Nursery
Lake Home Front Yard Landscape - Oconomowoc
Lake Home Front Yard Landscape - Oconomowoc
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Left side of driveway includes new Fond du Lac outcropping stone retaining wall and a variety of shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses. Westhauser Photography
School House Road Project
School House Road Project
Belknap Landscape CompanyBelknap Landscape Company
Terraced Hillside with Elegant Swaying Grasses
Terraced Hillside with Elegant Swaying Grasses
Art of the LandArt of the Land
Retaining walls form the terraced hillside providing space for an elegant array of swaying grasses in front of wooded background.
The Petal Planter
The Petal Planter
The Petal PlanterThe Petal Planter
Hardy. low water plants for a terraced yard
Flatirons Terrace
Flatirons Terrace
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
Gardens/Landscaping
Gardens/Landscaping
J & C Masonry & Landscaping, Inc.J & C Masonry & Landscaping, Inc.

Green Garden with a Retaining Wall 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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