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Side Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

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Banyon
Banyon
Jilzart DesignJilzart Design
Curving Block Retaining Walls, Stairs
Curving Block Retaining Walls, Stairs
Omega Brick & LandscapingOmega Brick & Landscaping
Curving Mini Creta Retaining Wall, Stairs, Chips n Dust Courtyard and Gardens
Holladay Residence
Holladay Residence
Clayton Vance ArchitectureClayton Vance Architecture
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
Wood Fences
Wood Fences
VIKING FENCE COVIKING FENCE CO
Natural stone walls and stream boulder embankment
Natural stone walls and stream boulder embankment
Hanselman Landscape and GardensHanselman Landscape and Gardens
House on Harpers Island
House on Harpers Island
Polhemus Savery DaSilvaPolhemus Savery DaSilva
Terraced Gardening Space
Terraced Gardening Space
Masseo Landscape Inc.Masseo Landscape Inc.
Rosetta's Dimensional steps still have the natural stone texture that perfectly compliments the Kodah stone we used here.
Farmhouse Landscape Renovation - Cedarburg
Farmhouse Landscape Renovation - Cedarburg
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The stone wall around the driveway ties into the stonework on the garage, as well as the cobble walkway. Westhauser Photography
Sound buffer
Sound buffer
Michael Flaugh, Landscape Architect, P.L.Michael Flaugh, Landscape Architect, P.L.
The client needed both visual and sound buffering from the roadway, I utilized natural stone and layered tropical plantings to achieve both
Patios & Stonework
Patios & Stonework
DC FreemanDC Freeman
A natural stone wall adds charm and function.
Pewaukee, WI - Retaining Walls with Steps
Pewaukee, WI - Retaining Walls with Steps
Integrity Landscape Services LLCIntegrity Landscape Services LLC
A two tiered block retaining wall system with a set of steps was installed allow for access from the upper level to the lower level and to allow for the creation of planting beds in between and around the walls.
Zwischen Brutalismus und Minimalismus
Zwischen Brutalismus und Minimalismus
KUBIKmKUBIKm
Olde Maine
Olde Maine
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
Location: Cohasset, MA, USA When my clients purchased this historic house, they saw that this garden held great potential, even though the property had been somewhat neglected. They wanted the new landscape to evoke the feeling of an Olde Maine house that time had forgotten. Sitting on the front veranda in the shade of the treasured Horse Chestnut and Maple trees that flank each side of the house, we explored the possibilities together. The front yard sloped a bit too much for comfort, so we determined that building a stone wall in the middle would create a terrace, making both parts of the lawn more usable. Visions of parties and children's weddings came to mind. We put a set of elegant arching steps in the middle, leading down to the sunken garden. Large, mature Rhododendrons were planted at the base of the Horse Chestnut and Maple trees just off the front veranda. Boxwoods undulate beneath the trees with Vinca as a ground cover. Ticonderoga stone was used for the walls and steps, which was the closest match to the existing stone foundation. The exquisite masonry by Doug Brooks Masonry makes this staircase as elegant as a tiered wedding cake.
Fences
Fences
Creative Fences & DecksCreative Fences & Decks
Residential Work
Residential Work
Boone's LandscapingBoone's Landscaping
Metal Terrace
Metal Terrace
Reyes Landscape ConstructionReyes Landscape Construction
The severe down slope required the construction of the concrete steps and the metal terraced garden.
Cashmere
Cashmere
FORM garden architectureFORM garden architecture
Front Yard Simplicity
Front Yard Simplicity
STC BuildersSTC Builders
Photos by Joe Murgel
Brick Pathway and Basalt Retaining Wall
Brick Pathway and Basalt Retaining Wall
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
Recycled brick pavers, stacked locally quarried basalt stone wall system, placed granite boulders, and drought tolerant landscaping. anna caitlin photography

Side 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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