Small Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

Xeriscape Garden, Jungle Forest Garden, Vegetable Garden & Subtropical Garden
Xeriscape Garden, Jungle Forest Garden, Vegetable Garden & Subtropical Garden
Roland Oehme Landscape ArchitectureRoland Oehme Landscape Architecture
This is an urban single family home situated on a narrow lot that is about 1/8 of an acre and is only 2 blocks from the Pacific Ocean. I designed a completely new garden and installed everything along with the client’s help. The garden I designed consisted of an ornamental grass garden, a xeriscape garden with decomposed granite mounds, fruit trees and shrubs located throughout, a jungle forest garden, and raised brick vegetable beds in the rear. Previously, there was a wood deck covering almost the entire property that was removed by the owner. We installed root guard around all of the walkways. I installed the raised brick vegetable beds and walkways around the vegetable beds. Many of the plants were chosen to provide food and habitat for pollinators as well. Dozens of fruiting plants were located in the garden. So, it is called the “Garden of Eatin”. Landscape design and photo by Roland Oehme
Amherstburg Front yard
Amherstburg Front yard
lilydesignlilydesign
This new beach front home on a shallow sloping lot provided the architectural bones to draw from. The front landscape brief was a coordinating space with curb appeal that could also double as an enclosed lawn area for their dog. Low custom metal fencing provides the enclosure and adding a layer of horizontal interest. Stone & concrete retaining walls mimic the house materials for continuity. In the rear - custom metal screens and corten planters provide privacy and detail and keep the focus on the beautiful lake view.
Casual outdoor dining area next to house with bougainvillea
Casual outdoor dining area next to house with bougainvillea
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
Rock outcroppings make a striking background for new lounge areas in this compact Los Angeles hillside garden. Working with the attributes of the site, we added native plants to drape over the stone, and converted hollowed stone planters into a firepit and water feature. New built-in seating and a cozy hammock complete the relaxing space, and dramatic lighting makes it come alive at night. Photo by Martin Cox Photography.
Artificial Grass for Playground Installations
Artificial Grass for Playground Installations
SYNLawnSYNLawn
This rooftop deck area features our SYNLawn Playground System in order to give the kids an outdoor space that's safe for play. © SYNLawn artificial grass - all rights reserved.
Moraga Country Club Small Frontyard
Moraga Country Club Small Frontyard
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Steve Lambert, Winner Beautification Award for Small Landscape Design - Build Small Country-club Project, with courtyard deck, low maintenance, Bitter root walls, With Black Bubbling Pot
Dry Stream Bed with Seating Area
Dry Stream Bed with Seating Area
DC Design LLCDC Design LLC
Evergreens, such as the Rug Junipers, visually soften the rock walls and provide visual interest in the Winter.
South Hill Passive House
South Hill Passive House
Pacific Garden DesignPacific Garden Design
While the homeowners' choice to build their new ultra-insulated passive house on an urban infill lot made sense on many levels, it also led to some major challenges. A massive basalt outcrop dominated the site, resulting in the lot remaining vacant for decades as the neighborhood grew around it. The architect sited the home on top of the outcrop with retaining walls around the home to create a flat plane to build on. Even pushing the limits this way resulted in limited outdoor space, but the intimate courtyard areas provide make the most of what's available. A double-fall poured-concrete water feature is paired with a linear fire pit to create a dynamic statement in the main courtyard. It is visible from the main living areas and the master bedroom for year-round enjoyment. The upper basin is integrated into the basalt rock wall, with basalt columns forming part of the surround.
Moraga Country Club Small Frontyard
Moraga Country Club Small Frontyard
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Steve Lambert,Winner Beautification Award for Small Landscape Design - Build Small Country-club Project, with courtyard deck, low maintenance, Bitter root walls,
Driveway with historic preservation in mind
Driveway with historic preservation in mind
Twig Landscape Design, LLCTwig Landscape Design, LLC
Total driveway transformation for this historic Sears Kit Home (the Rembrandt, I believe)! After & before photos show the final driveway and new retaining wall where we solved for drainage (rainwater management), creating more space in a confined area, and aesthetics that look like they’ve been part of this landscape for the life of this home. Note… As seen in the photos, the old driveway was a nightmare!!!
Modern Ipe Hard Wood Privacy Fence
Modern Ipe Hard Wood Privacy Fence
Little LandscapesLittle Landscapes
Custom made Ipe (Brazilian Walnut) privacy fence/divider. A gorgeous hard wood choice for outdoor fencing.

Small Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

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