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Small Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

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Havertown Residence
Havertown Residence
GreenWeaver LandscapesGreenWeaver Landscapes
Jennifer Nichols
Scarsdale Tudor
Scarsdale Tudor
Design Farm GroupDesign Farm Group
Bluestone steps surrounded by a mix of granite and natural fieldstone retaining walls dry laid and supported by interior mortar. Landscape lighting highlights the newly planted roses and perennials.
San Francisco Tiny Front Garden
San Francisco Tiny Front Garden
Plant StarsPlant Stars
French Quarter, New Orleans
French Quarter, New Orleans
Smoketree LandscapeSmoketree Landscape
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,
Cambridge Cottage
Cambridge Cottage
The Narrow LaneThe Narrow Lane
ДНП Ветеран
ДНП Ветеран
Марина МаликоваМарина Маликова
Садовое кресло Адирондак XL (Adirondack Chair XL)
Садовое кресло Адирондак XL (Adirondack Chair XL)
HANDCRAFTED ADIRONDACK FURNITUREHANDCRAFTED ADIRONDACK FURNITURE
Садовые кресла Адирондак XL, производство мастерской HANDCRAFTED ADIRONDACK FURNITURE Автор ландшафтного дизайна Светлана Чижова
Backyard Retaining Wall
Backyard Retaining Wall
Premier Lawncare & Landscape, LLCPremier Lawncare & Landscape, LLC
This is just another photo of the stair section. These stairs are "rounded", there are many different ways to construct stairs.
Contemporary Landscape
Contemporary Landscape
Cathy Carr, APLD
Cathy Carr, APLD
GreenHeart, LLCGreenHeart, LLC
DESIGN: Cathy Carr, APLD PHOTO AND INSTALLATION: Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.
After: rock garden side view
After: rock garden side view
Futurity, Inc.Futurity, Inc.
Outcropping stone steps leading up a berm serve as a focal point. Viridis Japanese maples cascade over rock walls.
Balmain - Inner city garden
Balmain - Inner city garden
sticks and stones Landscape Designsticks and stones Landscape Design
Piermont New York Scandinavian Modern
Piermont New York Scandinavian Modern
Design Farm GroupDesign Farm Group
Ipe wood accents help highlight the black exterior color of the this Cape re-design. In order to integrate the sloped terrain and create ample gathering spaces, we created various levels in the landscape. The terraced levels help open up the narrow space and provide better views to the Hudson River below. Ornamental grasses and ferns and a simple palette of white plantings create dimension against the black architecture. Local fieldstone and up cycled brownstone walls give definition and structure to the landscape. Photo Credit : Kristy Engels Architect : Meg Fowler Builder : Joe Gambardella
Willow Glen Modern Zen Garden
Willow Glen Modern Zen Garden
UserUser
Newlands
Newlands
EVOKEEVOKE
Courtyard garden in Cobham
Courtyard garden in Cobham
Helen Williams Garden DesignHelen Williams Garden Design
Photo: Helen Williams The garden is completed with plants. The painted trellis and painted shed make a huge difference, and the plants are chosen to compliment them.
Dry Stack Wall Feature at Front Entrance
Dry Stack Wall Feature at Front Entrance
Little LandscapesLittle Landscapes
A throw back to a traditional method for a modern, clean look. This front entrance was transformed with a stunning natural stone dry-stack wall planter set up.
Gravity Wall - Dry Stack Stones
Gravity Wall - Dry Stack Stones
Reyes Landscape ConstructionReyes Landscape Construction
These are large boulders that were located around the property, They were dug up during the foundation excavation for a new house, the owner asked us to dry stack them for privacy. Sonoma Valley covered in fog in the background.
Landscape Walls
Landscape Walls
Northwest Outdoor Living and LandscapesNorthwest Outdoor Living and Landscapes

Small 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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